Bankers Feeling Plague of Midas
Waterloo bankers and peers in Iowa and the Midwest report an abundance of money in the United States as deposits grow and rates fall. Banks refuse time deposits at 4 percent or take them at a loss, while farmers convert grain and livestock proceeds into local banks and city banks seek funds. Officials warn of a lean year for bankers amid unprecedented liquidity, with money piling up in agricultural and eastern centers and lower rates from western lenders.
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Waterloo
Towa
Middlewest
Midas
United States
F. J. Bighmey
First National Bank
J. B. Sedgwick
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
B. L. Johnson
Waterloo Savings Bank
Seventh District Reserve Bank
Dominion
Des Moines
Foresters Open Parochial School In Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart parochial school opens with a minstrel show by the Order of Foresters. The three story building costs about 50 000 and features an auditorium on the third floor, classrooms on the first and second, and a gym in the basement. Funds from the entertainment go to the school fund.
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Sacred Heart Parochial School
Sacred Heart Court of Catholic Order of Foresters
Foresters
Sacred Heart Parish
Fossil Vertebra Unearthed At Gas Plant Site
Workmen uncover a two foot petrified vertebra believed to be from a prehistoric reptile near the Citizens Gas and Electric plant site. The specimen lies about 20 feet deep and will be sent to the Smithsonian. Other relics found include a polished black stone ax and buffalo heads.
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Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Smithsonian Institute
Blinded By Snow Amioist Hits Girl in Crash
A 11-year-old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Spangler of 217 Miller Street, remains in critical condition after being struck by Lawrence J Dunnwald at Fourth and Lafayette Streets in a blizzard. The auto, travelling toward the bridges, hit her on the left side while crossing from Wangier’s to Schuneman’s stores. She suffered a skull fracture and brain concussion, with moments of consciousness and semi consciousness, and doctors say she has a chance to recover. Dunnwald halted after the impact and reported to police. he visited the hospital last night.
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Dna Spangler
Stephen Spangler
Miller Street
Lawrence J. Dunnwald
Jefferson Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Fourth Street
Wangier
Schuneman
Wangler
Arrange Compromise on Rates to Coast
The Interstate Commerce Commission has put forward proposals to abolish preferential westbound rates and raise through rates to Pacific coast ports. It targets many commodities from eastern cities while preserving reasonable dry rates for brass items iron products pulpwood lumber wheat rice tea and tobacco. adjustments would adjust intermediate point rates accordingly.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Snow and Slush Add To Danger of Flood
City Engineer C. T. Wilson and Street Commissioner L. G. Matters study river conditions to avert losses from high water caused by ice gorges. Officials may open a channel along the east bank to divert floodwaters as Cedar Rapids authorities seek cooperation with local leaders.
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C. T. Wilson
L. G. Matters
Cedar Rapids
Ice blockade avert attempt escalates with snow and rain
Officials warn that a failed attempt to avert an ice blockade risks worsening as rain and snow over the past day raise concerns. Warm weather is expected to alter conditions, potentially triggering a more serious state of affairs.
Slayer confesses to five murders in Illinois
Thomas Metzler of Sparta Illinois gave a sworn statement describing the May 5 1910 murders near Coulterville naming Samuel Carter as the principal in the crime Carter who killed himself in St Louis two years earlier was identified Metzler was sentenced in connection with the case in Chester Indiana.
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Chester
Coulterville
Samuel Carter
St. Louis
Thomas Metzler
Sparta
Ill
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
A long advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a dependable root and herb medicine. It claims widespread use by thousands of sick women, asserts no injurious drugs, and presents testimonials supporting its effectiveness from a physician's prescription basis.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Poslam claims faster eczema healing and skin clarity
An advertisement touts Poslam as shortening eczema healing time and soothing inflamed skin. It asserts immediate improvement, notes coverage of large areas with small amounts, and promotes Poslam Soap medicated with Postam for daily use. It includes a New York City address for samples.
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Tess
Jess Coach
Rample
West 47Th SE
New York City
Lightning Joins Snowstorm in Early March Weather
A Waterloo report describes a rare warm snowstorm with lightning and thunder, witnessed by veterans like Mrs Elizabeth Starr. Residents note ice risks may worsen travel as slushy sidewalks freeze. rail and telegraph services remain running as temperatures hover around 32 degrees at 7 am.
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Min
Elizabeth Starr
Waterloo
Ralph Slippy
Bowman to modernize Meadow Dale farm with new houses
Improvements costing several thousand dollars will be made on Meadow Dale farm owned by M L Bowman near the west city limits. Two modern five room houses will be erected and a large chicken house built this spring as Bowman plans to develop the property further.
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Meadow Dale Farm
M. L. Bowman
Cuban Rebel Chief May Face Execution
Miguel Gomez, former president of Cuba and rebel leader, may face execution for treason after his capture and the seizure of his staff by Col. Collazo, who commands government expeditionary forces ending the revolution.
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Dose Miguel Gomez
Cuba
Menocal
Treonson
Gomez
Col. Collazo
Toy dog that answers whistle hits American markets
An American toy dog that whistles into action is highlighted as a popular new import from Germany, despite limits on toy imports. The wooden dog in a kennel springs out at a whistle or loud noise, using a diaphragm and spring mechanism to move, delighting visitors in a local store yesterday.
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Germany
America
Joy Distributors
German Attacks On Meuse Fail In Frontline Action
German assaults on the Meuse sector falter as French and Austrian troops report successes. A German detachment on Courcy road is checked, two attacks on Louvemont and Vevelin works repelled, and 150 prisoners taken in a day. Soigny bombardment noted. British action near Sus reported as failed. Austrian snow tunnel operation on Italian front cited with prisoner gains. Skirmishes reported southeast of Berat, Albania.
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Paris
Wicht
Coury Road
Til 185
Louvemont
Vevelin
Soigyons
Tia Avre
Ibn Bisne
Sus
Berlin
Italian Front Is Reported Intorday
Gorizte
St. Andran
Glma di Hoerhe
San Pellegring
Berat
Albania
ATU Smashes Pane In Fruit Store Window
A four year old child escaped injury as a large plate glass window in Charisy Gentle’s fruit store at 628 Com failed under impact. Property damage estimated at $200. Local authorities investigated the incident and warning signs were placed to prevent further danger.
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Atu
Charisy Gentle
Coal mine blast kills several in Hendersonville area
Early today a double explosion at Henderson Coal Company near Hendersonville, five miles away, left three men dead and seven missing while about 20 workers were on site. seven were rescued soon after the blast and others were removed later. The cause remains undetermined. authorities planned further probe.
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Vannonaburg
Henderson Coal Company
Henderkonyville
Abo
Havenport Women Support Bond Issue in School Election
Havenport women played a decisive role in Monday's school election in Davenport Iowa. A bond issue of 450000 for three new school buildings passed by a handsome majority with women voters outvoting men by 265. Dr Kart Vollmer and L J Yaggy were elected directors without opposition.
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Davenport, Ja
Amardh
War News Grows With More Front Gains
British and French reports claim further advances against German forces on the French front. The German War Office says 16 Entente planes and two balloons were destroyed while the London office concedes nine German planes shot down and five British machines missing. British and Russian forces pursue Turks in Mesopotamia and Persia as China’s legislature approves a diplomatic course including severing relations with Germany.
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German War Office
London War Offiee
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