High Tribute to Emmons Johnson As Midwest Banker
The National Magazine highlights Emmons Johnson of Waterloo as a dean of Iowa bankers. He left Brown University to found banks in Iowa, supports churches and education, and remains active with three institutions. His son E L Johnson will take over the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Boston
Joe Mitchell Chapple
Iowa
Middle West
Brown University
Emmons Johnson
New York
Waterloo
Leavitt
Lown
E. L. Johnson
Mississippi
Missouri
Pioneer banker Johnson of Waverly and Leavitt firm
The article profiles a leading pioneer, detailing his role in founding the first grain elevator in Waterloo, establishing the first bank in Bremer County via Johnson Leavitt & Company, and later leading the First National Bank of Waverly. It notes his shift to Waterloo, his long partnership with Leavitt, and his gym in promoting farm loans through the Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company, financing many farm homes and irrigation of eastern demand.
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Waterloo
Bremer County
Johnson, Leavitt & Company
First National Bank of
Leavitt
Johnson
Eforts
East
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Iowa
Mr. Johnson
Saloons Ordered Closed As Supreme Court Ruling Spreads
The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City saloons face closure after the Des Moines decision limits poll-based licenses. The Waterloo Temperance group gave Cedar Rapids dealers until next Saturday night to dispose of liquor stocks, while Iowa City action is anticipated. Only 561 saloons remain statewide, with Davenport and Dubuque noted for reduced counts under new restraints.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Business Men's Temperance Association
John H. Taft
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Waterloo Business Men's Temperance Association
Iowa
Dubuque
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Boone
Fort Dodge
Davenport
Keokuk
Sioux City
Burlington
What is fried chicken
Washington November 24 officials of the post office department ponder whether fried chicken is fresh meat. If considered fresh it would face parcel post limits to the second zone depending on cooking. Officials have not issued a ruling, but believe brown and well cooked chicken may be exempt while undercooked pieces could be restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colorado
Post Office Department
Rutledge Mother Passes After Illness in Cameron
Mrs. J. E. Rutledge aged 59 died at her Cameron Missouri home after paralysis. She was mother of Mrs. L. J. Park of Waterloo. Mrs. Park rushed to Cameron last Monday after a telegram and remained with her mother during her last hours.
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J. E.rutledge
L. J. Park
Hiselty
Cameron
Rutledge Family Obituary in Waterloo Home
Mrs. Rutledge, long known in Waterloo, died after a week of illness likely from old age. She and her husband Mr. Rutledge lived in Cameron for fifteen years and planned to move to Waterloo next spring. She leaves Rev J E Rutledge, Mrs L E Park, and three other children, with funeral services at Linden M E church led by Rev Earl Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
L. E. Park
J, E.,rutledge
W. M, Danner
Boston
A. EB. Rutledge
New Haven
A. T. Rutledge
Bellegrade
Mont
Linden M. E
Earl Baker
J. A. Northrup
Grace
M. E. Church
Hand Embroidery Don'ts for Beginners and Tools
A guide for novices on safe and neat embroidery practices. It offers posture tips, lighting advice, pacing, and needle choices, plus a pitch for the Imperial Embroidery Outfit and transfer patterns promoted as a free reader gift.
Disallowed Moore Bill Draws County Board Debate
The county board refused a $6.45 claim for detective George F. Moore after County Attorney Hoxie noted no agreement and Moore was not entitled to mileage. A 60 cent witness fee was approved. dispute over detectives’ claims remains split four to three in favor.
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George F. Moore
Milwaukee
Business Men’s Temperance Association
Hoxie
Moore
Ottumwa
O. K
Frank A. Graf
Waterloo Township
Services Prove Very Interesting at Logan Avenue Church
Two audiences greeted Rev. J. A. Campbell on Sunday at Logan Avenue church with hearty endorsement of his sermons. The morning talk on Christian Growth offered guidance for church members and pan church attendees. The evening topic was Prosurastina.
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J. A. Campbell
Logan Avenue
Meadford Brothers Deed Transfer In Real Estate Deal
Meadford Brothers and Fitch Iron Foundry Co transfer fifteen lots in Westfield addition to Hawkeye Foundry Co. The sale occurred three years ago when Hawkeye acquired land for a large foundry near Rock Island tracks. The deed is filed now with no special significance. businesses remain separate.
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Meadford Bros. & Fitchins Foundry Co
Hawkeye Foundry Co
Westfeld
Headford
Hawkeye Foundry
Rock
Slam Tracks
Westfield
Woman’s Danger Period and Life Changes Promoted by Remedy
Milwaukee Wis November 24 The article promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a safe and effective aid for women during the critical period of life. It asserts improvement in symptoms and endorses the product for passing through the change.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Milwaukee
Wis
Vinol strengthens the aged, claims Boston lawyer
A Boston lawyer testifies his 76 year old mother regained strength and mobility after using Vinol cod liver and iron tonic. The ad promises quick restoration of strength or money back with Wangler Bros, Co and Dr. C J Miller in Waterloo, Iowa.
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Vinal
Wangler Bros
C.J. Miller
Wateclou
Iowa
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Bankers
National Magazine
West
Rapids
General
Sebastian Klein
Eagle Center
Voorhies
LaPorte City
Chester
Sebastian Klein Tripp & Gill
F. J, Eighmey
Mrs. Rutledge
Mrx
He, Park
J. E. Rutledge
Christ
Campbell
N. A. Oglne
Weat Fifth Street
United States
Li Follette
Sackett
Stephenson
Henry Dobbratz
Granville
Dobbratz
H. A
Ogline
West Fifth Street
Arments
Pason’s
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