Four new Iowa banks form, deposits rise in year
Des Moines reports four new banks organized under the revised state law, boosting total banks to twelve within a year. Deposits exceed one million in the twelve months, with capital stock up over two million and reserves near fifteen and a half percent, signaling cautious but steady recovery despite tight times. The consolidated statement as of November 4, 1914, shows assets of 381.88 million dollars and liabilities of equal amount, with increases in bills receivable, gold and silver coins, and debentures, while deposits and certain drafts shift in the period.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tate
Skitch wash aid advertised by Milwaukee reader
A letter from Mrs F KH Lewis of Milwaukee promotes SKITCH a 10 cent laundry aid. It claims simple rubbing with three spoons cleans seven washings, saves soap, and reduces effort compared to washing on a board. Readers are urged to send for a free sample and order details.
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Hans Filth
Grand Ave
Warkee
Wis
To Put on Flesh And Increase Weight
A physician counsels thin people to gain weight by digestible, fatty foods and a daily Sargal tablet with meals. The ad claims Sargal, a six-element flesh builder, increases weight three to five pounds weekly, sold by The Joder Pharmacy with a money-back guarantee.
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Joder Pharmacy
Bringing Up Father at the Waterloo and other vaudeville acts
The Waterloo hosts a one night engagement Wednesday with McManus multifaceted "Bringing Up Father" portraying a kind hearted old dad amid a lively cast and scenic polish. Thanksgiving week brings "When Dreams Come True" featuring Fred eric Smiley and a strong chorus. Sunday features "The Winning of Barbara Worth" in a vivid desert panorama adapted from Harold Bell Wright. A short note promotes Foley Kidney Pills for rheumatism and mentions 1913 Ohio pottery wares valued at $16,519,889.
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Gus Hill
Waterloo
Frederic Smiley
Philip Bartholomae
Silvio Hein
Lanuer
Dancine
Barbara Worth
Harold Bell Wright
Social
Ohio
Dictionary Promises Clues To Clever Spelling Errors
A Waterloo Evening Courier feature extolls the New Modern English Dictionary as a tool to avoid common word mistakes and misreadings. It recounts reader endorsements, clerk anecdotes, and urges readers to visit the Dictionary Department to inspect the books, noting historical remarks on Mexico and a card of thanks for a baby's death.
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Ilter
Waterloo Evening Courier
Tan
New History of Mexico by Bancroft in Popular Style
A new work by historian Hubert Howe Bancroft titled History of the Mexican People has appeared from the Bancroft company of New York. The volume targets popular readers and covers Mexican history from primitive civilization to the present moment with elaborate maps and illustrations.
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Hubert Howe Bancroft
Bancroft Company of
New York
How to Correct Faulty Digestion
A reader notice on digestive troubles attributes most stomach issues to acidity and fermentation. It advocates bisulated magnesia as a universal antacid and food corrective, taken after meals or during pain, claimed to neutralize acid instantly and promote painless digestion.
Flaring War Stories and Dr Pierce Medicine Claim
The piece argues for Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to strengthen soldiers against disease and malnutrition in Europe. It asserts blood purification repairs bodily membranes and treats catarrh, skin eruptions, and internal organs with a safe vegetable remedy. It emphasizes no alcohol or narcotics and invites readers to request a free brochure.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids' Hotel
Buffallo
Hay's Hair Health promises natural color restoration
An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health as a non dye method to restore hair to its natural color using air exposure. It claims no harm and full coverage of faded strands, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Sold in 26c 50c and $1.00 sizes by Philo Hay Specialties Company of Newark New Jersey.
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Hay
Waterloo
Philo Hay Specialties Company
Newark
N. J
Maya Wonderful Stomach Remedy Gains Iowa Fans
Iowa readers report rapid relief from stomach and digestive troubles after a single dose of Maya Wonderful Stomach Remedy. Testimonials from Mrs William Litzenberg of Montesuma and Mrs T Oliver of Davenport praise immediate strength, pain relief, and avoidance of surgery, with the product marketed by J K Joder & Son and Wangler Bros Co in local drugstores.
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T. Oliver
East Ish Street
Davenport
Ord
Masr
Mauy
Marr
May
J. K. Joder & Son
Wangler Bros. Co
Ana
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