Dodge Estate in Legal Fight Over Trustee Appointment
In Council Bluffs Iowa on September 13 the probate dispute over General Grenville M Dodge's estate continued as Judge Woodruff denied an eastern trustee request. The Guardianship centered on selecting a Philadelphia based Girard Trust firm to succeed N P Dodge, amid a clash between Philadelphia financiers and Iowa beneficiaries. The estate valued in the millions, bonds were discussed, including bonds tied to a Huntsville Alabama firm kept as a Civil War souvenir by Dodge.
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Council Bluffs
Grenville M. Dodge
E. 2
Woodruff
Corneil Mlutts Savings Bank
Philadelphia
N. P. Dodge
Grenville Montgomery
Montgomery
Girard Trust Company of
Philadelphia Trustes
Montgomerys
Dodge
Iowa
Huntsville
Ala
Farmers Oppose Road Patrol Law and Other Aims
Des Moines Sept 15 Farmers union closes its session with a denunciation of the road patrol law and a call for better distribution of state automobile funds They favor paying anta car license money to the county treasurer for distribution by the state treasurer They warn under current rules counties with cities would receive more The resolutions support county superintendent elections by direct vote uniform free textbooks and Torrens system for land title registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farmers’ Union
Kossuth
Pottawattamle
Ad Clubs Meet in Marshalltown Sept 24 25
Plans for the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of Town are arranged for September 24 and 25 in Marshalltown Iowa. Burlington and Ottumwa push to host next, with delegates from both cities. Notable speakers include W C D Arcy E T Meredith T W LeQuatte C B H McNider M E Holderness. An advertising pageant and a patriotic address by Lieut R di Violini are featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Associated Advertising Clubs
Burlington
Ottumwe
W. C. D'Arcy
St. Louis
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
E. T. Meredith
T. W. LeQuatte
Successful Farming
Des Moines
C. BH. McNider
Meson City
M. E. Holderness
Third National Bank
Lieut. R. di Violini
Chicago
Seed corn selection urged for two years
Gov W L Harding issues proclamation urging Iowa farmers to pick seed corn between Sept 16 and Sept 30. A statewide census will accompany a two week drive led by the Agricultural Extension department at Iowa State College and 95 county farm bureaus. About 16 000 cooperators will contact every farm to tally saved seed and conditions.
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Ames. la
W. L.harding
File
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Federal Funds to Fight Venereal Disease in Iowa
Iowa will receive 24194 from the federal government by July 1 1919 to combat venereal diseases. Dr G H Sumner secretary of the state board of health announces the grant. A joint health board and executive council meeting will plan a statewide campaign focusing on education and organization to intern treat and care for those infected.
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Des Moines
Iowa
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
State Health Board
Independence Man Wounded in Action
Independence, Ta Sept 13 Mrs Peter Tempus of the Third ward reports three letters from her husband Peter Tempus severely wounded in action in France He writes he was in thick of fighting and wounded in three places on the right side undergo a severe operation convalescing in hospital He was wounded Aug 9 Private Tempus son of Mr and Mrs Henry Tempus left Sept 19 last year for Camp Dodges went to France in July Three Sons in Service Mrs Frances Shonka of Westbury has three sons Paul Dan and John in service in France draft will call four more leaving only youngest son with her
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Independence
Peter Tempus
France
Tempus
Henry Tempus
Camp Dodges
Frances Shonka
Westbury
Paul
Dan
John
Instruction for new delegates in central Iowa boards
Des Moines reports district boards of instruction discuss methods for training men drafted in the September 12 registration. Dr. W H Kinicutt outlines preinduction interviews, personal guidance on training, outdoor life, and promotions, with support from Red Cross and other groups. Preliminary military drill will precede induction as early as October.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. HH
Kine Ilicutt
Cleveland
France
Board of Instruction
Red Grass
Army ‘K. of C
C. A
Hebrew Welfare Board
Commission On
Tt5
Selective Service Board
Expressmen Strike at Dubuque
In Dubuque on Wednesday morning employees from three local express firms including drivers and clerks walked out after wage and working condition demands were refused. Officials say workers quit after notice but workers insist the firms were informed first. Delays occurred as express shipments piled at depots awaiting sorting and transport to city offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Itha
Barclay Center notices and war updates
Mr and Mrs Parson Smith announce their son Sergeant Glen A Smith has arrived overseas. School in district No 1 began Monday with Miss Greely as teacher. Red Cross women report August quota work including helmets and socks, with workshops and meetings noted.
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Barclay Center
Parson Smith
Glen A. Smith
Miss Greely
Dumberton
Leacher
Arden B. Rice
Barclay Red Cross
Mmes. Zuck
Robert Gibson
Frank Brown
F. A. Sewick
Ellery Brown
Lizzie McDonald
May
John Atkins
Fred Brown
Parson
Mra
G. O. Simmerson
Smith
J. Y. Campbell
Vernon Lewick
Alice
Elisabeth Black
J. #. Black
Miss
Queen Smith
Jean Anderson
Jessie May
Ethel
Simmerson
Florence Gibson
Zuck
Red Cross
Eliery Brown
Thera
Relief From Itching Eczema Promised By Blood Remedy
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. as a grand blood remedy for eczema and skin diseases. It claims lasting relief by addressing the blood, offers guidance from a medical adviser at Swift Specific Co in Atlanta, and invites readers to write detailing their case for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
Medical Department
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Towa Ad
United States Army
Cooper Manufacturing
Len Stevens
Akron
Army
Stevens
Kinnicutt
George Wasaif
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
DB. K. Rice
Yarief
W. A. Covell & Son
Marnow
Gene
Davidsons
Bridge Street
Waterloos Center
Cole
Cole's Originel
Rand Medkt
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