Directors promised for stock sales at Associated Packing
The hearing before Judge McCall revealed attempts by salesmen to push $10,000 blocks of Associated Packing stock, with Frank Glassman of Gravit y and Austin McFall of Centerville testifying. Glassman described a signed morning agreement altered by Theeman, leading to a $15,000 note and total $25,000 subscription. McFall bought 100 shares for $10,000 on assurances of a board seat, later seeking a way out as the company faced a receiver in April. payments consisted of notes for $1,250 due in 80 days and $1,750 due in one year.
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Des Moines
Seni
Associated Packing Company
Frank Glassman
Gravity
Austin McFall
Centerville
Theeman
Frank Wisdom
George Messenger
Linden Bank
Associated Packing
St. Louis
Frisby
Textile industry in France workforce recovery by 1919
The textile sector in France employed about 188,000 men in 1914, with only a fraction returning by July 1919. By December, over 33 percent were back at work, roughly four times the July level. Miners and hardware metal workers saw even larger rebounds, with six times and two times the July figures respectively.
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France
Moore Refuses to Extradite Kirk to Nebraska Officers
Des Moines report says Lt. Gov Moore declines to extradite Kirk at Nebraska officials request. Kirk, an alleged Omaha gangster, had been freed on furlough from a Nebraska prison last Christmas and faces possible habeas corpus release. Jeweler Hayden identified Kirk as the man who stole $1,000 in diamonds from a Marshalltown store. Local charges for breaking and entering may be added if Kirk is freed. he reportedly barricaded himself in a toilet room when Hayden sought access. Prosecutors plan to file information. if released on habeas corpus he would be rearrested on local charges.
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Des Moines
Go Moore
Bery
Nebraska
Kirk
Sim
Harding
Moore
Omaha
Kyo C. R. Hayden
Marshalltown
Waverrlas
Hayden
Mason Wheeler
Wheeler
Cedar Raypids
Woors
Havner
Mr. Moore
Slick Swindler Nets $4000 From Chicago Firm
Charles W. Sharp, confidential bookkeeper for the Baggett company of Chicago, forged an order for 4000 on Penick and Ford plant work in Oredar Rapids. He erased a page signer's name and used the cash, later buying a car in Chicago. Sharp previously lived in Nashville, with police in that city involved.
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Oredar Rapids
Charles W. Sharp
the &. Baggett Company of
Chicago
Penick & Ford
Sharp
Pagea
Nashville
Tenn
Indict 36 in the Investigation at Muscatine Iowa
The Muscatine Sn report notes that the initial arrests have been made as part of a broader investigation unfolding in Muscatine Iowa. Officials disclosed formal indictments numbering thirty six as the inquiry progresses with law enforcement pursuing further charges and suspects.
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Muscatine
A. J. Shultz
City
Mrnost Shoenig
South Muscatine
Carl Thormann
Frank Buston
Colonial Cafe
George Holzhauer
Joe Manjovie
Confecionery and Trust
F. 8. Finley
Mount Pleasant
WH. M. Warner
Iowa
Clinton County Lets Contract For Paving 17 Miles Highway
The Clinton county board of supervisors awarded a contract to Ross Construction of Des Moines to pave 17 miles of the Lincoln highway west of Clinton for 813426.40 dollars. Work will start within 30 days on sections needing heavy grading.
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Canton
Board of Supervisors
Clinton County
Clinton
Ross Construction Company
Des Moines
Pepsodent claims rapid dental benefits and effects
An advertisement describes quick results from Pepsodent within a week. It highlights ingredients like pepsin and a starch digestant, claiming longer teeth polish and neutralized mouth acids, with two factors directly attacking the arms of dental film buildup.
Fragmented OCR note on house construction project details
The text describes a White House wires and electrical system plan with high end features. It mentions a contract, a complex setup including lights, bell system, concrete, grading, surfacing, and an extensive internal telephone network. It references a long planned mansion and distances, with incomplete factual clarity.
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Essary
White House
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