Kantor's Unique Career Ends With Des Moines Arrest
Des Moines headline tells of J. M. Kantor, a Webster City young man, arrested in St Paul on Christmas Eve. The article traces his checkered path from Drake University student to insurance agent, alleged swindles across Iowa and Minnesota, a Stanhope scandal, a church preaching stint, and a rapid fall culminating in jail.
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Des Moines
J. M. Kantor
St. al
Oinies
Des Moines Life Insurance Company
Polk Insfest
Kantor
Drake University
Storteller Minnesota
Eagle Grove
Jey
Chisae
Christian Church
University Place Christian Church
Besa
Oratory
Grimes
L N. McCash
McCash
Sutherland
Webster City
Stanhope
Stanhops
Christianson
Stanhope Bank
Central Life Insurance Association
Stratford
McKinley
William. J. Bryan
Minneston
Minneapolis
Minnesota
St. Paul
Heir of Large Estate Inheritance Claim News
E J Meller of Webster City Iowa claims a multi million dollar German estate through kinship to Mathhria Meller who died in Germany. He notified the First National Bank of Laporte Indiana of his intent to file his claim and seek his share. The report from Laporte notes several American heirs may pursue the fortune.
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Meller
Laporte
Indiana
E. J. Meller
Webster City
Iowa
Germany
Mathhria Meller
First National Bank of
Dead Beet Practical Joke at County Office
A friendly county officer fell for a prank involving a bulky package sent through two express firms. He paid 1.25 to claim it and finally opened it to reveal a giant beet with a card saying Persistence always wins but this is a dead beet. The tale warns others at the courthouse to ignore such Christmas presents.
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Express Company
Express Office
Express
Number One
Expressman
Perry couple retires from county poor farm
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Perry end nine years of service at the county poor farm. Their leadership helped implement a cost effective humane system for indigent care praised as a success in Hamilton County.
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Gilbert Perry
Hamilton
Poor Farm Enterprise Praised After Service
The article lauds the poor farm enterprise for fulfilling its mission and delivering comfort to residents. Mr and Mrs Perry plan to move to Webster City, with friends wishing them health and prosperity and praise for their service.
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Perry
Webster City
McMurchy Farm Sells North of City for 75 Per Acre
The Jas McMurchy farm of 200 acres north of the city sold to Wm Wilke for 75 per acre. The land is regarded as among the best in the vicinity though some slough land exists. Future plans for Mr. McMurchy are unknown.
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Jas
Advertising as a Science: Atlanta Constitution Record
The Atlanta Constitution reports record ad returns with a firm selling $35 581 25 worth of goods from $8 380 ad spend and $1 100 in commissions. It argues ads must be clear exact and well worded to convert inquiries into sales and that advertising should be direct and specific. Also notes printer's ink use and ongoing demand for ads. 80 fine B and PL Rock checkerels for sale at Blairsburg Iowa poultry farm seven miles north of Blairsburg.
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Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Blairsburg
Iowa
Jibnen Starers
Medbery Drug Store Sold to Tama Buyer
Dr J N Medbery sells his Webster City drug stock after a long contemplation. F S Snyder of Tama purchases the business at the corner of Des Moines and Second streets. Snyder takes possession Wednesday and plans to continue operating there while Medbery retires from active practice and opens a consultation office.
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J. N. Medbery
F. S. Snyder
Tama
Des Moines
Second Streets
Medberg
Webster City
Bronson in Hamilton County Deals for Graphic Herald
Byron Bronson of the Manchester Democrat is in Hamilton County negotiating to buy the Graphic-Herald. An agreement on price was reached Wednesday but elder Bronson arrived Thursday and is not fully satisfied, keeping the deal hanging fire. Junior Bronson visited the office Wednesday and seems to know the newspaper business.
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Byron Bronson
Manchester Democrat
City
Graphic-Herald
Bronson
Hamilton County
Can the Law Reach Him Fort Dodge Chronicle
Bootleggers operate openly in Fort Dodge Iowa with weeks of activity. A local express company reportedly received a liquor consignment last Tuesday and delivered it to local customers without state revenue. A traveling Illinois liquor representative, described as a smooth Jew, handles orders and cash while living outside the area. a civilian observer paid the drummer a few glances, and the agent jokingly claimed he was the sheriff.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Illinois
Low Price When Linked Groceries and More
A brief notice lists several linked bargain items including groceries flour china cut glass lamps glassware and toiletware signaling a combined sale event with bundled discounts and limited availability.
New Year Offers from Sleepy Eye Store
Stanton R Hoyt Freach Yeast Foam Arm and Hammer baking powder Purity yyeast foam 96 percent Lewis Pure Lye Sleepy Eye Minnesota Cream Flour best flour gold only by us bargain Try Chase and Sanborn Seal Brand Teas and Coffees Special prices on all China Cut Glass Sampa New Year gratitude to customers.
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Arm & Hammer Soda
Arm & Hammer
Dees
Lewis
Sleepy Eye
Minnesota
Bargain Si. Io
Chase & Sanborn
China
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Charles T. Smith
McMurchy
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The
Stanton R. Hoyt
Standard Navy
New York
Fausticau
California
Baldwin Spy
Wagner
Farmere’ Bank
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