Salvation Army in Waterloo Delivers Christmas Dinners
The Salvation Army in Waterloo organized early December canvassing to fund about three hundred Christmas dinners. A typical family feast included chicken, butter, coffee, condensed milk, sugar, apples, potatoes, bread, biscuits, corn, and candy, along with War Cry and Eva Booth lithographs. One hundred fifteen garments and bedding were also distributed as the group backed by supporters provided for those in need.
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Salvation Army
Waterloo
Attaider
Eva Booth
Pothrander
Fragments of a Poem Echoes Through Time and Gloom
The readable lines convey a mournful meditation on memory and loss, with phrases about walls, cottages, palaces, and unhonored heritage. The text hints at a future reckoning for vices and a cold, gray day when rewards are received.
Cheaper Rural Postage Urged by Postmaster General Wynne
Postmaster General Wynne recommends Congress authorize a three cent per pound rate for packages up to five pounds delivered from rural free delivery offices. The plan, to be used on parcels deposited at origin offices, requires a special stamp and would not raise departmental transport costs. A stray testimonial notes relief from rheumatism and promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm and Pale Balm, with local advertising references.
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Wynne
Congress
Farm sale near West Union promises wide range of cattle and gear
Widespread auction to be held Tuesday January 24 at John Boyer's place four miles west of West Union. Sale includes 50 head cattle plus horses, brood mares, yearlings, and a thoroughbred bull, plus farm implements from McCormick binder to planters and wagons. Lunch and coffee provided. cash for small sums, credit terms over 5 for larger amounts with approved security. Auctioneers: John Mithull Jr and C M Doruann.
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Wadersignad Hie Farm
John Boyer
West Union
John Mithull
M Doruann
Ubrich
Experiments At Ames Assess Beef Ration Impacts
Ames Experiment Station bulletin No 79 reports three beef production trials. Heavy grain rations prove most economical due to higher cattle prices. Southern cattle can match or exceed Western gains in Iowa feedlots. A 189 day study compares meal, cotton seed meal, gluten feed and dried blood as corn supplements.
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Iowa State Collage
Ames
Iowa
Tula
Curties
Electric Bitters credited with restoring near death
A Burlington Iowa locomotive engineer named W Bellamy recounts a severe illness with pain and weakness. After drinking Electric Bitters his health returned. the ad promises renewed strength for run down people and urges purchase from druggists with a money back guarantee.
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W. Bellamy
Ethan
Burlington
Iowa
Genta
Iowa Statehood Echoes and the Path to State Privileges
A fragmentary historical account reflects on Iowa’s early status, debates over admission, population thresholds, and the Western states’ push for statehood. It notes debates among leaders, the role of eastern influence, and the enduring pledge to defend liberties and rights as the region progressed toward full statehood.
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Ernie
Wisonilie
Gei
Iowa
Pitt
Nouth
Pregundd
Che Wiadem
Lismuti
Rock Island Introduces New Train Service Through 1880
Rock Island unveils December 25 timetable changes with the Gulden State Sied luxury train, California special from Kansas City to Los Angeles, a fast daylight express from Chicago to Des Moines and Omaha, and through service on the Worthington Line. Through trains aim to relieve congestion and raise standards on the main routes amid overall improvements.
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Rock ‘Sland
California
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Pullman Company
Rock Island
Toe Ruck
Taquiticunt Mull
Gulden State Siied
Chiosye
Revisas Uiey
Los A Angelus
Pullwan
Rome
Big Territory
Amfornia
Los Angels
Dew Moines
Omaha
Dex Moines
Albert Les
de Pull
Uxtal
Worthington
Lake Park
Hardwick
Kuok Island
Public Sale At Village Auction In Ulermont
Public sale conducted at the seller's residence in Ulermont village on Saturday January 21 starting at 4 PM. Priced items include 16 cows aged seven years, 160 bushels good corn, 50 bushels sorted potatoes, about five bushels seed corn, one revolving sleigh, various stoves, organ, violin, double barrel shotgun, carpentry tools, and farming equipment. Terms require cash on sums under ten dollars. amounts over ten dollars may be paid in nine months on approved security at 8 percent interest.
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Uolermont
Volvsleigh
W. Manzgam
J. H. Summaan
Audtidheer
WM. Boyle
Dance as discipline in education urged by Dr Ball
Dr G Stanley Ball of OK University Worcester Massachusetts appealed to Topeka Kansas teachers to dance, arguing that rhythmic training aligns mind and body with harmony. He claimed art rests on rhythm and that dancing resolves tensions, teaching coordination and beauty. He asserted teachers should know how to dance.
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G. Stanley Ball
OK University
Worcester
Mass
Topeka Kan
Controted Chronic Diarrhoe In Philippines Veterans Testimony
Herman Stein of Pueblo Colorado describes chronic diarrhea while serving in the Philippines with the U S Army. He credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a complete cure after trying many physicians. Sales notice for the remedy is included.
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Phillipines
U. S
Philippines
Chamberlain
Herman Stein
Union Ave
Pueblo
Colorado
Tour to Old Mexico Promises Delights of Winter Travel
A planned winter tour to Old Mexico promises tropical scenes, ruins, caverns, and local charm. The Iowa Tourist Association is arranging the trip, with details and pricing available by writing to J. E. Van Winkle, manager, 509 Crooker Building, Des Moines.
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Old Mexico
Waoka
Mexico
Doc Moluea
Rock Island Bystam
The
Iowa Tourist Association
Crooker Building
Des Moines
Bank Directors and Operations Move Through Time
Bank note describes officers, including BEN SCHORL and DAVID JACOBS, as president and broker. It outlines general banking functions: accepting deposits, negotiating loans on real estate, handling collections, and buying and selling exchange nationwide and in Europe. It mentions directors Kilinté H Gravh, August Benson, and others.
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Ben Schorl
David Jacobs
Ellen
Yessee Oabhime
M. Binson
Kilinté H. Gravh
Ben Schori
August Benson
D. A. Olson
David Ducobia
Ronal Estate
United States
Buyou
Sella Exchange
Europe
Christmas sleigh riders visit Clernsfont city
A crowd from Clernsfont attended events in our city Tuesday evening. Arthur Stoehr left for Iowa City for a new job. J M Dean advertised fur ovals during the sale week. Wiley Schopp plans to resign and move to California. Oscar Benson traveled to Dubuque on business and will visit Lamont before returning. Carpenter’s orchestra will play at the Patipictesin Hall in Clernibat next evening. J J Philligs and family visited the Shaffer home in High-Be Locettes. Winter goods and undergarments offered until February 1. The fifteenth anniversary of the Gent Baptis is noted with a forthcoming celebration. J B Boyle was in 1388 on Monday amid illness from a couple weeks.
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Arthur Stoehr
Iowa City
J. M. Dean
Wiley Schopp
Cattie
California
Oscar Benson
Dubuque
Lamont
J. B. Boyle
200 Acres Four n Elgin Nearly all ov Time
Farmers seek buyers for a 200 acre parcel located southwest of Elgin. The land includes 120 acres of fine soil, 26 acres of second growth timber, and 40 acres of pasture and stump land. Buildings include a house and schoolhouse on a long corner. the site offers good timber and hay. Potential buyers encouraged to inquire for details.
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Elgin
Elgan
Ifand
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