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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1906

Page

4

Rheumatism Cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills

Mrs A Baker of 119 Fitch Street Syracuse testifies to cure after magnetic treatments failed. A year earlier rheumatism attacked her knee with severe pain and dizzy spells. three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills eliminated pain, and she was cured before finishing a full sixth box. The pills claim to supply essential blood elements and aid various conditions.

Willams Dr. Williams Williama Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schaucctady

Mother Attacked Child in Waterloo Incident in Illino is Railman Wife

Incidents of alleged mental disturbance arise as Mrs Wilson wife of an Illinois Central brakeman residing above a bakery on Fresklin street suffers a blood clot and possible surgical relief. She attacked infant with a hammer and showed intent with shears. Police and neighbors secured aid while Mr Wilson travels from Freeport to Waterloo. The case involves temporary insanity and medical care for the mother as the child is cared for by a neighbor.

Buts Wilson Cutshaw Fresklin Street Switzer Freeport Waterloo Freepore Platt Reynolds Bonding Company Supreme Court

DUNKERTON and LA PORTE CITY Notes Apr 11

Local notices recount visits from Cedar Falls Waterloo and Waterloo residents Henry Kabler of Waterloo visits Laporte. Knights of Pythias outing to Vinton. Families relocate to Estherville. Diphtheria quarantines affect J H Lineman and Otto Weittstein Jr. Miss Mary Hoyt teaching in Stewartsville Minnesota visits home. Central committee meeting in Waterloo attended by W E Mauger.

Henry Kabler Waterloo Knights of Pythias Vinton G. T. Rogers la Grange A. BE. Kline Oklahoma C. EB. Wager Estherville P. J. Hayzlett Bub Big Creek J. H. Lineman Otto Weittstein Jr Mary Hoyt Stewartsville Minn J. M. Hoyt S. J. Clare Geo, Schaible W. E. Mauger Central Committee

Local Social Roundup Passes Through Waterloo and Oelwein

Residents and visitors from Fairbank Waterloo Oelwein Reinbeck and nearby towns are noted in a sequence of travel and calls. Mrs Kraft Mr and Mrs Wa goner Miss Myrtle Hayes Dr Mollay and others make visits attend funerals or visit relatives. Updates mention illnesses trips and housing changes as day by day plans unfold.

Fred. Kraft Waterloo Paul Wa‘goner Vieeport A. Kraft Oelwein GH. Kraft H. Lehmkuhl Muther Chicago F. H A. J. Farnham Dr. Mollay M. J. Collins W. A M. Higbee

Easter programs and village notices in Raymond area

The Raymond community reports upcoming events including a Captive program at the M E church next Sabbath with an Easter offering, and an Easter program in Dewar at 2 30 p m. Various local activities are noted with several social visits, roadmaster changes, township meeting details, and local sales of farm tools amid a surge of spring activity. A new baby is welcomed and local trades and visits are mentioned. Dr King’s New Discovery advertised as remedy for coughs and colds.

Apel M. EB E. D. Marble S. Hill House Woman’s Home Missionary Society Wm. Waterfield Graham Young Waterloo Dewar Raymond Young B.D. Marlute Charles Breitaman Theodore Becker Alvert Fox Gro. Pint Mr. Federspiel Matt. Miller Thomas Smith Katie Barclay Phillips C. EF. Cobb Hargrove Kansas Smith Joe Teeter John Youngbtut Phffer Will Heinen Mr. Phiffer James Edwards William E. D. Marile John Ehy J. T. Busey Osa Pierce Urbana Miss Fierce Mr. Busey G. G. Smith John Schuler Miss Mitchell A. Burt Leonard Miller Smith, Licbty and Hillman C. C. Smith

Mrs. Higby Dies In Streator After Long Illness

Mrs. Jane Higby dies at her son Rev A W Higby's home in Streator Illinois after a long illness. Her remains arrive Tuesday for funeral at St Luke's Church with Rev G E Platt of Waterloo officiating. Interment in Fairbank cemetery. Survived by two sons B D Higby Bemidji MN Rey A W Higby Streator IL and daughter Mrs Emme Shultz Waterloo IA.

Oliss Amy Higbee Mills Waterloo F. D. Rigby Miss Leta Buminji Minn Juttendhe Higby J. H. McIntyre Chicago W. C. Brant J.B. Murphy Jonas Schrack L. L. Brooks Golian Wright Waverly Fred, Richards Florianeee Oxrahin Alice Kane Kuenzel Nellie Pedgether Jane Higby A. W. Higby Streator Ill St. Luke's Church G. E. Platt Fairbank Cemetery Osukis Mitin James Curley Oelwein Helen Lacey St.ock J W. Wolgamot Gonoyer & Swanson Stock Commission Union Stock Yards Iowa

No Gloves Rule After Dairy Plant Accidents

A Iowa Dairy Separator factory bans wearing gloves after multiple accidents among young workers. Frank Sproule lost part of a thumb, and others were injured. management orders strict enforcement to prevent glove related incidents as machines remain dangerous.

Iowa Frank Sproule Blyon

Beautify Park Avenue Street Work Authorized by City Council

Beautification plans begin on Park Avenue as the Street and Alley Committee gains authority to buy shrubs flowers and plants for placement along East Park Avenue. An asphalt strip will leave a central 20 foot median from Walnut to Lafayette for trees and shrubbery. Rich soil is added by the yard. Mayor Rector’s remodeled city hall office nears readiness across from the petty auditor.

Ely East Park Avenue Walnut Lafayette Blreers Petty Auditor

Happy union at Dixon home in Lin den place

The George SL. Dixon home in Linden place hosted a ceremony uniting young descendants of two old Blackhawk County families, Charles D. Prangley and Miss Winona Poyner wed with a Baptist officiant. Guests were close friends and relatives as the couple left for Des Moines then Jesup farm life awaits them.

George SL. Dixon Linden Place Charles D. Prangley Winona Poyner Rav Des Moines Jesup Raymond

New Telephone Directory Promises Wider Local Service

A seventy page telephone directory from Mutt Parrott & Sons begins distribution to Waterloo Cedar Falls and surrounding Black Hawk county exchanges. The Corn Belt Telephone Co now links twenty five exchanges and farm lines with improved service since acquiring Cedar Valley lines, boosting Waterloo patrons. Also notes a wedding, and a hospital diagnosis for Conductor C W Harrie with possible amputation.

Mutt, Parrott & Sons New Telephone Company Waterloo Cedar Falls Blackhawk County Corn Belt Company Iowa Cedar Valley Company Corn Bell Telephone Co Core Belt Company Towa Weat Fifth Street Bridge

BUILD BOX CAR HOMES TION HANDS

The Illinois Central begins spring improvements west of Chicago to fix rough tracks. 80 to 100 Italian laborers join section hands. temporary eight to ten person box car homes will be built at Waterloo shops between Freeport and Fort Dodge to house workers.

Minnats Central Railroad Company Chicago Illinois Central Illnois Central Freeport Fort Dodge Waterina Waterloo

Bought a Drug Store in Lake City Iowa

F A Small Purchases Establishment forms partnership with H C G Mauck of Des Moines. They will run the leading Lake City drug store within thirty days. Mr Small from Reinbeck to work under H W Taggart at 37 Commercial Street. G A Dorris of Oelwein to fill vacated post, arriving early May. Also A A Smith and family move to Waterloo to join Waterloo Manufacturing Company after purchasing a stake.

F. A. Small Lake City Iowa H. CG. Mauck Des Moines Mr. Small Reinbeck H. W. Taggart Commercial Street Taggart G. A. Dorris Oelwein A. A. Smith Dunkerton Waterloo Vine Street Hawthorne Schoo

Live Stock Market Totals and Wheat Prices Report

Chicago live stock receipts and hog market activity for today show hogs opening higher and closing steady, cattle opening strong then steady, and sheep opening strong but closing weak. Also listed are mixed commodity quotes including wheat, oats, corn, and various farm prices across cattle, hogs, dairy, and produce with tomorrow's hog receipts estimated at 17,000.

A Young Mother at 70 and a 76 Year Revival

Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Missouri praises Electric Bitters as the greatest restorative medicine. She claims the tonic cured twenty years of severe dyspepsia, restored strength, and revitalized activity. The ad notes uses for stomach liver kidneys blood purification and malaria relief with a 60 cent price. George D. Graham a dental student from Iowa City visits town as A J Edwards son-in-law and spends vacation while completing his studies.

W.L. Gilpatrick Danforth Wangler Bros. & Todd George D. Graham Iowa City A. J. Edwards

Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief and Healing

Te Konsha resident G. J. Welch endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns, sores, and skin injuries. He reports fast relief and calls it the best healing salve, sold for 25 cents at Wangler Bros & Todd's drug store.

Bucklen G. J. Welch Tekonsha Mich Wangler Bros & Todd Eds

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