Waterloo Wins Foundry Contract for New Litchfield Mill
The board of trade sold a contract for a three-building foundry near Litchfield to George Scales of Waterloo for 16800. The Waterloo project, to be the new five-acre institution, will employ 150 in the first year and 400 eventually, with construction to start at once using brick or concrete blocks. The venture will be funded with foreign capital and housed in Waterloo before relocating some operations to the Litchfield area. The effort involved extensive local support and lot sales in Hillside additions to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challeabieron Concern
Waterloo
George ¥. Scales
FLW
Chapais Tity
Office of Secretary
Consit
Litchfield
Board’ of Trade
Alte
Est
Watertoa
Iowa
Othe
Wthe
Bromlee
R Thigview
Edeh
Hillside
Adetition
Wale Wag & Success
Board of, Tradé
Company B to Camp for Eight Days of Maneuvers
Company B will depart for Slater Iowa next Monday to join the Fifth Regiment and march to camp at Polk City. The Afty-third and Afty-sixth regiments will spend eight days marching and maneuvering with daily activities from camp setup to attack drills. Regular army officers will observe and instruct during the maneuvers. A. J. Jennings, longtime Waterloo resident, has entered show business with a collection of poisonous snakes at Electric Park under Madam Leon.
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Slater
Iowa
Folk City
Polk City
A. J. Jennings
Waterloo
Electric Park
Leon
Weterloo
Connolly's shop ablaze near Bluff Street
A Monday evening fire at Connolly's wagon shop on West Fifth near Bluff street damaged a forge fire and back of the sheet iron casing. The alarm from box 124 summoned both fire departments and the aerial truck, but the blaze was extinguished with water and no further service was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connolly
West Fifth
Bluff Street
Battage
Weather Summary: Iowa Crops See Mixed Progress
Moines reports a week with slightly cooler average temperatures and showery days Tuesday through Friday. The corn crop advanced rapidly on well drained lands, with potential for a fair yield if conditions stay normal. Hay damage occurred in several areas, some grain loss in shocks, and rust in oats and spring wheat noted. harvest work resumes as soils dry and forecasts suggest output may exceed current expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
North Central District
Waterloo land buyers safe if railroad begins work
L Kingsley says buyers who paid one third of forty acre Woodlawn lots will not lose money if the rail line proceeds. The railroad failed to meet payment deadlines, shifting funds to debt. If the line does not start by next January, deeds may be issued for only the first payment, yielding cheap city property to purchasers.
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L. Kingsley
Home Park
Lown
Northwestern Road
Waterloo
C. L
Kingetey
Stheir
Kingsley
Pnry
Thasera
Two Small Boys Start Barn Fire
Two youngsters set matches at a barn igniting a fire that consumed the house, barn, and furniture. A man carried the weakly insured loss, with all destroyed within an hour.
Fire destroys house and barn in Nashua incident
Severe blaze, around 3:00 PM Monday, wiped out John Augustine’s home and barn in the Nashua area. A hog and three boys near eight years old were involved. insurance covered some loss, but the hard working man faced a heavy setback as most possessions were destroyed within about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
John AU
Augustine
Biz
Ed. Prudhod
Prudhot
Neshua
Memorial services held for late Blackhawk County attorneys
The Blackhawk County bar association planned memorial services for Hon. J. L. Listed and T. Cowin, to be held on September 24 at the county court term. C. B. Courtright chaired arrangements with A. J. Edwards, Hon. W. Millan, and H. C. Heidenway as committee members. Bir. Husted served as judge of the court, noting Cowin as a longtime ardent practitioner. The ceremony follows the passing of the two venerable lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association of
Blackhawk County
Withhold
J. L
T. Cowin
C. B. Courtright
Uzelac Meets Son Arrival in the West
A report notes the emotional moment as Uzelac greeted his son after months apart, with sounds of a familiar mother tongue filling the scene and Allene present, described with a music like tenderness in Peter Uzelac’s reunion.
Mill Race Plan Hints at New West Waterloo Block
Plains Montana reports Peter Uzelac, a foreigner once in Waterloo, has arrived safely with his son Spiro. Waterloo residents aided the reunion and a plan to build on the mill race fronting Bridge Street is advancing. The 70 by 120 foot tract, long supplying water and power for mills, may be leased for a prominent business block.
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Plains
Mont
Peter
Uzelac
Waterloo
Spiro
Tan Jugatory
Coha Bros
Evert
West Waterloo
West ‘Side
Y. M. de Nature
the Talon
Bridge Street
Hospital Meeting Sets Funds Drive for Catholic Facility
Committees overseeing a $20,000 fundraising effort for a new Catholic hospital met at the city hall Monday evening. They discussed strategies to secure subscriptions, but little new information emerged. Another meeting will be held soon to accelerate soliciting support, reflecting Waterloo's past brisk business dealings.
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Waterloo
Lost Iowa youths traced after months of effort
A group reports success locating a missing person and several youths from Waterloo and Charles City after months of searching. An upcoming Grace M. church North League outing plans a sixty passenger electric launch trip to the Sinois Central depot at 6 30 p m with a picnic supper and monthly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpnorth League of Grace M. B. Church
Sinois Central Depot
Graceli Church
Waterloo Endeavor union plans state convention gathering
The Waterloo Christian Endeavor union organizes festivities for the state convention in Waterloo. A Round’s Park picnic is set for Tuesday evening with special cars. aims to entertain crowds and foster companionship among societies and members ahead of the September convention. Orgs: local union, entertainment committee, executive committee. Harvest reports and local notices follow with community events and obituaries.
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Waterloo
Jo“eal
Sre
Waterloo Christian ‘Endeavor Union
Rownd's Park
Dionia
C. EL
Rural Center News county notes of injuries and industry
July reports from Eagle Center recount farm activity with oats harvests improving despite rust fears. Several accidents include Mrs. Garmon injuring her hand and a Swede being jolted by a rope snap during hay handling. Attie Beck suffers serious leg injuries from a prior kicking incident. Laporte Silk Co. faces bankruptcy unless a new plan emerges, and two executives propose a milk stool invention to salvage production. Announcements note the marriage of Geo Miller and Miss Mery Trost and their move to Waterloo.
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Geo
Garmon
Peterson
Sweda
Sweden
Imeo
Laporte Stlit
Progresa
J. . McGaheran
P. J. McGarvey
Geo. Miller
Mery Trost
Augusta
Waterloo
Teachers are Coming to Waterloo for Six Day Institute
State Supt. Stetson of Maine will visit Waterloo next week for a six day normal institute at West Waterlow High School. He will lecture mornings and afternoons on topics such as education essentials and teacher development, with additional talks by Prof. Cameron and Miss Bridgford. The program includes class work, exam preparation for teacher certificates, and opportunities for local patrons to attend afternoon lectures. The event aims to boost local education and gather attendees for the statewide program.
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Blackhawk County
Supt
Bretson
Maine
Normal Institute
West Waterlowigh
Briateau
Ste
Stetson
Iaat
Institute
Bupt
Eliotte
John 5. Catheron
Cadar Rapids
Kansas City
Cameron
Waterloo
Yellowstone Park
Lillian Bridgeford
Des Moines
Louis Schmidt
State Collage of Laws
Arnés
Schmidt
Iowa
Fannie Dickey
Cedar Falls
Will Haye
Institute Music
Dickey
Atate Normal School
Unc
Misa Dickey
Tado
Waterloo Bride Weds Wisconsin Man In Denver
Former Waterloo bookkeeper Ethel Marsh now Mrs Van Gordon has wed in Denver Colorado following a long distance courtship with Gordon of Hixton Wisconsin. Friends here learned of the marriage when a Denver newspaper photo arrived. Marsh, once with A T Lewis store, left Waterloo from Freiensksburg area, later living in Belge Idaho before moving to Denver. Waterloo loan and trust banking rooms near Fourth and Sycamore gain from newly installed large windows as work progresses.
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Ethel Marsh
Waterloo
Logan Furniture Company
Denver
Colorato
Prining
Gordon
Hixton
van Gordon
Wisconsin
A. T. Lewis @ Sondry
Freierricksburg
Po West
Belge
Idaho
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Fourth
Sycamore
J This Company
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Ron
Geo. F. Scales
Litchfield Institution
Will Gover
Aerse
Northwestern ‘Property
Waterloo Paopla
Joan Augustine
Justice Court
Gus Sorenson
J. B. Beard
Hildebrand
Cada “Toy
Frank Koenan
W. A. Bicirey
G H. Hoxie
Joseph, McManus
J. L. Hildetrang
B. Scrogey
Bond
Sorenaon
Beard
Rafusal
Stoney
Thads
4Avike
Antwuis
D. Kern
Murtagh
J. Kitngar
Aubhpoena Venir
Piafutif An
Thomas
Nash
Bivens
Platt
Knoxville
Rouster
Independence
Henry Olson
Hearty County
Swedesburg
Rial
C. F. Brown
Montana
Peter Uxelac
Union Mill Company
Colin Brog
Dérstand
Faites
Son
Charles A. Brewer
Charles City
Ethel H. Baskin
Janenville
Martin F. Begnon
Mayme Cone
Picing
Round's Park
Plan Entertainment
Plenic ix
Yasmors
J. J. Fouteb
Waterlolo
Helver
Christensen
Corn Belt
Telephone Company
Laura Dammerman
Colfax
H. ©. Bruns
Waverly
Conrad Funk
George
Evangelical Church
John Wente
Westgate
Mra. Weigert
Hampton
H.C. Bruns
Voelker
Bentroth
Charles Dens
Ziniar
Will Mishler
Eagle Center
Badihe
West Side High School
Maing
Dallvars
P. K
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