Waterloo and Republican Convention Efforts Gaining Steam
Waterloo moves to host the state Republican conventions in late June or July. Widespread support from local leaders and Des Moines officials centers on the Coliseum at Park for seating and hotel facilities. Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Des Moines compete to host the first event with Des Moines likely to hold the initial convention.
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Waterloo
Moines
Teran ‘Woods
Republican
Tral
Cedar Rapide
Jane
Chamber of Commerce
Iman Woods
Des Moines
Sioux City
Iowa
N‘tarsat
Bes
Moinea
Towa Deem Tlon
Tis
Chicago
Wile
Logan
Irving i
Metropole
Hummel
Boarda of
Local furniture firm opens Waterloo showroom
Burwiture stock bold, new furniture purchased from Geo Clausen at 312-414 Bake Fourth street highlighted. Wherle and Dunn bring eight years and years of Des Moines and Oskaloosa experience to serve the large trade, choosing Waterloo as a premier town in the state for business.
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Davideon Bros
Des Moines
Dunn
Oskaloosa
Des Molines
Waterloo
Seep
Wtedien
Wildcat alarm origin found in town whistle
Early Sunday a shrill whistle woke residents as a siren like signal echoed through the city. Telephone operators and police answered inquiries while speculation swirled around engines and a manure spreader train from Litchfield Manufacturing. The noise persisted for hours before a cattle wagon locomotive departed toward Minnesota.
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Fred Jones
Tha Spolice
Pottea
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Nolse
Minnespolia
Doan's Kidney Pills Sold In Waterloo for Kidney Trouble
Waterloo readers hear a testimonial from Mrs. A. L. Bralay of Waterloo Iowa praising Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and kidney trouble. The piece notes husband use, local drugstore purchase, and rollout details with broader mentions of regional figures and company representatives.
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Waterloo
Patna
Bright
Doan
Mra. A
Getfon
Dean
Wangler Brok
Poster-Milburn Co
Gurffalo
New York
Dosa
Turbert recounts Cummins denial over Allison seat
Dubuque county and the third district rally to supporting Senator Allison amid Governor Cummins denial that he promised to back or oppose a candidate for Allison’s seat. Torbert claims Cummins needed votes and used assurances to win county and district support, prompting heated political fallout and calls for a clear denial.
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Dubuque
Cummins
Emany
Hay
Haya
Alli- Bonto
Torbert
Turkey
Ant
Judas
Dubugus
Cummine
Torbart
Alligon
Sfurnil
Duebuque County
Allison
Third
Chicago
Des Moines
Quinmus
Weahington
Benatar Dolliyer
Uched Besn
Alison
Ab Vdon
Antin
Conway
Dubuqis
Rena
Tor Alison
Neaste
Vandi
Lea
United States
Supreme Court
Singero
Tegarda
Albort B. Cummins
Anawer
Dubuque County
Cummian
Lis Way
Plaga
Aliison
Wey
Dubuque Allison
Repulicans
Alilaon
Waterloo borrows three turbine engines for bigger power
The Citizens Gas and Electric Company of Waterloo awarded a large contract for two General Electric steam turbines. The units, totaling about 3,600 horsepower, will be delivered in April and June next year to replace two smaller turbines installed recently at a cost around 340,000. The move aims to nearly double plant capacity and provide ample reserve, with bids from fourteen engine makers and inspections of various installations nationwide.
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Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Waterloo
Wis
Cime
Wentinghowse Company
General Hlesting
Histon
Burt
Snally
I. G. Wiston, Jr
Juba
Des. Moines
NERVE GETS FUEL CHEAPLY IN CITY CAR HEIST
A Great Western coal train halted on Walnut Street gave way to an audacious fuel grab. Citizens climbed onto a full car and threw off coal chunks as a car stood near the mayor’s residence. The act occurred about 7:45 with the mayor in his city hall office nearby.
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Great Western
Walnut’ S Treat
Dian
Walnut Street
Farmers Institute at Waterloo Highlights Offcers and Talks
A Thursday evening session at the Blackhawk County Farmers Institute drew a large audience as officers were elected for the year. W P Morrigou gave a humorous farm stock talk, later committees and resolutions praised local services and urged laws on weeds, meat care, and agriculture in schools.
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Farmers Institute
Wall'an
W. P. Morrigou
Moinan
Alfcere
Sion
H. R. Hat
Indy D@leers
Hay
Herbaugh
Chas
Hearst
Ernest i Sagl
Institute
P. M. Lichty
G. B. Hearst
Rm, Gin
James Hearat
Blackhawk County Farmera
Waterloo Auditon
Canada
von Meyer
Parcela Post
Iowa
Blackhawk County
Local Buchanan items report crop yields and town news
A Buchanan county column notes farmers with corn yields, a cottage fire that destroyed the Merritt home, and growing poultry business by Smith Wright & Sons boasting space for 9,000 chicks and 24 workers. It mentions a Mexico trip plan, people visiting Waterloo, and mentions of local real estate and rail travel.
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Buchanan ‘County
Bynetta-Jourdial
Frank Snyder
Doria
Old Mexico
San
Mexico City
Antarest
Conecelus
al Lotts
Homer Township
Independence
Latte
Buchanan County
Iowa
Conmaine
Winthrop
Marting
Smith Wright& Sons
Wm. Simonsen
James Barrett
Her.Hertram
Waterloo
Neaday
New York
Boston
Benson
Newick
Reinbeck Area News and Local Incidents
Grun dy county reports include an adopted six year old from Fort Dodge living with Rev. Bertran's family. Two Reinbeck families suffer mild smallpox cases under quarantine. Grindy center cattle health concerns surface as farmers butcher for themselves. A runaway incident injures a rider near ex-Gov Boles and his companion, and Mr and Mrs A C Weber of Calwein visit Waterloo relatives during the holidays.
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Hreinbeck
Cramer & Léra Nittie
Grindyn Center
Soma
Grindy County
Boles
Dutro Ona
Horeo
Dha
Tata
Boy claims club attack on Hubbell narrows to mystery
Fifteen year old Clarence Hubbell was found prostrate near a building after an alleged strike from behind by a girl named Jane. Doctors found no bruises on his body yet witnesses recall three similar assaults. Police pursue explanations amid unclear circumstances and possible robbery motive.
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Clarence Hubbell
Wiliam J. Hubbell
Jane
Bim
Telephone business rapid progress and growth
The Gora Balt Telephone company shows rapid expansion adding more than 6,000 telephones in thirty months and extending service toward Marshalltown and Davenport. The article lists numerous agents, operators, and managers across Cedar Falls, Oelwein, Nashua, Rockford, Waverly, Independence, Clarksville, Tripoli, Mantheater, Durand, Hudson, Pleinfeld and other towns, highlighting staff names and roles as proof of growth.
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Eagblera
Adhe twanty-Bve
Gora Balt Telephone Company
Tdntha
Woodmen of the World Elect Officers at Red Taén Hall
The Woodmen of the World held a meeting in Red Taén hall electing officers for the year. Commander F. H. Winslow, Past commander D Soboles, Advisory Heaters H Spenser, Banker Charles Stolt, Clerk Jore Alford, Record O D Johnson, Watchman Alonzo Starkham, Sentry R M Stine, Managers J C Murtagh FL W Standigh and Frad Gootle. Meetings are scheduled for every second Thursday each month.
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Woodman
Red Taén Hall
H. Winslow
Agmrander
D. ¥. Soboles
Heyters
H. Spenser
Bankar
Charles’ Stolt
Jore Alford
Tecort
O. D. Johnson
Alonzo Starkham
R. M. Stine
FIREMEN'S DOG MISSING FROM STATION
The faithful station dog of the west side fire department vanished after leaving with Officer Dietz Thursday around 7:00 am. The crew believes he was nabbed for a few days, then released to return. The dog sports two leather collars with many buttons, and the station awaits his comeback. News from LaPorte notes local ailments, recoveries, and a mastoid operation, with mixed improvements. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Russelo of Hudson died Friday morning, and the funeral is set for Saturday. Business cottages will close this evening until after New Year.
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West Side
Fremign
Howe
Canloo
Dietz
Sen
Colvin
Naver
Russelo
Agara
Ernest Russelo
Hudaon
Yaerning
Moeskeeger
Hudson
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William Northcott
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John Palmer
Osage
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Minn
Phillips
Mrs. Palmer
Gypeum Company
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Way and Navigation Company
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Lmomba
Albert
Bollavee
Itusugi -Tranepire
Ofslowa
William Boyd
BUY
Citizens, Gas, and Lectric CO
Ime
Court House
Mish
Alice Kerr
Hampton Saxeite
Boonie
Tate
Grundy
County- News
A. C. Weber
Cal- Wein
City
Clarence
Waylard
Aida
Tafjoo Gancdfn
Cedar Falls
Flossie Young
Cedar Falla
Anne Nelson
J. A. Gustafsen
Sfent
Ostwein
Lenora Knappes
Oel
Wain
Maud Hall
W. Ayers
Nashua
Leona” Pashke
Nagzhua
D. A. Peterson
Delaware County Telephone Company
Mantheater
W. A. Douglass
O. R. M. Triephoos Company
Gedur Rapids
Waters
Hudson Telephone Company
J. W. Duvall
Plainfield Telephone Company
Pleinfeld
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