Local City Visitors and Health Notes From Waterloo
Local reporter items list residents and visitors in Waterloo including Mr and Mrs J Cass Summer Mr J Bowen Delmar IA Chief Leighton with tonsillitis W Glenny Mottt ND visiting friends Dr Funston back from Cherokee Christmas outfit found by police and awaiting ownership Quadruple entries note quarantines diphtheria and brain fever cases. several locals travel for holidays and weddings. Miss Ethel Griffith wedding near Sioux Falls. Mr Huston attends relations and wedding in Sioux Falls.
FEW PUPILS IN MANY SCHOOLS THIRTEEN HAVE ONE PUPIL
Reports from Blackhawk county teachers show school attendance figures with thirteen schools each serving a single pupil and four with nine or more scholars. Salary data reveal a spread from 32 to 50 dollars monthly, with most teachers earning in the 35 to 40 dollar range.
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Elliott
Blackhawk County
Piral
World Trade Declines Across Major Powers in 1908
Washington reports a general drop in global commerce with U S imports down about 3200 million dollars and exports down about 150 million for 1908. Twenty five leading trading nations show falling exports and imports, with decreases in North America Asia and South America noted in ten month figures.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Muroyea
North America
Asia
South America
Waterloo Masonic and civic notices mark late December 1908
A batch of local notices lists Waterloo Lodge No 105 meeting at Magontae Temple for the third degree. Other items announce a Tuesday euchre, Sons of Veterans election of officers, Daughters of Isabella, Degree of Honor and a called meeting for the third degree at the Masonic temple. Also notes a New Year shoe sale promotion, Majestic Theatre lease transfer to Capron, January 4 start of a night school term, and gallery photo specials. Visiting brethren and charter member muster are urged. social time and admit welcome to all.
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A. M
Waterloo Lodge
Magonte Temple
W. M
Waterloo
Sons of ‘Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Masonic Templa
Board to Meet Saturday for County Organization
The board of supervisors will meet Saturday January 2a to organize. New officers expected: I. M. Shores sheriff and Harry Moore superintendent of schools. W. P. Hoxie to be county attorney, with offices unchanged. Sheriff Caldwell to vacate the county residence for Shores and relocate soon. He may remain in Water too with Kansas land interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Qitl
I. M. Shores
Harry Moore
W. P. Hoxie
Sherif Caldwell
P.M. Shores
Death by own action at Kiel hotel shocks Council Bluffs
Special report from Council Bluffs dated Des 28 describes the death of a man named Johnson, about 20, who swallowed three ounces of carbolic acid at Kiel hotel. He registered from Montana but left no identifying papers. A clerk noted fever and illness, while locals linked him to Rob Johnson of Pacific Junction though positive identification failed.
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Council Bluffs
Des
WI Johnson
Kiel
Johnson
Wesnerding
Johnsons
Montana
Skig
Rob Johnson
Pacific Junction
Expulsions Of Jews Reported In Finland By Poland
In Helsingfors on December 28 reports say Poland is expelling Jews. About thirty families, some long established, are ordered to emigrate immediately. The scene centers on a narrow interpretation of the law granting six month residence licenses renewable at the senate’s discretion.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Poland
Maland
Senate
Fire wagon collision injures man and horse
A fire aerial truck skidded while turning from Fifth to Sycamore street striking a vehicle carrying Stephen Ferguson. Ferguson suffered a bruised shoulder and other injuries as his horse was thrown to the sidewalk. The incident occurred at noon near Fifth and Sycamore during a box 46 alarm.
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Sycamore Street
Stephen Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Box 46
Rath Street
Mer
Illnoss Central Tracks
Eleventh Street
Alam
Dunham
Sycamores Street
Fourth
Colby & Parker
Otto Schroeder
Dan Hah
Fingers Amputated at Klein Bros Buffet
Peter Kiet junior member of the Klein Bros buffet on West Wirth Street had two left hand fingers amputated at the first joints after being badly crusted Monday morning at 10 o clock. He endured significant pain and received potions during treatment. Mr Klein is resting nicely and has recovered from the anesthetic though return to duties will delay. A baby girl was born Monday to Dr and Mrs LM. Our Annual Grab sale tomorrow at Gregorys 49c 2 Grab.
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Peter Kiet
Klein Bros
Weat Wirth Street
Klein i8
Lincoln men held after depot gunfight attempt
In Lincoln Nebraska two men arrested after a night station confrontation with WD O Grady Rock Island agent. One man Jeet Clark or Charles Davorak, Omaha resident, wounded in leg after exchange of shots in baggage room. They admit trouble but deny intent to rob the depot.
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Lincoln
Neb
Dee
Jeet B. Clark
Omaha
WD. O'Grady
Rock Island
Glark Tm
Charles Davorak
O'Grady
Glaris
Pendthrift Hero Seeks Enlistment in Marine Service
Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty visited Chicago recruiting office on December 28 and declared his intention to enlist in the marine service. He rose to prominence years ago after arriving in Chicago on a special train claiming to locate a hidden fortune in Death Valley California. The origin of his income remains unclear.
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Chicago
Nik
Walter Scott
Death Valley Scotty
United States
Marina
Scott
Death Valley
California
Joy
General Grant Seeks Civil Jobs for Discharged Soldiers
Major General Frederick D. Grant, commander of the department of the lakes, asks civil employment under the government for soldiers honorably discharged after four years of service in his annual report made public from Chicago. The proposal aims to place veterans in civil service roles.
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Chicago
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the Lakes
Accused of Fraud In Mexican Fraternity Funds Case
Chicago scene reports charges that J W W Marking D Graves D W Graves Juin B Velcante and Lee Munlic diverted large sums from a Mexican Diantation association to themselves. A separate item notes Thomas Harvey, a high school student, seriously injured during an initiation at Omega Eta Tau fraternity in Gound Bluffs Iowa. He may die from blood poisoning. school authorities vow crackdown on secret fraternities.
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Chicago
J. W W. Marking
D. Graves
D. W. Graves
Juin B. Velcante
Lee Munlic
Joseph Sanders
Cornell Bits
Towa
Thomas Harvey
Omega Eta Tau
Harvey
WIFE HELPS CARRY MAIL IN SIOUX CITY
In Sioux City the first city with a woman mail carrier Mrs F L Reddy aided her husband by delivering part of his heavy Christmas mail on the west side. The scene highlights a pioneering contribution by a female carrier in a major midwestern city.
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Sioux City
Des
F. L. Reddy
Joyous deputy appointment ends in tragedy for Zwanziger
Miss Addie Zwanziger, long time assistant in the county recorder office, was promoted to deputy recorder by Charles Plummer but received news of her father Casper Zwanziger's paralysis and death early Wednesday. Casper, aged about 70, had lived near Naghua for years. Zwanziger's promotion follows five years of service and is met with sympathy as she grieves and contemplates time needed to assume duties.
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Addie Zwanziger
County Recorder's Office
Teft
Goight
Othe
George Knoche
Casper Zwanziger
Breiuar
Naghua
Zwanzlger
Charles Plummer
Aho
Butlea
Pface
Wil
Markets Today Report From Waterloo and Chicago Train Gossip
Market news notes cash grain emphasis at Lambon Bros Cudahy and Patten buyers for wheat corn and provisions. Live stock outlook shows hogs 106 to 110, cattle 5.50 to 6.70, sheep steady. local court actions include Kelly assault case and insurance fraud suit against G H Boehmler and Cedar Falls Savings. Chicago cash grain prices show Dec to Mar shifts, mixed hog receipts, and a long list of industrial and railroad stock movements in New York.
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Chicago
Pringle
Corm
Cudahy
Nec
BSG
GC. A. Wise
G. H. Boehmler
Truat
Peraunston
Holy Airs Ae Rend
Harde
Neco Aanyac
Wap
Seeene
Aes
New York
Atchibon
Anaconda
Chasapeake & Ohio
Great Western
Colorado
Ual & Iron
Relations Tangled Question of Who Rules the Home
Pennsylvania story traces a Dillinger household where multiple in laws and offspring mix in a complex family web. David Dillinger claims to be father in law to his own mother in law as marriages knit the kin network, with Lucy Richmond and Jonnie Richmond among the spouses, all living under one roof and prompting questions of who governs the home. The tale unfolds from a farm near the city as Mr. Dillinger's marriages to the Richmond sisters create a tangle of in laws across generations.
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Washington, Pa
Henry Dilinger
Licey Dillinger
Davi Dillinger
Charles Dillinger
Charles
Dillinger
Lucy
Jonnie
Lucy Richmond
Asutenin
Jan
Richmond
Wag
David Dilla
Borand
Con
Lost-Black yearling with white forehead spot and ear notch
Wanted a atarcher and lady clothes frower. ideal Steam Laundry, 37-1. Contact J. Shirley at phone 4605 C 1 for missing animal.
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Atoer
Nott Fy J. Shirley
Ideal Steam Laundry
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Dave Conn
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Master Jeffrey
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Farley
Durbuque
Dubuque
Lenora Wood
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Fred Flace
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Atreet
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Kuhns
F. J. Shannon
Philip Trost
Eagle, Center
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Henry Allen
Henry L
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I. G
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Anna Wagner
Pales
Oscar Cole
Gstar Cele
Dmre
Elmer Heskett
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Moores
Vine Street
Beck
Dicers
Tom Morris
Chas Dahl
Leara
Kuchre Club
Irapfol
Isahella
John Bright
East Third Street
Marshall
AL Stolt Bros
H. J. Marshall
Matt
Parrott & Sons Co
Majestic Theatre
L. G Hieher
Capron
Marshalltown
Myr
Attanremenis
Waterloo Buslaeua College
Syndicata
Hostery Ladies
the Value
Fifth and
Sycamore
Dr. An Mra
Gregory
Pendthrift
NAVY
Grant
Gound Bluffs
Formen
Dayton
Charter M. Anerson
Ohlo Jlst Elet
Greenyville
Goldber'g
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Lambon Bros. & C. Waterloo
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Wit Kelly
Fred Cordell
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Pennsylvania
W. J. Menon
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