Fire Scribe Reports Boyertown Opera House Tragedy
Frank Will writes from Bovertown about the Boyertown disaster at the Rhoads Opera House where 170 died. He details a rescuer’s account, a man’s search for his wife and child, and grief driving a man to madness as families are wiped out in the blaze.
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Will Bros
Will
Boyertown
Ives
Will Boys
Wim
Pottstown
Tuke
Frank Guilen
Sears
Deere
George
Esther
O. H Jacobs
Jile
Jagobs
Jagette
Chicago
Rhoads’ Opera House
Warren Weand
Carrie
Florence
Washington Street
Opera House
Youne Weand
Henry Weand
Kilmer Swamp Root touted as kidney remedy
Convincing proof claims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root cures back pain urinary and bladder issues liver and kidneys. It promises relief from frequent urination and nighttime trips, with a free book and sample bottle offer. Address given in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Hoti
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Hotin
Blaze at Hummel Hotel Ends Amid Closest Call
A gasoline tank behind the counter exploded at the Hummel hotel on Wednesday afternoon triggering a fierce fire that threatened severe damage. Dorothy Peterson, a hotel waitress, quickly used chemicals to extinguish the blaze. her burned hands show the danger but no serious injuries occurred. Glass in two cases broke and surrounding items were scorched, defining the loss.
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Hummel Hotel
Dorothy Peterson
Former Waterloo Resident Lufkin Excited About Home and Employment Work
A Spokane based manager of a working men's home writes to praise Waterloo and Blackhawk county commerce. He notes occasional Waterloo goods reaching his shop, mentions local manufacturers and suppliers, and expresses fondness for Waterloo while offering hospitality to visiting locals.
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George Lufkin
Spokane
Wash
Lufki
Waterloo
Blackhawk
Davenport
Cattle sale features top Angus herd sellouts at Waterloo
The Aberdon Angus herd of A. L. Glenny drew a large crowd as the Live Stock pavilion hosted a Waterloo sale day. Numerous animals commanded high prices with Home View and Lady Idessa among notable lots. Buyers from Iowa and surrounding areas kept the barn busy and arranged shipping arrangements for distant purchasers.
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Stovlk Pavilian
A. EL. Glenny
Pabout
Glenny
Waterloo
Greene
Iowa
Eulalia Fifth
Lakeside
G. R. Berlin
Rock Falls
Home View Quintetta
Dana
Beeba
Washburn
Home View Quinten
A Ponsford
Lady Ideal
C. R. Berlin
Home View
Lady Idessa
H. J. Heas
C. R.berlin
Heather Rose
Dane and Geebe
Chas
Russell
Carroll
Nosegay
Nora
J. B. Woodford
Rudd
McMilay
Town
South View
Prince Bari
J.B. Woodford
Leonidas
A. D. Mitchell
Reinbeck
Sbs
Dane and Beebe
Maple Leaf Mag
W. H. Shat
Pyiseila
Barker
Little Cedar
Frelen 2d
G.B. Berlin
Rock Talls
Helen of Home
D. Woodford
J. C. Bless
Manson
Belle Beautiful
C. L. Berlin
Home View Nova
Gen. Bennett
Orchard
Home View Hammer
John Holland
Town and Township Notes From a Rural Community
A weekly summary from a small town area reports election of officers for the year by the Luthureti group, church finances showing near debt freedom, visits by residents to nearby towns, and community events. Local firemen, Thimble Boys, and Epworth League activities are noted along with road trips, visits, and social gatherings. Changes in business, post office status, and bank leadership are outlined, plus funeral, illness, and social news, and a wolf threat in Fremont Township highlights rural concerns.
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Luth- Ureti
Bla
Oltfogge
Tripoli
Henry Neverman
Setion
Becker
Wisconsin
Aug. Wille
Mariha Kynegar
A. Michel
Waverly
Henry Walther
Waterloo
E. Gunther
H. Meier
Farnsworth
Bennett
Voelker
F. Jacobs
J. Hammerman
Blackhawk
John Homingheus
Clara Mohling
William, Jennings Bryan
Gedney ‘Opera House
Independence
Adolph Leytze
George Young
Midale
Canada
Wwe
North Side
Otho Ham
Hardy Hilton
Togo
Jacob Hobl
Harvey High
Frm
George Huchan
Epworth League Society
Joseph Patten
Littleton
Hart Barger
John Gooper
South
Jesup
John Robinson
T. J. Qwens
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Ered Tunke
Hohl and
High
J. M. Barger
Winthrop
Mr. Foster
Adam Wannemaker
Rsinas
Hazleton
Herald Office
Farmers’ Telephone Company
James Clark
del Douglass
Jefferson Township
Tie
Spring Creak
Kepford
J. D. Laird
Roltes
Weiser
James Houck
Geo. Young
Spe Amgel
Durham
J. W. Hough
Tashier
Wit Koch
Teller
Rickuiohd
Dom Marsch
Vanderwalker
Maurer
Charles Hausner
New York
Q. Miller
Oran McCumber
Shettler
Buck Creek
Hagenow
Lobeck Church
Lobeck
Anna Meyer
Fremont Township
Fayette County
Dairymen and Dairymen Meet At Oelwein January 23
Oelwein to host joint meetings of Eastern Iowa Buttermakers and Dairymen, Central Iowa, and Worth Central Iowa associations on January 23. The event marks a major gathering of dairymen with Iowa educational contest scoring concluding that day. Winners to be announced at Oelwein. The Creamery Journal offers prizes for top four scores in the six tests. Author notes promotion of Rocky Mountain Pea Wanagier Bros product.
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Oelwein
Iowa
Termakers and Dairymen's Association
Central Iowa Buttermakers and Dairymen’s Association
Worth Central Iowa Buttermakers and Dairymen’s Association
State Dairy and Food Department
Judgson
Odell
Creamery Journal
Morris
Local Market Report from Waterloo Iowa January 16
A light trade at safe barns seen with buyers more active in search of animals. Farmers sell lower than two weeks ago as demand rises. Cattle tone steady with light finished supply and strong feeder trade. Hog market steady with slight rise for prime hogs. Poultry receipts up, turkeys scarce with ducks and geese in good demand.
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Waterloo
Towa
Horeca
Todey
Prices Hold Steady Across Core and Oats Markets
Prices on core and oats remain about steady with no change for Thursday. Dairy shows a sharp rise in butter while creamery quotes hold at 32 cents. Receipts are liberal and demand good with sales of flour and seed showing a slight advance. Hides, hay, and bran markets firm with steady prices and active consignments.
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Waterloo
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Praised By Main Resident
A. F. Handy of East Wilton Maine commends Buckien’s Arnica Salve for healing boils burns and cuts without doctor visits. The product, priced at 25 cents, is sold at Warnler Bros. drug store.
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Buckien
A. F. Handy
East Wilton
Maines
Warnler Bros
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