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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
7
Jan 15 notes Richard Atkins returns from New York and Herbert McIntosh comes home from Waterloo. Local groups elect officers, plant reports, marriages, deaths, and visits across Independence, New Hampton, Littleton, Tripoli, and surrounding towns. Included are church events, business calls, migrations, and community updates with several weddings and a funeral.
Word reached Mt. Vernon that Mrs. Frank Simpson died in Minneapolis. The remains will be brought for burial with services at the Bf. &. church in Janesville Thursday afternoon. Relatives in the area include Mabel Bartlett at the Joe Robb home and Roy Phelps working for Ray Smalling. Will Sloan and two children from Minneapolis are visiting Robert Simpson and other relatives. Thursday club postponed to Jan. 21 at Wilbert Loveland's.
Jan 11 saw a baby girl arrival at Charles Ward. Farmers in the area transport calves to Dun kerton paying six cents a pound. Rev H Adix of Hennington was called to Jubilee Sunday for his ailing mother. He arrived too late to see her. Services were held at Rev John Adix's Jubilee home before burial at Buck Creek beside her husband.
Waterloo markets report a mixed Friday with buyers showing spirit and prices firming only for select high quality grades. Common items are weak with slow purchases as overall demand broadens yet values lag, while heavier industrial and driving classes show better tone but price rises remain cautious.
Chicago reports cash wheat and corn sales across cities with totals for Thursday and Wednesday. Bulls and bears mix in futures talks as pork ribs and pork prices climb. Northwest mills like Washburn-Crosby buy cash wheat. oats and cattle demand strengthen with scarcity of prime butcher stock and rising feeder activity. Annual meeting of Waterloo insurer noted with strong regional growth expected.
A Pennsylvanian woman, two friends, and a neighbor describe relief after giving up coffee and switching to Postum. They report improved heart symptoms and sleep, with the trio claiming Postum changed their lives and praising the product promoted by Postum Co. Read letters echoing common testimonials.
A large crowd attended the Birds Robert Thompson sale with good prices reported. Willard Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hill, has been sick with stomach trouble. Lyle Hasking visited Cedar Rapids and Vinton. The creamery and J. M. Barger began packing ice hauled from the Wapsic. Boltes Weiser recovered from illness. G. H. Sellars sold West Hawley street property to Miss Lacy for 1200 dollars. Cedar Crest cemetery association ladies held a supper at Hallman’s hall. Farmers Mutual Telephony stockholders re-elected directors and J. T. Burrell as president. debt paid and a 4 percent dividend declared, surplus funds set aside. Saloon out of business. bartender fined fifty dollars. Ed Sullivan improved from pneumonia and visited town. Dr Tooks recovered from illness and was seen about town. Woodmen ball expected. skating rink opening Saturday night. Poultry show concluded. many kept warm feet in the cold, Rhode Island Red bull numbers high. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Laigh welcomed a baby daughter. Jesup Poultry association plans a future play “Strife.” Mrs. E. B. Cox went to Chicago for a sister’s illness. Louida Burrell received a farewell surprise as she heads to Nebraska.
Raymond residents record a busy weekend with visitors from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Freeport. Highlights include an oyster supper at Mrs Hobson’s home and games, a twenty fifth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Youngblut, and several trips to found City Kan Rindland Texas and Minnesota.
Independence shoppers face higher butter night prices increasing consumption while a retailer notes weekly sales down 60 pounds due to price and butterine substitute. Ex Sheriff Georges O Corils is appointed deputy collector of internal revenue, to oversee several northwestern counties from Dubuque, leaving for duties with strong local support. Property transfer records reveal Williams & Carr sold 240 acres near Castle Ville to James A Corbett for 24000 dollars, 100 dollars per acre, adjoining M Potwin’s farm. Also advertised is Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee, and early buyers are told to check Swell Dress Oxfords at Brownlee’s.
Hog market firm on choice heavies with Thursdays values. light weights weaker amid light receipts. Chicago top price 6.40, average 6.08, up from last month and year. Hog weights and categories listed. cattle and poultry markets show strength, with grain receipts improving and poultry demand rising. Cohn Bros. touts being largest hide and fur dealer in the region, handling hides directly to manufacturers and offering high prices.
The Friday market shows strong tone with receipts eight and good demand across dairy butter creamery and eggs. Prices for hay are firm with deliveries liberal and a steady hide market noting no higher quotes while values stay steady.
Local ad lists Corn Bros Hide and For Co at 934 Corn Belt with phone Iowa 490 and A D Woodruff Co handling folding tables and chairs. Phone numbers and partial contact details appear, indicating a trade listing for furnishings.
Judge Platt sustains motion in Watcht court for a directed verdict in Noss vs Jay Gwens. Clarence Noss, 16, allegedly earned about nine months of wages and was paid $15 monthly, not $30. Drovers Journal Publishing Co. wins $6 , as advertising dues from Cedar Faille Horse Importing Co. Case defaulted. other case Maude Woolva vs Edwin Shannon dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff’s cost.
A three month period ending June 24 shows 820 collisions and 1310 departures according to a report by railroads to the Interstate commerce commission. Only 13 employees were injured amid numerous accidents as the rail system marks ongoing activity across Iowa and nearby corridors.
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