Blackhawk County Farmers Institute Sees Successful Annual Session
The seventeenth annual Blackhawk County Farmers Institute session closed as one of the most successful yet with strong attendance and valuable papers. Officers elected included President W. D. Strayer and Secretary H. R. Hollis. discussions covered sanitation, drainage, farm homes, stock breeding, and plans for a possible district fair in Waterloo. Lectures highlighted farm life, education, and the role of women on the farm, with notable talks by Geo. Scott D.V.S. and B. E. Faville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Auccesnés
W. D. Strayer
B. J. Rodamat
G. A. Hollis
W.M. Robe
W. A. Blough
Geo. Scott
Sage
Wm. Crownover
Glenny
Failure to Ratify Deputy Appointment Raises Doubts
Blackhawk supervisors question the diversity of the second deputy sheriff and postpone action. The court adjourned as farmers gathered for the institute meeting. State law supports the sheriff appointing deputies, and the board plans to decide at the April meeting, with only one deputy currently employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Mave
Sidé Dié
Seasion
Custon
Shining Stand Added to Bisby Pantorium Equipment
Harry J. Bisby has installed a fine shining stand for his pantorium. The marble settee, ten feet long and covered in red plush, seats four and allows customers to relax while workers finish shines. The expense is reported at nearly 3200. Ire Goodrich and Delbert Johnson have returned to Ames to study civil engineering at the state agricultural college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Bisby
Ire Goodrich
Delbert Johnson
Ames
State Agricultural Tollege
Pawnee Cereal Plant Resumes After Freight Rate Clash
Rumors surround the Pawnee Cereal company shutdown as railroads pressed higher toy rates on packed goods. A new freight schedule, intended to cover all points of dispute, will allow resumed packing of toys and other package items next Monday. The issue affected crockery and chinaware as well, with double tariffs once again in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee Cereal Company
Pawnee
Thich
Wells Brother Inheritance Rumor Sparked Insane Claim
Grundy Center January 18. An article circulating state press claimed Ralph Wells regained mental faculties after hearing of an inheritance from brother George Wells. Clerk’s office records show Wells has been insane for over thirty years, now aged eighty, and totally blind. Superintendent of Rochester asylum notes no real credibility or improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
George Welle
Ralph Welleeay
Anate
Rochester
Minn
Temperance Worker III Nashua Native Passes Away
Mrs Anna M Tyng of Tyng City once a noted temperance worker died after years of service hindered by advancing age and Bright's disease. She was visiting Sanborn Iowa when taken ill and returned home in poor health, with a short time to live. August Pradhon homeized in this city received the message.
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Nashua
Anna M, Tyng
Thig City
August
Pradhon
Bright
Iowa
Hurt Shoeing a Horse Delivers Injuries at Tinchford
Ansel Caraidy blacksmith of Tinchford was badly hurt on Friday morning while shoeing a horse. The animal kicked his right wrist, drove caulks into his right hand, leaving two wounds. Cassidy recently recovered from ankle injuries in a prior accident. Also notes the death of Wm Eaton, 82, a longtime piano tuner in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, and plans for Floyd Thompson to open a shop at the Ellty hotel building. The Logan hotel corner owners voted to raise rents by about 20 percent.
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Tinchford
Ansel Caraidy
Mr. Cassidy
Wm, Eaton
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Grignell
Eaton
Lea
Floyd Thompson
Thompson & Kurth
Ellty Hotel
Mr. Kurth
Logan House
Legislature Adopts Two Cent Fare Plans in Both Houses
Des Moines reports show senators Turner presenting a two cent fare bill seeking wage and fare adjustments, with a three two cent fare proposals in the house based on route distance. Other measures include several primary election bills and a cross-bill alignment note. Cedar Rapids Life Insurance announces F. W. Allen of Waterloo as new superintendent of agencies, replacing C. M. Atherton who resigned. Allen had a strong Waterloo record with Aetna.
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Des Moines
Senate
Turner
Wost
Crossley
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
F. W. Alen
Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company
C. M. Atherton
Allen
Ithe Aetna
Manufacturers Report Good Growth at Annual Meeting
Iowa stockholders gathered at the Syndicate Block as the Minan frena Insuirapos elected W. W. Marsh as president and Hermann Miller as manager. Eight hundred shares were represented. capital stock set at 200000. Directors include Marsh Green Carson and Miller. The secretary will issue steps to raise capital. assets total 129,120.49 with initial year business showing encouraging growth for Waterlad’s future.
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Minanfrena’ Insuirapos
Dompan
Hermann Miller
W. W. Marsh
Hermian Miller
Wlock
Iowa Citien
Firat Wea Pree
R. C. Green
Thos
Carson
W. Mercer
Breasther—A
H. Holt See
Mgr
Paul Arbert
Ri ‘Hy Holt
Robert Palihérasley
Hermann’ Miller
AG Hutchins
Btapsta
Dave
Tay Th
Bownd
Pit
Idm
W Ba
Ita
Atrides
Alice Jane
Eives
Fora
Ihearance Company
Wil Goon
Anandia
I Tong
Waterlad
Died at 88 in Blackhawk County Thursday
Mrs. Thurber born in Quebec May 4 1820 died after pneumonia at 8 0 o clock Friday morning at the farm home near Cedar Paris. Survived by two children Richard and Neijy. funeral Sunday at 1:00 from the farm, burial beside husband in Fairview cemetery. Walter MacLean, a nephew, and Dad Sherburne of Clarksville visit relatives.
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Mrea. Thurber
Jonathan "Chubber
Mra
Thurber
Blackhawk County
Blackhawk
Thuvera
Richard
Neijy
Walter MacLean
Quebec
Boosters Meeting Proves Prosperous For Waterloo Growth
A Waterloo booster meeting at Bike Hall drew nearly 300 residents and business leaders, praising the board of trade’s work and urging expanded membership to accelerate East Waterloo growth. Speakers highlighted rail link benefits, factory openings, and plans for a larger, more cooperative commercial club to lure new industry and secure sustained employment.
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Greater
Waterloo
Jhall
East
Buainegs
Board of Trade
J. W. Arbuckle
Commercial Club
Wateriog
Esitee
B. Reed
Hit Offic
Dt da
Waterloo Club Changes Name At First Meeting
A Waterloo club meeting last evening in the 1g hotel finalized plans for a new industrial club formed to consolidate with the Chamber of Commerce. Articles of incorporation and bylaws were adopted, naming the organization the Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo stub with a fifty year life and a $1000 debt limit. The club plans include committees on executive matters, transportation, printing, and improvements, with honorary members from outside cities. A separate court action addressed a rent dispute between William Kurth and Konner, resulting in a verdict for the defendant. Dr H W Sigworth has moved his practice to 306 West Fourth Street in Waterlo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
Board of Trade
Wae
East Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
West ‘Wate
Waterloo
Industrial Club
C. Tameon
Ths Secratary
M. B. Locke
G L. Kingaley
Mr. Kingaley
Chamber of Commerne
Chamber of Commercie
Waterloo Stub
Duey
Mambera
William Kurth
Justee Kuhns
Arnpen
Ate Curth
Renner
H. W. Sigworth
West Fourth Street
Hin Familly
Lats City
South Street
Augmosa
Watarlog
Thia
Aged Resident Lemley Dies After Long Illness at Dewar
Willam D. Lemley, early local settler and longtime Dewar resident, died at the John Emett farm home after a long illness. He previously lived in Waterloo after the war and spent the last 25 years near Dewar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewar
Willam D. Lemley
John Emett
Lemley
Waterloo
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Farmers Institute Comex
Omhers
B. M. Lichty
C. B. Hearst
R. M. Guan
H.R Hollin
W. Blough
W. B. Crownover
S. 0. Smalley Ands. A . Bates
E. EL Sage
Trengurer
W. D. Btrayet
Ighisirvian
Mipet
Hawk County
Siig and i
State Agricult College
Dem Tate
F.C. Platt
Tngeling
Ruth Gieuny
B. E. Faville
Dew Molnes
H. G. Beeman
Wal.nut
S. J. Gay
Bontrager
J. T. Allen
Ed. Stokes
A. J. Hess
Carl Terrell
A.M. Lichty
Sam Harbaugh
John Hurd
Ruth Gleany
Frances Grout
Europe
Bird
France
Latin
Russia
America
Elmo Bateman
Board of
Genalder
Pawheee Cereal Company
la Bald
Ralph Wells Still
Temperance Worker III
Anna’ M
Politof
Beight's
Wickamith
Rinchford
Logan Hotel
Alecia
Uccambs
Atte
Minoen
Dad Sherburne
Clarksville
Dad
Waterloo 16
Piahé
New York City
R. W. Johnston
Logen House
Martin Olgar Co
Railroad
J.C. Claire
Aduatuar
Claire
Ilingis
Waterbeams
Nole
Bill Willing
Omaha
Illinois Central
Scott Benson
Dubuque
Jone
Scott
Sanson
Thin City
R.A. Doty
Huginersmen
Waterlio Commercial Club and
Tha
Anil
Wis
Yandar
Bamlet
Weterson
If. C
Wast Waterlo
Water Inc
Salar
Tyr
George H. Lichty
Beit
Elty
Lichty
F. J. Fowler
Ceper
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