Iowa stock shippers charged extra by railroads
The Corn Belt Meat Producers Association of Iowa testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission claiming Burlington and Milwaukee lines levy excessive discriminating rates on Iowa livestock. They say Iowa ships about seventy thousand carloads of cattle annually to Chicago plus other stock, paying $17.80 more per car than other shippers. They seek maximum rates for live stock shipments from Iowa to Chicago and from southern and western ranges to Iowa points.
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Washington
Burlington
Milwaukee
Lautern
Iowa
Interstate Commers Commission
Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
Chicago
Bervice
Iowa Polity
Alan
Southern
Western Ranges
Iowa Pointe
Butter and Eggs Today
New York July 9 market report notes butter and eggs with firm tone. Butter Prices show creamery at 2 cents and-imitation at 2 1 2 cents, receipts 15 086. Eggs quotes 6 cents for eggs, 17 to 19 cents for ditties, receipts 27 241, market firm. Weather forecast calls for clear and hot.
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New York
Arket
Smallpox scare cost Dubuquecounty 11000 dollars
The county auditor estimated the small-pox scare cost Dubuque county eleven thousand dollars with more receipts pending. No deaths occurred. In the injure case brought by Dubuque mill owners against striking unions, Judge Bronson set the matter for July 17 after a demurrer for misjoinder was announced.
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Dubuque, Only
Dubuane County
Goven Mill Owners
Dubuque
Bronson
Sudden Death in Rashua Community
Mrs B A Billings died suddenly at her home on Monday afternoon after a period of poor health. She had been unusually well the day of death and had rested Sunday night for the first time in weeks. She died while sitting in her chair. She is survived by her husband, a son Ray Webber of Sterning, and a daughter Mrs Harry Allensworth of Waterloo. Allensworth cared for her mother during illness. The deceased was highly respected for her kind disposition. Nearby reports note family illnesses and deaths prior to her passing.
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B. A. Billings
Ila
Ray Webber
Sterning
Harry Allensworth
Waterloo
Allensworth
Nashus
Lightning Strikes Man In Nashus. May Die
Special: Mike Fick of John Treatner farm near Nashus was struck by lightning Sunday around five o clock while trimming trees beneath a power line. The bolt badly burned his head and legs. Dr. Goodale and a priest in Nathaua assisted. Mrs Keyes’ barn was also struck but suffered little damage.
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Nashus
Mike Fick
John Treatner
Flick
Dr. Good
William Jennings Bryan to Speak at Chautauqua July 22
Invites extended for Bryan to remain a little longer and attend a 6:00 o'clock banquet in downtown hotels or at Sane Souci. The event aims to bring together Bryan supporters, reading lights, and county Democrats for a cordial, non political gathering to discuss the waring campaign and broader democracy in the city.
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William Jennings Bryan
Rainbow
Democracy
Apeak
Chautauquas Assembly
Sane Souci
Abi
Strange Story Of Real Life Simpsons In Delaware County
In Ricklan's township, Delaware County, an eccentric Simpson family lived in near hermit life for years. A dying brother and two elderly sisters were found in poverty and filth after neighbors intervened. The sisters avoided the funeral and refused entry to the home, leaving the corpse to burial. Neighbors corroborate the bizarre, secluded existence, raising questions about the family’s past.
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Manchester
Ricklan
Obia Simpson
Darlal
Simpson
Brakeman Hurt as Train Drops From Box Car in Fort Dodge Run
A brakeman named Daniel McDonald fell from a box car on an Illinois Central freighter as it left Fort Dodge Monday morning. He struck a coal car, sustained severe cuts and bruises, was treated locally, and later returned home to Waterloo.
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Webster City
Freemay-Tribune
Daniel McDonald
Tillinois Central
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Train Delay Causes Major Route Bottleneck
Northbound Rock Island passenger train scheduled for 5 32 a m from Waterloo arrived at 12 59 p m due to heavy rains south of Cedar Rapids near Ely. Officials report badly damaged tracks requiring passengers to transfer between trains.
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Rock Island
Waterloo
City
Cedar Rapids
Ely
Tripoli Woman Dies From Burns in Fire
A Tripoli woman died nine hours after injuries from a blaze that enveloped her entirely. Funeral services were held this afternoon with interment near Sumner.
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Tripoli
Kerosene Explosion severely burns Schuldt woman
A Sunday kerosene accident at 1497 Mulberry Street left Mrs Sophia Schuldt with severe burns, igniting a fire that consumed her clothing and caused a fatal blaze. Her husband Clarence Palmer, a delivery clerk for Kuuphrey and Stephens Grocers, fell and was helped while neighbors tried to smother flames. The widow and family face a long recovery and funeral arrangements were made for a relative.
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Trizol
Joly
Mia
Schuldt
Sophia Buenger
H. G. Beeman
Clarence Palmer
Mulberry Street
Gurney
Fink
Phey Wrap
Palmer
Per A
Kuuphrey, & Stephens
East Fourth Street
Timal
O H Heerene to Leave Waterloo for Cedar Falls
George B. Sheerer, long-time plumber at the Irving hotel basement in Waterloo, has bought the Bodimer Brower hardware and plumbing business in Cedar Falls. The stock, about $10,000, will be moved and operations begin the 16th. He will run the firm similarly and aims to serve its large patronage. Waterloo plumbing fixtures will be moved to Cedar Falls and merged. The Waterloo operation will close as Sheerer shifts to the new city full time.
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Cedar Fall
George B. Bkewrer
Irving
Bodimier Brow
Cedar Falls
Sheerer
Waterloo
Heerer
July Week In Iowa Crops Sees Strong Growth And Plans For Fair
Des Moines July weather report notes the first week of July was favorable with average temperatures slightly above normal and ample sunshine. Rainfall was adequate to abundant across regions. hail and wind caused some damage in limited areas. Corn, oats, wheat and barley perform well as the crop enters final cultivation. A Sumner subscription drives the sale of the old track grounds to become a county fair site, with an $8000 estimate for grounds and buildings and strong local enthusiasm for a fall fair.
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Des Moines
Lowa Weather and Crop Service Bureau
North Central
Lmited
Sumner
Communion Service Dedication at First Presbyterian Waterloo
The Sunday service at First Presbyterian featured a special communion set donated by Mrs. George Ordway of Los Angeles in memory of her husband, waterloo pioneer and longtime elder George Ordway. The gift includes ten red mahogany trays with 360 engraved gloves, housed in an oak cabinet, and a brief life sketch recalls Ordway’s law study in Freeport, editorship of the Prairie Democrat, Legislature term, and fifty years as an elder.
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First Presbyterian Church
George Ordway
Los Angeles
Cal
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Water- Joo
Pioneer
Freeport IL
Prairie Democrat
Balome. E. Fowler
Waterloo
Iowa
First’ Presbyterian Church of
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Waterieo
Winfield
Kansas
California
B. P. Baker
Council Orders Paving and New City Works
Council orders extensive paving with bids to be opened July 1 and work to start by September, including streets and alleys on both river sides. City adopts budget figures for salaries and contemplates a sprinkling department. committee authorized to gather data to establish the department.
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Atreete
Waterloo
French
J. H. Hildebrand
W. R. French
Department of City Government
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Bennington and Nearby Towns
The Bennington Fourth hosted about 600 residents with speakers like Guy Feely and visits from Waterloo guests. Families and neighbors gathered at Christened sites and farms. Rev. P Hredow to preach at Waverly church cover stone laying next Sunday. Several locals attended from Waterloo and Minneapolis departure noted for John Poock and Henry Byvault families.
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Weltzin
Waterloo
Wm. Nieder
Charley City
P. Bredow
Fred Miller
F Bredow
Hilda
Stentund
Hansen
Cedar Falla
Jobo Kurt
Gominiaw
Herman Miller
Raymond
John “Poock
Henry Byvault
Win Matthing
Maxfield
G. Meier
Guthrie Leaves Ames For New Dairy Role At USDA
J C Guthrie quits his town post to join the US Department of Agriculture dairy division as an assistant to M H Webster. Grennen and Guthrie with R E Grennen and J C Guthrie, Iowa State College affiliates, oversee dairy experiments in Orange Township and Waterloo area. Guthrie has advised local dairy farmers and will move to promote southern dairy interests as the nation emphasizes development there.
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R. E. Grennen
3. C. Guthrie
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
Ames
Wateroo
Achopla
Mr. Grennen
Guthrie
Jd. H. Webster
United States Division of Agriculture
Grennente
Tam ¥An
Grennen
Horstman Released From Diphtheria Quarantine
Horstmann, a diphtheria patient who fled detention multiple times and once ran a mile and a half with a blanket as cover, was released from quarantine at 2000 Commercial Street and taken home to Shemela, Lews. Brother W C Horstman arrived from Sheffield to accompany him, praising medical care and authorities' efforts to restore health.
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Thentaya Horatmas
Dipatheria
Pitde
Commercial
Shemela
Lews
W. C
Horstman
Sheffield
Horstmann
Trolley Wire Break Causes hourlong West Fourth blockage
A trolley wire at West Fourth and Jefferson streets broke as the West Ninth street car rounded the corner, halting traffic for about an hour. Cars were rerouted via the loops, with service restored after repair crews cleared the tracks and resumed normal operation. A crowd watched as crew handled the five wires.
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West Fourth and
Jefferson
Fire destroys major Sibley plant in Ohio
A large fire gutted the American Berapor plant at Sibley Ohio today, causing estimated losses around 200000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze through the afternoon, with damage extending to adjoining facilities and workers temporarily displaced.
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Sibley
Ohio
American Berapor Company
United States
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