Community Notes From Local Homes And Visitors
A mix of neighborhood visits and gatherings. Mrs Moelier of Tripoli and Mrs Breege host while Mr and Mrs Murry Dickeng from Mason City call on friends. Chicago visitors Mrs Dresta and family stay with Frank Steege and Henry Meléra. Henry Robiston hosts a daughter’s birthday party. Howard County guests Louis Leper and family visit Wu Keopke area. Joe Krueger’s crew enjoys a party and sociable dance. Herman Buss of Blackhawk County visits brother Albert. Mathias children ill with measles. Mrs John Erickson of Waterloo visits Herald home. Otto Buss and family travel to Tri-Fall to see John Saseman. Dresen of Chicago returns home with two Anous after short visit. Norton and mother plan shipment of furniture and goods to here. Join Homingheus and friends visit Waterloo. Frank Bretmen’s new barn nears completion. Crane Creek congregation active shipping lumber for a new personage. Schneider Bros. do carpentry. Laura Dammerman visits Waterloo. visitors from Denver Colorado arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moelier
Tripoli
Mra. Breege
Murry Dickeng
Mason City
Dresta
Ageert
Chicago
Frank Steege
Henry
Meléra
Henry Robiston
Louis, Leper
Howard County
Keopke
Joe Krueger
Herman Buss
Blackhawk County
Albert
Henry Mathias
Masfeld
John Erickson
Waterloo
Herald
Dulng Schmidt
Otto Buss
Tri- Fali
John Saseman
Mr. Dresen
Norton
Mother
Clarion
Mre
Homingheus
Frank Bretmen
Crane Creek
Schneider Bros
Laura Dammerman
Frank
Charley Dease
Denver
Cororada
Nervous Collapse and Pink Pills Ad Claim
An old advertisement-style piece promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous breakdowns. It cites pallor, loss of spirits, heat waves, fatigue, breathlessness, and heart skipping as early symptoms and presents testimonials claiming dramatic recovery after Pink Pills treatment. It notes sales through druggists and by the Dr Williams Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Bradley
Rochester
Dr. Williams
Ina
Kina Commpany
Schenectady
OUNKERTON CREAMERY MILK OUTPUT AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Ounkerton notes a creamery now handling nearly 30 000 pounds of milk daily and mentions local trials and events. Records of birthdays, hunting for hires, school exam plans, hog cholera reports, a Dubai excursion, and various farm notes fill the column with community details and small anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grinnell
Ratten
Us Sox
Dewar
Jubilee News Bits From Jubilee Community
Last Tuesday marked the marriage of Peter Robert in Jesup to Mrs Susie Kies of Jubilee. A large crowd attended the wedding dance. Frank Phillips hosted an entertainment with Matthias Shiel winning a prize. Henry Olinger built a new 20 by 40 hot house with Wick Phillips helping lay the cement door. Mrs Susie Stuckert raised a new barn frame. Joseph Roth of Waterloo visited. A marriage is planned in Gilbertville between Peter Schmitz of Chicago and Miss Susie Weber of Jubilee at St Marys Church. The Fourth of July celebration will be at Henry Benordon’s Jubilee. John Frost placed a new limit floor in his barn. Henry Bernard is busy with vaint work. William Huck bought a new riding corn cultivator at Scofield’s in Laporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Robert
Jesup
Susie Kies
Frank Phillips
Matthias Shiel
Henry, Olinger
Wick Phillips
Susie Stuckert
Joseph
Roth
Waterloo
Peter Schmitz
Chicago
Susie Weber
St. Mary's Church
Gilbertville
Henry Benorden
Jubilee
John Frost
Henry Bernard
William F. Huck
Scofield's
Laporte
Poor harvests and weather fret rural farm life
The report notes potatoes scarce near dHowe, oats in decline, corn weeded and failing, fields hampered by rain or drought. Charles Harting built a new barn frame while Waterloo and Laporte friends stopped by. Charles Huck returned from Enid Oklahoma, saying grain crops there are also very poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harting
Waterloo
Laporte
Charles Huck
Enid
Oklahoma
Emil Mittastead
Charles
Wednesday band concerts draw crowds to town
Mrs. Dave St John returns from Geneva. Ladies and society plan a strawberry supper at FE Riche's Friday. Carl Murphy buys Geo Ebert's sweat market interest. Morse MacMurray to work for Carl. Nettleton drives to Hazleton Tuesday with a traveling salesman. Chas Shepard returns from Rochester after hospital operation progress. Mrs. Shepard recovering. Mrs. L Bartlett returns from Waverly hospital. F H Schlutsmeyer at Iowa state bankers meeting Clinton reports profitable session. Mrs. L Prosser under Weltmer method. Harry Winner from Omaha visiting. Mrs. H Paulson visiting relatives. Dr Bradford and Miss Jennie Bradford. Mrs. Della Nelson of Chicago visits aunt G L Davis. Dr. Adler's Treatment praised by patient with appendicitis history. Wangler Bros offer large dollar bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave St.John
Geneva
Ibeen
Ladies and Society
FE. H. Riche
Carl Murphy
Geo. Ebert
Morse MacMurray
Icarl
Ore Nettleton
Hazleton
Chicago
Chas
Shepard
Rochester
Minn
Bartlett
Waverly
F. H. Schlutsmeyer
Iowa State Bankers Association
Clinton East
L . Prosser
B. F.miller
Weltmer
Harry Winner
Omaha
Albert
H. Paulson
Church and Clergy in New York Met Year Summary
In the met year New York City averaged four churches per month. The old Catholics of Germany are said to be losing ground. Rev Walhrie Radelitte of the New York Avenue Presbyterian church stands high among Washington divines after forty years in ministry and serving as Pennsylvania assembly moderator. Dr Elwood Worcester of Boston, a noted churchman and philanthropist, is praised as a great hunter in retirement with trophies from Newfoundland and Labrador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Germany
Washington
Walhrie Radelitte
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Boston
Newfoundland and Labrador
JINGLES AND JESTS Nautical Verse Satirical View
A fragment describes two people beside the shore fishing and watching ships. A speaker points to vessels such as schooner bark and brig and notes one missing type. He expresses affection with a playful line about love and fishing, ending with a garbled closing phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women Homie Companion
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A historical ad extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims kidneys affect most illnesses, urges trial by sick readers, and notes availability in fifty-cent and one-dollar bottles with a free sample offer by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Bryants Win Waterloo Paving Contract After Two Bids
The West Waterloo paving project for brick and sheet asphalt was awarded to W A Bryant & Sons of Waterloo. Their bids were 1.79 per yard for asphalt and 2.00 per yard for brick, beating Barber Asphalt who submitted the only other bid. The contract covers 21,724 yards of asphalt and 4,056 yards of brick, totaling about 55,109 dollars, with some streets paved in sheet asphalt and others in brick at key intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Waterloo
W.A. Bryant & Sons Company
Waterloo
Barber Séphalt Company
Berder
Cedar River clam digging and pearls fuel big earnings
Ed Rexstrew of Cedar Falls reports three month seasons yield about 360 to 400 dollars monthly, with annual pearl earnings near one thousand. He ships raw pearls directly to New York firms including Tiffany, avoiding middlemen for higher prices while paying men wages. He plans to expand clam digging near Sans Souci park as waters clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Ed Rexstrew
Cedar Falla
Rexstrew
Waterloo
Bix
Sans Souci
Pearl Dunter
New York City
Tiffany Jewelry Company
Jett
Saya
Mr. Rexstrew
Cédar Falla
Barber Asphalt Paving Prices Listed in Letter
Prices quoted by Barber Asphalt Paving Company for various works include sheet asphalt at 43 per thousand for grading, 1000 yard overhauling, resetting curbs at 415, new curbs at 40, new gutters at 82, street railway paving at 250, brick paving per yard at 40, and a note praising Electric Bitters as a stomach liver and kidney remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bryant & Sons Company
Ae Lg
Soevenen
Seeeere
Barber Asphalt
H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Olive
Hadre
Wangler Bros
Bryant Paving Wins Big Waterloo Cedar Falls Contracts
The Bryant company lands three major contracts, two in Waterloo for asphalt and brick work and one brick contract in Cedar Falls. A Monday night resolution plans paving and guttering for 16 blocks, mostly in East Waterloo, with 40 foot streets and specific block allocations. Public hearings set for July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Street
Mullan Avenue
Thirteenth
Seventh Street
Washington
Grant Avenue
Seventh
Cedar Street
Park
Avenue
Third
Cedar
Wach Rail
Bryant Company
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Gatis Fae
East
Western Avenue
Franklin
Lafayette
Second
Elmwood Avenue
Gaslamipe project orders new intersections in Waterloo
A local order sets placement at intersections across West Waterloo and directs updates to newer Sycamore street and Logan area. L. L. Tippey seeks contract extension from July 1 to August without penalty and gets approval. A testimonial from Mrs. John Spoeting of Courtland Minnesota mentions relief from stomach trouble after Dr. Adler's treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaslamipe Werglee
Waterloo
Sycamore Street
Logan Arene
L. L. Tippey
Lutherans General Assembly Mendota Ill June 23
Special correspondence reports ongoing debate on regional divisions within the Lutheran Synod, a death in Des Moines, and plans to celebrate the 40th jubilee of the General Council. Officers are elected, Wartburg College leadership changes discussed, and a large fund supports invalid ministers and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota
Ill
Lutheran Synod of Ohio
Tle Lutheran Synod of
Iowa
Toledo
Ohio
Jansen
Des Moines
Clayton Fayette
Chickasaw
Floyd
Cerro Gordo
Mitchell
Minnesota
Sagt
Bremer County
Libheran
North Amelia
W. Loche
Netendettelson
Bavaria
Germany
Jowa ‘Synod
Er. Richter
D. D
Clinton
L. Lechase
Wartburg
Waverly
Dubuque
Doans Kidney Pills Prove Helpful for Waterloo Woman
Waterloo woman Mrs A LoBindley reports kidney trouble relief after using Doans Kidney Pills. She notes backache, weakness, and urinary issues improving in her family and recommends the remedy. Husband also reports backache and kidney discomfort easing after use. Sold by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the brand Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bright
Doan
A. LoBindley
Fordney
Moter
Dean
Wangler Bros” Drug & Ra
Foster
Milburn. O
Buffalo New York
United” States
Puime
Tae
Otkerts
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Tea or Tablets
An old advert claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea tablets keep the body in perfect health. The copy touts beauty and complexion benefits, urging readers to use the product for overall wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Wanglet Bros
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Peg Mittey
Standard Oil Company
Snd County
Ree
Ounkerton
Fred Saus
Will Sass
Dan Smith
Dan
Hazel
Schmitt
South Dakota
Bar Q Clay
Dubai
Hingland
Janesyville
Dr. Adler
Wangler Brox
Bryants
Walaroo Finn
Tal
BK Money N Pearls
Cate Camp Leon
Total Bid
Cemenl
Logan Avenue
Alipoli Central
Leaght, Hooker, Williston
Galinds
Camunda
Alberta
B. B. Nagatany
China ‘Telegraph
Pate
Pat
Giles
Newcastle
Deu Moines Register
John Spoeting
Courtland
Inaben 'Ta
AXXX
McLaughlin
Murphy
Foster Co
Larson & Co
A. H. Pinkerton
H. Kighmey
John Mason & Co
Dunham Bros
A. N. Moothart
Yenney
H. Hascht
Aes Ea Anderson
Lutherans General Assemly
Castoria
Agler's
Wangler Brod
Iee
Absusinass Gy
Wesresr
Inet
Waterloo Business College
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