Packers Hold Back Demand as Hog Prices Slip Low
Chicago traders report light cattle receipts and firmer demand for choice steers, with prices peaking near six dollars while exports lag. Hog buyers retreat, packers resist purchases pushing hogs down about 16 to 20 cents from a week ago, sheep and lamb markets buoyant with feeders cautious on price. John Blair of Kabjotun, Wash credits Dr Adler’s Treatment for recovery from appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansan
Towa
Darap Labs
Isaat
Dr. Adler
John Blair
Kabjotun
Wash
Wangler Bros
Ambrose Isenhower Accused After Attempted Suicide and Theft Case
Article reports 71 year old Ambrose Isenhower attempted to end his life by alcohol intake and was taken to the police station. He is to be moved to the poor house pending arrangements. The piece also covers Wil Kelly facing theft charges related to lead, sower, and tools from Ellis Foster plumbing firm, with investigations ongoing. Fortnightly club meeting notes include Pestalozzi school method talk by Mr. Merritt and related education discussions. Maurice Welsh, Illinois Central agent, returns to Chicago HQ after a visit to the city and Omaha. family well and busy at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Isenhower
Chia, Wetlauter
Isenhower
Wil Kelly
Blus
Tom Graham
Cedar Rapids
Kelly
Ellis
Foster
Will -Kelly
Pwo
Merritt
Elliotton
Horace Mann
Xhodern
Maurice’ Welsh
Ilinois Central
Chicago
Omaha
Mr Welsh
Ume
Ai. W. Sawyer
M. B
Baltimore
Sawyer
M. E. Church
Wright
Stra
Zastes
Walters
Mire
Pegs
Hurd
Snowden
Vile Federation
Mm. C. A Pallerton
Iterary
Emporia
Kansas
Margaret Kelly
Kate Martin
Messrs
A. L. Mathews
John Mitgerald
Blank
Miss Cramer
Warren Proctor
Jon Barner
Vernor
H. Mears
Rev. FT. Coto
Waterloo
John D. Glass
Mason City
O. W. Lyons
Des Moines
P. G. Gilcrest
Laurens
E.G. Wilson
Jefferson
B. C. Preeton
Muscatine
Gladbrook
Gelhmann Brick Co
H.J. Pfeiffer
Seaat
Waverly
Cedar Falla
Prank Ketchum Former Waterloo Conductor Dies in Sault Ste Marie
Prank Ketchum, longtime Waterloo railroad man, died February 21 in Sault Ste Marie Michigan of diabetes. A Mason and Knights Templar funeral drew over four hundred attendees. He once ran trains on the Illinois Central branch later called the Albert Leslite area and rose to general agent and train master roles before becoming division superintendent.
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Prank Ketchm
Waterloo
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
Tits City
Masons
Knights Templar
Willl
Ilnois Central Railway
Mona
George D. Frink
Charles’ Pratt
Ketchum
George R. ‘Tarver
The
Northwestern
Waterlooms
Pine Street
Plainfield
Ella Lynes
Florence Ghmth
Found at bast 3 A Harmon of Sizemore West Wa sys
The item notes a mix of local notices including product pitches for Dr King’s New Life Pills and community happenings. It lists purchases, visits to farms, church events, weddings and social moves, along with travel to Des Moines and descriptions of upcoming land claims and civic gatherings.
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E.R. Perking
Town
Wisconsin
Ilinoi
West
Hotel Metropole
Toat
A. Harmon
Sizemore
West Wa
Dr. King
Wangler Bros. Druggists
Local society notes and events unfold in Waterloo area
A roundup of residents visiting, working, and socializing across Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and surrounding towns. Harrison heads to Texas on business. Viola Smott Hay takes a Guam Sisters millinery post. Mrs. Will Anton visits Waterloo. L McAllister calls on Delwain friends. Lena Trey visits Ackley. Ghaty Sisters hosts former Hand Hsaker millinery friends. Modern Brotherhood of America hosts a well attended dance for hospital benefit. five people take a federal interior exam in Waterloo area. Royal Birdhints ladies hold a dance for hospital funds. Mrs Parthena Sage marks her 83rd birthday with family in Waterloo. Sage lineage traces to 1866.
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A. H. Holt
Cedar Rapides
B. Hoyt
Laporte
Ubiscity
Fates Black
Viola Smott Hay
Guam
Ackley
Nettle Pommer
Pearl Gibaon
Martha Melsughlin
Handsaker Millinery
Bickley Block
Sawyer Orchestra
5. C. White
California
Federal
Wateloo
Cedar’ “Rapids
Parthena Sage
F. C. Sage
Steal of plumbers junk dealers trick worked often
A local report describes ongoing thefts targeting plumbing firms with small value losses and repeated sales of stolen solder to junk yards. Investigations trace metal to a Chernyk driver, with a suspect once jailed for minor crimes. Attacks include small burglary tactics and non-returned tools. Local political notes follow, with Estes nominated for mayor on the People's ticket.
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EB. Estes
Congress
William FP. Hepburn
Diayer
Sidney
People's
Estes
B. Hatton
Mr. Hatton
Market Roundup of Hogs Cattle and Grains in Chicago and Waterloo
Chicago reports cattle hog and sheep receipts with price tiers for mixed and heavy hogs and light demand. Waterloo notes local prices for hogs corn oats wheat butter eggs lard and potatoes, with ranges for hides hens turkeys and ducks. Market activity shows slow steady cattle and sheep trends and mixed hog momentum across markets.
Union Men Discuss Strike at Central Labor Union Meet
The Central Labor union discussed the strike with little public interest, noting a published nonunion Carmen claim that checks were cashed anywhere. A second car window was broken on Wednesday night, with no other violence reported since prior chaos. The company offers a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of anyone damaging property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Carmen
Euat
Bedlam Js
Smatloves
Union Fréleht
Great Western
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Northern
Kilmer's Swamp Root Ad Promises Kidney Cure
An old advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims the remedy corrects urinary hold, relieves scalding pain, and reduces frequent trips to the restroom. Sample bottles and a free book are offered, with address in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kirtner & Co
Binghamton, X.Y
Binghamton, N
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Peelom
Conover & Swanson
Will Ketly
CBS
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Oeno Cedar Falls
Sault Ste Marie
Diabetes
Albert Low
Klinde Central
Bulit
Elmer B. Bartlett
Roger Leavitt
Reuain
Bast
Rowmeo Webster
W. Whitworth
T. B. Keene
O. H. Leonard
Bhell Rock
Keene
Mr. Leonard
Andrew Frandaen
A K. Wallace
Quanqueton
William
Bishop
Harris ‘& Cole 'Brog
Columbia, Tein
A. Bishop
Elmer Barts
Indian Territory
Gharles
Harris
W. A. Dugane
Boston
C.D. Mila
M. C.mills
North Dakota
Caroliné Bilerre
Jersey
Julis Hendrickson
Albert Lea
WA. Shearer
John B. Sherburne
G&. N. Sherburne
Stanley County
Pierre
F. E. Riedell
James Larson
Ezra Cochnour
A. E. Bicknell
Della Brodie
JUM
Peterson
Camper
Juhl
WH. Bender
L Scott Stevens
Harrison
Texas
Ellis & Foster
Klinefsler
C. H. Chernyk
R. A. Ellis
3& Foster
Himsek
Hollister
Nature
Wangier Bros
Queen Castle
Highland Nodes
McLaughlin
F. S. Murphy
the Foster Co
R. J. Belt
Larson & Co
HL Pinkerton
H. Highmey
John Mason & Co
Dunham Bros
F. J. Kann
Meinch & Rath
Garland & Wilcox, LE. & Woodruff & Morga
N. N. Moothart
Mrs
Ed Anderson
J. H. “Wise
Im. Chapman
Cash Grain Markete
Mch
Rket
New York
New ‘York
Atchison Nastee Amalgamated Copper Reeses
Brooklyn “Rapid
Transit
Canadian Pacific
Sis
New York Central
People’s Gas
Pennsylvania Reading
Rock Island
Southern Pacific Southern Railway
St. Paul
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Union, Pacific
United’ States
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United States’ Steel
Iowa
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