Many teachers wed over forty in one year in Blackhawk County
Blackhawk county superintendent Charles Elliott notes in School and Home that from May 1906 to May 1907 nearly forty teachers left for marriage. Records show many wed in or beyond the county, with Lincoln township hardest hit. He warns potential brides of consequences for schools and suggests outsiders may be drawn here to fill thinning ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elliott
Blackhawk County
School and Home
Iowa
Blackhawk
Cone
Clerk Bentley
J. ‘Wilbur Hi
Te.m. Hewyer
John M. Phillipe
H. Bors
Sawyer
Lydia
Tostiede
George Wood
Jessie B. Croak
Rilasell H. Glessner
Jenalg B. Hamer
John.c. Wilson
Eric D
Collins
Floyd C. White
Clara
E. Crow
Howard Glessner
Ide
Misoten
Say
Hary J. Carnes
Wheeler
Charles Edgar Unger
Ressie May McQuillen
John M. Smith
Julia FP. Cranny
Karl Elmer Prosser
Beatrice Paulget
Frank A. Lufkin
Amanda Peart Hodges
Charles §. Lenty
Heulah ‘Trumbauer
J. Gibson
Jen
Mentlion
Wm. H. Etckelberg
Minnie A. Gerboldt
Waterloo
Zalden King
Mary McDufie
Maude Foote
Cedar Falls
Lincoln
Lincoln Township
Directum
Tores
Carrie Blackwood
Coke
Wilkes
Kingsley to speak before city council on water crisis
Kingsley plans a possible hearing at tonight's city council meeting to push for a settlement between the Waterloo Water Company and the city. Citizens warn that delays threaten asphalt pavement, fire safety, and the water system's capacity, with a new franchise likely prompting a $20,000 to $25,000 engine and pump upgrade. F P Davis of Dunkerton was in Waterloo today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
Waterloo Water Company
Stolen Ride Ends in Tragic Train Fall Near Waterloo
A young Manchester youth known as Red Cross, about 21 to 28, was killed Saturday night near Waterloo while riding an Illinois Central passenger train No. 401 after paying fare to Manchester. He appeared intoxicated and clung to the baggage end as the train moved, fell at Wise, sustaining fatal injuries. An inquest in Independence found death due to falling from the train. no railroad fault attributed. The incident prompts notes on temperance lectures and juvenile court work planned for Waterloo Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Red” Cross
Waterloo
Alnon Central
Wise
Independence
Cross
Dyergville
J. D. DeGon
Devon
Mulkern
Illnois Central
DuGon
International Harvester expands Waterloo Westfield plant
International Harvester plans a major expansion at its Westfield plant to raise daily manure spreader output from twenty five to forty. The purchase includes 10 000 to 15 000 dollars' worth of machinery and will require at least 200 workers, with current staff at 165. Wages rise to 1.73 dollars daily for common labor as hiring accelerates amid rapid business growth and fears of relocation subside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
International Harvester Company
Westfield
J. S. Kemp Manufacturing Company
Druys
International Company
Doan's Kidney Pills Praise From Waterloo User
A Waterloo reader extols Doan's Kidney Pills for rheumatic pain swelling and dizziness relief. The testimonial notes kidney trouble ending dizziness back pain and swelling after two boxes, with continued use and a recommendation to purchase from local dealers Wangler Bros. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Also mentions Mrs H W Grout visiting Fredericksburg on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Waterloo
H. Roe
Hagt
Wangler Bros. Drug Store
Deslers
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan'e
Judge Lindsey Eyes Chautauqua Talk In Dead Man's Estate Case
The note outlines prospects for Judge Benjamin P. Lindsey of Denver to fill a vacancy in the Chautauqua program amid Dr. Ian MacLaren’s death. W. S. Darwin seeks to declare his son legally dead after seven years of absence to place the granddaughter Nellie Darwin-Haymon in possession of an estate valued at about $1000. The petition leverages a obscure code provision to issue letters of administration, with notices to absentees by eight weeks of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin P
Indesy
Denver
Col
Chautauqua m
Ian MacLaren
Babe
Teady
Lyceum -Bureau Au
MacLaren
Lindsay
Lindsey
Joudge Lindsey
State Normal
Darwin
Cedar Falls
Nelli Darwin-Haymon
W. T. Dinneen
Waterloo
Champagne
P. Dinneen
Wall
Dineen
Dong
Gilbertville Dairy Report Shows April Totals
J. B. Kascht, secretary of the Gil bertville Dairy association, reports April business: milk 200190 pounds, butter 481 pounds, butter fat price 0.29 per pound, butter proceeds 3216.94, patrons paid 2095.81, expenses 317.55, balance 3.66, total 2416.91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kascht
Gilbertville Dairy Association
DUNKERTON News May Reports Farm Activity and Local Tales
Andrew Ortner sold 33 fat hogs to Tom Lanigan last week. May 31 a dance will be held in Dewar and early planted potatoes look promising after recent frost. Corm now shelled at 45 cents per bushel with expectations of 50 cents soon. Prices rise foretelling hard times for the poor. Miss Nellis Brown visited with Misses Ortner. Weather brings good growth. oats healthy, corn up, cultivation to begin. The team that tied Dewar on the 18th challenges new rates under league rules. Local remarks on umpire and anticipated summer. Gren Carnes from Wisconsin visits. Dowar and Bennington played ball at Bennington. Will Sass returns from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ortner
Tom Lanigan
Dewan
H. Bmith
A. L. Ortner
Matt. Mublig
George Wellner
Paul Kress
Otto Buhner
George Here
Paul
John T
Maurer
Dewar
Joe Meter
Nellis Brown
Lena
Hanns Ortner
Albert Schmitt
Vagal
O.K
Ney
National League
Barclay
Gren Carnes
Wicconsin
Fond Vieiti
Dowar
Bennnington
Bennigton
Sass
Chicago
Jubilee notes and farm updates from Gilbertville area
May 24 reports indicate Olinger digs carpenter work for Joseph Reuter near Gilbertville. George Wellman builds a wire dog fence on his farm. Nick Phillips loses a horse valued at 200 dollars. Hig son Frank travels to Washburn. horse dies nearby. Jubilee Creamery pays for April 25 percent leants for bitter. Farmers report recent rains. George Orth buys Deere corn planter at Jesup. Christ Schildmeier buys a top buggy from Shures Bros Gilbertville. Charles Wellman purchases a new survey from Waterloo shops. Frank and Peter Olinger visit Waterloo. Theodore Weber sets up new Elwood wire fence part of his farm. Mathias Nie enjoys rides in a newly purchased survey. Henry Delagardella works for John Steudenrauch. Christ Schillere’s son Jack ill with lung fever. Most farmers finish corn planting. observers claim swift, sure results. Note: local ad copy for Nollister's Rocky Mountain Tea appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olinger
Joseph
Reuter
Gilbertville
George Wellman
Nick Phillips
Hig
Frank
Washburn
Jubilee Creamery Co
George Orth
Jesup
Christ Schildmeier
Shures Bros
Charles Wellman
Waterloo
Peter Olinger
Theodore Webers
Mathias Nie
Henry Delagardella
John Steudenrauch
Jack Schmitz
Christ Schillere
Marriage Licenses and Cedar Falls Farm for Sale
Marriage licenses issued include Thomas Laniga and Pauline Koester both from Dunkerton and Dewar respectively, Miles G Williams from Sioux City and Marie J Timton from Waterloo. For sale is a 160 acre farm three miles north of Cedar Falls with good improvements, address Geo Wilkins Route 5 Cedar Falls. Reading notes show city-visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Laniga
Dunkerton
Pauline Koester
Dewar
Miles G. Williams
Sioux City
Marie J. Timton
Waterloo
Cédar Falls
Géo. Wilkins
Cedar Falls
Waterloo prices and farm goods report May 27, 1907
Waterloo market notes show hogs at 6.606 a bushel, corn 460, oats 400, barley and rye 60 to 65 cents, potatoes 6 cents, lard pure 186, lard common 12 1/2, hay $103, Ray wild $7.98, straws 6, hens 9 cents, chickens 8, old roosters. Flour 2 dollars 21 80 per barrel. May 27, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supt. Elliott
Pearance
City Coun
Cil
F .P. Davis
Trainiag
Gmautauqua Attraction Committee
Mirs Brehm
Lindety
Browh
Nile
Waterloo Chautauqua
Bible Institute Ha
Mise Marie C. Brehm
Judge Brown
Mise Brehm
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Tultnots Women
Fd Ais Brother Ally Christian Temperance Union
Temperance Committee
Juvenile Court
Work
Judge Lindsey
Brown
Lyceum Bureau
J. B. Smith
Webster City
Central West
Cupid
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Outcara Limited
Aumiter Ae
Clerk of District Court
Jay Wy
Knepper
Nellie Knapp
Frank Ackerman
Maude Gerton
Willian D. Clubine
Anna M. Thompson
Frank Mizicus
Zaneth Binghat
George
W. Kimball
Margaret E
L O'Dontell
William Pint
Katle
Robert A. Howland
Katherine Merrill
Harley Burns
Grace E. Markham
John G. Burgess
Melvie Lewis
George W. Martin
Rose I
Greiher
Tra Ackernon
Mary Buchhols
Wiliam P. Daniels
Evan M. Court
Alfrea Hill
Tillie
Zwanaiger
Eugene Hoar
Shavlls
Dorwin
B. G. Burgeson
Oelwein
W. Z. Forbes
Gilbertville Dairy Report
Totter
King of
Mescamt
Dirvetam
Miller
Kobbel
Cenzsalis
Gremyn Greun
Dirsetam Lass
Mt All Directum
Directum Speer
Miota Directum
Gran‘cing
Emma Winter
la Bem
Carrie Mochwoed
Dam
Atlantic Ki
Cealivre
Mia Coutlivie
Carrie Strathmore
Bire
Dame
Alhambra
Vata
Vitale
Home Park
Joe McLaughlin
Nollister
Rocky Mountain
Waneter Bros
Farwell of
Waverly
Wille
Des Moines
Castoria
Carp
Lamson Brog, &Co
Garner
Hycamora
Sievert & Larrabot, Managers Co
Slee
Otosa
Markit
Renee
Gentry
Normandy Opera
Associated Charities
New Catholic Hospitel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!