Waterloo postoffice quarterly report notes rise in receipts
A year ago today October 11 Waterloo postoffice reported a decided increase in receipts over the corresponding quarter in 1906. HO Mead sustained burns about the face and hands while saving household goods from a big burning dwelling on Fowler street on October 12. First annual school fair directed by County Superintendent Hott was held at Chautauqua park.
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Waterloo
Postofica
HO Mead
Fowler Street
Hott
Chautauqua Park
Waterloo Tonight Hosts First Public Wrestling Match In Years
The Syndicate theatre in Waterloo hosts a public wrestling event tonight with Ben Reeves of Minneapolis and George Turner as the main match. Local favorite Jesse Redick will target a draw with Turner for a $25 forfeit in a preliminary bout.
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Waterloo
Syndicate Theatre
Ben Reeves
Minneapolis
George Turner
Taner
Reeves Mest
Jesse Redick
Turner
Community notices mix in Waterloo social life
In Waterloo this week several church social events, clubs and reunions fill listings. Knights of Columbus hosting a party in Bilis and a reception mark heritage celebrations. Friends gather for dinners, card parties, and civic gatherings at Walnut Street Baptist and East Side venues with reference to upcoming plays and local athletics.
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Negrea
Knights of Columbus Council
Bilis
Hall
B. Reed
Independence
Reed
James Graham
Sidcovervet
Walnut Street
Wrst Lutheran Chirch
Geo. Lichty
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Elkshall
Grant Bemis
Kensington
Geo. B. Iddity
Josephine
Pirot Presbyterian Church
W. Earllynn
Chicago
Karth Bali
Wood Epperson
Winton
New Walnut Street Baptist Church
Olmer
Ar BP
G. W. Alford
A. W. Call
Vinton
Mabel Wttingert
West Fourth Street
Oktinger
Bertha-Hall
Elinger
Elobee Bateman
Jim
Union Congregational social draws heavy turnout in church parlors
Community gathering at Union Congregational church social in the church parlors Friday evening drew a large crowd. The event, hosted by the old society, featured refreshments served by a committee and concluded with a splendid time for all attendees.
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Episcopal Church
Flossie Laylor
Commercial Street
Mesdames L
Zimmerman
A. J. Busby
Lloyd Hall
Union Congregational
Union Congregational Church
A Young Girl's Wrongs at Waterloo Tonight
Sherman Stock company opens in the comedy drama A Young Girl's Wrongs at the Waterloo theater with a strong 49 era plot about two partners wooing the same girl. The company promises stylish staging and a special matinee Wednesday with ticket prices 10 and 25 cents.
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Waterloo
Sherman Stock Company
Celliaraja
Ife
California
Shermans
Hooded Rainy Day Coat for Versatile Use
The griftonnet teints a full length Adeamert coat that doubles as a rainy day garment traveling coat and utility piece. A wide double box pleat adds back fullness while large hatch pockets and a double breasted neck closure with brown horn buttons define the front. Sleeves are roomy and gathered into a navy velvet inset with a sailor collar look, finished by a hood, blue taffetas trim, red front detailing, and sailer collar-inspired shape.
Announgements and club notices in Waterloo area
Ladies fashions teased at Paul Davis Dry Goods Co. QC. Waterloo Chanter No. 123 holds regular meeting on Wednesday Oct 14 at 7 20 pm. Ladies Art of the Christian church meets Wednesday Oct 11 at 2 30 pm in church parlors. Dining diary notes and K of P Knights gather for regular meeting tonight with all Knights asked to attend.
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Paul Davis Dry Goons Co. QC
EB. S
Waterloo
Art of the Christian Church
Dyery
R. O'Keafe
Anie Street
Tudsds - Det
Help Wanted Listings From Early 20th Century Notice
Classified housework and room rental ads seek a girl or woman for general duties in Haven at 312 Hammond Avenue with steam heat and conveniences. Another ad offers a suite of rooms with utilities in Bisber Block near the Towler building opposite the street car waiting station.
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College of Commerce
Sawler
Walling Station
Cartoga of Commerce
Seasion
Fowler
Gee
Haven
Hammond Avenue
Fisher Tent & Awning Co
Bisber Block
College of Commercia
Sosition
Towler
Tetl
The Impressive Part in Sankey Story at Madison Square Garden
A newspaper man recalled how 10,000 women at a Madison Square Garden event sang in unison, their banners waving, leaving Sankey to note that HOPS people are unmoved by evangelists. The anecdote centers on the curious sight of identical gestures among a vast crowd.
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Tra D. Sankey
Ime
Sankey
Madison Square Garden
New York
Bia
Aasd
Foster
General Grants
Deym
Century Magazine
Long Branch
Bla With
Marcet
Grant
Alleys must be cleaned to curb crime and protect property
The notice urges merchants to remove debris and empty boxes from alleys after the Fred Widmann murder, arguing better lighting and city action may be needed. Mayor Doty vows to clear rubbish or tax property owners to fund alley cleanup, while debates on night lighting and police access continue.
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Pred Winmann
Waterloo
Widmann
Doty
Denver
Colorado
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G. A. Roberts
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the City
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Allison
L. D. Hingham
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Atlantic
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Hudson
C. L. Burnactt
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Henry Lies
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Osceola
Weber
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A. Kern
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Decorah
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City National Bank of York
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Eat
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A&8
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Frank Cote
Aeplrit
Lea
Synid
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Ape
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Ptebone
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Lamson
G. D. Gottreil
Anna Yeung
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Smith
Geo. EL Lichty
Mise
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Mary Harn
Helen Gates
Carrie Riggs Clark
J. J. Buren
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Missouri
H. B. Lichty
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Mre. Thompson
Port Huyon
Mich
F_£. Platt
East Third Street
Herrick Refrigerator
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Careryals
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Letta Freeman
Blanche McDougal
Ernest Pay
Ernest Fay
Freeman Migh
Howard Rich
Janesville
Yesterany Aserivan Egitern Friendst
Girls Friendly Society
Girls Frendy Society of Christ
Rufus D. Bail
S. A. Barrett
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Railroad
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Eadie
Lady Maccabees
Thursd Hive
MN Wehan
Cedar Hive No
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Jones
London
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Expresa
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Mit
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