Day Desk Sergeant Sought To Improve City Police Service
Police officials urge creation of a day desk sergeant to handle phone calls at headquarters and protect the city around the clock. The move, backed by Mayor Doty, would support a new city hall telephone system and reduce neglect of patrol duties.
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Anyong
R. A. Doty Wil Oak
Dlsig
Uie
Wiley
Betrie i
Doty
Corn Belt
Iowa
Waterloo
Timne
County auditor allocates road funds by district for year
Hoadfunds on hand show district apportionments totaling across all districts. District 1 led by D G Boomer has 369.63 for Lescher Bennington Mt. Vernon Washington and Union townships. District 2 headed by L J Pfeiffer totals 601.54 for Cedar Falls area. District 3 under C W Virden allocates 1 004.50 for Waterloo township and wards one and two. District 4 overseen by G F Johnson provides 363.54 for Blackhawk Cranes Lincoln and Spring Creek. District 6 run by Matt Demuth holds 1 873.42 for Fox Poyner and Barclay. District 7 steered by Thos Welstead accounts for 2 628.95 for Waterloo township and wards three and four. Some districts exceed 1 000 on hand with a substantial carry forward from last year.
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D. G. Boomer
Lescher
Bennington
Mt. Vernon
Washington
Union Townships
L. J. Pfeiffer
Cedar Falls Township
C. W. Virden
Waterloo
City of
G. F. Johnson
Blackhawk
Cranes
Lincoln
Spring Creek
Matt Demuth
Fox
Poyner
Barclay
Thos, Welstead
Waterloo Township
Land lease dispute leads to injunction restraining asset disposal
Wash Myers sues Frank Cole claiming rent default on 100 acres in East Waterloo and Cedar townships under a five year lease begun April 1 1907. A temporary injunction restrains disposal of Cole's personal property as settlement nears. Rent paid through June 1908. Cole allegedly abandoned farm and moved elsewhere with security property.
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Wash Myers
Frank Cole
Mr. Myers
Cole
East Waterloo
Cedar Townships
Myers
Seven Brothers in Lodge Initiation at Estherville
In Estherville Iowa the A O U W grand lodge marks its fortieth anniversary next Tuesday October 27 with the local lodge initiating seventeen new members seven of whom are brothers all sons of G H West Sr of the area A state challenge to beat a six brother initiation at Lake Port Iowa is noted and the event includes a local push for a commission on sale in the Santee Bros vs C T Tash case with a jury panel listed plus staff moves and utility line work as crews straighten poles on upper Fourth Street due to recent rains and trench settlement
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Pernan
Tie
Shallenber- Bar
Bright
Udine
canAdanis
Sstharville
Estherville
Iowa
Lake Port
G. H. West Sr
Ity
Santee Bros
Va. C. T
Gilizent Gas & Electric Co
Fase Fourth Street
Wniit
Registration figures show Waterloo turnout across wards
Registration exceeded last state vote in all but one ward as Waterloo closes a three day period. Voters registered during the three days plus those in hospital or away may sign on election day. The final deadline is October 13 with hours each registration day.
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Votal
Waterloo
Arecineta
Pretty Waterloo Wedding Unites Miss Gertrude Rogers and Wayne Jenkins
Miss Gertrude Aneta Rogers of Waterloo and Mr Wayne Jenkins of Cedar Rapids wed at the home of the bride’s parents with Rev H W Re herd officiating. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin march, chrysanthemums and roses, and a reception served by Mrs R L Rogers amid autumnal decorations. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a honeymoon train departure. only out of town guests were Mr and Mrs R Rogers of Mason City. A second ceremony followed at the Eryanzellens parsonage where David Baum and Harrietta Kenloon joined in marriage.
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Gertrude Aneta Rogers
Wayne Jenkins
Cedar Rapids
H. W. Reherd
First Presbyterian Church
F. N. Rogers
Barclay Street
Florence Winn
Lohenerth
R. L. Rogers
Robert Cons
R. &. Rogers
Mason City
Eryanzellens Parsonage
J. H. Bauernfelnd
David Baum
Waterloo
Harrietta Kenloon
New Hartford
Delivery Boys Strike Paralyzes Webster City Stores
Webster City on October 26 faced a delivery chaos as ten cooperative delivery wagon drivers walked out seeking higher pay. Rain hampered replacements and Saturday demand surged, leaving households short of groceries and meat for Sunday. The system, run by J C Smith with a drag line and livery barn, transports goods to a central station for routing. drivers earn five dollars weekly.
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Webster City
Co-Operative
J. C. Smith
Osage Octogenarian Wright Found Safe After Disappearance
Osage Iowa reports a missing elderly man, William P A Wright, age over 75, who left his boarding place for Columbus City Indiana without notice. After days of searching, he was found safe visiting relatives, his eccentric yet generous nature noted and his son in state affairs mentioned.
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Osage
William P. A. Wright
Wright
Preachers Do Work in Ottumwa Billy Sunday Revival Tabernacle
Ottumwa ministers in overalls aid construction of the Billy Sunday tabernacle on West Fifth street as volunteers, including T. S. Foster of John Morrell, join in daily labor. Union services and talks by W. L. Roach and A. A. Gill highlight the effort as the building nears completion for a forthcoming revival.
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Ottumwa
Foster
John Morrell
Tabernacle
Yesteray
W. L. Roach
Billy
Muscatine
A. A. P. Gill
Pacifics
Wawell County Court House
Board of Supervisors
Paralyzed Boy Shot in Des Moines Neighborhood
Des Moines reports an Allen Senhower, 1 year old, shot through the left groin by a 22 caliber rifle Saturday afternoon. He is in critical condition with paralysis below the hips as doctors search for the ball’s path. investigation into the incident remains unsettled.
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Des Moines
Allen Senhower
Jung
Methodist Hospital
King
Charles Fleming
Ingersoll Avenue
Lenhower
Fleming
Tim
Linn
Lind
Eddie O'Donnell
Unknown donor sends $200 to Central Presbyterian Church
Des Moines reports a mysterious benefactor gave $200 to the Central Presbyterian Church with no explanation. The church bulletin notes the gift aimed at prosperity for the donor and church, while an advertisement for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain tea follows.
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Des Moines
Central Presbyterian Charch
Hollister
Wangler Bros
Sand Burr in Man's Throat in Jefferson Iowa
Jefferson Iowa October 26 John Snart has a sand bur lodged in his throat and remains in the same spot despite doctor efforts. He cannot swallow solids and suffers incessant pain. Gargling keeps the irritation down though he cannot take food. An operation is considered. risking danger. James Dun returned to Charles City after a visit.
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Jefferson
Iowa
John Snart
James Dun
Charles City
Edward Spurr
Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
Waterloo
Winger
Syndicate
Emergency Store Opens Under Charities Management
The Associated Charities operates an emergency store at 229 East Fourth Street, opened Monday under Mr and Mrs McCarey. Stock includes garments bedding and food donated by the public. A nominal charge is made. those unable to pay receive items free through Superintendent Klingaman. The store runs 2 to 4 PM daily and seeks reports of goods to be collected. An employment agency is linked to find work for those in need.
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Associated Charities
Haffp
East Fourth Street
Worl
Klingaman
Novone
J. F. Klingaman
Byell
Iowa and Chicago Market Report from Waterloo Office
The Waterloo desk reports mixed hog prices, higher opens and firm butter demand. Cattle and sheep show gains, grain and flour markets steady. potatoes, beets, turnips, and carrots listed with per bushel prices. hay supply tight with high prices and weather affecting hides.
Taft Backed by Canal Workers Returning Home
Des Moines reports canal zone workers visiting home to cast votes for William H. Taft praising his leadership. A Towan veteran calls Taft “the biggest man on the job” and asserts Taft’s knowledge of every detail and problem solved during canal construction under the War Department. Foley’s Honey and Tar ad cautions against neglect of family health.
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Das Moines
Panama Canal
William H. Taft
Taft
Towan
Des Moines
Canal
War Department
Receivership Sought for Weekly Reflector of Marshalltown
In Iowa a district court appointed J L Williams to take charge of the Reflects or Printing company property after owners alleged debts by former editor Henry J Thompson. The action aims to shield the firm from liability for those debts while a receiver operates the business. A separate note reports a political speaker interrupted by a well dressed woman and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs. Also mentioned is the Clipper's first Dubuque division run in over a year with Conductor G D Kelly and Engine 1113, highlighting travel salesmen benefits.
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Marshalltown
Reflects Or Printing Company
Reflector
Merritt Green
Charles E. Hatcher
Parker
J. L. Williams
First National Bank
Henry J.thompson
Oursday
Foley
Dubuque
G. D. Kelly
Hiddolph
Dunn
Waterloo Market Opens under dull trading amid election jitters
Waterloo markets opened in favorable conditions but traded slowly all day with buyers cautious. Fat cattle and hog prices are subdued. only top quality stock sells well. Poultry receipts show a slight rise and grain deliveries remain tight. Edward Spurr returns from major city studios to upgrade Waterloo’s studio, while local residents pursue medical travel plans and a minor rail accident delays trains.
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Waterloo
Harge
Poll Tax Clarified For Young Voters In County
Z J Rainbow emphasizes poll tax facts correcting misbeliefs about taxation. He explains the levy is drawn from assessor reports for all residents aged 31 to 45 regardless of voting, urging every qualified voter to register and cast ballots to strengthen participation.
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Z. J. Rainbow
Lucy
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