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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1912

Page

6

Hogs Bring High Prices Amid Cedar Falls Market Fluctuations

Hogs topped 7.85 dollars at Cedar Falls markets amid flood conditions. corn rose to 68 cents with forecasts of 75 cents, as barley hit a record 1.10 above wheat and seed corn concerns grow. Prof Milton Fairchild addressed Cedar Falls students on thrift and moral lessons, followed by public talks on corporal punishment and aid to needy children. The Cedar Falls Commercial Club plans its annual meeting April 3 to elect directors, while council discussions compare paving costs with Waterloo. Local legal tensions involve the Bryants injunction and upcoming court actions. A carpenter lost two fingers in a buzz saw incident and International Mausoleum Co. secured space for a 30,000 dollar Greenwood Cemetery mausoleum.

Cedar Falls Hutter Bliss State College Ames Iowa Fairchild Milton, Fairchild Baltimore Fair Jefferson Building Peter Nielsen College International Mausoleum Co. of Chicago Greenwood Cemetery

Changes in Iowa Dairy Office Surprise Move

Dispatches from Des Moines report Prof Hugh G Van Pelt resigns as state dairy expert. Prof B Estel succeeds him and will lead the dairy effort from Waterloo, with Van Pelt stepping down May 1. The State Dairy Board keeps headquarters in Waterloo and names include W B Barney and J J Ross among others.

Des Moines Hugh G. van Pelt State Dairy Board Las State Estel van Pelt Ife Estes Ames Marshalltown Waterloo W. B. Barney State Dairy Commis Sioner L. L. Fiekinger

Waterloo Lady Dialogues in Gaelic with Irish Lace Makers

Mrs Isabella Stewart of 1029 South Street enjoys the Waterloo visit by Irish lace makers at Paul Davis Dry Goods. The Scotland native speaks Gaelic and chats daily with the Irish workers about their craft and revived language, praising the ties to Scotland and Ireland.

Isabella Stewart South Street Waterloo Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Stewart Scotland Gaelic League Ireland Iriah Stewart Lved

C G W Station Name Change to Acme In Thinttle Town

Announcement from the Chicago Great Western office dated April 1 states Lowther station on the northern division is renamed Acme In Thinttle town four miles north of Colwon. Signatures of Hiram J. Sitter general manager and M. Felton president appear with note that Charles A. Fullen was appointed.

Chicago Great Western Railroad Company Chicago Lowther Acme Thinttle Colwon Hiram J. Sitter M. Felton Charles A. Fullen

Flood victims press for bridge at flood cut

In Cedar Falls Iowa residents from the flooded district meet in city hall to press for a permanent bridge at the waterway cut last week. Committee members include H Gilkey Elmer E Newton and Albert Fellers with L B Parsons as chair.

Cedar Falls L. B. Parsons H. &. Gilkey Elmer E. Newton Albert Fellers Phelps Board of Supervisors

Religious observances mark lent closing in Cedar Falls

In Cedar Falls on April 4 the town reports good church attendance during lent with songs and devotion. Frederick Severin’s funeral is scheduled Friday at 2 PM from his residence, with Dr. Fahs officiating. Miss Rhea Smith has recovered from appendicitis and may soon resume duties. Mr. Edward J. Weisbard returns from Chicago to continue veterinary studies. S. A. Bishop, aged 88, visits downtown after Masonic temple dedication. he’s an early Black Hawk County pioneer and long-time Mason. Jessie and Clara Parker visit Lake Mills uncle F. L. Matthews for two weeks. J H Pauker buys six acres near Janeaville to farm intensively.

Cedar Falls Evangelical Conference Frederick Severin D. W. Fahs Forrester Alta Vista Rhea Smith College Hospital Friends Edward J. Weisbard Chicago S. A Masonic Temple Black Hawk County

Traveled Agent Suffers Sudden Bronchitis Attack

D N Hurd of the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union MN Co. collapsed in St Charles on Monday from an acute bronchitis attack. He was taken by ambulance to a hotel for treatment as harsh winter weather and travel delays burden drivers.

D.N. Hurd Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union MN Co St. Charles

General Agent Appointment for Chicago Great Western

Announcement notes that on April 1 a general agent position for the Chicago Great Western railroad was filled with headquarters at the 17 Pioneer Life building in Fargo North Dakota according to the frame department announcements received today.

Chicago Great Western Railroad Pioneer Life Building Fargo N. 1 Trame

Quiet Hour Service With Rev Rollins Scheduled

Rev W H Rollins will lead the Quiet Hour from 4 39 to 4 30 in the afternoon, providing a period of contemplation and prayer for attendees.

Rev. W. H. Rollins

Union Service for Good Friday in Westminster Church

Eight Waterloo ministers will lead a Good Friday service at Westminster Presbyterian Church tomorrow from 1 20 to 4 30. They will give twenty minute meditations on the seven words on the cross.

Waterloo Westminster Presbyterian Church W. F. Spry Lewis P. Kopp E. Graves M. G. Munn W. MM, Heachler A. Vallant Ba A. Brinks Will Leach

New Three I League Schedule to Undergo Review

Davenport reports that James T. Hayes announced a new four trip schedule to be submitted to league president A. R. Tearney within a week. The draft aims to replace the current schedule after complaints from southern clubs and could mean a practically new league timetable.

Davenport James T. Hayes A. R. Tearney

Dairy Industry Expenditure Plan Progress Noted

The article outlines how an appropriation by the legislature funds dairy development. The dairy board and the dairy association of the state collaborate to advance industry goals.

Dairy Board The Dairy Association of the State

Federal grand jury probes Cedar Rapids black hand case

The federal grand jury began hearings in Cedar Rapids on the Solon black hand mystery. John Adams testified as the victim. several witnesses remain to be examined, including a government fingerprint expert. No report is expected before tomorrow.

Cedar Rapids Federal Grand Jury Solon John Adams

Get Rid of Piles at Home Pyramid Pile Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement promises immediate relief from piles using Pyramid Pile Remedy. It claims instant comfort, reduced inflammation and swelling, and renewed ability to work, plus a free trial and later a 50 cent regular package at drug stores.

Smith

Pyramid Drug Co Free Pile Remedy Coupon Offer

Advertises a free sample of Pyramid Pile Remedy via mail. Readers are instructed to cut out a coupon and mail it with their full name and address to Pyramid Drug Co at 422 Pyramid Building in Marshall Michigan for a free plain wrapper shipment.

Pyramid Drug CO Pyramid Marshall, Mich

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Vetter & Waters Heatherbloom Waterloo Evening Courier Roy A. Jarnagin Franklin Street Lawn City Cedar Falls Commercial Club Commercial Club of H. S. Gilkey Franklin McVey Co Sweitzer A. B. Sweitzer Merner Bailey Jawa City Bryants Horribin Co E. 3 Estel MO Hugi G. van Pelt Prise Kimball Dairy Farmer Hugo G. van Pelt E. S. Estel Lic Dar Falls Jessie and Clara Parker Lake Mills F. L. Matthews J. H. Pauker Janeavillé D. N. Hurd Union Service Bc Casal Conky Gasman BIG Specials Shoes Oxfords Good Vici
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