Old Soldiers Drill With New Local Companies in Waterloo
Capt George E Ball inspector praised both Company L and Company B for uniforms equipment and movement in a battalion inspection at the Armory Waterloo. The event featured eight old soldiers from the Union era demonstrating muskets and drill after the inspection. Veterans present included C G Crabtree I Klingaman S Klingaman Will Reed William Refsnider and A Cordell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Ball
N.G
Waterloo
Ball
Infantry
Iowa National Guard
Des Moines
J. H. Hildebrand
Oficer
Jieutenant
Carleton Sias
George Weilein
Allan Lown
N. C. Altland
Fred L. Fisher
F. R. Fisher
C. O W. Cotton
E. 5. Guest
H. G. Utley
Manchester
E. N. Sheehan
Independence
Edward Noble
Cedar Falls
Hoavy
Robert Anderson Post
Union
C. G. Crabtree
G. Crabtree
Insiah Klingaman
Silas Klingaman
Will Reed
William Refsnider
A. Cordell
First Schools in Iowa and Early Education System
The article notes the first school in present Iowa was a private academy in Lee County in 1830 taught by Berryman Jennings. It cites the first known schoolhouse at Dubuque in 1853 with teacher George Dubbage, and a Burlington school begun around 1834. School numbers grew as settlers arrived, and free public schools funded by taxes began in 1858 after earlier subscription-based support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lee County
Berryman Jennings
R. Aurner
State Historical Society of
Dubuque
George Dubbage
Burlington
Card of Thanks from William Wood and family
The Wood family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during the death of wife and mother and for flowers. Seeds for the children’s home gardens have arrived and will be distributed by Mrs. C Cadwallader. Those who took pri last year will be notified by post about pansy plants arriving as premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wood
Market Summary of New York Stocks and Prices
The report lists closing prices for major issues in New York April trading. Notable entries include Canadian Pacific, Reading, Northwestern, Union Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, Southern Railway, United States Steel, Amalgamated Copper, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Erie, Milwaukee Central, Southern Pacific, and American Sugar refining their latest figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Yo
April & Ee Phons
The
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Ajoote
Southern Rathway
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel, Camman
Enited States Stempid
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Lind
Great Northern
Cea
Rau Erie
Milnola
Mortral
Southern Pacific
George Fitch Iowa humorist on his start in journalism
George Fitch, the Iowa humorist visiting Des Moines, recalls beginning his career in 1896 writing a daily paper to elect Theodore Roosevelt. He joined the Council Bluffs Nonpareil after stints at Eastern Iowa papers, then shifted to humor. Fitch, slim and boyish, favors motorboats and plans a river trip this summer with friends. He credits Iowa training for his humor and calls himself more interviewer than interviewee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Moines
Roosevelt
Fitch
Hut
Iowa
Etteh
Council Bluffe
Counti Hluffs
Mr. Fitch
Iowa University
Iowan
Rear Admiral Cowles to Relieve Southerland in Pacific Fleet
San Francisco April 3 Rear Admiral William Sheffield Cowles designated to relieve Rear Admiral Southerland as commander of the Pacific fleet arrives from Honolulu en route to San Diego to take the cruiser California to Guayamas Southerland goes to Washington to join the general naval board Cowles has served in the navy since 1867 and makes his home in Farmington Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Sheffield Cowles
Southerland
Honolulu
San Diego
California
Guayamas
Washington
General Naval Board
Cowles
Navy
Farmington
Conn
Waterloo City News In Brief
W C Cortley of Urbana visits Waterloo as does John H Laughlin of Galveston Texas. Sons of Veterans auxiliary meet tonight at G A R hall. Mrs Margaret Beagle leaves for Chicago to plan a new home. Mrs L C Barbour of Brunswick Nebraska visits her parents on South street. Rev E J Starr M C A boys secretary travels to Hampton for funeral sermon. Mrs A J Kepple recovering from illness at Cedar Rapids park. Fraternal Bankers Reserve members urged to meet at 7 pm in A O U W hall with 9:30 pm dancing and refreshments. Evangelical pastors Bock Haehlen Faust Schultz Scheurer return from Ackley conference. Bock and Haehlen to Pewter Waterloo for another year. William C Strickler and R H Waker open Public Pharmacy in Marsh Place, taking over from L O Hieber who retires. Strickler and Waker bring long local service and knowledge of the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cortley
Urbana
Waterloo
John H. Laughlin
Galveston
Tex
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
G. A. Yt
Margaret Beagle
Chicago
E. J. Starr
Hampton
A. J. Kepple
Cedar Rapids Park
L. W. Bock
J. A. Haehlen
H. J. Faust
K. J. Schultz
L. Scheurer
Evangelical Association
Ackley
Mr. Bock
Mr. Haehlen
William C. Strickler
R. H. Waker
Marriage of Horace E. Whiteside Prompts Local Notice
Horace E. Whiteside, an East High School instructor since January 27 and coach of the East High athletic teams, married Miss Esther Vesey in Chicago. The ceremony occurred March 31 at the bride’s parents’ home, Rev. W. L. Barnett officiating. Whiteside plans to begin teaching duties in Waterloo soon, while the bride will join him in Waterloo in the coming weeks. Esther Vesey, from Chicago, and Whiteside, a former University of Chicago athlete, met as students. The article notes Whiteside’s athletic prominence and his anticipated fall plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace EK. Whiteside
East High School
East High
Mr. Whiteside
Chicago
Whiteside
Waterloo
Esther Vesey
How Fresno Works the Municipal Market
A Fresno California municipal market reduced city costs by linking producers and consumers. Mayor Snow described a simple start inviting locals to bring goods, with markets expanding to wagons and stalls around the city square. Opposition from merchants faded as the market grew despite challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
Fresno
Cal
Snow
Steater
Hind
Laziness crowned: Solomon Islands chief’s unusual habit
Sailors recount Chief Sonos or Bonos of Chois ene and Caristoval, a short heavyset Kanaka ruler reputed as the laziest yet most indulgent. He supposedly rests on sand while a favored wife smokes, blows tobacco smoke into his mouth, and his lungs release the smoke through his nose, aided by a sleep-inducing leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Islands
Haat Indies
Sealands
Choisene
Caristoval
Kanakas
Sonos
Bonos
Islands
Future of the Tropics and the Rise of White Civilization
Col Gorgas argues at Johns Hopkins that modern sanitation proves whites can live and raise families in the tropics, notably Panama. He credits yellow fever and malaria control for health, predicting large tropical empires and heavy emigration toward regions offering higher labor returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Col. Gorgas
Johns Hopkins University
Panama
United States
Isthmus
de Lesseps
Gorgas
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Egypt
Babylon
Nineveh
Debutante Slouch Sparks Local Fashion Trend
A fragmented report notes a novel movement among ulira amart set maidens. Nar row skirts and Ish peels influence the new local motion. The gown is wool poplin with a wide satin sash and a cane of the new short Ralhanw coats resembling Aton Jackets.
Squirrel Grief Shown in Waterloo Park Tale
A Waterloo physician notes a dramatic squirrel scene as a bereaved mate mourns its decapitated partner. The story, from Youth’s Companion, highlights animal emotion and depth of grief observed in urban park life across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Waterloo
Illinois Central Rail Time Tables Eastbound and Westbound
Rail line timetables show eastbound and westbound departures from Dubuque to Chicago and Omaha with multiple local and express options. Key eastbound trains include Dubuque to Chicago express and local services. westbound mentions Omaha express and local connections. Additional entries cover Minneapolis Albert Lea connections, Rockford, Shell Rock, Burlington routes, and Davenport to Chicago frt services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Albert Lea
Twin Cities
Rockford
Shell Rock
Interurban rail schedule and bank financial snapshot
Daily interurban timetable lists Waterloo to Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls to Waterloo trains with departure times from East Fourth and Lafayette, station details, running time stated as 36 minutes, plus connections to Glasgow Denver Waverly Gilbertville La Porte and other locales. Bank financials show capital stock 200000, surplus 50000, undivided profits, deposits totals around 1.96 million, with notes and due to other banks and trust companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
C. & Twin Cc
East Side
C. & Twin G
Oelwein
W. C. F. & N. Interurban
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
East Fourth
Lafayette
Galloway
West Side
Mulberry
Glasgow
Denver
Waverly
Ham
Gilbertville
Ta Porte
la Porte
Tihain
Sma
Tho Am
Arta
U. S
U.S
Nes
Halal Ge Ie
United States
Rent and Help Wanted Classified Snippet
Two large unfurnished rooms for rent at nine dollars require references. 505 Jefferson address. Also seeking a competent driver and a competent girl for general housework at Mrs J Wy Gallaway residence. Phone L798 White for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 2Nd
St- Phone
Kor
Jefferson
J. Wy. Gallaway
Respect Hills
White
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A. BR
George Fitch
Sean
T. R
Khar Admiral
Buchanan
Mrer. L. C. Barbour
Brunswick,Neb
Andrew Pinketton
Bankers’ Reserve
Fast High
Solomon Talenda
Future OF the
Ebutante
Squirrel
Mata
Repass
Automobilie Co
West 5Th St
Ffor Selling
Ne Quire
Conger Bt
Broadway Junction
South St
Lafayette St
Plymouth Rocks
Hammond Avenue Poultry Yards
Hammond Ave
Dan Ryan
Washington St
Fisher Tent & Awning Co
Tio International Auto Trucks
Corn Belt
East Ith St
Illinois Central R. R. East Hound
Ft. Dodge
Omaha
Sioux City
Rl&p. RR
North Bound
St. Louis
Kansas City
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
CG. G. W. RB
Security Storage CO
Psone
Mulberry &T
West Side School
Arthur C. Cole
West Fourth Street
Broadway
Waterloo, Ta
Kimball Laundry
West 8Rd
Care Courier
Black Hawk National Bank
Total
State of
Black Hawk
I. Chas
W. Knoop
Hank
Chas
FP. McElainney
F. W. Powers
Northry
Lila Marcham
Wantai
Apeply Shae Dairy Co
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