Incomes of Fruit Growers Trump Cedar Heights Season
The Cedar Heights growers report income near 91000 an acre from strawberries with large returns from raspberries blackberries and other fruits. Waterloo market supplied strong prices as the berry season continued and individual farmers like LD fairburn and John Sims posted notable earnings from limited acreages. Cabbages and apples are abundant with steady prices as hand-picked fruit from sprayed trees arrives daily.
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Cedar Heights
Waterloo
LD. Fairburn
John Sims
M. Tourbier
Waterloo Considers 1917 International Masters Convention
F M. Michael reported at the Waterloo bureau of conventions that Waterloo likely will host the International Association of Master Painters convention in 1917. If plans hold, it would be the largest ever held in the city, drawing participants from the United States and Canada. The group also discussed the 1916 G.A.R. encampment and voted to convene hotel and restaurant interests to secure support for the convention. Secretary Chas Van Vleck presided.
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F M. Michael
Waterloo Bureau of
Gommercigl Elib
Waterloo
International Association of Master Painters
United States
Canada
Michael
International Association
Lea
Bureau
G. A. TR
G. A. KR
Wircan
Chas van Vleck
The
Commercial Club
Invent
Chalmers Motor Co Names Directors At Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Chalmers Motor Co the following directors were elected Hugh Chalmers C A Pfeffer Lee Olwell Co A Wodruif HH Humphrey CG Tinkley Geo Edwards The leadership headed by Mr Chalmers as President and General Manager remains unchanged amid rumors of possible ownership changes and retirement plans.
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Chalmers Motor Co
Hugh Chalmers
C. A. Pfeffer
Lee Olwell
A. Wodruif
HH. Humphrey
CG. Tinkley
Geo. Edwards
Mr. Chalmers
Rod
Chalmers
Chalmers Company
Chalmers Motor Company
U S Cavalry Battle on Boundary Reported Near Brownsville
Brownsville Texas Aug 3 Twelve to fifteen Mexican beings reported killed in a clash with United States cavalry and an American posse in the thorny brush north of Brownsville Pri Yate McGuire of the Twelfth cavalry reported killed Dyivate Curtis possibly fatally wounded Joe Taylor customs guard shot in the shoulder Deputy Sheriff GO AL Monahan Brownsville shot in the leg
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Brownsville
Lex
United States Cavalry
Pri
Yate McGuire
Twelfth Cavalry
Dyivate Curtis
Joe Taylor
GO AL Monahan
981 Lost Lives on Eastland Disaster Final Count
Chicago August 3 final figures from the Western Electric company show 981 persons died in the Eastland disaster. Identified dead total 375, unidentified 2, with 1411 missing listed by the firm after checking employees and friends aboard the vessel.
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Chicago
Western Electric Company
Milwaukee Cabaret Ban Cuts Hundreds of Jobs
Milwaukee crowds report about five hundred cabaret workers lose employment after city council passes a police department order banning main cabaret performances and abolishing private dining rooms and family entrances in saloons.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Strike Arbitrators Asked to Reconvene in Chicago
The arbitration board that last spring ruled on wage demands for firemen and engineers on western railroads has been asked to reconvene. Brotherhood pamphlets interpreting wage schedules prompted nearly 100 points of contention, reviewed by general managers who largely disagreed with the Brotherhood. A Chicago meeting is planned at the earliest convenience of the arbitrators.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Enginemen
Committee of General Managers
Brotherhoods
Otterville Social News Incomplete Local Visits
Aug main item notes Phillip Meius visiting relatives in Dickens. Ada Smith and Detroit visitor daughter stopped in Harley Bright home. Blacksmith shop sold to brother and moved to Rowley. Amanda Fenner and mother vacation lakes. Donald Fisher Hazel Cameron and Belscamper visited Ava Gissel. Emma Gissel and H D Bantz visited Geo Sheridan in Waterloo. Jake Smith hosted birthday guests. Rev Supplee arrived with goods to serve Presbyterian churches here and Littleton.
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Ottervintle
Phillip Meius
Dickens
Ada Smith
Detroit
Harley Bright
R. Qleon
Rowley
Amanda Fenner
Lakes
Donald Fisher
Hazel Cameron
Belscamper
Independence
Ava Gissel
Emma Gissel
H. D. Bantz
Geo.Sheridan
Waterloo
Jake Smith
Jake
Jake Hansen
Bert Coane
A. J. Gilenny
Supplee
Littleton
First Case Under New Child Provision in Juvenile Court
The first case under the new provision allowing public funding for medical or surgical treatment of a child with a malady or deformity was entered in the local court. Dr. R. F. Russell recommends Newell Robinson, afflicted with infantile paralysis, for consideration under the act. Dr. F. T. Hartman is to examine, answering 93 questions on history and current condition. treatment will take place at the state hospital in Iowa City.
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Newell Robinson
F. T. Hartman
Iowa City
Sonnets of the Portuguese Published Under Browning Name
Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote the Sonnets of the Portuguese but did not wish to publish them. After showing them to her husband Robert Browning, who called her his Life Portuguese, they agreed to publish under his name. The collection is praised as Petrarchian in form and among the language’s finest love sonnets. Turn to the Want Page.
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Eppesr
Hiis
Ther
Guarding Gold At Sea on Osean Linen Strong Rooms
London Answers reports on the security of two strong rooms aboard an ocean liner used for transporting gold bullion across the Atlantic. One room near the steward’s quarters holds shelves behind double locks and steel hasps, while the other near the provision department stores bullion in kilns and may reach full capacity. On record both rooms once contained £20,000,000 in old bullion in small kegs bound with steel hoops.
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Eupath
London
Etiquette of the Droshky in Siberia Described
A passage from Mrs. John Clarence Lee’s Across Siberia Alone explains the Siberian droshky custom. The gentleman escorts a lady by wrapping an arm around her waist to maintain support and safety, a practice once unfamiliar to many travelers. An American recounts a failed ride where the driver did not apply the embrace, prompting a rebuke from the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clarence Lee
Stherlis
Rnesia
China
Kira
How Standing Armies Originated in Europe
The piece traces origin of European standing armies from ancient Macedonia around 1300 B.C. to Sesostris and later Turkish janissaries, noting France under Charles VII with the ordonnance companies, and Cromwell establishing England’s standing army before its postrestoration reorganization, highlighting the lineage of England’s modern forces.
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Macedonia
Pip
Alexander the Great
Berpt
Mator
France
Burope
Charles VII
Compagnies Wardonnance
Consul Recounts Guatemala Store Candy Wrapping Oddity
A Guatemalan consul tells of two Retalhuleu storekeepers who bought German candies for years. One shipment arrived wrapped in blue paper while another used yellow. Locals refused the yellow wrapped stock. After he proved the candies were identical, the seller sought blue paper from Guatemala City to wrap future consignments, enabling sales.
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Guatemala
Retalhalien
Germany
Guatemala City
Quotations on reason and animal wit in a shop tale
A jumble of aphorisms and skits contrasts animal logic with human debating. A Baltimore Amar piece jokes that a bulldog can argue, while a New York Journal quip notes Jones' shop offers telephone orders with quick delivery and Bailey complains about short weight.
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Zatin
Jones’ Shop
Bailey
Garvin
New York Journal
Not Superstitious Sign Reading in Local Paper
A brief item notes readers in Waterloo widely consuming The Evening Tourer and Reporter, with a humorous exchange about signs and belief. The fragment signals local interest in the publication and reader habits following a period of strife.
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Tam
Richmond Times-Dispatch
A Small Job of Piracy Aboard the Pelican
Sailed from New York on April 1 as first mate of the steamer Pelican with eight cargo to sell in Mediterranean ports. Reached Naples May 8 and disposed of most cargo. A mutinous crew, mixing white and copper colored men, plotted theft of gold aboard. A nighttime boat approach near Naples led to a warning shot as armed men attempted to board, prompting defenses on deck.
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New York
Mediterranean
Naples
Brya
Stecstermingan
Bay of Naples
Pelican
Bay of
Shaya
Vesuvius
Ischia
Capri
Italy
Mount Vesoyins
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Berty
Water pollution ad decries 15 cent wasteful left in Waterloo homes
A brief classified style ad implores readers to avoid waste by removing a 15 cent item left in every Waterloo home, urging action and awareness.
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Waterloo
Night attack by brigands near Naples in the Pelican tale
A voyage crew fights off brigands in a boat assault near Naples. Italian pirates board the Pelican at night, a pistol shot wounds Captain Wainwright, and a purser and I repel attackers from the ship’s steps with a revolver, ax, and rope work. Carabineers tow away the bandits as dawn approaches.
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Naples
Buslusa
Siiceld
Iean
Feader
Pelican
Tb NP
Wainright
Orst
rRnitn
Wainrighe
Carabineers
National Police of
Traty
Plekeal
Tangier
Boand
Anya
Earth
Waterloo Evening Courier Read In Homes
The Waterloo newspaper is a familiar evening read aimed at households across the city, offering local news, notices, and community updates to residents.
Local Notes on Visits and Travel in Greene County
Greene and surrounding residents share a week of visits and departures. Mrs. Aimo Thomas left for Sioux City to visit her sister Mrs. Rosetta Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Robt Kirk of Waterloo visited relatives the Downing families and Mrs. Kirk stayed with her sister Mrs. Manso Loved. Chase and wife were guests of Mrs. S. C. West, who left for Jordan Montana. Edward Thompson traveled to Plymouth Indiana to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Thompson. Mrs. West’s health concerns and Clarksville trips were noted. Downing arrived from writing home in Wrington for a short visit. Mr. Downing serves as county attorney of O'Relen county. Mr. Merrhay celebrated his birthday with neighbors as his family visited from Waterloo.
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Greene
Aern
Pareto
Win
Gales
Dallas
Aiimo Thomas
Sioux City
Rosetta Brown
Robt
Kirk
Water
Ale
Manso
Chase
S.C. West
West
Jordan
Mant
Edward Hompson
Buat
Plymouth
Ind
Clark Thompson
la moMer
Porter
Clarkaville
Llopkinton
Wine Downing
Mr. Downing
O'Relen
Merrhay
Merriat
Waverly Socials and Visits Highlight Bremer County Page
Waverly Aug 3 local notes report Mrs Luella Matters and daughter from Aberdeen visiting three weeks with Mr and Mrs Lovejoy. The Tripp sisters Alyce and Catharina from Indianapolis arrive for extended stay with G A Nelson. Mrs Thurry Teoan and daughters from Clinton IL visiting for a few days with Mrs A R Taylor and Mrs Anna Mes. Various locals take trips, church activities, and social gatherings documented.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. R. C. Hall
Mesdantes
Blehman
Dan Terry
Grand Ports
N. N
Aliss Amanda Schuknecht
Cedar Rapids
Classified Want Ads Messy Listing For Rent And Help Wanted
Late additions resemble a mixed want ad page with items for rent unfurnished rooms, cash only car ad, jobless help wanted and household tasks. Includes addresses and phone numbers for inquiries and various low cost postings.
Wanted items and notices in a small town Classifieds
A jumble of ads and public notices lists jobs, sales, horses, furniture, and a navy recruitment blurb. It also includes railroad schedules for Waterloo and Cedar Rapids area lines with multiple departures and stops.
Train Time Table Fragments From Dubuque to Chicago
Time table fragments list arrivals and departures among Dubuque Chicago Fort Dodge Omaha Sioux City Minneapolis Twin Cities and Albert Lea with regional express and local services. Notes include daily and Sunday patterns and various depot times.
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Ft. Dodge
Omaha
Omaha (Express
Sioux City
Ft. Dange
Arrivea
Albert Leaf
Twin Cities
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
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Wanten
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J. T. Riordan
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Care Courier
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Navy
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Manly
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Des M. & Ka
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