Watoplog College Grants Diplomas in Stenotypy Graduates
Fourteen graduates from the stenotypy department receive diplomas at a Watoplog College ceremony led by President Almon F. Gates. Dr. J A. Marquis of Coe College praised practical knowledge and spare-time learning, citing Edison and a missionary translator as examples. The event featured a stenotype demonstration, artful diplomas, and a seven-piece orchestra by Prof. H. B. La Rue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watoplog Business College
Almon F. Gates
Congregational
Edith Jessie Wyant
Theodioeig Bennett
Alton Higelow
Buneran Mont
Pr. Marquis
J A. Marquis
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Marequis
Edison
China
Marquis
Ina Dresser
Prof
Gates
Tigelow
Waterloo
J. E. Plummer
H. &. la Rue
Express Revenue Decline and Reform Measures Across Nation
A long summary of express revenue declines and regulatory actions dated 1913 outlines a major commission order reducing rates by up to 16 percent, restructuring parcel rates, and implementing a block system to simplify nationwide pricing. It notes potential legal challenges by express companies and highlights changes to labeling and perishable goods handling alongside the impact on parcel post competition. Also included are advertisements for Foley Kidney Pills describing kidney health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
John H. Marble
Franklin Lane
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Mr. Lane
Express
Commission
Parcel Post
Kaprensmen
Marble
Obituary Notice of Alien A. Spencer of Black Hawk County
Alien A. Spencer longtime resident of Black Hawk County died Thursday July 3 at Fairview Hospital aged 81 years 2 months and 24 days Born in Ohio, he lived in this county for many years and was known in local circles. Funeral arrangements were awaited.
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Alien A. Spencer
Black Hawk County
Fairview
Mr. Spencer
Ohio
Prurit: A Claimed Severe Form Of Eczema Remedy
An advertisement promotes Prurit as a remarkable remedy for skin diseases including eczema psoriasis tetter and boils. It claims a single active ingredient stimulates healthy tissue and cites a book by a medical department. A free letter of advice is offered to readers with skin struggles.
Drummers Head West Early for Fall Trade Tour
The Minneapolis Journal notes drummers begin travel two weeks ahead of schedule. Hundreds depart Saturday and Sunday, with more tonight, to sell barley, rye, oats, and winter wheat loads. Merchants report thinning shelf stocks and rising orders, predicting a strong trade season across the Northwest and Midwest.
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Minneapolis Journal
Minneapolis
Big Northwest
Bill
John
Harry
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
California
Wisconsin
Michigan
Estate Transfers in Waterloo and Area Reported
A series of property transfers in Waterloo and surrounding areas include Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. filings to Charles W. Stull and A. W. Chamberlin in Cedar River park and Grand View Place, transfers by various owners for nominal sums, and Home Park Land & Investment Co. conveyances. Also noted is a postponed Knights of Pythias meeting with a September 8 date and meal.
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READ
Black Hawk Co
Abstactuttt
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Waterloo Chautauqua & Bible Institute
Charles W. Stull
Cedar River Park
Waterloo
Vanluah Starr Co
A. W. Chamberlin
Grand View Place
Stillwagon
Herman Renz
Logannale Heights
Waterlon Loan & Trust Ca
Datheon
Seash Warterlan
Ip LL. Byiperson
S. EB
Hattie L
Quest
George H. Quest
Mack
Doe
Wilgtrion
Edwin Mesick
Hlock
West Waterloo
George HH. Quest
Home Park Land & Investment Co
Rarsays
Wloek
Home Park
Ind
Fish consignments reach Maquoketa River and Forrestville pond
Two consignments of game fish from Bellevue were placed in the Maquoketa River and the mill pond at Forrestville in response to a request from Major B. E. Carr.
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Maquoketa River
Manchester
Bellevue
Mill Pond
Forrestville
BE. M. Carr
Death Ends Seven Day Suspended Animation Case
An unnual case of suspended animation was observed in the home of George Smith a pioneer of this section of town who died last week. He was 76 years old and had lived in Iowa since Isis. Postmaster Antoine Deloria Gard ner Mich speaks for the guidance of those troubled with kidney and bladder irregularities and says From my own experience I can recommend Foley Kidney Pills. For sale by all druggists. An experiment a meeting of the Board of Trade will be held at o o clock Thursday morning. Rev Effie McCollum Jones will return to Waterloo Friday visiting in Montreal Canada. Mrs Rhodes formerly Miss Maude Hli debrand of this city.
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Three Rivers
Mich
Onie ‘T. Smith
Spencer
Fairview
Waterloo
Ace Cmpany
Angist4
South
Die Hata
Darren
Bheaver
Muirview
Mer
Faith, SD
John Noon
Waterud
Nell McDougall
W. OH. Michael
Rhoda Thompson
A. Mitchell
Bagdad
Mitchell
Foley
Countie Bluffs
George Smith
Iowa
Isis
Antoine Deloria
Gardner, Mich
Board of Trade
Effie McCollum Jones
Universalist Church
Vermont
Jones
William Rhodes
Montreal
Canada
Mra. Rhodes
Waverly Accidents Highlight Sunday Dangers on the River
Waverly reports multiple near drownings and a buggy crash. George Kohlman and companions barely escaped a prowerful river swamping while Ben Barnes nearly drowned in shallow work. Mrs Bucknell injured when her buggy struck a stone pile. Interstate Commerce Commission grants Iowa partial rate concessions to ease rail charges with four proposed zone changes.
Girl Takes Fly Poison in Charter Oak Tale
Miss Ernestine Nemitz requested a drink as her mother filled dishes with poison and water. While the mother turned away, the child drank from one container. Quick medical care saved the girl's life.
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Charter Oak
Ernestine Nemitz
Former Tripolites Picnic Set for Thursday
The fifth annual picnic of former Tripoli residents now living in Waterloo and vicinity will be held Thursday Aug 7 at Cedar River Park. Meals begin at 6 30 with hot coffee provided, others to bring baskets and utensils. About 200 former Tripoli residents live in the area. last year around 100 attended.
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Tripoli
Waterloo
Cedar River Park
Stage Driving in the Early Fifties Recalled
The item recalls classic stage driving era with references to gun messengers highwaymen and Pony Express riders and the legend of the 49ers. It evokes memories of old routes and daring riders in a period piece style.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Fort Yuma
California
Concord
Billy Hodges
Arkansas
S. D. Barnes
Colorado
New Jersey
Blue Hole
Moody
Arrested for Waverly sheriff
Detectives John McSweeney and Tom Morrie arrested E. D. Henry of 419 Park Avenue East and Ivan Har Grove of 227 Third Street East at the request of Bremer county sheriff. They face charges of stealing Prestolite tanks in Tripoli and other Bremer county locations. The accused will be taken to Waverly later today.
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John McSweeney
Tom Morrie
E. D. Henry
Park Avenue East
Ivan Hargrove
Third Street
Bremer County
Tripoli
Waverly
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DR. Marquis OF Coe
of the Order
Prurit
Emanuel Grusner
Prity
Lot
Sillman Das
Knights of Pything
Apt
State Commission
J. D. Bucknell
George Kohlman
Kohlman
Ben Barnes
Bremer
Paul Lewton
Bathling
Mr. Lewton
Barnes
Lewton
South State Street
Bucknell
Iowa Railroad Commission
Artagona Eastern
State Railroad Commission
Mississippi
Missouri
New Mexico
Towa
Inter‘mountain Territory
Spokane
Reno
Phoenix
Utah
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Kansas
Prouty
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Addrens
Jas
Beach & Sons
Dubuowe
Dearborn St
Uece
Aunt Mary
Beecham’s
Beecham
THE
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Standard Oil Company
AM Tadiara Corporation
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