East Side Board Reports Prosperous Schools in 1913
The East Side Board of Education reports a stronger financial position for 1913 with more funds on hand, reduced district debt, and higher teachers’ pay. Key figures include teachers’ salaries totaling 16 100 for males and 45 247 75 for females, and a teachers’ fund rising from 5 004 41 to 12 464 16. Indebtedness stands at 137 000 in bonds and 1 134 66 in interest warrants, with four dumb and two feeble minded students noted among 3 024 enrollments and 5 150 children of school age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Board of Education
East Side
Ams
Lincoln School
Lafayette
Six Farms Sold to His Six Sons in Iowa Auction
Shenandoah Iowa August 7 John Almaquist a wealthy retiree from Essex sold six farms to his six sons via auction. The homestead brought Charles 200 per acre Oscar paid 202 for an eighty acre tract and three other farms fetched strong prices. One farm failed to sell as the sons did not meet the appraised value. The father said he could no longer oversee the farms which had been rented to the boys.
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Shenandoah
John Almaquist
Essex
Charles
Oscar
Sunday School League Pennant Decider At Prospect Park
A rain heldoff Sunday postponement where Grace M E and First Baptist clash in a five inning game at Prospect Park to decide the league pennant. Star pitchers will start for both sides and a large crowd is expected if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. BE
First Baptist
Prospect Park
Young Ladies Attend Storm Lake Session at Presbyterian Gathering
The Misses Madeline Hutchinson Agnes Horn Carrie McFarlane and Barah Seger left this morning for Storm Lake to join the YOUNG PEOPLE'S union of the Presbyterian churches convening August 7 to 14. Rev H W Reherd of the First Presbyterian church will be an instructor during the session. Mr and Mrs Reherd and family are spending a month’s vacation at the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Hutchinson
Agnes Horn
Carrie McFarlane
Barah Seger
Storm Lake
Youngeople’s Union of the Presbyterian Churches
H. W. Reherd
First Presbyterian Church
Miners Near Agreement Efforts End in Setback at Calumet
In Calumet Michigan August 7 nonunion miners failed to win concessions from Gen MacNorton after a mass meeting of 700. The committee said the demands modeled on Western Federation of Miners included eight hour day minimum $8 wage double time Sundays and no workers under 16. The meeting adjourned with no further plan offered. A separate line notes Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mil Co bought oats though not yet delivered. The grain is described as plump and uncolored with excellent weight.
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Calumet, Mich
Calumet & Heele Mining Company
Gen. M. MacNorton
Nonunion
Western Federation of Miners
Union
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Union Mil Co
Bulldog Bit Man In Hospital
Roland Yates, who sued a carnival company in Iowa City for injuries from a palmist’s bulldog, has been hospitalized at the state university hospital for deep gashes. The carnival outfit abandoned the city despite an attachment on their property. An officer went to Muscatine to serve the papers.
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Iowa City
Roland Yates
Carnival
State University Hospital
Carnival Company
Muscatine
Watermelons to Be Labeled in Railway Shipping Revolution
A satirical piece rails at railroad policy requiring every watermelon to bear the consignee’s name and address. It mocks the change as a heartless corporate edict, recounting old looser distribution and warning misrouted fruit will be branded as a maverick.
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General Managers’ Association
Jones
Smith
Biscauville
Tim O'Toole
Tim
Brown
Dingville
Uniondale
Jaytown
Jayville
Orsterburg
Valley Junction
Consignee
Judge Warns Against Judging by Appearances
The judge cautions that appearances can deceive as a man at the back door may be a retired capitalist trying to manage his own auto venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imaybe
The Line Tale of White Lies and Fibs
A girl explains to a friend the difference between white lies and fibs in a brief vignette about honest speech and playful mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Bootleggers to be Prosectuted and Chased by Temperance Group
A prominent member of the Business Men's Temperance association declares no quarter will be given to bootleggers. He says bootleggers will face full prosecution and vigilant citywide lookout is planned, as the drys brace for continued war against illicit liquor operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theusiness Men’s Temperance Association
Galoon
Bank clearings and realty transfers in Waterloo week
Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending August 7 totaled 1 838 408 11 with daily receipts led by Tuesday 307 011 2 and Friday 8969 84. Realty transfers show week ending August 6 with prior week totals and year over year changes, including bills of sale and trust deeds. An Atlantic Iowa report notes bondholders of the Atlantic Northern Southern railroad meeting to discuss operating funds and plan, with appraisal of the road at 238 000 and potential two year extension to meet bonds.
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Black Hawk County] Abstract Co
Waterloo Bank Clearings
Nets
Atlantic
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
North End
Willers
J. R. Sterling
Des Moines
Manufacturers' representative before committee
Washington August 7 Jate Emery principal Washington representative of the National Association of Manufacturers testified before the senate committee about the 1908 formation of the Council of Industrial Defense. A collector for the organization Martin M Mulhall testified that between 500000 and 700000 was raised for legislative work. Articles of incorporation for the Goss Brebner Co were filed in order to buy rent and sell real estate and buy and go bonds and securities. The capital stock is 10000 in shares of 100 each with possible increase to 25000. Directors are John Th Goss and George E Brebor.
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Washington
Jate Emery
National
Yisrtion of Manufacturers
Senate Committee
Council of Industrial Defense
Martin M. Mulhall
Goss-Brebner Co
Mie
John Th. Goss
George E. Brebnor
Waterloo Citizens Await Dual Circus Week extravaganza
Waterloo residents hear of a busy third week in August with two circuses and a grand fireworks display. The 104 Ranch show arrives Sunday, tents pitched for Monday August 18, offering plenty of time for families to explore, ask questions, and enjoy the festivities. Local merchants invite attendees with special offers and travel refunds. G B Davis returns from California with his bride, finding new work with Black Hawk Abstract Co.
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Waterloo
G. B. Davis
Sedgwick-Lichty Abstract Co
California
San Diego
Black Hawk Abstract Co
Waterloo Board of Trade Hears Insurance Firm Sale Proposal
Morning meeting at Fourth Street office draws full attendance as the Board discusses North Star Benefit Union contact move from Moline to Waterloo. Dr Meyers presents an illinois tax impact analysis and a follow up committee of Sullivan Miller and Smith will investigate a potential permanent Waterloo base for the fraternal life and accident insurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iereele
Fourth Street
North Star
Moline
Waterton
Aetteration
Life Anul
Finois
Iompany
Waterloo
Meyers
Board of Trade
J. T. Sullivan
Edmund Miller
Paul Smith
Merchants Support Waterloo Jubilee Fare Refund Plan
Merchants in Waterloo express willingness to refund railroad fares for purchases at the planned Jubilee event on August 18. Some stores already refund rail fares for out of town customers, while others will limit refunds to special Jubilee weeks this fall to manage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidward Levy
Progress Cloak and Dry Goods
East Fourth Street
Rally Road
Waterloo
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East Side Institution
Board of Education
F. W. Powers
Black Hawk National Bak
Dr. Powers
C. W. Knoop
Black Hawk National Bank
Knoop
Towa
Bulldog
Man
Wanufacturers
Yand
Plisse
Avender
Madras
Voile
Interior
Atuzust
Insurance Company
WERE
Chautauqua Park
Iowa Dairy
East Sixth Ft
Harrison Street
Ae Ae
West Park Ave
Waverly, Ia
O. E. Wagoner
Grundy Center
E. H
Howrey
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