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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1916

Page

3

Financial bulletin blasts secretary of treasury over money market impact

A Bayne, Hine KR& Company bulletin faults the secretary of the treasury for aggressively moving income tax funds to federal reserve banks, arguing it tightened money markets more than any part of commerce. It notes June to July 1 rate hardening, gold imports, and looming tax receipts while predicting continued liquidity shifts and rising internal cash calls from crop movements and foreign loans.

The Treasury Bayne, Hine Kr& Company Chicago Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve Danka Federal Reserve Law New York Clearing House Federal Reserve New York

None Injured in Auto Collisions

Two automobile accidents reported near politics headquarters on Saturday evening. Ellis Fredrickson said his car stopped on Fourth Street between Lafayette and Sycamore when a street car hit from behind, causing a chain collision with the car ahead. no injuries. J. B. Cohn on Fifth Street between Allen and Wellington hit a horse and buggy driven by Roy Hogan of Reymond. four young men in the buggy were uninjured though the buggy was badly damaged.

Poliics Ellis Fredrickson Fourth Street Lafayette Sycamore J. B. Cohn Fifth Street Allen Wellington Roy Hogan Reymond Altho

Waterloo Swelters Through Hottest Night

Waterloo endured a blistering spell with last night as the hottest of the season. Observer Ralph B. Shppy noted a 76 degree low and 99 degree high, short of the two week peak of 103. Heat-driven winds and bright sun created a furnace-like scene as residents sought shade, cool breezes, and water. Parks and picnic grounds thronged while pavements and sidewalks remained scorching. The bathing beach drew crowds and the Waterloo Military Band performed at night.

Ralph B. Shppy Waterloo Waterloo Military Band

Muddy Roads Hit Chickasaw County Auditor Says

In a drenched Waterloo district after a heavy Friday night rain J. J. Rainbow, county auditor, dodged mud holes during a car trip through Chickasaw County. He noted distant lightning, good corn in Bremer and northern Black Hawk, but excess rain in Chickasaw slowed growth there.

Drouthy Waterloo J. J. Rainbow Chickasaw County Bremer Black Hawk Charles City

Local Notices List Names Incomplete Entries

A fragmentary OCR notice mentions individuals including J. F. Gerstenberger of Hazleton Rose R. Strawn of Stanley Edward Madison of Waterloo Mamie Darblous with scattered data and a date placeholder. The readable items suggest a register of licenses or notices with partial names and locations.

J. F. Gerstenberger Hazleton Rose R. Strawn Stanley Dward Madison Waterloo Mamie Darblous

Breeding Creates High Yield Emmer Wheat Variant

An article in Farm and Firesides discusses Professor Buffum and cross fertilization to produce a superior strain of winter emmer. The new line, developed from Montana to Mexico, reportedly yields from 40 to 104 bushels per acre under dry farming and up to 152 under irrigation, with drought and rust resistance. It describes bearded heads, large heavy grain, and fall planting to maximize winter moisture.

B.C. Bufftain Edison Marconi Buffum Luffum U.S. Department of Agriculture Montana Mexico Louisiana Appese

Large Herd Driven Clear Across Town 1816 Iowa cattle drive

In 1816 a herd of 600 cattle was driven across Iowa from St Charlies Missouri to Lord Sel kirk's Red River colony at Pem bina North Dakota. Dick Carr and B L Musick led the drive with Giles Sullivan helping to Des Moines river area. The narrative is summarized from The Iowa Journal of History and Politics.

Vincennes Sullivan Tem Carr Musick Skunk Des Moines Sonmio Selkirk Iowa St. Charlies Lord Selkirk Red River Pembina N. D Dick Carr B. L. Musick Iowa Journal of History and Politics State Historieal Society of Towa Garr Giles Sullivan Mississippi

Alfalfa Pasture Is Recommended for Livestock Pastures

Farm Life advocates alfalfa pasture for cattle and sheep but warns of potential fatal bloat in wet or rank growth especially with red clover. Do not graze until well established and avoid heavy stocking before one year after seeding. A prudent plan is to rotate alfalfa fields after three to five years and reseed elsewhere to maintain soil fertility.

F. D. Coburn Ohio State Alfalfa Growers’ Association

Farming Is Called Most Normal Life in America

The Detroit Free Press argues farming, not industry, is the normal life and vital to the nation. It cautions that turning farming into a money making venture would harm the country, noting farming sustains children and national census growth through generations. Dean Hunt of the California College of Agriculture emphasizes farming should support a successful family rather than be owned as an absentee business.

America Detroit Free Press United States Dean Hunt California College of Agriculture Agricultural College Campavedl Poe Phicea Sean

Astonishing Iron Power Claim for Nervous People

Dr. Sauer promotes Nuxated Iron as a miracle remedy to raise strength in weak, nervous individuals. He asserts iron deficiencies cause fatigue, poor digestion, and various ailments, and that two weeks of iron tablets can double endurance. The note offers a $100 charity pledge and money-back guarantee if strength does not double in ten days.

New York N. Y Sauer Europe Stxdy Iran Joder Pharmacy Wangler Bros. Co Inemanhd

Carburetor Tuning Tips for Farm Automobiles

A farm life column advises on maintaining auto performance with careful carburetor and oil choices, cooling and tire care, and rust prevention. It stresses consistent maintenance, using one oil brand, proper radiator water, soft water, and careful tire inflation adjustments for hot weather. Regular cleaning, lubrication, and gentle driving help prevent overheating.

Rendre Weber Mike Allie Alwaky Po Diferescu

Iowa bridges set new standards in farm life coverage

The Farm and Fireside notes highlight three bridge essentials strength durability and beauty in Iowa's new bridges. It cites college minded farming tone and states nearly 600 standard designs were provided to state counties during the past year.

Iowa

Checking Up Valuations on Interstate Railroad Cars

Officials from the government checked valuations of the Illinois Central railroad in the city this morning. Work on the Minnesota division is finished and offers await to begin valuation checks on the Iowa division which handles all property west of Cedar Rapids.

Illnois

Jall Meeting Held at County Jail Inmate Interest

The first Jall meeting in five or six weeks was held yesterday at the county jail conducted by G A Sheridan with a corps of workers led by Mrs J M McStay in charge of planning the sessions Mrs D T Houder also present and assisted Mr Sheridan spoke on David's prayer with six inmates showing unusual interest Ruth Sheridan and Mrs Wright sang past event reported with local tone.

Sal Merting Counsty G. A. Sheridan J. M. McStay D. Tt. Houder Sheridan David Misa Ruth Sheridan Wright

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