Surgeon’s skill restores an arm with silver plate
Radiographs show Hugh Van Pelt’s arm after three failed attempts to knit the bone ends. A silver plate fastened with silver screws unites the fracture, yielding rapid, complete recovery and a straight, strong arm. Mrs. Van Pelt was injured in a Dallas automobile crash. plate removal may be needed later in some cases. The radiographs will be shown at medical meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Hugh van Pelt
Husbad
Acumen
Dallas
Frantz Hunt Eye Ear Nose and Throat Practice Opens in Waterloo
Waterloo friends of Dr E A unt and Mrs Hunt receive business cards announcing the new firm Drs Frantz Hunt. Dr Frantz, a College of Physicians and Surgeons Chicago 1898 graduate, has nine years general practice and four years specializing in ENT with post graduate courses in Chicago and New York City. Mrs Hunt remains in Waterloo selling her home and plans a move to Marshalltown with their two children for a month's visit before joining their husband in the new practice and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles P. Frantz
Burlington
Frantz Hunt
Hunt
The
Colege of Physicians and Surgeons
Chicago
New York City
Arington
Jetsup notes and local visits dot Waterloo trip sales
Jesup August 15. Over two hundred tickets were sold at the depot Wednesday morning for Waterloo. Mrs B F Stoddard and daughter Margaret visit in Nelson Reynolds home at Laverne Minnesota. Mrs L Robinson visits sister Mrs J Lee at Plainfield. Mr Baylor night operator at depot visited friends at Jagshua. W Bement resigns as section foreman. T Elm of Cedar Falls moves family into Evergreen hotel building. Rebekah lodge met Wednesday evening with Grace Miller of Independence aiding installation of officers Alma Baughmman Noble grand Ida Sheridan Vice grand Martin Stevenson Chaplin G Burnett Treasurer Bessie Alexander Secretary. Social hour and refreshments followed. Mrs B Lux and Mrs H Nettcut of Independence attended.
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Jesup
Waterloo
B. F. Stoddard
Margaret
Nelson Reynolds
Laverne
Minn
L. Robinson
Plainfield
J. Lee
Baylor
Jagshua
W. Bement
T. Elm
Cedar Falls
Evergreen
Rebekah Lodge
Grace Mil+ Jer
Independence
Noble
Alma Baughmman
Ida Sheridan
Chaplin
Martin Stevenson
G. Burnett
Bessie Alexander
Bank Clearing House Reserve Report Shows Higher Excess
New York August 17 The weekly clearing house statement reveals a reserve excess of 20 552 000 above legal requirements a fall of 236 250 from last week Loans rise 1 255 000 Specie up 2 426 000 legal tenders down 1 067 100 Net deposits up 10 815 000 circulation down 186 000 Banks cash in vault 379 042 000 trust companies 72 862 000 total cash reserve 451 704 000 excess reserve falls 286 250 Trust company reserves with clearing house members at 25 percent cash 72 672 000 In Greater New York not included in statement Joann declines 611 900 specie down 470 000 legal tenders down 65 360 deposits down 964 800
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New York
Clearing House
Joann
Auto Crash Trial Brings Courtroom Romance to Court
Clarence Dayton's wreck with farmer Sedbury leads to a libel of damages and a court case. Mollie Dayton witnesses, George Graham defends, and a lawn party romance blooms amid the suit. The farmer seeks $500. Dayton’s lawyer turns out to be the same man Mollie flirted with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
London
Moflie Dayton
Clarence
George ‘Graham
Voltene
Graham
Etha
Mollie
Bis
First American Heroine Gunner Corbin's Widow at Mount Washington
A fragmentary historic passage credits Corbin's widow as the first American heroine at Mount Washington. It recounts her husband dying beside her as she manned the gun amid Scotch and Hessian forces, likening her to Molly Pitcher and noting eventual pension and clothing allowance only briefly acknowledged by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunner Corbin
Mount Washington
Genner Corbin
Limerick
Molly Pitcher
Continental Congress
E. F. DeLency
Magazine of American History
Robert’s Double Up Birthday Night Prayer Tale
A child named Robert plans to double up on prayers before his birthday. His mother asks why he repeats them, and he explains that tomorrow night he will be too tired to say them at Bt1, a quirky line reflecting a child’s humorous mispronunciation and night time routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Firm Seeks Waterloo Location For North-Eastern Manufacturer
At a Waterloo chamber meeting an eastern firm proposed locating in the city. The company now employs 37 workers in northern Wisconsin making German alloy articles. With advance orders and a sales agent visiting Waterloo, the firm seeks suitable local workers and favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enhasaber of Commerce
Waterloo
Wisconsin
Petition for Administrator of Markle Estate Filed
The widow filed to name an administrator for the estate of Albert M. Markle. Six children aged 2 to 17 are listed as joint heirs. The estate includes a quarter section of land in Stearns County Minnesota and $1500 in personal property, valued at about $7600 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Markle
Stearns County
Minn
Boat sinks at Balboa wharf. all aboard saved
San Francisco dispatch reports the Pacific Mail Newport sank at Balboa Panama after the wharf collapsed while moored. All crew were rescued unharmed.
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San Francisco
Newport
Balboa
Panama
Reinbeck Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
In Reinbeck on Aug 16, residents report visits from Conrad, Marshalltown, Waterloo, Ames, Voorbies, Spirit Lake, and Altoona. A wedding at the Shear home united Lela Taylor and Louis Thompson of Eagle Grove. Other items include property purchases, a birth, and a hospital consultation in Rochester.
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Ames
E. B. Roberts
Burington
Iva
Hazel Brandt
Otto Hilmer
Thomas Fleming
Near Voorbies
Erwin Robinson
McTaggart
Sask
James Mason
W. H. Sweetser
A. J. Howard
Altoona
Leo
E. P. Bieber
John Wilson
Okoboji
Geo. FE. Shear
Lela Evelyn Taylor
Joseph Taylor
Louis Mitchell Thompson
Eagles Grove
Iowa
Johannes Sage
Amity
W. C. Cumming
Jack Stewart
Spirit Laka
A. E. Glines
Marian
Rochester
Minn
Tusaday
Will Cameron
Harlowton
Mont
Mra. R. C. Holek
Nttleson
Cedar Rapids
Window Seat Chaos Aboard Train
A fussy father and a noisy boy clash with fellow passengers on a crowded train. The boy disrupts seating, taunts others, and endangers a hat while the stern dad reads the paper. A tall stranger finally intervenes, lifting the boy and offering a seat, then asks for the woman’s address to send a medal.
Little Trouble in Dairy Show
A drawing description error caused rumors that the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress was postponed indefinitely. Officials say the issue is purely technical and will be resolved, with no expected delay to dates.
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Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Interurban Collision Near Springfield Injures Fifteen
A head on crash on the Illinois Traction system just south of Springfield injures fifteen people, with the conductor of the southbound car blamed for failing to throw a switch. Two of the injured were reported in grave condition as of noon.
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Springfield
Senate Committee Refers Burns Bill for Investigation
Washington Aug. 17 The senate committee that investigated Wm Krimer's election referred a $2 500 bill by Wm J Burns for detective work to its attorneys for investigation and report The committee found the bill not itemized sufficiently No action was taken on Mr Lorimer's claim for reimbursement of his expenses The committee paid John H Marble and John J Healey the attorneys $18 000 each
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wm. Krimer
Wm. J. Burns
Mr. Lorimer
John H. Marble
John J. Healey
McFarland to Meet McMahon in Dubuque Mill Fight
Packey McFarland of Chicago will fight Young McMahon of New York in Dubuque during the race meeting week of September 16 to 20. The bout was set after signed articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Young McMahon
New York
La Rue Band to Resume Sunday Sacred Concerts
The La Rue band will return to Sunday afternoon sacred concerts at the municipal bathing beach. The program lasts two hours and begins at 4:00 PM instead of 4:30, half an hour earlier than usual.
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la Rue
Foollah Waltzing Contest Ends After Exhausting 14 Hours
In Allessandria Piedmont eight couples competed in a late night waltzing contest. The event began at 10 PM on the 25th and ended by noon on the 28th with only two couples left. Regaldi was declared champion and fainted afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pert
Allessandria
Piedmont
Italy
Regaldi
Waterloo West Side Factory Site Fight Draws City Hope
Waterloo Gasoline Engine company plans to close an option on one of three tracts for a new factory site. The firm weighs Christie addition, Ell Run offer, or Malleable Ironworks area near North Waterloo. A $10 090 gap with Hed Cedar property remains as talks aim to keep the plant in Waterloo west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Gasoline Ene Line Company
Christie
Grand View
North Waterloo
Malleable
Red Cedar Addition
Ston
Waterloo West
Still Object 10 Commerce Court
Washington August 17 The House votes to veto an appropriation bill including a Taft vetoed Commerce Court abolition clause. Congress aims to adjourn quickly with action doubtful in the Senate. The civil service tenure provision was omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Commerce Court
Senate
Congress
Civil Service
Petition for Divorce Filed by Orpha May Brooks
Orpha May Brooks files for divorce from Charles E. Brooks alleging separation since January 1909 after their marriage on August 10, 1908. The petition cites the February 1909 adultery conviction and imprisonment of the husband at Anamosa Reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha May Brooks
Charles 8. Brooks
Anamosa
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Leanne
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Ded
Conski
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Dublin
Everybody’s Magazine
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M.N
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la Porte
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Heider Mfg. Co
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Irving Hotal
E. J. Me
Chicken Ranch
Towa Dakota Land Co
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