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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1914

Page

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Spectators witness fractured heirloom in Mason City exhibit

At Mason City on Monday spectators viewed an injured Jersey cow in a show at the fairgrounds after it toppled from a freight car. The animal, valued highly, suffered a broken bone and was feared to be beyond full recovery. In other news, a popcorn stand on Fourth and Franklin was pried open and about ten dollars of cigars were stolen. Glen Laveletti operates the stand. no suspects were named. Also announced is Women’s Night at the Park with free admission for women and a grounds pass to the fair.

Masonins Jerse Mason City Tes Fourth Franklin Streets Glen Laveletti Manaper TV Parker the Elore

Rheumatism Relief Endorsed by Foley Kid Villa

A fragment from Nicholgan Georgia reports T Tatehens saying Foley Kid-Villa fixed rheumatic pains quickly after swollen feet and irregular ladder action worsened by heat. The note suggests a weekly feature by Mr Parker to address similar ailments.

T. Tatehens Nicholgan Foley Kid- Villa Mery

Vague Local Notice From Orange Township

Fragmentary OCR records an item referencing Orange township and a scheduled event or arrangement. It mentions morning timing and a prior plan, but details are unclear and names or precise actions are not discernible from the readable text.

River ferry case heard in district court

The district court heard testimony about ferry boat operations along the east river bank from Fourth to Fifth Street and the opposite side from Fourth Street to Thompson Avenue. Mrs. Fred Stoke described the riverbed and Kad Mesiek provided lists of features. A portion of residents were expected to testify this afternoon when the tribunal reconvened around 2:30.

District Court Rams Fred Stoke Fourth Fifth Street Kad Mesiek Fourth Street Thompson Avesnue OHOT

Waterloo City Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Birth

J Waddey returns from Chicago. M B A lodge to hold meeting in Pinkerton hall. Thornton of Ackley visits the city. Lucilly Gelsmar returns from Chicago. Mrs Conrad Roth and Mrs Miller of Parkersburg visit. Charles Krech of Hraipord Ming arrives for Susan Kreeh funeral in Denver. B M Banton and children visit Waterloo relatives. Waterloo passengers to Chicago include F L Cutter and others. A son, Willard Bowen Northrup, born to Dr and Mrs A J Northrup. Mrs R B Robinson and daughter Ethelyn visit from Minneapolis. Misses Annie and Neliise Gibbons visit. Miss Bertha Hogan hosts from Kingsley. Upton Kepford returns from Rowan with golden wedding visit. A 1-year-old child found on Fourth Street east. parents absent. Mrs J Q Burtner returns home. Mrs Burmer recovering after operation. Families travel to Allison and Cedar Rapids for gatherings. A A Young returns from Wisconsin. health-focused stay for daughter. Harry Hollister leaves for Salt Lake City. wife remains. Tom Moore home hosts visitors Mrs Sarah Griffith, Mrs James Payton, and Mrs Nancy Fuller. Edna Sterrett visits Mrs J G Hildebrand. Mrs William Roades of Montreal visiting. Mr and Mrs Joseph Schenk Jr. visit. family reunion planned in Bennington township. Mr and Mrs Bottomley visit and praise Waterloo. Miss Conise Morgan returns from Kentucky vacation. Anna Johnson also back from vacation. Mrs Helen Holman receives letter from sister describing London work congress and Berlin passage. Toby Barnes from Kansas City recovering from injuries after wire incident near high school.

Upton B. Kepford Rowan Fourth Street J. Q. Burtner St. Francis Hospital Lafayette Street Burmer Harry Hollister Salt Lake City George Hollister

Kaiser William Thanks Loyal Berliners in Decree Greeting

Kaiser William warmly thanks Berlin for displays of love during sorrowful days before his departure from the capital. He handed a decree to Adolf Wermuth, Berlin mayor, affirming unity and faith in victory through God’s help, army bravery, and public support. He was greeted with warmth at the station as police kept back enthusiastic crowds.

Herlin Copehagen London Adolf Wermuth Berlin Loum William I. R

French Progress in Upper Alsace War Report

Paris reports French forces continuing gains in Upper Alsace with the enemy in retreat in disorder. Wounded and stores abandoned as French troops occupy territory west of Belfort Lorraine, advancing 32 miles inside the German frontier. Cavalry reaches Chateau Salins as passes along the Seille River valley are evacuated by the Germans.

Paris Upper Alsace War Office Joseph Joffre French War Office Fenetrange Lorraine Seilie Chateau 3Alins

Injured man recovering on his birthday anniversary

J. B. Ellwood aged 86 was hospitalized after an injury and treated for two weeks. He has recovered remarkably well for his age and was not moved home to Vine Street. A niece, Mrs. Smith, of Sioux City, is visiting the elderly man.

J. B. Ellwood Hillwood Vine Street Mrs. Smith Sioux City

U. S. Troops Not to Invade Mexico

Washington reports had claimed a threat to deploy 100000 troops into Mexico unless Villa and Carranza agreed. The White House denied the claim stating a request came indirectly from the Carbajal government to move troops from Vera Cruz toward Mexico City to deter constitutionalist excesses. Paul Fuller was sent to Chihuahua to meet Villa and Carranza, reaching there today.

Washington, D. C Wilson Mexico Villa Carranza White House Carbajal United States Vera Cruz Mexico City Paul Fuller New York Chihuahua Gar J Vanza Filer

New Corn Cure Promises Painless Relief with Drops

Advertisement touts GETS-IT as a pain free, simple remedy for corns. It claims two drops applied to the affected toe shrink and vanish the corn without knives or harsh devices. Sold by druggists or via mail order in Chicago by Lawrence & Co.

Beerseo Ft Dees Evorn Lawrence

Efforts to harmonize Carranza and Villa discussed

White House officials said Fuller’s mission aimed to gather information and urge harmony between Carranza and Villa. They denied any authorization to threaten an American invasion if harmony failed. The report notes wheat prices jumped five cents, with September wheat at 9.44 before easing one cent as export concerns clear.

Carranza Villa Harmony White House Fuller Chicago

City to Get First Chance to Buy Park

At a Chautauqua Park association meeting the resignation of treasurer J W Krapfel was accepted and J C Gates was appointed to replace him. The president and secretary were authorized to sign a lease with the Evangelical association for continued use of the grounds next year. The next meeting will finalize arrangements to turn the property over to three trustees J B Tuthill J C Gates and another named director.

Chautauqua Park Association J. W. Krapfel J. C. Gates Evangelical Association J. 8 Tuthill J. C

Gates and Lichty seek city sale of 24 acre park property

Gates and G E Lichty plan to dispose of the 24 acre park property and will offer it to Brat city authorities for purchase. The arrangement indicates dual owners seeking a municipal transfer of land.

Gates G. E Lichty City Brat

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Iowa Davidsonsom Arstuar Gesig Bridge Street Waterloos Cente Woods Bios Axminster Norable Tron Beds Selly CALES Mr. Parker Tre Orange Township Oranges Pr. J. Waddey M. B. A. Lodge Pinkerton Hall Thornton Ackley Lucilly Gelsmar Conrad Roth Miller Parkersburg Charles Krech Hraipord Ming Susan Kreeh Denver B. M. Banton Berta and Donald Wannkton Waterloo FL EL Cutter H. A. Coward Fppl McSchioney J. Cloutier Charles Kifftner A. J. Northrup Grace Methodist Church Willard Bowen Northrup Margaret DuRand Edward Ridenour Th. J. B. Ridenour Vinton Annie and Neliise Gibbons Kingsley City Bertha Hogan Jesup John Hogan G. W. Morris Gedar Rapids A.A. Young Wisconsin Edna Sterrett J. G. Hildebrand Third Avenue West William Roades Montreal Hildebrand Joseph Schenk, Jr Spearfish N. D Joseph Schenk Ninth Street E. Sage Bennington Township Alrs. Bottomley Winnebaga, Ming Sonday H. WW. Haight Lerch Avenue Onise Morgan Black's Kentucky Miss Morgan Anna Johnson Helen Holman Melrose Flats D. J. Loman Johnstown Hurone Toger Barnes Kansas City J.C. Barnes Kaiser William F. C. Crysler Syramune N.Y U. S Daul Davisg Mts Teen Different Odors Talcuwm Pictorial Review the Chapin Dave Lumbus Cedar Falls Black Hawk County Poor Farm Mount, Vernon Township Chapin Lumbas Lumubus Perther William Holland Waterloo, Towa St. Paul Minneapolis Rochester Minnesota Cleary Coa Wretz CPLA W. Depot 6Th and Sycamore Waterline
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