Waterloo firm weighs sites for new plant in Red Cedar area
A conference between the Waterloo Gasoline Engine company and Red Cedar addition landowners was held to resolve options on a new traction engine plant. Surveys proceed as Waterloo West capitalists press for a neighboring parcel. Initial buyout offer of 420,000 met with a counter demand of 410,000.
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Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Christia
Elk Run
Waterloo
North
East Side
Waterloo West
Red Cedar Addition
Transcontinental Walker Resting in County Jail
Mrs. Helen Slater, 52, cared for by the sheriff until relatives can be contacted, sits in the county jail’s women’s ward after halting her Philadelphia to St. Paul walk. Though not mentally deranged, the self-imposed trek strains her reasoning. Her swollen feet heal as she spends time mending clothing.
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Helen Slater
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Illinois Central Engineer Fined Over Hawk Shooting Incident
An Illinois Central engineer, without a license, shot at a hawk with a .22 rifle while at a friend’s ramp. A game warden questioned licensing and the man was summoned to a justice court, fined and costs totaling 1a. The incident involved his companion using a larger gun to shoot at the hawk.
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Illinois Central
Wanted Reliable Young Man for Steady Position
Classified note from Waterloo Steam Laundry seeks a reliable young man for a steady job. Inquiries at corner W. 5th and Jefferson, Waterloo.
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Waterloo Steam Laundry
W. 5Th and
Jefferson
William G McAdoo Seen as NY Democratic Governor Candidate
New York Aug 20 Democratic leaders seek a popular figure to aid Governor Wilson in winning votes across the state. William G McAdoo, 49, builder of the Hudson tunnel, is touted as a strong choice. A southern born candidate, he backed Wilson at the Baltimore convention and now serves as vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee at Wilson's request.
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New York
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Hudson Tunnel
McAdoo
Baltimore
Victor Long to Wed in Chicago
Victor Long, a baker, and Mrs. Anna Lyons of Waterloo were licensed to marry in Chicago on August 20. Mrs. Lyons resides at 400 Sullivan Avenue, Waterloo.
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Victor Long
Chicago
Anna Lyons
Waterloo
Lyons Hyes
Sullivan Avenue
Balloon California Lands Near Santa Paula After Fearing Ocean Loss
In Los Angeles on August 20 the balloon California that departed Venice with five passengers landed at Santa Paula between Ventura and Santa Barbara. Initial fears suggested the bag was driven to sea and lost, but the craft was recovered safe on land.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Venice
Santa Paula
Ventura
Santa Barbara
Predictions of Victory At Progressive Headquarters
Chicago Aug 20 Medill McCormick displayed telegrams from progressive leaders predicting victory. Judge J L Stevens Boone Iowa said the town state central committee would meet tomorrow to set the Iowa progressive convention date, likely Sept 4. Licensed to wed James F Shoup and Elsia C Nussbaum of Waterloo.
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Chicago
Medill McCormick
J. Ll. Stevens
Boone
Town Talk and Local Notes From Rath Me
Dr Walter H Rolling and Mrs Rolling visit Town Falls to see friends. C M Harvey plans northern Minnesota land purchase. Earl Yordy named night auto patrol driver, Fred Byford remains day driver. Cedar River water clearing, rose a foot. heavy rainfall absorbed by dense vegetation. The Paul Revere bell tongue lost at Rath city hall ending over 100 years of sound. Curfew bell silence noted as nine o'clock approached.
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Earl Yordy
Police
Fred Byford
Paul Revere
Rath
Markets Show Light Trade In Chicago Wheat and Corn
Chicago trading opens with light offerings for wheat and corn. Rain forecasts support prices. December wheat up to 92 5/8, corn steady to firm around 53 1/4, oats firmer with narrow moves. Pork and lard futures also firm early, pork near 19.05, lard around 11.00, ribs near 11.90.
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Chicago
Dee
Aenae Wy
Livestock and Grain Markets From St Louis and Chicago
Receipts today: cattle 5,000 hogs 6,000 sheep 3,000 with steady in St Louis market. Cattle bids show native beef steers around 85.50 to 10.00, cows and heifers 4.00 to 8.60, stockers 8.75 to 6.50. Hog prices mostly 6.50 to 8.75, mixed and butchers 8.50 to 8.75, heavies 8.50 to 8.60. Chicago produce reports butter 22 to 24, eyes 164 firsts 19, cheese 153 to 159, poultry live steady, potatoes 60 to 70. Estimated hog, cattle and sheep receipts today: hogs about 4,000, cattle about 4,500, sheep about 6,000. Cash corn and oats quoted, while New York wheat closes around 1.01 to 1.04 and St Louis wheat at 0.93. Duluth and other closes noted.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Minnesota
Iillinois
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
Helfere
South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
Texas
Aaatner
Wethera
Cae
Westr Cewe Lambs
Waterloo
Wellington
S.s
New York
Stock Exchange
Northwestern
Atchison
Union Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Southern Pacific Oe
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel Common
United States
Speen Mar
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
New York Central
When Angeline Came Home
A twelve year old sister recalls Angeline and a fanciful "count" at a lake resort. Gossiping hotel guests, jealous mothers, and a forged check by a man with a warrant unfold. Angeline returns home nursing homesick mood after the escapade and a curious misadventure with the supposed count.
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Angeline
Ted
Lfe
Roosevelt Dates Fine for Tour Through Iowa and Illinois
Theodore Roosevelt plans a western campaign across Missouri Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Montana Washington Oregon Idaho Utah Nevada California and more before October visits to Illinois and Springfield during the state fair week. He will speak at Keokuk Ottumwa Oskaloosa Des Moines and other cities as he travels a northern route into Memphis Tennessee for the Interstate Levee Association address.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Ilinois
Springfield
Roosevelt
Progressive Headquarters
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
California
Arizona
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Colorado
St. Louis
Hartford
Eldon
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Towa
St. Paul
Tacoma
Portland
la Grande
Huntington
Nampa
Boise
Pocatella
Odgen
Reno
Sacramento
Oakland
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Roosevelt Western Trip Schedule Not Yet Finalized
The record notes that after leaving Colorado his itinerary is to be announced soon. During the western trip Colonel Roosevelt will address state conventions of the new party in St. Louis Des Moines Fargo and Helena.
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Colorado
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Des Moines
Fargo
Helena
Rainfall map shows widest area from Cedar Falls to Dubuque
Weather bureau reports Sunday night rainfall covered the state from Cedar Falls to east of Dubuque with a 100 mile width. Dubuque 0.22 inches and Davenport 2.08 inches, Des Moines 0.74, Waterloo 0.4, Chicago 0.45. Wisconsin and Michigan under an inch except Grand Haven 0.84. Phoenix reached 98 degrees. Yellowstone minimum 36. Farmers note corn stalks leveled by weight of ears and roots loosened by late cultivation.
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Government Weather Bureau
Cedar Falls
Dubuque
Sioux City
Charles City
Des Moines
Chicago
Waterloo
Davenport
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Grand Haven
Mercury
Phoenix
Ariz
Mississippi Valley
Yellowstone Park
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Alta Vista Ave
J. W. Galloway
Prospect Hill
White
L. Harden Bergh & CO
Henry Wise
N. J. Burt & Co
Burlington, Ta
P_ Jones
Oncu
Peace River District
Canada
Geo. Tremper
Walnut St
Walnut G&l
William G. Madge
James F. Shoup
Elsia C
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Walter H. Rolling
Town Falls
C. M. Harvey
Singleton
Wied
Kevery
Wasserloy Evening Courier
General Markets
Lamson Bros. & CO
Moembera
Chicago Board OF Trade
É. KE. McElroy
Marsh-Place
ST. Louis Livestock
Esac
ST. Louis Close
Wheat
Duluth
Mother
Arbor
Pleane
Father Dowan
Angeling
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Angie
Mr. Hopingon
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Colorado Limited
Great Northern Express
Spokane
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L. W. Warkeley
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J. M. Moore
West Fourth Street
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