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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1912

Page

5

Many Fish Placed in Cedar River by Rescue Effort

Government aided by Congressman Pickett and the Cedar River fish protective association distributed thousands of game fish from basins near Bellevue Iowa. About 2 400 bass 900 bass 1 500 catfish and 100 bream were placed along the Cedar River park and nearby streams in a coordinated shipment from Washington bureau of fisheries. The fish were in ten gallon cans aboard a specially equipped car arriving from Minneapolis Central passenger No 7 at 8 49. J C Hartman president of the association led the distribution with Deputy Fish Warden Yordy and others. water kept alive by ice and air the fins were taken to planting sites along the Cedar River with some later moved to the Wapsie for stocking. This rescue operation aims to save fish from disappearing when river levels fall and continues as weather allows.

Congressman Pickett Fish Protective Association Liberty Cedar River Bureau of Fisheries Department of Commerce and Labor Hlinnis J. C. Hartman The Pickett Yordy A. H. Kurth Washington Independence Wapsie Kurth Mississippi River Bellevue United States

Public Markets Show Largest Tuesday Attendance This Season

The east side market saw its biggest Tuesday turnout since spring with sixty wagons and heavy buyer turnout. A wide range of produce including celery bananas peaches and musk melons was offered, with musk melons sold in abundance and potatoes at 75 cents a bushel. Prices for dill pickles ten cents a dozen and rhubarb five cents a bunch were noted along with other varieties and country gentlemen sweet corn at fifteen ears per dime.

East Side Balliett

Four Karat White Diamond Exhibited for $1000 Bid at DeVoe

A four karat perfect white diamond from South African fields is on display at E C DeVoe jewelry on Bridge Street in Waterloo. The owner invites a $1000 bid from interested buyers who may take the gem. The Waterloo Evening Courier notes the public interest and urges parents to obtain Brady War Pictures for schoolchildren via the current sixteen-section series.

Waterloo E. C. DeVoe Bridge Street Schuol Waterloo Evening Courier Seo Roupon

Resigned Philadelphia councilman confesses past prison term

William Burke, elected last fall on a reform ticket, resigns his city council seat after admitting a Massachusetts term for burglary under the alias Benjamin H. Tripp. He has lived honestly in Philadelphia for years, but was traced by a former convict seeking money under threat of exposure. Mayor Blankenburg leads a movement to ease his embarrassment.

Philadelphia William Burke Massachusetts Benjamin H. Tripp Burke Blankenburg

Iowa Guardsmen Break Up Camp After Spectacular Review

Iowa Falls August 21 special reports Camp Logan, home to Iowa citizen soldiers and 350 U.S. cavalry for ten days, dismantled as 4 000 guardsmen moved to towns supporting Iowa National Guard. Sham battle ended with reds defeating blues. Governor Carroll reviewed troops and awarded rifle trophies before a standout parade, including a watch gift to Sergeant Chas King of Company I.

Iowa Falls Camp Logan Iowa Sixth United States Cavalry Towa Fifty-third Regiment

Band Concert in West Side Park

The La Rue Concert band under Director H. A. La Rue presents a weekly concert in the west side city park at 7:39 p m. The program features classics and popular pieces for 90 minutes as the season nears its close. The band plans engagements at the Iowa State fair and the Minnesota State fair next.

la Rue West Side City Park H. A. la Rue Waterloo Iowa

Dr Bickley's Condition After Appendectomy At Presbyterian

The many friends of Dr. W. H. Bickley are pleased to hear his condition is improving after an appendectomy performed Monday afternoon at Presbyterian Hospital. He was later taken ill on a river camping trip, but symptoms of acute appendicitis did not develop.

W. H. Bickley Presbyterian Hospital Ib Road Bickley

Operation Determined Upon By Monday

The article states that until Monday, the operation was determined upon as necessary, signaling urgent planning and imminent action across involved parties. Details remain sparse, but the schedule hinges on a decisive Monday decision by authorities and medical teams.

Funeral of Mrs Eliza Hunt held at home

The funeral for Mrs. Eliza Hunt, who died Sunday, will be at 2 30 PM tomorrow at her home 1422 Commercial Street. Mr and Mrs B M Fritzsinger and son Sherwin leave for a ten day visit with friends at Town Falls Tracer and La Porte City. Mr and Mrs R S Timmerman of Gainesville Texas visiting Mr and Mrs F Kroll.

Eliza Hunt Commercial Street Town Falls Tracer la Porte City R. S. Timmerman Gainesville, Tex F. €. Kroll

Mrs D Gable Dies in Minneapolis After Waterloo Years

Mrs D Gable, a Waterloo native long active in Christ Episcopal church, died June 22 in Minneapolis at about 70. Through sister Margaret Kingsbury, Mary P Edgerton learned of the death. Survived by three daughters Frances Wilde of St Paul, Nell of New York, Josephine now moving to Minneapolis, and Oliver Wilde grandson. Body sent to Anamos for burial. Also a brief ad for Cham berlain s Liniment for lame back.

Margaret Kingsbury St. Paul Misa Mary P. Edgerton Oliver Gable Waterloo Minneapolis Christ Episcopal Church High and Lime Streets Gable Ilinoia Central Frances Wilde Nell New York City Jose Phine

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Cedar River Park REDS Ernor West Side Park Clothiers East Fourth Street Waterloo, Iowa B. M. Fritzsinger Sherwin Imrs. D. Gable Chamberlain
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