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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
7
Chicago market report notes a colorless opening with firmness in wheat led by cool western conditions and frost in the northwest. December futures rise marginally. corn and oats show slight declines, while hogs lift mixed with lower January prices for pork and ribs.
Chicago Aug 23 market summaries show cash and futures for wheat corn and oats with bid prices for No 2 red No 3 red and various old and new crop nos. St Louis and Omaha livestock markets report cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price ranges. New York and Chicago stock lists close mixed with shifts in several major firms. Local market comments note opened steadiness in cattle and hogs amid robust receipts.
A dying lighthouse keeper on the Breton coast leaves his wife and two children to tend the light. The eleven year old girl and nine year old boy take over the machinery, turning the light all night to guide ships. Their selfless vigil saves lives as the dawn reveals their heroism to observers worldwide.
William Henry Vandeeveer a 14 year old from Flatbush is described as a mechanical genius. He designed a sailing craft on wheels inspired by a summer with a sloop on Long Island Sound. His pushmobile was rigged with sails after his parents declined to move nearer the water.
H R Kelly of Kelly Manufacturing Co was elected president for the year and Waterloo chosen as next meeting site. Officers named include H N Faten of Omaha as vice president F A Ruff of Kansas City as secretary and W A Vertrees of Bushnell as treasurer. The convention will meet in Waterloo in August 1912. Universal price for galvanized tanks was adopted to take effect Oct 1 amid rising demand for galvanized steel products including tanks and culverts.
Memphis dispatch reports the small packet Harry Les struck a snag at Briandywine landing fifty miles south of here late yesterday and sank. All passengers and crew were rescued or accounted for, with one alleged missing.
Report notes a missing negro fireman after a crew exchange involving the express Elenora. The event ends with crew being removed from the train and brought to a location referred to as here.
Miss Florence A Bennett and Mr Fred Tate wed this morning at Sacred Heart church Rev Father John Wolf of St Josephs college Duhuque assisted by Rev Father Hanley. Bride wore cream dress with white accessories, bridesmaid Miss Grace Bennett wore tan dress, best man Mr Claude Luce of Sheridan. A two course breakfast at 208 First Street followed with plans to visit Fayette and Nashua before settling in Dubuque.
Kansas City Aug 22 Professor G L Teller of Chicago urged education in the sciences for bakers so they know the why as well as the how of breadmaking He proposed technical education for bakers be offered with college courses similar to agricultural programs to enhance the trade.
Albert Anton of LaPorte was in Waterloo on business last night. Mrs. Susan Hartmand of Freeport and her nephew plan to return home after visiting her sister Mrs. L. Kulp. W. T. Frame resumes duties as stenographer at Edwards and Longley after two weeks with his parents in Corydon. Mrs. Tf. W. Kendall of Oelwein visits her brother Attorney Loren Risk and heads to Chicago after selling the Union House. Mrs. Jennie White of Los Angeles, former Waterloo resident, visits Peter Butler for a week. Mrs. E. G. Miller and daughter Miss Mary Miller return from Bentonville Ark after two weeks visiting son E. S. Miller on a fruit farm. Mrs. G. B. Rowell and Mrs. James Rowell of Cedar Falls spend the day in Waterloo. For Rent Seven Room House Close in Inquire 124 Commercial street.
A vivid excerpt from Success Magazine describes the bell ringers of the Giralda in Seville. Ringers climb to the belfry, stride on the bell shoulders, and drum the giant bells with feet while the tower sways. Multiple bells ring in unison, the noise deafening, as riders bend and ride the moving giants above the city.
An article discusses how height and build influence life expectancy and insurance risk. It cites figures around five seven to five nine feet and notes tall, stout men face higher risks for diseases like diabetes and heart conditions. It also states slim, wiry men may have better odds, while very heavy individuals suffer greater health hazards.
The article argues against rich metallic ore lying far below the surface. Experts say deposits form by underground waters and remain shallow. Most ore deposits are unprofitable beyond about 3,000 feet, with nine of ten projects declining in deeper horizons.
The excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution features dialogue about moving up and mounting effort. It notes someone named BH and mentions rent dated nine. the speaker resists climbing higher due to dizziness. The fragment captures a street talk tone and a sense of stubborn persistence in a housing context.
A Louisville Courier Journal notice notes the play’s excitement with two leading ladies on stage and a constant contest for center stage, highlighting vigorous performance and crowd approval.
Marka My old aunt had not been dead twenty four hours when her par rot died too Parks The poor bird died of grief I suppose Marks No poison Boston Transcript An Explanation So you have been married Did your husband die or what The latter Chicago Record Herald
In Fauquier County Virginia the case Cohn versus Haskin centers on a pig exempt from seizure. Young Marshall, now chief justice, uses a clever plan leveraging an exempt pig to recover a debt from Haskin. A constable seizes the pig as payment, and Marshall facilitates lawful transfer, settling the claim while leaving Haskin with little.
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