Town Talk Notes From Waterloo and Nearby
Miss Marie Gleason recovers from pneumonia and is improved. Mrs. J Howard Gates and daughter Beatrice visit in Waterloo as the license issued to Homer P Mowrer and Nyle Hutting from Parkerburg. Attacks and legal notices involve Oleson Thorndal Cedar Falls attaching Barwin claim 54 dollars. Progressive party members discuss internal affairs and third county ticket effects. Gleaned social items include visits by Richard Kirk and baskets from B H Gaylord Oklahoma City to Waterloo acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gleason
J. Howard Gates and
Daugher
Beatrice
Sioux Falls
J.cates
Genevieve Maddigan
Westgate
Richard Kirk
Vinou
J. Fowler
Parkerburg
Homer P. Mowrer
Nyle Hutting
B. K. Gaylord
Dailyklahoman
Farmer Stockman
Oklahoma City
Waterloo
Ayford
E. I R. Shoemaker
H. G. van Pelt
F. W. Powers
Miner Kills Wife's Sister in Duel
In Herrin Illinois Tom Guffy and his wife’s sister Mrs Anna Floher killed each other in a pistol duel after Guffy visited his mother in law's home. Guffy, president of the miners union at Colpville, fired six shots. Floher fired eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Tom Guffy
Anna ‘Floher
Guffy
Gullys
Miners’ Union
Colpville
Pitiful Victim of Booze Habit
Andrew Miller, 40, a carpenter, was sentenced to ten days in jail after pleading guilty to being drunk and obtaining liquor for blacklisters. His arrest followed a nearly three month spree during which he was under continuous intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Miller
Charm dress for an elderly woman in black satin gown
A charming gown of black char meuse satin offers an attractive evening costume for an elderly woman of simple tastes. The caplike drapery bordered with silk fringe falls over the shoulders with lace touches at the neck and sleeves.
Prisoner Delirium Tremens Ravages Cell
Ler has paced his caged cell in a violent delirium attack and refused nourishment. After a doctor’s visit he rested briefly but grew weaker. Last night he tore his bunk and chased imaginary animals during a fit. He worked at the iron door with two alleged assistants. Miller will be held until improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ler
Miller
Christadelphians Open Convention in Waterloo
Members of the Christadelphian faith opened a three day convention in Waterloo. Gatherings are in the assembly room at Fifth and Randolph streets. Out of town visitors attend including tonight's speaker Thomas Williams of Orlando Florida. His talk is Jerusalem Our Happy Home and he will be a guest of Dr J G Bickley during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christadelphian ‘Faith
Waterloo
Fifth and
Randolph Streets
Thomas Williams
Orlando
Fla
Jerusalem
J. G. Bickley
Beekeeping Industry Struggles With Foulbrood in Iowa
Frank C. Pellett, state bee inspector, reports foul brood in thirty two of Iowa’s ninety nine counties. Some areas have nearly wiped out the industry, and inspectors would require two men in the field all summer. Pellett urges beekeeping instruction at the Ames college and extension services, noting Iowa could greatly increase honey production and crop yields through better pollination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Pellett
Iowa
Pellett
State Agricultural College
Ames
State College
Logan House Ladder Incident Leaves Man With Minor Injuries
A worker named Brown fell with a ladder at the Logan house around 1:30 pm, striking the cement walk. Fellow laborers extricated him and carried him into a store for treatment. injuries reported as not serious.
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Brown
Logan House
London theater fashion draws ire of dress experts
A man creating a stir at a London theater is condemned by West End dress experts for wearing a black shirt front with a black waistcoat, instead of the regulation black evening dress and white collar and tie.
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London
Professor from Iowa City Visits Sieg Family in Peek-Rath
Prof. L. P. Sieg of the state university arrives from Iowa City to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. Russell Sieg in the Peek-Rath apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Sieg
The
State University
Iowa City
Mrs. W. Russell Sieg
Peek-Rath Apartments
Returns From Optical Meet
T. M. Buchanan of the Buchanan Optical company returned today from Chicago where he attended the National Optical convention for the past week. There was a big attendance and great interest shown. the exhibit was exceptionally complete. Pre convention clinical lectures by H. J. Cross of New York City and John P. Herbart of Dayton, O., were unusually fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Buchanan
The
Buchanan Optical Company
Chicago
H. J. Cross
New York City
John P. Herbart
Dayton, O
Locating Woman Pedestrian Kin in Philadelphia to St Paul
Sheriff seeks Margaret Slocum relative of Mrs Helen Slater who walked across country. Police say Amelia Slocum, widow of James Slocum, lives at 1400 Stevens Ave. Slater to confirm if Amelia is kin. Also Navan Union Ireland reports 14 tramps admitted and seven left to avoid baths. Swims or shift becomes motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Slater
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Sheriff Shores
Police Department
James Slocum
Joseph OC. Fielding
Art Detectives
Amelia Slocum
Janes Slocum
Stevens Avenue
Navan Union
County Meath
Ireland
Observing Local Customs on Sabbaths, St Ambrose Advice
Historic guidance notes St Ambrose advising St Austin to follow local church customs when visiting places like Rome Milan or any church. The counsel emphasizes avoiding offense by matching local Sabbath observances.
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Rome
Milan
St. Ambrose
St. Austin
Efficient Dusting Tip Using Bicycle Pump
A bicycle pump serves as a substitute for a vacuum to remove dust from marble statuary plaster casts carved furniture and other crevices. Place the rubber tubing over the surface and pump vigorously with the foot. finish with a soft dust cloth.
Remarkable Begonia Grows Seven Feet Tall in Wilton
Mrs. Frank Ireland of Wilton Maine owns a begonia that may be unbeatably large in the state. The plant stands seven feet one inch tall with a two inch base stalk and has bloomed continuously since last month. Twenty pink and white cluster blossoms adorn the giant plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ireland
Wilton
Jane Addams Orator Praises Welfare Party Platform
The Philadelphia North American lauds Jane Addams for praising a progressive party pledging to protect children aid the aged relieve overworked workers and safeguard men. The piece frames women’s participation as essential to a government for all people, praising the welfare program and moral energy of women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Progressive Party
Jane Addamses
Cummins Action in Boston Transcript Clippings
In Boston the Transcript notes legislative action by Cummins with emphasis on a key move. The article hints at the significance of his role in advancing a proposal or policy, signaling impact on ongoing state affairs.
Senate Bill Adds Power to Interstate Freight Classifications
Senator Cummins Iowa moved to amend the act to regulate commerce to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine and prescribe just and reasonable general or uniform freight classifications. The proposed change would let the commission issue orders for carriers to adopt classifications and amendments, curbing railroad evasion and shifting practices seen as raising rates. The bill faces House passage and reflects progressive push on railroad regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Kenyon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
United States
House
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission Granted National Classifications
The report notes the commission is authorized to prescribe classifications to operate nationwide, giving the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to set standardized rules across the country. This amendment aims to unify regulatory standards under federal supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Longest steps in depriving railroads of a natural function
A fragment notes a policy move aimed at limiting railroads from a function they have long claimed as natural. The line hints at regulatory or legislative action affecting railroad operations and their traditional roles.
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United Commercal Travelers
Cedar Rapids
Oleson & Thorndal
Cedar Falls
Red Barwin
Barin
Colar Falls
Miner
Christadelphians Open
Simone Catinot
Havre
France
America
Europe
Spain
Harper’s Weekly
Mahomet
Bacon
Delicatessen
Vokovan
Milwaukee
Cordes & Wight Company
Sycamore Street
Wittick Market
West 4Th St
Y Packing Co
Sioux City
Alibut, Tb
Salmon
Buffalo, Ib
Pereh
Pickerel, Tbh
Veal
Jane Addams Orator
WE. B
Boston
Transeript
Childre
Oxford
T and
Hoes
Children’s Oxfords
Commercial Street
the Woods Bros
Towa
Estey
Christman & Sons
New York
Jesse French
South
Werner
Woods Bros
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