Wilson talks to the farmers in Williams Grove rally
Governor Wilson addressed farmers at Williams Grove Pennsylvania on August 29. He criticized Roosevelt's tariff stance, defended the Democratic Congress for expanding the free list for agricultural needs, and argued for farmer friendly banking credits and longer term loans with farm security.
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Williams Grove
Wilson
T. R. On
Roosevelt
Democratic Congress
Farmers’ Free
Farmer
Congress
Adequate farming finance urged by congress demand
The piece argues for a system to support agricultural finance, citing Ireland and Germany as models and urging early action to tailor law to new instruments for farmers. It mentions planned examinations in April and October for tests, with applications at Dr J A Jerger’s office and H B Kelly urging timely filings.
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Tle
Ireland
Germany
Democratic Congress
J. A. Jerger
H. B. Kelly
Board of Commissioners
Program Ready for Pioneers
Address will be by Harvey Smith of West Union. All arrangements are completed for the annual gathering of old settlers of Black Hawk county to be held in the public square at Cedar Falls on Wednesday September 4. A picnic dinner at noon will be followed by a program at 1 20 including an address by Hon. Harvey Smith, a Waterloo resident and Civil War veteran. A solo by Paul Davis and a reading by Ruth Dignan will feature the program. Cedar Falls citizens will supply seats, tables, coffee, sugar and cream. The Black Hawk County Early Settlers association formed June 24 1884 and held its first reunion July 4 that year in Washington park, Waterloo. Current officers include President J C Hartman and Secretary A J Edwards with Executive committee Geo Leland J P Berry D R Weaver.
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Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
Harvey Smith
West Union
Waterloo
Iowa
Paul Davis
Geo. Leland
J. P. Berry
D. R. Weaver
Special Tests Held by Board for Police and Fire Jobs
Civil service commissioners announce special examinations to fill vacancies in the police and fire departments. The tests will be held Monday evening, Sept. 9, at a location to be announced.
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Civil Service Commissioners
Central Has Own Steel Parlor Cars
The Haineis Central railroad replaces Pullman coaches with steel cafe parlor cars. Car No. 8777 debuts on Chicago passenger No. 6 at 9 40 a m. Illinois Central owns the 18 ordered cars. a cafe-parlor car arrives for No. 3 today and returns on No. 4 tomorrow. New prices: 25c to Dubuque, 35c to Galena, 50c to Freeport, 75c to Chicago, down from $1 to Chicago. The parlor cars feature spring back arm chairs and green upholstery.
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Haineis Central Railroad
Chicago
Pullman Co
Linois Central
Sears
Dubuque
Galena
Freeport
Eight Saxones Headline Majestic Opening Show
Majestic theatre presents the Eight Saxones in a five act singing and dancing novelty fresh from England with special scenery and wardrobe. The Four Victors perform acrobatics to rival them, plus acts by Phil Bennett Demarest and Doll and Cummings Thornton. Two shows Saturday and Sunday plus Labor Day night performances. matinees daily at 3.
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Majestic Theatre
England
KIEH
Phil Bennett
Cummings & Thornton
Demarest & Doll
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam claims fast relief for bowel troubles
An old advertisement touts Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam as a universal remedy for diarrhoea dysentery cholera infantum and summer complaint. It boasts 66 years of use and cures even when other remedies and doctors failed urging purchase at 35 cents everywhere.
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Wakefield
Motors Revolve at Record Speed at Elgin Meet
Thirteen racing cars tested the Elgin course on August 29 showing uniform performance that suggests many records will fall in Friday and Saturday events. Ralph De Palma debuted in a Mercedes at about seventy mph, reshaping expectations for the free for all through Elgin National. Several entries withdrew late, including Caleb Bragg and David Bruce-Brown, affecting the Fiat lineup and delaying plans for a strong Italian contingent.
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Elgin
Elgin National
Ralph de Palma
Italan
Tetzlaff
Bergdoll
Whalen
Hughes
del Palma
Indianapolis
de Palma
Caleb Bragg
David Bruce- Brown
Brown
France
Bragg
Fred Wagner
Patterson
Joe Dawson
Donald Herr Ar
Jack Elliott Promoted to Prominent National Role
Waterloo readers learn that Jackson Elliott, once in Des Moines journalism, has been promoted to a major position with The Associated Press. The Sept. 10 timing references a Washington dispatch noting Elliott’s advancement in national news circles.
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Waterloo
Jack” Elliott
Washington Dispatch
Des Moines Integiator and Leader
Iowa
Jackson Elliott
Des Moines
Des Moines Journalist to Lead AP Eastern Division
iterloo and Sioux City will become superintendent of the eastern division of The Associated Press with headquarters out New York. Mr. Krott is now in charge of the Washington office of The Associated Press. He came here about ten years ago from Des Moines and has since risen steadily.
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Iterloo
Sioux City
Associates Press
New York
Krott
Washington
Associated Press
Des Moines
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Progressive” Party
the Growers of India Tea
Grahuath
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Tarkyeparts Rowtnoan College
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