Finance prodigy Burgunder stuns experts at age 19
Baltimore, December 1. H Bernal Burgunder, the youth who testified before the interstate commerce commission on railroad stock income, amazed rail and financial officials with his precise percentage calculations. He is the son of Henry Burgunder, a Baltimore clothing manufacturer, and has risen rapidly since his father's death, handling much of the family business while excelling academically at the University of Pennsylvania and City College.
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Baltimore
H. Bernal Burgmoder
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burgunder
Frank James
Cincinnati
Academy of Social and Political Science
Mackibbin, Goodrich & Co
Maryland Trust
Henry Burgundér
University of Pennsylvania
Le Mars Urges Waverly Pastor Rev A R Rice
Waverly Republican reports Rev. A R Rice has been tendered the Congregational pastorate in Le Mars Iowa by unanimous vote. The offer includes a $1300 salary and moving allowance. Rice has not yet accepted, while Wa verly residents would miss his presence and ties to the town.
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Waverly Republican
A. R. Rice
Congregational Church
le Mars
Strable
Rice
Waverly
Blce
Cedar Falls to Host Short Course in February
The state bulletin lists Short Courses in nearly every county this winter. Cedar Falls hosts Black Hawk county from February 27 to March 4 with E. M. Lichy of Waterloo as secretary. Nearby counties show dates in January and March with several local coordinators. A note on a separate health product cites Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for coughs and throat inflammation.
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State State College
Ames
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
E. M. Lichty
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Benton
Belle Plaine
Brewer
Waverly
EB. M. Reeves
Waterly
Buchanan
Independence
Frank Bantz
Butler
Willcox
Sheil Rock
Chickasaw
Tracy
Nashua
Delaware
J. B. Jugman
Manchester
Grundy
A. A. Merritt
Grundy Center
Tama
R. J. Stokes
Dubuque Urges Purchase of High Bridge by Voters
Local manufacturers and business leaders in Dubuque Iowa are circulating a petition to put a spring election question to voters about levying a tax to buy the Dubuque and Dunleith high bridge. The move has circulated quietly with several prominent citizens backing the project and seeking support.
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Dubuque, la
Dubuque and Dunleith High Bridge
W C Brown May Retire Rumor Shakes NY Central
News from Chicago and New York reports W C Brown, president of the New York Central, considering retirement. The rumor linked W K Vanderbilt Jr as successor, but Vanderbilt says he has heard nothing about the story.
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W.C. Brown
New York
W. C. Brown
New York Central Railroad
Chicago
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Minnesota Population Up by Over Three Hundred Thousand
The Minnesota population stands at 2,075,708, an increase of 324,314. Washington reports Tennessee at 2,184,789, up 164,173.
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Washington, D. C
Minnesota
Tennessee
Iowa Supreme Court Considers Liquor Law Challenge
Attorney B I Salinger seeks a restraining order as the full Iowa Supreme Court weighs the state liquor law. The case questions the validity of court injunctions and attorney fees in Magnor cases, with George W. Cosson representing the state and the petition pending for an appeal and possible full bench review.
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Washington
Salinger
Supreme Court
Boone
Marshalltown
Carroll
Lown Higuer
Lowa
George W. Cosson
McPherson
Lurion
Smalter
Attell Beats Moore In Ten Round Featherweight Bout
In New York on December 1 Abe Attell of California easily defeated Pal Moore of Philadelphia in ten rounds. Moore was outclassed from the start with Attell suffering only a slight nose bleed while Moore’s face showed heavy bruising and both eyes closed. Attell floored Moore in the fourth for a nine count and Moore knocked Attell down in the seventh. in the eighth Moore’s eyes were closed and he bled heavily. Moore opened the tenth with a head attack that drew Attell’s blood, but the champion did not falter and pressed to a knockout attempt.
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New York
Abe Attell
California
Pal Moore
Phiadelphia
Moore
Abe
Attell
Pat
Lawall
Resignations Change County Treasurer's Office in 1911
On January 11 1911 Mrs Belle Harbin resigns as deputy county treasurer after twenty three years of service. W D Burbank succeeds her as county treasurer. Edwin Hickle and Harry Kober join as clerks. Treasurer Bentley forecasts steady work in 1911 with the new lineup at Black Hawk county courthouse.
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Belle Harbin
Jong
Slarkin
Black Hawk County
W. Dg. Burbank
Butler County
Doty
Harbin
Waterloo
Edwin Hickle
Court House
Harry Kober
Laporte City
C. G. Kober
College of Commerce of
Bentley
Lumbago Relief Praise For Foley's Kidney Remedy
J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain with paralyzing attacks. He used Foley's Kidney Remedy and reports the pain stopped and the lumbago trouble faded. Sold by all druggists.
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M. Mayer
Rochester
N. Y
Foley
J. W. Greer
Greenwood
Revival plans loom as Sunday debated by Davenport ministers
Davenport ministers from several churches met to urge Rev W A Sunday to lead a regional revival campaign with about fifteen churches ready to unite if he agrees. Sunday faces a packed schedule with eighteen months of commitments and calls from Fort Dodge Council Bluffs and other towns. He will go only where there is broad cooperation and strong lay and clergy support. Mrs Rae Muirhead attracted 600 students from the State Teachers College Cedar Falls to hear her talk, signaling revival energy spilling beyond Davenport.
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Davenport
W. A
Blankie
English Lutheran Church
Burchett
M. E. Church
Mr. Suckow
Congregational Church
Mott R. Sawyer
Mt. Ida
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Sundar
Rae Muirhead
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Frlls
Sunday Sermon Flashes Warn Against Flawed Motherhood
A preacher urges mothers to guard their children's company and reading, arguing strong mothers prevent vice. He insists angels are busy and warns that weak father figures invite trouble, while young men in love may lead to foolish choices and ruin.
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Hell
Samson
Spiritual awakening prompts meetings across neighboring towns
Towns near here hold numerous meetings to discuss spiritual matters and a large delegation from towns between here and Delwein is expected this evening. Fairbank Dunkerton and Dewar plan to contribute, while yesterday’s paper reports Mr Sunday’s automobile accident though he showed no visible injuries.
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Terloo
Delwein
Fairbank
Dunkerton
Dewar
Sunday
Estray Notice and Police Resignation Report
Estray notice records Geo Besh reclaim by owner within ten days for a medium size dark red heifer calf with stub horns and a blackish nose on premises in Black Hawk County Iowa. Police officer Ben Ryan submits resignation to Mayor Rector to pursue higher salary elsewhere.
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Black
Hawk County
Towa
Estray
Geo. Besh
Vernon
Amusements at Water loo theater feature Uncle Tom's Cabin
lavish production at Water loo theater today with matinee and night shows. The scenes include Ohio river winter and cotton fields in bloom with notable effects. Frank Lee the minstrel star gives an excellent Uncle Tom study. Shadowed by Three at Syndicate theater on Saturday features Mann exposing city underworld graft with strong suspense and a redemptive ending.
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Uncle Toms Cabin
Mr. Martin
Waterloo Theater
Ohio River
Tocky Pass
Geo. Harris
St. Claire
New Orleans
Frank Lee
Uncle Ton
Chas. Klein
Geo. Broadhurst
William F. Mann
Mr. Mann
Syndicate Theater
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