Peddler William Klein Wins Handicap Clash At Armory
William Klein known as the Peddler defeated Walter Miller of St Paul in a handicap wrestling match at the Armory. Carl Brown issued challenges to both Klein and Miller while Harry Lindsey sought a bout. George Hitchcock refereed as Matt Matsuda and Red Stark opened prelims and Young Darrah defeated Kid Carr before the main event.
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William Klein
Walter Miller
St. Paul
Armory
Klemn
Miller
Mike Yokel
Matt Matsuda
Red” Stark
Red Cross Seals On Sale In Waterloo Today
The Associated Charities of Waterloo begin selling Red Cross seals today and tomorrow. Mrs. Henry Austin is city manager placing seals in stores with help from store clerks and local volunteers. Proceeds fund tuberculous care, with 12.5 percent to the National Red Cross and 87.5 percent to local charity. Portable cottages for outdoor tuberculous patients are planned. 50 000 seals are on hand. merchants can still request seals by contacting Mrs. Austin or Mrs. Effie Jones.
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Red Cross
Waterloo
Associated Charities
Henry Austin
Franklin Street
National Red Cross Association
Association of Charity
Oakdale
Austin
Effie Jones
Gift book sale catalogs many titles and artists
A newspaper ad lists hundreds of gift books including Cy Whittaker titles and Harrison Fisher works. It promotes over 100 distinct paper bound volumes with dainty gift editions priced per copy and highlights American Beauties and Bachelor Bells as notable two volume sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Fisher
Ettor thanks supporters after murder trial acquittal
Joseph J Ettor, recently acquitted in Salem Mass after nearly a year in jail on a murder charge tied to Lawrence strike riots, speaks at meetings in New York to thank supporters who aided his defense. He plans visits to other cities as he explains his aim to express appreciation. William D Haywood accompanies him introducing Ettor to audiences.
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Joseph J. Ettor
New York
Joseph J. Et
Salem
Mass
Lawrence
William D. Haywood
Ettort
Frequent Cars on New Extension to La Porte City
The Waters loo Cedar Falls and Northern line plans ten interurban cars daily between Waverly and La Porte City starting by December 20. New cars have arrived and service may begin even if full schedules are not yet in force. Towns along the route include Waverly Denver Caas now Waterloo Gilbertville and La Porte City.
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Ta Porte City
Watersloo
Cedar Falls
Waverly
la Sorte
Denver
Caasnow
Waterloo
Gilbertville
la Porte City
Porte City
State Teachers' College Investment Debate Sparks Visit
Representatives Grout Huff McVicar and Thayer spoke to students at the State Teachers College in Cedar Falls on December. They discussed the State board proposal to alter the agricultural school, teachers college, and state university. Politicians pledged to oppose the changes while students affirmed they expected to earn degrees at Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls
Grout
Black Hawk
Huff
Hardin
Mc Vicar
Wright
Thayer
Franklin
State Teachers’ College
Agricultural School
Teachers’ College
Breath Test Rolls Out For Drunk Drivers In Rail Yards
Chicago news reports that St. Louis Tran Mountain and Southern Road officials unveiled a new surprise breath test in Dupe yards. The superintendent, trainmasters, and yardmaster conducted the inspection, ordering off duty any employees who showed intoxication.
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Chicago
Dev
Dupe
St. Louis
Tran Mountain
Southern Road
Mercury Plunges 41 Degrees In 14 Hours In Waterloo
A dramatic temperature collapse from 62 to 11 degrees occurred in Waterloo between 4:15 yesterday afternoon and 6:30 this morning after a brief thunderstorm. The rapid fall followed a 15 minute downpour with strong winds, dipping nine degrees in minutes and continuing with further drops through the night to 11 by five this morning.
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Waterloo
Leavitt & John Son Trust Company Statement of Condition
The Leavitt and John Son Trust Company of Waterloo Black Hawk County presents its statement of assets and liabilities as of November 26 1912. It lists assets including discounted debt 731361 60 deposits subject to sight 28491 87 amounts due from clients 16096 85 and real estate valued at 55185 total assets 1 0 24. Liabilities include capital stock 150000 00 funds awaiting investment 492 17 87 684 08 total deposits 466200 88 bills payable 35000 00 other profits after expenses 1 285229 Total liabilities 782402 17. The officers Emmons Johnson President and C R Davis Secretary certify the statement as true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief sworn December 6 before Belle W Tought Notary Public Black Hawk County Alcoated by
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Lowa
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Pack Hawk
Enanons Johnson
C. R. Davis
Sat Company
Emmons Johnson
Davis
Abe
Belle WI. Tought
Black Hawk County
Weather shifts after foggy day with cool rise
A foggy day gave way to a slow warming trend by noon with the mercury rising only slightly. The commentators note a notably disagreeable season day, describing fashion details such as a belted coat and straight plaited skirt as emblematic of the period.
Winter Storm Hits South Dakota Coast to Plains
Weather across the region turned harsh as Waterloo saw warm and cold swings with fog rain hail wind and snow flurries. A new low temperature mark for the season emerged as snow fell heavily and temperatures plunged. Sioux Falls faced a fierce northwest gale with heavy snow and a 34 degree drop, Yankton saw business at a standstill, and Pierre reported below zero temperatures while Sioux City recorded about 1.5 inches of snow and cold conditions.
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Waterloo
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Pierre
Sioux City
Waterloo Knights and Ladies of Security Initiate Large Class
The Waterloo lodge met in the Labor Temple with over 250 attendees. A 42 member class was received into full degree work, followed by an excellent supper and a strong program. The group staged a successful flash photo for publication and plans a year end push to add 100 members, with two upcoming initiations on Dec 18 and Jan 1.
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Waterloo Knights and Ladies of Security
Labor Temple
Waterloo Ways
Public Auction Brings $16,419 At Waterloo Area
The Otto Witmer public auction near Waterloo sold personal property for $16,419 in four hours. Auctioneer J W Ford handled 273 cattle 34 horses 60 swine 750 bushels corn 75 tons hay among items. Top horse price $317.50 for a mare. a 2 year old mare $227.50. top cow $71. Also advertised were Vic tor Victrolas and Columia Grafonolas at Evans Piano Co.
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Otto Witmer
Waterloo
J. W. Ford
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Daul Davis
Lee
Princess Point
Carl Brown
Cy Whittaker
Alice
Lonesome Pine
Dr. Lavender
Bandaga
Garden of Allah
Taggart
LA Pore
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
STRZ
Scon Ee
LODGE
Victor Victrolas
Columia Grafonolas
Evans Piano Co
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