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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1928

Page

3

World Champion Teer to Escape Beefsteak Grill

The Inter national Livestock exposition closes with grand champion steers and animals moved to slaughter/consumption. Clarence Goecke of State Center Iowa will take his champion steer to New York alive for display by J C Penney after paying a record $8050. Other top stock receive prizes. Belgian ambassador Prince De Ligne misses attendance to present the best stallion trophy.

Chicago Clarence Goecke State Center Iowa New York J. C. Penney Company Penney Goecke Keith Collins Marshall County Collins Poland China Koecke Iowa State College Barrow Duroc J. A. Swallum Storm Lake Chester White E. P. Ball Mechanicsburg Wis W. G. Miles Evansville Prince de Ligne Albert Charles A. Wentz & Sons Kirby, O

Tribe of Ben Hur to Elect Officers on Dec 18

Meichoir court Tribe of Ben Hur will hold its annual officer election on Tuesday evening December 18 announced by I H McCarthy state and local manager. The court is running a membership drive this month focusing on the junior order with Paul McCarty leading the Newton campaign. The next Melchoir court meeting is set for the West Odd Fellows hall next Tuesday evening.

Meichoir Court Ben Hur I. H. McCarthy Paul McCarty Newton Melchoir Court West Odd Fellows Hall

Central Labor Union Organizes Gun Club

Waterloo Central Labor Union Gun club forms with 10 trapshooting fans signed, planned membership near 50, officers to be elected next spring. Henry L. Errichson lists members wishing to join. Building permits show L. C. Burkitt dwelling 220 Washington 2000. George W. Hawver dwelling 1821 Fourth East 2800. PF GC Johnson heating plant 1236 Howrey. Mrs G K Gilmore dwelling 818 Hawthorne 3000. Mrs G K Gilmore garage 818 Hawthorne 100. Fred Callias dwelling addition 213 Quincy 1500.

Waterloo Central Labor Union Gun Club Henry L. Errichson Central Labor Union L. C. Burkitt Washington George W. Hawver Fourth East GC. Johnson Howrey G. K. Gilmore Hawthorne Fred Callias Quincy

Good Things to Eat Smoked Fish and Desserts

Flavorful home cooking tips include browning smoked fish in butter, simmering in milk until tender, and serving with pepper and butter. Also a mock cherry pie with cranberries raisins sugar eggs lemon juice, and explanations of water ice frappe sherbet.

Black Hawk and Linn County Reserve Officers to clash Dec 13

Six picked men of the Black Hawk County Reserve Officers association and Captain Second Lieutenant Jerry J. Hoffey will drive to Cedar Rapids to shoot against Linn County Reserve Officers at Coe college indoor range. Linn County sharp shooters recently beat R O T C at Ames. Waterloo team members include Lloyd M. Shepherd Earl F. Jago Emil F. Jirsa Ronald W. Cameron E J Brucher and Harold Rath. The match uses 50 foot ranges with 1.33 inch bullseyes and indoor .22 rifles. Waterloo hosts a 6 pm dinner before shooting.

Black Hawk County Reserve Officers’ Association Jerry J. Hoffey Cedar Rapids Linn County Reserve Officers’ Association Coe College Linn County Black Hawk County Hoffey Lloyd M. Shepherd Infantry Reserve Earl F Jago Emil F. Jirsa Field Artillery Ronald W. Cameron E. J. Brucher Harold Rath Linn County Sharpers Ames Waterloo

Ezra Meeker Letter Found in Library

Ezra Meeker, pioneer of the West, died at 97 in Oregon. A letter signed by Meeker to a city library discusses the purchase of his book Kate Mulhall about blazing the Oregon trail. The letter, mailed from New York City, notes the book price of $2 and records show the volume was bought. Meeker founded and led the Oregon Trail Memorial Association.

George Bassett Ezra Meeker West Meeker Brary Department Kate Mulhall Oregon Trail New

Box Candy for Christmas Gift Delights

Delicious assorted chocolates in a handsomely wrapped Christmas box make a welcome gift. Large assortment includes boxes from 4 lb to 5 lb. All are moderately priced. Place your order now for Christmas delivery.

Candy and Nuts Mart Flavor Picks From A Sale List

A varied sale list shows candy and nuts priced per pound or piece, including Marshmallows 1 lb cans of assorted colors, Sunshine Mixed Candy at 15 cents, assorted nuts and walnuts by the pound, and Oh Henry bits. Fresh produce features New Southern Green Tomatoes, Louisiana Green Onions, and California Grapes at promotional rates, with apples, lettuce, cherries, pineapple, and grapefruit also listed. Brand names include Blue Goose Apples, Glace Red Cherries, and Heinz pickles, plus baking and pantry items like Planters peanut butter and A. L. Cocoa Sponge Drops.

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