Indications of returning prosperity in 1914
Interviews with wholesalers and retailers suggest better times ahead as many lines report growth from 1913 to 1914. Dry goods and wholesale groceries show rising monthly sales, while foot and mouth disease quarantine and weather have depressed some sectors. The new federal reserve bank aids collections and payrolls, though anti trust actions curb big business activity. Wholesale cigars plan large December output and extra staff as overall sales trend upward.
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Iowa
Federal Reserve Bank
Freign
Furnace Explodes Near Tragedy At Miller Home
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock the furnace at J C Miller’s 329 Jefferson street exploded. Mrs Miller, alone upstairs, had not lit a fire in the hot water furnace. Ten minutes later another explosion sent soot and gas from the seller. The furnace, installed weeks ago, was badly damaged with a large casting torn from its base and hurled at the cellar wall. If Mrs Miller had descended seconds sooner she would likely have been killed by the flying metal. Gas surplus is suspected though the furnace had run only minutes. Better be insured than sorry. Buy Miller McCartey Insurance Agency 2054 Syndicate. Phone 2404.
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J.C. Miller
Jefferson Street
Wilson on National Defense and Peace Policy Debate
The remarks discuss citizen training for arms, strengthening the National Guard, and a balanced navy as defense. It argues against wartime overreach, favors permanent defense policy, and emphasizes peace, friendship, and justice while urging steady national strength. The full address will appear on page 6.
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United States
Europe
President Wilson Opposes Gardner Plan of Inquiry
Washington D C Dec 8 President Wilson said he favored full disclosure on U S preparedness for defense and that discussion should be wide but the method of investigation would decide the outcome He disapproved the Gardner commission plan and noted a possible organized effort to stir military talk Meanwhile an advertisement offers a shoe sale at Wang & Miler Shoe Co 304 West Fourth Street.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Gardner
State Officers Hold Conference in Waterloo Lecture
Mrs. Theresa Homer Patterson of Philadelphia visits Waterloo to lecture at Universalist Church as state officers and local members of the Universalist Woman's Missionary Society convene for an afternoon conference. Rev. Jen Bartholomew Hitchcock and Mrs. B. E. Beckner attend. Patterson speaks at 7:30 pm, sharing mission work insights from Japan. Public invited.
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Theresa Homer Patterson
Philadelphia
Universalist Church
Waterloo
State Woman's Missionary
Woman's Missionary Society
Patterson
Jennie Bartholomew Hitchcock
The
State Society
B. E. Beckner
Osage
Effie McCollum Jones
City
John Griffin
W. N. Barr
H. M. Reeds
Universalist Woman's Missionary Society
Universalist Church Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Judge Franklin C. Platt was reelected president of the Universalist church at the annual meeting last evening. S. J. Hall was reelected vice president, Mrs. C. N. Shane secretary, H. 4. Weatherwax treasurer, and F. E. Cutler and Dr. Margaret Clark reelected trustees for three years. The meeting was well attended and reports showed flourishing church work. A picnic supper preceded the business session.
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Franklin C. Platt
Universalist Church
S. J. Hall
C. N. Shane
John Griffin
H. 4. Weatherwax
F. E. Cutler
Margaret Clark
P. J. Martin
Charles Fay
Alfred Longley
Harry Lichty
Scoring Birds at Poultry Show in Waterloo Cedar Falls
Judges Chas McClare and Joseph Dagle officiate the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry association show in the Federal block. Birds were entered by noon, with scoring underway. Tomorrow lecture topics include Baby Chicks and the poultry industry for farmers, featuring long-time veteran McClare who began in 1872.
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Chas. McClare
Joseph Dagle
Waterloo and
Cedar Falls Poultry Association
Judge Dagle
Muscatine
McClare
Mr. McClare
Everyone Known by Given Name at St Pauls Wardrobe Event
An entertainment in the St. Pauls Methodist parsonage hosted by Dr. F. Q. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Law drew 45 attendees, including the official board and spouses. Guests wore name tags bearing their given names as they arrived.
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St. Paul's Methodist
F. Q. Brown
W. A. Law
Penny Fund Luncheon Auction Attracts Penny Donations
Clarence Dewey appointed judge and presided over a charity event that featured humorous stunts by prisoners and a penny fund goal. Frank Zeran led an auction of material packages, raising small sums payable in pennies for church finances during a two course luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Law with several couples assisting.
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Clarence Deway
Frank Zeran
Law
Clarence Dewey
R. G. Conrad
Temperance Work Tour In Bremer County
Miss Mauda Aldrich state W I T U lecturer visits Bremer County for weeks. Contact Bremners county president Inez M. West Waverly Indiana to arrange engagements as entertainer or lecturer. She spoke at Tripoli Congregational church December 6 and extended talks at morning and evening services then visited Waverly schools and M B church. Plans continue through December 14 with appearances in Plainfield Horton and surrounding areas. next week open for dates.
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Mauda Aldrich
M. B
Warren W. CT
Plainfield
Horton
Directors of People's Mutual Hold Meeting
At a board meeting of the People's Mutual Building and Loan Association loans totaling 6800 were approved for improvements and a home in Conger Park addition. The thirty fourth stock series will mature December 9, with 4700 in loans cancelled and a 28400 disbursement to stockholders. West High basketball began practice with about thirty players. Captain Glasener and Robert Miller recover from injuries.
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People’s Mutual Building and Loan Association
Conger Park Addition
West High
Ashley
Glasener
Robert Miller
Burglar's Revolver Prevented Robbery
A Covell hardware robbery attempt failed last night as a revolver discharged, scattering shell fragments. Employees reported a bullet hole in a transom area and a 82 automatic round lodged above the front door. Patrolman Jensen arrived before the intruder could pry open the rear door.
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Covell
Beime
Lola
Jensen
Worl
Palace theatre crowd loses control over belongings
Report from the Palace theatre where an oven pack of loves and a fur Jeuurette were Mekal off the floor by house winployes and turned to ab the box ofive. A girl complained to Manager Myeri that some one had stolen her hand as crowd chaos increased. Indevan and a boy causing a disturbance were noted amid the commotion.
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Palace Theatre
Winployes
Myerihat
Wen
Rush of Property Auctions Raises Tax Sale Concerns
A tax sale adjourned yesterday in the Riverview addition led to bids around 1,000 while about 4,000 in taxes remains due. John Jones acquired lots. Mr James is said to represent a syndicate. The sale was postponed to next Monday, with odds and ends possibly offered then.
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Dettie
Riverview
John Jones
James Fe
Conference Planned for School Supervisors
The first annual conference on supervision for city superintendents and principals will be held in Town Heights December 19 to 12. The program aims to address supervisory problems through sessions led by experienced educators, with attendance by Samiriniendents Wukill and Kino. The event is a joint effort by colleges of education and the extension division of the university.
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Collegs of
German Casualties in Lodz Area Hit 190000 Says Gazette
The Boutas Gazette estimates German losses in the Lodz fighting month at 190000 with high casualty rates among officers. It claims colonels and occasional generals stayed in combat and escaped only via motorcycles. Report notes Turkish officers serve in German ranks in Poland and mentions wireless experiments tied to moonlight.
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Petrograd
London
Boutas Gazette
Lods
Bislatok
Russia
Poland
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Ladice
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Miller-McCartey Ins
the Courier and Reporter
Ony
Wang & Miler Shoe Co
West Fourth Pireet
Sony
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bide
Marshall, Mich
Bremer County
People's Mutual Hold Mieting
Mary Pickford
Lodz
Wilhelm
Bridge ST
West Fourth Street
Crystal
Mountain Maid
Dorothy Gish
Henry Walthall
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