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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
10
A partial OCR item shows prices and vague lines about tomorrow events or items including furs and an oath note, but most content is garbled and unreadable. No clear names places or organizations are discernible.
Des Moines dispatch reports Rock Island lines plan about 10 million dollars in 1900s improvements. Major aim is double tracking Iowa division from Davenport to Council Bluffs with a parallel line and additional siding work, to take several years. Money available and board approval anticipated after formal presentation.
Readers who bought Imperial Pattern outfits for 68 cents with six coupons misread how to transfer designs. Patterns must lie flat on fabric, be moistened with cold water, covered with dry paper, and rubbed with a spoon bowl for an impression. Some have produced up to five clear impressions from one pattern. Send for Ourfic of 140 designs plus 7 canta by mail for postage.
The readable text references a coal shipment of 721 tons and mentions a contact or phone IVR system, but lacks full details or context to determine exact events or entities. Further readable material is needed to produce a precise summary.
Lajos Steiner argues 40 percent of foreign born citizens repatriate to Europe, exporting 300 million dollars in savings yearly. He urges agricultural settlement here to prevent loss of immigrant wealth and bolster farms, noting land inflation and failed overseas return attempts. Steiner advocates colonization on farms and better immigrant farming opportunities in the United States.
Helmet lodge No. 9 Knights of Pythias calls all local knights who have not transferred to join the organization promptly. The lodge lists 885 members with many in Waterlane yet to file transfer cards. The drive aims to bolster supreme realm membership and restore rank status amid recent withdrawals.
Mrs John Dittler fainted in the home causing a lamp to topple and ignite a fire. Ten minutes later the house burned. Miss Dittler guided the other children to safety before discovering her mother and daughter severely burned.
A garbled report describes Detective Mooreds missing with a clue left behind at a location in Bon, leading to a pursuit. Officials recall prior ties to recent thefts and a march toward揭. The investigation narrows to key figures around Monroe and a series of events at a harbor site.
A large crowd of friends and locals attends a social gathering referenced in reports. Mentioned are Ken Menrs, Irons Haetty, J. G. Mayzlett, and Mrs. Westeart among others visiting, with travel to Canton, Okla noted and various family ties highlighted.
Royal Arcanum holds its annual election on Wednesday at 8 o clock in regular session. Officers for the ensuing year are chosen with the Royal Ladies also electing officers. A social gathering with an oyster supper follows, and a carload of lump coal is offered at a reduced price while supplies last. Photo 2393. Comrie advertisements.
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