Jeanie Jewell Engine Medal Tells Waterloo Firefighting Tale
Long article recalls the Jeanie Jewell steamer from Waterloo fire history. Mrs. W. W. D. Pollock donated a National Firemen’s Tournament prize medal won in Chicago in 1876, sparking a fund drive by the Red Jackets to buy the steamer. The piece covers a grand 1878 Chicago firemen’s tournament and local pride in early Iowa fire departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Jackets
Nie Jewell
Waterloo
W.W. D. Pollock
Wood Park
Ray Tiller
National Fire 3
Chicago
Jeanie Jewell
la France Mig
Elmira
U. S
Wich
Trouble-Maker Krause Held Over Scoring Scams
Gottfried Krause is detained by police for allegedly performing scores as a minister in New York and New Jersey. He allegedly forged a German criminal record and was connected to a Chicago tournament. A state association formed at Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Pollock's father, Mr. Barnes, served as Watersow's representative at the first state meeting.
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Gottfried Krause
Mar York
New Jersey
Germany
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Special Session in January to consider road bond issue
Des Moines reports a winter special session likely in January to submit the 100 million dollar road bond plan. Senate support is strong and House signatures near a majority. Governor warns he will veto if county plus state bonds exceed 100 million, while the highway commission notes available primary road bonds cover program needs.
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Courier
Des Moines
Tews
Senate
House
State Highway Commission
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement
Protect your child's health by treating early coughs with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. A few doses at the onset of a cold bring speedy relief and prevent complications. Equally effective for adults. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold everywhere.
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Foley
State Bond Issue Backed by Governor Support
The passage notes broad belief that state road bonds without property tax levies are feasible and that the governor has set a clear stance. It mentions counties likely voting for county bonds and a fall election looming as favorable for the proposal.
Ellen Stone 81 Dies. Noted for Waterloo Lecture
Ellen Stone, 81, longtime local figure, died yesterday in Chelsea Mass. She gained fame after 1901 when Macedonian brigands abducted her and held her for 110000 in ransom. Stone visited Waterloo twice to recount her capture in church lectures with Madame Tallka, then part of a broader missionary tale connected to her captor's family.
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Ellen M. Stone
Chelsea
Mass
W. H. Rollins
First Congregational Church
Waterloo
New York
Miss Stone
Madame Tallka
Madame Silks
Miss Lucy Leavitt Home in West Avenue
Min Stone became a missionary in the Near East in 1878. She and Madame T silks were captured while traveling between Banksa and Dju mia, Macedonia after $45,000 had been raised in the United States and sent to the brigades. they were housed the two missionaries.
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Lucy Leavitt
Fark Avenue
Min Stone
Near East
Bhe
Madame‘T'silks
Banksa
Des Moines P O Urged to Scan Threat in Demand
Des Moines December 15 John Jenney commissioner of safety faced a resignation demand from the American Homes association. Jenney says the mailing may abuse the mails and has asked for an investigation. The letter from W J Pilkington demanded Jenney resign or face open charges. Jenney refused to resign.
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Des Moines
John Jenney
American Homes Association
Jenney
Post Office
W. J. Pilkington
The
Homes Association
Recluse farmer dies in Missouri River shack freeze
Bionx City Iowa reports Vincenzio Colongelo a 60 year old farmer recluse was found frozen to death in his shack on the Missouri river bank eight miles south of Jefferson after last week's cold snap. A note mentions Wilkington's statement about fleeing the chatees army though no direct link to the death is established.
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Recluse Ferezes
Bionx City
Vincenzio Colongelo
Missouri River
Jefferson, D. D
Lions Club Christmas Party Set for Next Thursday
A motion picture illustrated talk announced the Lions Club will hold its annual Christmas party next Thursday at noon.
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Lions Club
Joint Ease advertised for rheumatic pain and more
An ad for Joint Ease promotes relief from rheumatic agony and painful joints. It claims quick soothing effects and suggests use for chest colds neuralgia lameness and sciatica. It mentions availability from Robert Drug Co and a free trial offer from Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine.
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Robert Drug Co
Pope Laboratories
Hallowell
Maine
Sement
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Jeanie
Jewel
George P. Beck
L. F. Walker
George Barnes
I. Gushard
L. 5. Bunt
A. G. Dunham
C. B. Halden
J. C. Holden
Joseph Ponsford
Adam Rosgen
F. Eickelberg
Charles Corwin
Water Witch
John Frandt
Nicholas Sheuer
German Hook and Ladder Company
Towa
Studebaker Reat Independent
Jy Farrey
Studebaker
American Automobile Association
Erskine Six
F.a. B
Erskine Cer
Studer Baker
Court House
Ellen Stone
P.O
Wilkington
East
Waterloo, Iowa
Coty
Houbigant
Jaciel
Mac
Madras
Silk Raven
Silva Ann
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