Ice Harvest Awaited As Deep Freeze Continues
Cold records mark the week with 15 below zero as relief calls rise. J F Killingaman reports more families seek aid. some carpenters turned down for work. Fuel orders flood in despite adequate supply and rising cash prices. Ice on the river thickens, promising a harvest if cold endures. A midlife man’s visit led to a $7 donation and immediate work for a family in need.
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H. B. Slippy
Buchanss
Morris
J. F. Kilingaman
Hereford cattle slaughtered under disease edict near Tipton
One hundred prize Hereford cattle and 36 head of hogs, owned by A. P. Matthews, Beetown farmer near the Johnson county line south of Tipton, were slaughtered after foot and mouth disease was found on the farm. The loss exceeds 20 000 dollars, while Matthews may receive about 10 000 for the stock killed. The slaughter followed a quarantine in force since the disease was detected a week earlier. Deputies James Dixon and others oversaw the operation conducted by drive into a trench and shooting. Federal and state plans to reimburse stockmen are under discussion in Congress and the Iowa legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
A. P. Mathews
Johnson County
Tipton
Iowa
Matthews
Chicago
James Dixon
Stewart
D. E. How
D. H. Miller
Jerry
L. C. Simpson
Congress
No More Rhode Island Turkey for President
Horace Vose of Westerly Rhode Island known as the turkey king supplied the White House since 1868. The widow Mrs Vose says she will not continue the yearly gift of a 40 pound Thanksgiving turkey fattened on grasshoppers. The long running charity began with President Grant and lasted until her husband’s death in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Vose
Rhode Island
Logan House
White House
Grant
North Stonington Meadows
Vose
Cedar Falls Brief Notes of Local Events and People
Cedar Falls notes list R L Garjmett opening an architectural office after January. Black Hawk chapter DAR hosts a Dec 19 gathering at Miss Merchant’s home with a Christmas supper and grab bag. Miss Lora Rock visits with oil paintings, displayed at H Dad Furniture Store Friday to Saturday. Church meeting and dinner at Baptist church. BE H Wilson plans a seven room cottage by April 1 and delays on a joint apartment project until spring. Miss Bess McCowan, nurse trainee, had appendicitis surgery and improves. mother Mrs J J McCowan stays with her. Charles M M Jennings and wife welcome a 9-pound son, Charles Martin Jennings. Rev J M Morris presides at wedding Walter Davis and Pearl McVey in Arlington hotel parlor. The Linger Longer club hosts Miss Amanda Franke at 401 Clay. Presbyterian Woman's Missionary society meets with Miss Lucy Bowen leading study of The Mountaineers. Mr and Mrs N M Graham host Evening Bridge Club. Funeral of William J Sheehan attended in Waterloo. formerly of Cedar Falls. Dad Elliott of YMCA to visit State Teachers College for several days. all events in Science Hall. High school declamatory contest set for 7:20 pm. speakers listed. Inter-Society Basketball in college gym tonight between Philos and Orios. winning third time earns permanent ownership. Cedar Falls Mason Lodge announces officers for coming year: W M C M Parker, W H C Harmon, J W George Whillis, D B B Baldwin, J D W Mevis, S B 5 William Pardee, J S Joe A Meyers, trustees W K Voorhees and J H Mevis.
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Cedar Falls
R. L. Garjmett
Dubuque
Iowa
Black Hawk
Daughters of the American Revolution
Miss Merchant
College ‘Street
Lora Rock
Morning Sun
J. W. Ford
H. Dad
Baptist Church
Church Land
BE. H. Wilson
State Street
Airs
Earl Hare
Minneapolis
Eighth
State Streets
Bess McCowan
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
J. J. McCowan
Charles MM. Jennings
Charles Martin Jennings
J. M. Morris
The
Christian Church
Walter Davis
New Hampton
Miss Pearl McVey
Washington, Pa
Miss McVey
Mr. Patterson
Arlington Hotel
Cere
Coder
Standard Oil Company
Mima
Davia
Amanda Franke
Clay Street
Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
Lucy Bowen
N. M. Graham
Evening Bridge Club
Waterloo
William J. Sheehan
St. Joseph’s Church
Dad” Elliott
M.C. A
State
Paul Knoll
Edna Glenn
Alina Merner
Julian Bockenthien
Lois Morris
LerniceWears
Jeanette Steerer
Evelyn Willcox
Marian Colegrove
Death notices for J J Mac Cowan and Cedar Falls fire
J J Mac Cowan aged 83 died at his Cedar Falls home after months of illness. Funeral at his home with Dr J B Snow officiating. burial in Greenwood cemetery. Born Arcanum Ohio December 28 1831 he lived in Cedar Falls since 1856 and left six children and fourteen grandchildren. In a separate Cedar Falls event a fire at 2005 Clay Street caused about $2000 damage to the Ben Hill home, with Claude Barber's rooms burned from a gas plate and major water loss.
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Cedar Falls
J. J. MacCowan
Qlay Street
J. EB. Snow
Greenwood Cemetery
McCowan
Arcanua
Maria Miller
West Liberty
Jborn
George L. McCowan
Emma F Philleo
Daisy Harris
Bert Andrews
G. Carleton
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Ross Enlow
Clarksville
Carleton
Ben Hill
Clay Street
Claude Barber
Community Seeks Aid After Tragic Loss for Hill Family
A local tragedy leaves Mr Hill with a family of small children. Insurance partially covers the loss while Mr and Mrs Barber lacked coverage. A subscription paper was started immediately to meet their present needs and support the family through the difficult period.
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Hill
Barber
Dubuque Deal Closed in Three-I Baseball Club
Dubuque business circles and the Three-I baseball club reached a deal yesterday enabling players owned by Manager Plagg from last season to join the new management. Larry Mullen of Austin, Minnesota, leads the move. Players listed include Jackson, Swanson, Dasthbach, Sullivan, French, Schlueter, Lamille, Delano, and Carroll. Gregg is excluded. Lumline and Delano belong to Comiskey but are expected with Dubuque next season.
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Dubuque
Plagg
Larry Mullen
Austin
Minn
Jackson
Swanson
Dasthbach
Sullivan
French
Schlueter
Lamille
Delano
Carroll
Gregg
Lumline
Comiskey
Rowland to Lead Peoria in 1915 Baseball Drive
Clarence Rowland will return as Peoria's manager in 1915 after a directors meeting. He expressed satisfaction with the offered terms and will head Peoria in another bid to win the Three-T.
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Rowland
Peoria
Clarence Rowland
Hare
Peorla
Rowland to Gain Full Authority for Next Season Plans
Local club directors to meet soon to grant Rowland full power to arrange the league’s plans for the upcoming season. Pearls aportdom celebrates after the Tillers beat Dan O’Leary’s squad in the post season series last fall.
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Rowland
Act Lit
Movse
Distillers
Dan O'Leary
Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Ad in Bellefontaine
A testimonial advert claims Vinci, a cod liver and iron tonic, strengthens a tired nervous woman. Mrs J B Lamborn expresses improved strength and energy after using the product, with local druggists Wangler Bros Co and J Miller noted. The ad promises the tonic for weak debilitated conditions and housework ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
J. Miller
Waterloo
Cowles transfers land in Cooley Addition to Cheaver
Katie C. Cowles conveys lots 6 and 7 in block 78 Cooley addition to G. H. Cheaver for one dollar. Michigan reports 1913 mineral products valued at 72 million dollars.
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Katie C. Cowles
G. H. Cheaver
Cooley
Michigan
I Can Drink Or Let It Alone Ad
A Drayton Des Moines advertisement promotes Neal Treatment for alcohol craving. It claims the harmless vegetable remedy ends drinking within three days without injections, urging readers to visit the Neal Institute at 802 Fifth Street West Des Moines or call Walnut 3968 for a free book.
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Neal
Des Moines Neal Institute
Fifth Street
West
Walnut
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the Courier
Turkey
Windis
Blim Coal Co
Mason City
Marshalltown
Charles City
Aberdeen
Burch’s
D. N. Hurd
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Fourth
Main Streets
Lawn City
College Gymnasium
Philos
Orios
Icedar Falls
Mea Eey
J.J. McCowan
UTE
Mat'l Bank Bldg
UTK
Xat'l Bank Bldg
Ohio
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Chile
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank of Water
Tuesaday
Ira Rodamar
Homepson
Waterloo College OF Chiropractic
Office of Sanatorium and College
Riehl Street
Towa
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