Jobbers Fight Parcels Post Opposition Grows in Plains States
Nebraska and Iowa jobbers unite with merchants and the American Mercantile Association to oppose the parcel post bill. They circulate 100000 protest letters to Nebraska and Iowa senators and congressmen, arguing it fosters monopolies, harms rural towns, and benefits big mail order houses. The group cites increased deficits and erosion of suburban trade as key objections. Also listed are engagements of local notables and upcoming weddings.
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Omaha
Neb
American League
Mercantile Associations
Nebraska
Congr
Iowa
Partels
Converts Welcome All Races at Sunday Meetings
Bully Sunday reports that Sunday meetings draw converts from diverse classes and nations without color or race barriers. Last night the first black convert stepped forward, his face radiant, as Sunday welcomed him into the kingdom of God.
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Hilly Sunday
Bully Sunday
Kingdom of God
Blunder Sparks War Scare In Washington
A misstep in bureaucratic routine touched off a false war scare. Secretary Dickinson’s report to Congress was briefly believed approved by the President, though the contents remained unknown to him. General Wood prepared and directed the submission of the document.
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Wrehington
Congress
Dickinson
Wood
Nistur
Gen. Wood
Geneseo Bons Club Formed In Tama County Meeting
A new Sunday club named Geneseo Bons of Tama County was incorporated after a gathering in Dysart. R J Meeker was elected president secretary and treasurer with charter members F L Randebaugh F L Meeker A R McElhinney and F R Sissel. A fund of 10 was raised for Mr Sunday.
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Geneseo Bons
Tama County
Waterloo Paople
Tanai County
R. J. Meeker
Buckingham
Sunday
Final Waterloo revival closes with prayer and memory
A six week religious campaign in Waterloo ends as Rev. Aa No Other Man delivers a long farewell sermon. He prays for guidance and blessing, recalling city workers, journalists, and converts, and the crowd responds with emotion as the service ends.
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Avery
Gor
Ibsger
Tek
Unis Faulr
Waterloo
Tord
Am- Orda
Open Air Living Brings Back Health
Orange public schools report eleven to twelve pound gains for fourteen pupils in an open air program. Dr Katherine Porter notes improvements, with four more pupils to join after January 1. Children are taught in well ventilated rooms and receive porridge milk eggs bread and a noon meal funded by the school board. Several students once at risk of tuberculosis show marked improvement.
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Orange, S. 7
Dee
Orange
Katherine Porter
Tareetae
Local Lodge Meetings and Thanksgiving Prayer Observed
The announcements note a large attendance sought for an ALG led open meeting on Wednesday. Waterlow Lodge No 105 holds a second degree at Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening. I O T S L No 25 meets Tuesday for a regular review and ballot on candidates. District 36 holds a Thanksgiving prayer meeting tomorrow at 2 30 at Mrs J W Whannel’s home.
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Celine
Airlisn
ALG
Waterlow Lodge
AL FL & A
Masonic Temple
T. SL
Seash
District 36
J. Wf. Whannel
Western Avenue
Wedding at Usimbrae marks Gentiliska club pride
A surprise Saturday evening wedding took place at Usimbrae the home of Mr and Mrs Hl Hours Cedar Falls road. Irene House became Mrs Chesley Keene bride of Dr Keene Cedar Falls with Beeman pastor performing a simple ceremony. Guests included family friends and the couple will reside at 830 Fifth and Walnut streets Waterloo Cedar Falls links. Also notes on Ladies Literary Society meeting with Maud Dudley presenting events and Tito and George Eliot topics. Next meeting January 7 delayed due to holidays.
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Usimbrae
Mun
Hl. H
Cedar Falls
Irene
Joe
Jheran Chesley Keene
Vie
Tne
Waterloo
Waterloo Business College
Gentiliska Club
Hoth
Ladies’ Literary Society
W. W. Marsh
Public Library
Lafayette Young
Savaranda
George Eliot
Davis
Fowler
Konola
Tilo
Romola
Cornell College Club Reunion At Waterloo Home
Former Cornell college students gathered Saturday afternoon and evening at Miss Stella Fisher’s Waterloo home for a relaxed reunion. Guests included Miss Winnifred Wormer visiting from Cotopids, Miss Grace Wormer, Miss Mabel Watson, Miss Mabel Strickler of Cedar Iralls, Miss Nell Bogart of Glenwood, and Miss Ruby Wade of Mt. Vernon teaching in West Waterloo schools. A three course dinner followed, decorations featured carnations and Christm as candles. Each guest found a Christmas gift. Lillian Larsen of Mt. Vernon could not stay. The event preceded the library Christmas party scheduled for Wednesday evening at the public library east, where twelve young women anticipate another festive gathering.
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Cornell College
Vernon
Stella Fisher
Mulberry Street
Winnifred Wormer
Cottapids
Grace Wormer
Mabel Watson
Mabel Strickler
Cedar Iralls
Nell Bogart
Glenwood
Ruby Wade
Mt. Vernon
Christus Canales
Markets Report: Hog Sheep and Grain Prices in Chicago Dec 19
Lamson Bros & Co reports estimated receipts for hogs cattle and sheep in Chicago for Dec 19. Hog prices opened higher then closed lower with mixed and butchers at 7.40 to 7.75 and rough heavy 7.35 to 7.60. sheep opened 10 cents higher with Native and Western lamb and yearlings priced per head. cash grain quotes list No 2 and No 3 wht oats and wheat ranges. New York stocks listed with notable names and prices at 1:30 p m.
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Chicago
Natiyve
New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Northwestern
Atchison
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel
Common
Prd
Amalgamated Conner
St. Paul
New York Central
Texas
An Bas
SS Reey
Waterloo
Kansas
Wellington
Philatheas Reorganize With Supper at Walnut Street Church
The Philatheas of Walnut Street Baptist Church plan a supper and social at the church this evening to reorganize for winter. A. W. Chamberlin will speak, Olive Olander will read Van Dyke, and Miss Raymer will sing in German. supper at 7 30.
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Walnut Street
Final report in Ralph Wells estate in Black Hawk County
In the September term 1910 district court estate of Ralph Wells deceased, James E. Sedgwick as administrator has filed a final report and asks for distribution of the estate and discharge from duties and release of bonds. Objections may be made on December 27, 1910. Clerk 3 M Bentley signs.
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State of
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Ralph Wells
James E. Sedgwick
Notice of Administrator Appointment for Mary Burkhardt
The undersigned was appointed and qualified as administrator with will annexed of the estate of Mary Burkhardt, deceased, of Black Hawk county. Creditors are asked to pay debts and present claims to the administrator through attorney W. H. Merner, dated December 16, 1910.
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Mary Burkhardt
Black Hawk County
F. B. Miller
W. H. Merner
Frazier Minority Report Faces Senate Floor Debate
The Lorimer seat fight looms as Senator Frazier's minority view argues corrupt methods tainted the Springfield election. Committee members, though split, foresee floor debate and potential political fallout as more evidence surfaces and Burrows prepares the opening statement.
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Washington
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Lorimer
Frazier
Chicago
Burrows
Usual Grist In Police Court
Police court resumed normal business as eight were brought before Judge Caldwell. Thirty Greeks were tried after gambling cases. Elsie Orvis and Mabel Brooks faced disorderly conduct charges. Two boys received thirty days in city jail. the women ten days janitor work. Others pleads include M P Hines and Jack Kellar with fines. Leganglen acquitted on disorderly conduct but jailed thirty days for prior behavior. Knudsen claimed loco motor ataxia and received a suspended ten dollar fine.
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East Side
Ernest Johnson
Watson McIntyre
M. P. Hines
Jack Kellar
Ole Leganglen
Legangle
Johns Knudsen
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William F. Knief
Readlyn
Sophie BE. Doepke
Theron Chessey Keene
Lolstene House
NEW Sunday Club
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The
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Winnifred Wormier
Lamson Bros. & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
Marsh-Place
Benco Catule
ST. Louis Close
Cedar Rapids
Pythian Sisters
Waterloo Temple
Josie Miller
Maude Scales
Mabel Taylor
Edna Taylor
Niance
Ada la Barre
Myrtle Wood
Amiss
Emma Steege
Nellie Halden
Addie Debe
Coterie Club
Josephine Dean
Goterie Chib
Tafayette Street
Commercial Street
Miss Reed
Fr. E. Reed
Katie Mitchell
Loren Risk
M. Bentley
State of Iowa
WM. Lorimer
Springfield
Ilinois
Mr. Lorimer
Courley
People's Store
H. H. Koencke
C. J. Miller
West Fourth Street
Borce
Optometrist
Morgan & Sullivan
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