Waterloo Fire Losses in 1912 Reach High Total
The Waterloo fire report shows two major blazes in January 1912, Peerless Separator and Drop Forge plants, with equipment and stock losses totaling around 1120000. Overall city alarms rose to 176, with January the busiest month and record single-day losses. The department added two motor trucks boosting efficiency under Chief A. A. Dunham.
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Waterloo
Orr Street
Waterloo, Cedar Falls
A. A. Dunham
School Notes Show Growing Interest in Debating at Waterloo West
Waterloo West high students show unusual interest in debating and oratorical work this year, not for prize but for practice. The public supports the effort. the Waterloo West schools close today for a two week recess returning January 6.
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Waterloo West
Woman Husks Cork Field At 90 Bushels A Day
At Eagle township a refined cultured woman husked corn at 90 bushels daily for four weeks, an example cited by Mrs. K M Gunn at the farmers institute to show culture and ability to work. She enjoyed the labor, often leading rivals in the field despite a comfortable home.
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Eagle Township
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
K. M. Gunn
Parents Blamed by the Teachers in Waterloo High School Remark
A Waterloo high school teacher criticizes parents for not supporting regular attendance and vows to tighten compulsory education. He argues indifference leads to uneducated youths likely joining mendicant and criminal classes, urging more enforceable limits.
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Waterloo West
Waterloo
Christmas Cantata in Dunkerton Promises Pageant and Gifts
Young Dunkerton women present a Christmas eve cantata at the Methodist Episcopal church, with a two part program featuring The Sign in the Sky and Dudley Buck songs. Santa Claus distributes gifts, followed by carols and a Te Deum. A sermon and Epworth league events follow, plus a drive for gifts to missionary work.
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Dunkerton
Jadiea
Bethlehem
Nehemiah
Atar
Dudley Buck
Santa Claus
Buck
Peter
J. W. Bissell
Waterloo
Bissell
Conference Claimants Fund
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
League
William Nesfield
Missionary Land
Market for Gems Defies High Cost Living
New York reports that despite high living costs and rising gem prices, the American public maintains strong demand for diamonds and pearls with continued buying at retail outlets and jewelers across the city. The article notes that consumer interest remains resilient amid economic pressures and fluctuating markets.
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New York
Discovery of the eighteenth century disease by Dr. Pott
Dr. Percival Pott of London identified a vertebral decay disease he termed vertebral caries. He noted the ailment as a rare condition of the spine and recommended abundant pure food sunlight fresh air and sleeping outdoors as the treatment.
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Percival Pott
London
Arrest at Child's Grave Stirs Geneva Cemetery Scene
A French couple, expelled from a Geneva town, were arrested during their child's burial at the cemetery. Detectives announced removal to prison, but they were allowed to stay through the service. The scene contrasted with the solemn ceremony as authorities intervened.
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Geneva
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All Waterloo Grocers
Black Hawk
Coffee & Spice Company
Eee
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Schaffer
Mich
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Teggart
Chamberlain
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Amd
Barat
Camtata
William B. Treadwell
Iowa Homestead
James M. Pierca
Des Moines
Iowa
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Genowine
Gampire Faye
Konden Mig
Mismeapolls
Tan
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East Fifth Street
Guernsey
Rochester
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James Young
Family Herald
Young
Ant Othera
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
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United Doctors
Marsh Place
Fpow Lee Co
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