The Sixth Widow Teases Fate in Glen Head Tale
A village tale follows six widows in Glen Head where the sixth, Mrs Tompkins, captures the heart of Mr Jordan. He helps around, asks her to marry, and ends up imprisoned in her cellar after a mistaken identity. The scene resolves with an unlikely union and a punchy moral about providence and wit.
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Glen Head
Tompkins
Thomas Jordon
Mr. Jordan
Providence
Jock and Key
Jordon
Thamas Sordon
William
Mr. Jordon
Beveridge detonates on Lorimer seat bid as split grows
Washington dispatch reports Indiana Senator Beveridge publicly challenges the Lorimer investigation. He refuses to sign the committee report until he has read all testimony, signaling deeper divisions among lawmakers. The piece notes dissent by Senator Frazer and shifting edits aimed at delaying publication as supporters defend Lorimer.
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Washington
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Lorimer
William Lorimer
United States
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Beveridge
James l. Frazier
Tennessee
Springfield
Lorimers
Burrows
Bailey
Texas
Frazier
Holstlaw
White
Beckemerger
Link
Lee O'Neil Browne
Bob” Wilson
Broderick
Stringer
Hopkins
Romans Introduced Kissing to Britain Says Scholar
Rowena, daughter of Hengist, is credited with bringing kissing to the British islands when Romans occupied Britain. The Romans valued a kiss as osculum from os meaning mouth, a term for a small sweet mouth used in affectionate request.
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Rowena
Hengist
British Islands
Niagara Falls Ice Jam Echoes 1903 Scene
An unusual ice jam at Niagara Falls traps a bridge from the tunnel stream to the American Falls with the chance of swift opening ahead. The jam recalls the 1903 event, as the makeshift bridge may slide away in days if conditions worsen.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
Two $20,000 Damage Suits Filed Against Illinois Central
Two separate $20,000 damage suits were filed against Illinois Central Railroad this afternoon. Hannah M. Kenyon sues for the death of her husband Fireman Caleth H. Kenyon who died from injuries at Nashua on November 16 after being knocked from a tender while tending a water lever. Sophia K. Bankson sues for the death of Conductor David E. Bankson killed at Freeport on July 8 when a caboose platform broke, alleging the platform was defective and contributory negligence by the railroad company.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Hannah M. Kenyon
Caleth H. Kenyon
Nashua
Kenyon
Sophia K. Bankson
David E. Bankson
S. C
Freeport
Young Couple Wedded Today in Waterloo Home
Miss Ethel M. Bandfield and Mr. Ernest E. James tied the knot this afternoon at 2 30 in their new Waterloo home at 312 Ninth Street West. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank Cole of the First M E Church in a small gathering of relatives. The couple plans a short wedding trip before settling in Waterloo. James, son of Mr. and Mrs. A G James, has worked as a traveling auditor for Corn Belt Telephone. Bandfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K C Bandfield, is a former clerk for Paul Davis Dry Goods. Friends extend best wishes.
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Ninth Street
Ethel M. Bandfield
Ernest E. James
Waterloo
Frank Cole
M. E
James
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Praise Service at Grace Church Plans Promise
Grace Methodist church schedules a prayer and praise service Thursday evening in the church auditorium. All chorus members new converts and members and friends are urged to attend for song prayer and praise. Everyone welcome. A social and dance event follows at Seash Hall on Dec 12.
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Grace Methodist Church
Seash Hall
Salvation Army Drives Christmas Food Drive Amid Busy Season
The Salvation Army plans to feed a large number of poor on Christmas day but limited time before the Sunday meetings closes. Donors are urged to bring bread pies chickens beets sugar coffee potatoes canned goods apples onions or any food items to help assemble a Christmas meal for those in need.
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Salvation Army
Christmas toy drive planned for hall event
The report notes a Christmas tree exercise at the hall on Monday evening. People are urged to donate toys nuts candy or oranges and notify the officers in charge Ensign Bulkeina and wife.
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Fifth Street
Army
Bulkeina
Hornet Sails On Mysterious Voyage From New Orleans
New Orleans December 21 The steamer Hornet carried by federal search for military equipment sailed at noon toward Central American waters after authorities completed checks. The voyage remains enigmatic as officials described no equipment found and offered no further details.
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New Orleans
Hornet
Chicago Hotels to Place 6000 Bibles in Rooms
The Gideons back a plan to place six thousand Bibles in Chicago hotel bedrooms. Bibles will not be chained and if stolen, will be replaced and charged to the guest. The idea aims to boost Bible reading among travelers and has support from Chicago religious leaders.
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Chicago
The
Gideons
United States
Rat trap injuries thwart thief in New Jersey home
In Trenton on December 21, Jason Meany of Chicago admitted burglary at Mrs Voorhes residence. While searching for a diamond ring, he trapped his hand in a rat trap, breaking three fingers and halting his escape. He claimed burglary began in Chicago three years ago and trembled after a piano alarm. Kentucky Lump five fifty. Shores Fuel and Transfer Co.
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Trenton
X. J
Jason
Meany
Chicago
Julian Voorhes
Meany Dronpad
Diamond Ring
Chisago
John D insists on religious teaching at University of Chicago
Chicago December 21 President Judson of the University of Chicago released a letter from John D Rockefeller detailing how his final ten million gift should be used. Religious instruction should be the central feature of university life with a chapel costing at least 1.5 million sited prominently among buildings. He hints at legacies for other structures and designates his son as representative. Jewelry for Christmas gifts at John Geertsen's 221 West Fourth Street.
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Chicago
Judson
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
John Geertsen
West Fourth Street
Greeks Learning English Language in Waterloo
The rumor that East Waterloo high school runs a separate Greek school is denied by Superintendent Chamberlain. A night class existed for all, but Greeks joined regular English literacy courses, showing strong interest in learning the language and customs of the United States. Ohio Coke. Shores Fuel & Transfer
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Waterloo
East Waterloo
Chamberlain
Prosperity Shown in Farm Figures in Wisconsin
Washington reports census bureau figures showing Wisconsin farm building values rising 85 percent from 1900 to 1910, reaching 288,096,000 alongside a 71 percent gain in land value. Farms total 176,546 with average 119 acres, land plus buildings valued at 1,197,558,000. Last year farm labor expenditure was 15,644,000 versus 10,469,000 in 1900.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Census Bureau
City in brief duplicate lenses and visits noted
Local items report various residents visiting Waterloo and nearby towns, with multiple short notes on travelers, holidays, and social calls. Names include M J Collins, Miss Marie Weller, John Jacobs, Fred Voorneen, Miss Katherine Lucey, Mrs J G Hill, and A B Hull among others, with travels to Santa Anna California Milwaukee Ottawa Waterloo and Stratford.
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S. EB. Johnson
Hummel
W. ¢Th
Marie Weller
Nashue
Fremont S Best
John Jacobs
Santa Anna
Calif
Local residents plan holidays and a marriage license issued
Mr and Mrs Al Hummel and granddaughter Josephine Johnson depart tomorrow for Lee s Summit Missouri to visit relatives. A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Ernest H James 21 and Ethel M Bandfeld 21 both of Waterloo. Jacob Fuess left this afternoon for Madison New York and plans to return to Waterloo in spring. Leroy W Sisson 28 Leland Avenue is homebound with blood poisoning impacting one arn. Miss Esther Zimmerman a Waterloo Business College student will spend holidays at Cedar Falls.
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F. W. Powers
Black Hawk National Bank
Ernest Goodrich
Willmar
Minn
On A. Goodrich
Laura Bowman
Ryder Theological Seminary
Lombard College
Galesburg
Effie McCullom Jones
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
al Hummel
Josephine Johnson
Lee's Summit, Mo
Ernest H. James
Ethel M. Bandfeld
Jacob Fuess
Madison
N.Y
Leroy W. Sisson
Leland Avenue
Mr. Sisson
Peerless Separator Company
Esther Zimmerman
Waterloo Business College
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Ments
Bible and Tract Society
Hicks Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Grace Church
Kentucky
Shores Fuel & Transfer Co
John D
Ohio Coke
Shores Fuel & Transfer Company
Wellington St
Burrough
Jack Box
City
Quincy St
4Th St
Galloway-Gibson Investment Co
Renal Estate
Galloway- Gibson Investment Co
Commercial National Bank
Reni
West Ath St
Tost
Sam Pinkertons
Buchanan Optical Co
M. J. Collins
Garrison
Wateroo
Fred Voorneen
East Side High School
Misa Raymer
East High
Milwaukee
Katherine Lucey
Ottawa
Overlander
Stratford
Joe
Allie Frank
Ioona Falls
J. G. Hill
Iowa City
J. S. Tuchlil
Frank Stapher
New Hampton
Pfalzgraf
State Street
Charles Fay
Houston
Ed Parker, Jr
Halden & Floyd Drug Store
Galveston
Stewart-Simmons Printing House
Buckbee-Mears Engraving Plant
Stoke
A. BE. Hull
Buckbee-Mears
St. Paul
F. G. Weston
Mr. Hull
W. B. Stripson
Nancy A. Blimm
East Side
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
Iowa
Sibert’s Jewelry Store
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