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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
12
The Waterloo Evening Courier invites younger readers to join the Roll of Honor by writing a short letter. The page features readers who have loyally supported the paper and local merchants through its advertising.
Pierson Iowa November 10 1913 letter from L G Taylor to Publishers Courier Waterloo Iowa states he will send his name and share how he has taken the Courier. He marks his subscription will be 25 years old next January and will be six months from next July.
A short reader letter from M. G. Egloft dated November 12 1913 in Cedar Falls Iowa confirming subscription since June 1 18y1 and signing respectfully with his name.
Waterloo readers mark the Courier's long run in the city with an acknowledgment of the paper's many years of service and a personal note about an elderly reader, H. Campbell of 210 East 9th Street, aged 71.
Waterloo observer Mrs B M McCormick, in her 77th year, celebrates long time support for Waterloo newspapers from the first paper The Iowa State Register to the Courier started in 1859, noting her continuous subscription since then.
Theresa Blin of 1208 Commercial St Waterloo expresses lifelong appreciation for the Courier. She has read the paper for 39 years since 1874 and calls it the best printed in the city.
Cedar Rapids Iowa November 8 1913 Publisher's Courier encloses a three dollar renewal check and asks for receipt. The letter is signed by Mrs M Speer of 1415 Washington Ave noting the long subscription of over 30 years and asking courtesy in renewal.
A Tripoli resident from November 7 1918 expresses lasting appreciation for the local newspaper, stating long time enjoyment of its coverage and wishing continued publication. The message is signed by Co Winning of Tripoli Iowa.
An 82 year old reader, G. R. Crittenden of 913 Jefferson St., writes in as a long time subscriber since the first Courier edition. He identifies himself as an elderly patron and thanks the newspaper.
In Waterloo Iowa on November 8 1913 KE C Poster writes of arriving October 6 1890 and subscribing to the Courier for over 23 years since. He signs from 722 Denver St expressing long term readership.
Waterloo Iowa November 6 1913 Readers letter from Mrs O D Olmstead 808 Washington St recounting 34 years as a Courier reader and noting age 71.
A Dunkerton Iowa reader notes 30 years of reading the Courier and reflects on age, signing as Andrew Daniela. This brief item appears as a personal note or letter to the paper.
A fragment notes constant readership of the Courier since its first issue on January 19, 1859, referencing Misa. HenA. Cobb and a Waterton town context with a date of November 19, 915.
A 54 year old reader from Independence Iowa dated May 8 1913 asks to reroute Publishers Courier Van to R F D No 3 care of A P Prankenfield Sycamore Ohio Dow Ohl Independence Iowa RR No 4. The letter notes pricing changes from yearly to thrice weekly delivery and expresses strong loyalty to the paper.
A reader from Waterloo Iowa responds to a Courier article asking how long readers have followed the paper stating he has read the Courier for seven or more years. The letter is dated November 6 1913.
In Fairbank Iowa on November 17 1913 Mrs Nellie King writes she has been a subscriber about 12 years and calls the Waterloo Daily Courier a necessity at home. She praises its clean uplifting moral content and predicts greater future success for the paper.
A November 6, 1913 note from Wm. F. P. Thompson of Hudson thanks the paper for its long running coverage since 1867. He mentions keeping up with payments and avoiding overdue bills while praising the town and its times.
A Waterloo reader from 233 Randall Street writes on November 10 1913 about being a continuous Courier subscriber since April 893, addressing Dr O Tl Sassanian.
A Waterloo resident expresses joy at receiving the Waterloo Evening Courier for many years. He recalls subscribing to the Semi-Weakly, then the Daily, and notes his age as 45 and his long-time readership from Waterloo, Iowa.
Hudson Iowa November 7 1913 a reader named Samuel Wilson S1 years old expresses attachment to the Waterloo Courier and notes a subscription history of over five years. He signs respectfully.
A reader from Waterloo Iowa writes to the Courier expressing disappointment over missed deliveries after thirty-five years of subscription. The missive is signed with the name Peck and a Hammond Avenue address.
A Waterloo reader letters in a November 7 1912 report complains since February 1907 about the paper’s quality and availability. The note signed by William McGrade from Mullan Avenue requests consideration and expresses frustration with service.
A reader recounts subscribing to The State Register and Waterloo Herald since its winter 1804 start, with copies sent to R H Sergeant in Connantville PA and to the writer. The letter notes a subscription history, a transfer to W J Hartman, and mentions turning four years old on December 25, 1913, signed Byron Sergeant.
Cedar Falls Iowa on November 17 1913 a local resident notes moving to Waterloo almost two decades ago and subscribing to four papers shortly after, claiming lifelong loyalty as a 6944 year old. Mrs V A Hopkins of 1417 Clay Street is identified in the note.
J A Guenther writes from Anderson Missouri dated November 15 1918 to confirm starting a subscription in November and continuing as a constant subscriber since. He acknowledges the paper and signs his name in appreciation of the readers record.
Waterlooo resident J M McStay recalls taking the Courier since its 1858 founding. He notes hard times 1870s when subs were paid in flour to Mr Hartman and says the Courier remains essential in their home.
A brief reminiscence from a Waterloo Iowa writer recalls the Courier’s long history since 1874 and honors founders such as W. H. Harman, John Ortner, and RL R, reflecting on vital local ties and the paper’s heritage.
Waterloo resident describes long readership spanning 48 years and 40 years of daily paper use. He recalls moving west in March 1864 after the war and being present during Lincoln's assassination era while working for Dr. G G Bickley.
A reader in Waterloo writes to thank the Courier for decades of news. Mrs. C. E. Wilcox recalls being married twice and staying a constant subscriber since her first marriage in 1867, mentioning her late husbands J. McClain and EL Wilcox and location 140 Jefferson Street.
Ida M. Drown of Raynaker Montana states she continued a Waterloo Courier subscription begun by her husband Eugene Brown in 1890 after his 1901 death. She cites her age as 46 years and asks acknowledgement of the change.
Waterloo widow Mrs. Emily C. Bruner, widow of Joseph Bruner, has operated the Waterloo Courier for over thirty years. She is 73 years old.
Waterloo resident Co J Parkhurst 81 Melrose Block endorses the Courier and notes he has read it continuously since January 1869, stating he could not get along without it.
A Waterloo reader from Iowa writes from November 24, 1912 claiming long tenure with the Courier since March 1866 and noting age 74, signed A. G. Fenton, R. F. D. No.
Waterloo reader J. W. Grady Sr recalls his 88 year subscription to the Courier, dating from May 1870 when he moved to Iowa. He says he has never missed a paper, from Weekly to Daily, and will continue as long as he reads. He notes his 67th birthday on May 2, 1913.
A Waterloo citizen aged 54 expresses lifelong loyalty to the Courier since 1906, stating the paper is essential to their home in a letter dated November 8, 1918 from Gable Street.
A Waterloo reader from Waterloo Iowa writes to confirm subscribing since March 3 1904 and notes a 35 year history with the Fairbank paper. The letter states the writer ages 49 and provides birth date August 30 1880 and expresses satisfaction and intent to continue receiving the paper.
A partial reader item from Waterloo Iowa mentions a subscriber named Tui T age 42 Hodking and a four year tenure ending last October with unclear context.
A partial Cedar Falls message from November 6 1915 asks about age and years of Courier subscription. It mentions Marlely turning 82 and references R Vosburgh and timing around the 8th of next month. The legibility is poor and the full context is unclear.
A letter from Plawnsbach of 610 Oneida Street Waterloo Iowa dated November 1910 confirms ongoing subscription to the Waterloo Evening Courier since June 7. The message expresses compliance with a request and signs off respectfully.
A reader from Waterloo Iowa praises the Courier for decades of daily and weekly issues, noting a long loyalty to the paper and expressing satisfaction with the publication.
A mangled local note from Cedar Palle Iowa dated November 8 details a paper delivery issue. Crumpled text mentions Waterloo Iowa and January 1 1900 era references with unclear names and places.
A letter from WL H Foulk in Washburn Iowa dated November 8 1918 praises the Courier newspaper for lifelong readership since its start and notes arrival in 186.
An elderly resident of Waterloo Iowa writes after seven years of reading the Waterloo Evening Courier. The letter notes the writer is nearly eighty years old and signs as JR. Wylie Sr. on W. 1st Street.
A Waterloo reader recounts starting with the Courier at its first issue, living in Chicago until May 1897, returning to Waterloo and remaining a subscriber for about sixteen years. The note identifies the speaker as 68 years old and signed by Dr Lafayette W Case.
Harrison Lindsey of 67 Fowler Street, Waterloo, aged 72, is listed as a subscriber to the Courier. The item notes his residence and age as of November 8, 1932.
Local note from Wortgate Iowa mentions The Daily Courier's regular visits since October and lists residents including Lemon Baker and Ktespeet, reflecting a community greeting in a brief handwritten style.
Fragmentary Jesup notice reports an incident involving Mabushers Courier from Waterloo and a live taken Gourier for 20 JSeara with food sufficiency cited. details are garbled and unclear.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa a reader notes they have held a paper subscription continuously since 1804 and recently sent in for another year. The message, dated November T, mentions the subscriber was four years old in June 19am and signs with M Hileman of 12th Street.
A reader from Waterloo describes a long tenure with The Waterton Evening Courier dating back to 1849 and mentions personal details about marriage and time as a subscriber. The fragment reflects a personal note included in the newspaper.
A Waterloo resident recalls reading the Courier since childhood born August 30 1865 in Waterloo and mentions his father once drove a two wheel drag and a line noting Walter McKean tearing a refrigerator top panel revealing a pencil inscription by Frank A Heckel dated March 1 1885.
A brief note from New Hartford Iowa dated November 6 1944 states Mr N f Pack has taken the paper for four years and is 81. A second Waterloo Iowa entry dated November 6 1943 lists a reader aged 68 years signing W L Stevens from Denver Street.
Hudson Iowa notice notes C Knudson aged 69 years four months has been a Daily Courier subscriber for 30 years. Published in Hudson Iowa on Nov 7 1913.
A longtime reader writes from Waterloo Iowa on November 5 1942 to praise the paper since its founding and to note helping move the press upstairs when it first arrived. The note signs as M Hoff from Commercial Street.
A Waterloo reader writes from Waterloo Iowa dated November 0 110. The message mentions taking the Waterloo Courier since 1880 and notes an age of 64 with an address on St Hammond Ave Preston C.
A reader from Waretlin writes in 1743 about subscription changes to delivery. He notes prior weekly delivery limits and now requests home delivery for a small fee, expressing satisfaction with the newspaper service.
An elderly reader, 64, from Hudson, writes that he has faithfully taken the Courier since 1872 and cannot imagine life without it. He recalls his family's long newspaper lineage, crossing the Cedar River in 1848 and settling in Grundy County since 1849, noting Waterloo’s early days.
Waterloo Iowa date line notes a longtime Courier reader born 1834 and living at 218 Reppler Ave. The writer began with the Courier in 1884 and long served with the Daily since its start.
A Waterloo reader states they have switched to the Courier, keeping it as the sole newspaper they currently receive. The note is dated November 5, 1983 and signed by W. Plaga of 612 Oaklawn Ave.
A 1918 letter from Watertoo Iowa expresses pride in the Meblisherk Courier, noting long reading history since 1875 and a senior age mention. The writer signs as L A Goodrich of 26 W 6th St.
Waterloo readers learn the Publishers Courier is now carried by J M owner in Waterloo Township and Waterloo city area, effective November 7 1918. The note indicates the new ownership and distribution details for the local paper.
Waterloo reader G. C. Cox of 411 Wellington St writes on November 6 1933 that he has read the paper for fifty years expressing long term loyalty and appreciation for the publication.
Waterloo Iowa November 5 1913 long time reader J F Kingamaa of Park Ave states he has read the Courier for forty seven years and ten months in a brief personal notice.
James WN Sweitzer of Hudson Iowa aged years is noted as a subscriber to the Courier for more than forty years in a brief remembrance dated November 5 1918.
The statement from RF. M. Traphagen of 922 Washington St. confirms subscription history in Waterloo Iowa. He details payment for the Waterloo Weekly Courier from April 1, 1886, then switched to the daily paper and has paid through November 4, 1913.
A reader, G. Eb. Bovenizer of 324 Irving Street, writes that he has read the Cour ier for over ten years since moving there in August 1903 and cannot do without it. He is 51 years old.
An aged reader in Waterloo writes to welcome the Courier dated November 6 1513 expressing lifelong newspaper loyalty and noting his age 65 in a personal house message.
An 1918 reader testimonial from Waterloo Iowa praises the Daily Courier as essential, stating they cannot keep house without it and would miss supper, signed by Mrs Susie DR Kelloge of 1026 South St.
A Waterloo resident, James A. Cook of Randolph Street, writes of long time readership since 1874 and daily papers from the start, in Waterloo Iowa dated November 6, 1912.
An elderly 76 year old reader, Mrs Henry Nauman, is noted for his long tenure with the Courier since 185 percent and a mention of boy W. 2nd.
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