City In Brief: Holiday Visits And Local News
Local notes report visitors and Christmas gatherings across the city including Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Heyer in Brimner, Mrs. Edith Wynn with her daughter, and Burdette Pash in Cedar Rapids. Ice rescues, travel of Judge Ransler, and an election plan to electrify the Charles City interurban line are mentioned alongside a Masonic temple meeting and a newborn in the Trott family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Heyer
Brimner
C. E. Ransler
B. W. Tabor
Independence
Merrian
Fred Waits
Plainfield
T. M. Waits
Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's Association
Reading
Pythian Temple
W. B. Trott
Locust Street
Santa Claus
Rhinesmith
Charles City Intelligencer
Charles City
Marble Rock
Tabernacle Chapter
Xu. M
Market Wrap: New York Stocks Mixed Across Key Issues
Prices on the New York Stock Exchange showed mixed results with notable stocks such as Canadian Pacific Reading United States Steel and American Sugar trading at varied levels. Industrials like Union Pacific and Southern Pacific posted modest gains while others including Pennsylvania Rock Island and Missouri Pacific moved uncertainly amid broad trading activity.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Atchison
Tee American Smelter
The
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Aest Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Wee Ck Tnited States Steel, Common
United States Steel, Pfd
Masons Set Dec 3 Meeting With Lecture On Masonry
A city Masonic committee led by Ralph Dunskelberg H O Kelly and W H Scheel sent notices for the annual Masonic meeting on December 3 at the Masonic temple at 2 PM Third degree work will occur A buffet supper is planned at the Knights of Pythias building from 6 30 to 9 PM A program featuring Rev Joseph Fort Newton of Cedar Rapids will discuss What Is Masonry A reception and dance follow at the K P hall A joint installation of officers from all Masonic bodies and the O E G will take place at the Masonic Temple on January 7 at 7 30 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Ralph Dunskelberg
H. O. Kelly
W. H. Scheel
Masonic Temple
D. m
Knights of Pythias
P.m
K. of P
Joseph Fort Newton
Cedar Rapids
K. P
Met Defeat In Roug House Fight
George W. Thorton a boilermaker sought Christmas celebration but after revival believed his convictions were right. He visited Illinois Central boiler shops last evening to make a cleaning but crowds blocked him. Escaping left him battered with cuts and missing clothing. Arrested by Officer Young and arraigned in police court on drunk and disorderly charges pled guilty and received three days in jail.
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George W. Thorton
Thorton
Ilinois Central
Young
1. C
Advertised Lottery Participants and Sponsors Listed
A long advertisement lists numerous names of ladies and gentlemen likely participants or subscribers, including Nora Bell Mae Bright Irene Britcell Madge Cannon and many others. The notice also references several sponsors or associated entities such as Market Cigar Co Lewis Millinery Mars & Co and Produce Co. The list names individuals and firms in a community notice style typical of such solicitations.
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Nora Bell
Mae Bright
Irene Britcell
Madge B. ‘Cannon
E. &. Cleveland
Frank Collins
E. A. Cowell
J.crawford
Mark Culbertson
Jane Dockerly
Goldie Downey
Winifred Flannagan
Edna Fuehrer
Matjtie Gindt
Mary Gitt
Lena Hopson
C. J. Ingols
Jennie Is. King
Jennie Leathers
Etta Lynklip
Margaret Mahesmney
Eva Miller
Wm. Mitchell
Frank Morgan
Grace Scott Morrison
M. Munidell
Minnie Newcomer
Sarah Roazeljle
Christinia Schaller
S. Mary Simmons
Neoma Biker
Bertha Stiner
Lucy Stitfie
Sechrist
W. S. Sewell
Harley Spies
W. Stephenson
Gene Thomas
F. G. iUchylit
Alva Wagoner
EL Watvers
Als. Wemple
Frank Whitney
Ack Wilson
Connell Brothers
List Produce Ca
Goold Balance Valve
iCo
Market Cigar Co
Lewis Millinery
Mars & Co
Anna Tl. Gunstead
Hawks
Mra. 1D
Jones
Ales Kissoils
Peter Sawcroft
Georgion Peojarakt
M. H. Krlly
Banks rush to join federal reserve system in 1920s push
In Washington, officials report more than 400 national banks and trust companies from across the United States have applied for membership in the federal Reserve system. Major centers like New York Chicago and Boston show slower early uptake as plans to divide the nation into reserve districts proceed. An official announcement of the district map is expected soon. Also discussed are agricultural notes on potato farming and the potential for alcohol production from potato starch and by products.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve System of Banks
Treasury Department
New York
Chicago
Boston
McAdoo
Houston
Hudson Trust Company of
Europe
Corn
Germany
German Potato Growing Boosts Soil and Yields
A Washington specialist notes a German bulletin argues potato cultivation via crop rotation green manuring and fertilizing improves soil structure aeration and subsequent crops. Eastern Germany relies on potatoes to develop light fertile soils. profits from the crop justify liberal fertilizer use and weed control through clean culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Washington i
Germany
Congressman Lewis Pushes Government Ownership of Lines
Rep David I. Lewis of Maryland plans a political campaign to nationalize telephone and telegraph lines. He has introduced a bill aiming to place control of the nation’s communications infrastructure under government ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congresa
David I. Lewis
Maryland
Telephone J and Telegraph Companies
Wie
Funeral Service for S. B. Pepper in Ottumwa
Funeral held at First M E church with hundreds in attendance. Senate and House party from Washington joined the service and viewed the casket. Interment followed at Shaul Cemetery beside his mother. eulogies by Senator Jones and Rep. Joseph Russell.
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Ottumwa
S. 8
Pepper
M. EB
Senate
House
Washington
Co. G. Hiftyfourth Regiment
National Guards
Malta
Knights Templar
Amos Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Cudlipp
D. C. Smith
Methodist Church
Senator Jones
Joseph Russell
Missouri
Shaul
Central Committee
National
M. J Wade
Overlooking a Bet in Esperanto Language Phrase
A brief note attributed to Toleao Blade contemplates Esperanto as a vehicle for baseball chatter becoming universally used. The fragment hints at linguistic play in sports discourse and global adoption.
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Toleao
Last present proves fatal for Sparta man
Julius Swartziow, 78, a wealthy Sparta resident, collapsed and died on Christmas Eve while purchasing the final gift in a store. Doctors attributed the death to apoplexy as the package touched his hand and fell to the floor. The incident occurred in Virginia on December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Julius S. Swartziow
Brother Coming for David Brown Funeral Arrangements
William Brown brother of David Brown arrives in Waterloo from South Wayne Wisconsin to arrange funeral plans for David Brown who died at Presbyterian hospital from pneumonia. He had lived with Mr and Mrs Ternesa at 1201 Hammond avenue for twenty years and is survived by sister Mrs Mary Raisbeck of Darlington Wisconsin. Remains taken to Petersen Bros undertakers for burial prep.
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William Brown
David Brown
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
South Wayne
Wis
Mary Raisbeck
Darlington
Petersen Bros
Wanted to Start Immediately Private Home Keeper
Classified notice seeks a competent woman to serve as home keeper in a private family setting. Must be fond of children and capable of managing household tasks. Contact 288 Black Cedar Falls for details.
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L. Hendricks
Main St
Cedar Falls
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