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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

3

For Sale Miscellaneoue Items and Notices

A jumble of sale ads lists items such as barber chairs sewing machines stoves furniture and livestock along with a legal notice about a will and a foreclosure case in Black Hawk County Iowa. The classified items include doors stoves and mills, while the legal notice pertains to John W. Steigelman’s will and a mortgage foreclosure proceeding in Waterloo Town Court.

Cery East Fourth Cedar F. Barbercolle Tite Broney Davenpor Ja Des Moinen Black Hawk County Russell-Lamgon Hotel Turner. Ee John W. Steigelman Ot San Mabet Pila Schroeder Shorae Trent Erin Waterloo Frank Fur Wlaintitt

Annual Meeting Notice for Leavitt Johnson National Bank

Notice details the annual meeting of Leavitt & Johnson National Bank of Waterloo Iowa to elect a board of directors for the coming year and conduct business. It also outlines loan policies, security requirements, interest rates, and secretary duties. Dated Waterloo December 21 1927.

Flar Leavitt & Johnson National Jbank Waterloo Jawa Hesbunklys Ogiock Aw Les Kodarpar Joan Association of Waterloo Gasoclathon Leavitt & Johnson National Killink Stockhollers tJn‘corporation Anticle Iv Shin Association Capltv Chin Corporation Board of Directors Iowan EB. Dempster

Local News and Socials From Jesup and Surrounding Towns

Born to Mr and Mrs Omer Fuller a daughter at Jesup on December 17. Howard Wyrick hosts guests at Bank Opera House with dancing and refreshments. Baptist church trustees plan improvements with Joseph Bfasteiler. Leo Gibbons recovering from knee injury infection. Former Jesup residents Arthur and Roy Decker start garage business at De Liebert garage. Morris Melrose and several students home for the holidays. Eastern Stars elect officers and Christmas program at Mrs George Walker’s. A Presbyterian marriage of Eva Wilkinson and Roy Youngs scheduled at 9 AM. Youngs to Philadelphia with Stanley Steamer job. Wilkinson daughter to attend business college. Miss Stellanson and Amond Klemp illnesses noted. Schon entertainment praised. teachers commended for student performances. Evelyn Knief visits from Waterlio for holidays. Clarence Freitag visiting from Tripoli. Miss Marie Vanham ill, Aug Panter ships stock cars. School two-week vacation. Wm Poehler moving to Buck Creek farm. Dayton township stock sale nets $4,000.

Howard Wyrick Bank Opera House The Baptist Church Joseph Bfasteiler Leo Gibbons Bute Ha Arthur Roy Decker Jesup de Liebert Morris Melrose Iowa University Josephine Fuller Epworth Seminary Ralph Seames Upper iTowa University Donald Walker Ames Fern Walker Coo College Cesar Rapids Blanche Burrell Belle Bordner Elmner Stevenson B. W F. Stoddard Beile Ham Gertrude Houck Edith Ganfere George Walker W. CU A. D. van Erman Edith Emerson Virginia Wilson Grace Walker Genevieve Presbyterian Manse Eva Wilkinson Roy Youngs A. GO. Knapp WD. Wilkinson Stanley Steamer Company Philadelphia Readlyn St.Henry St. Noble Stanley Buck Creek Dayton Township

Till Forbid Ads Discontinued By Written Order

Advertisement practice explained for Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter readers. When ads run till forbid, a written order is required to stop. A printed blank is provided to advertisers to mail back for discontinuation, with a copy kept for reference.

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Deaths, relocations, and holiday gatherings in La Porte City

La Porte City news notes report H J Bechtel traveling to Lansing to answer a telegram about his brother Wilsum's death after an appendectomy complications. J W Rowley near Presbyterian hospital for leg issues. likely to be brought home to recover. Mayor and Mrs John McQuitkin visit Della for Christmas with relatives. Various visitors from Missouri and Fargo arrive for holidays, including the Miller family and C P Batley. The P A E club hosts its annual reunion with Miss Latelle Gingrich hosting, a large gathering with a special Christmas eve dinner and festivities. Mrs Eva McLaughlin and Mrs C F Schechter visit Marshalltown relatives for Christmas, then return home.

Porte City H J Bechtel Lansing Wilsum la Crosse Wis J. W. Rowley Rag Presbyterian Hospital Waterloo Rowley Jess John McQuitkin Della G. H. Waechter le Porte City Iris Iris Tuitorate Friends, Have Considered J. F. Retin John Christimady Miller Non Robert Moherly Brandon C. P. Batley Fargo N. D C. A. Beast Charles Miller Marshalltown Roy Wagner Walter Messner Kansas City Ben Manwell Maonwell Eva McLaughlin C. F. Schechter Margnalltown Dallas Formar Club Latelle Gingrich RR. X_ Young Ida Simp Minneapolis Minn

New Hartford Obituaries and Local Notices

Funeral services for Mrs Ben Kline Branick 85 died at Oikdale sanitarium were held at the M E church. Burial in Oakhill cemetery beside her husband. A daughter about seven survives. Other relatives live in Holland. Also funeral services for Wm Strong 82 held at Baptist church. interment in Oakhill. He pioneer farmer from 1854, later moved to Burns Kansas. Lawrence Camp of Louisville Christmas visit. Dr D H Peltier named captain in US Army medical service. Xels Jensen and Wm Ramsay tested for Jefferson Barracks enlistment. New Hartford O E B S chapter to hold initiation meeting Friday evening Dec 28. J C Bolton visiting from Chicago area. he has enlisted and may be called soon.

New Hartford Ben Kline Branick Oikdale M. E H. Reverts Stout Oakhill Holland Wm. Strong Burns Kan Baptist Church W. G. Jones Mr Strong Lawrence Camp Louisville D. H. Peltier United States Xels Jensen Wm. Ramsay Jefferson J. C. Bolton Chituga

Parkersburg social notes and local visits

Parkerburg reports festive holiday travel and greetings as Paul Strickland returns from Minnesota State University for Christmas. Visitors include Ray Connell and bride of Manchester, Miss Etta Taylor, Mrs Anna Roth, Miss Fira Woottz, Mrs George Light, and Lucien McDowell of Oregon. family health notes mention Mrs H Boade's death and funeral, and Mes F F Jungkune's return from Cedar Falls. Edgar Wright arrives from Canada and Mrs Rachelits from Monrovia, Cal visits prior to winter plans in Missouri.

Parkersburg Paul Strickland Minnesota State University Holida Ray Connell Bride Manchester Etta Taylor Anna Roth California Roth Muller Waterloo Fira Woottz Mapleton George Light Presbyterian Hospital H. Boade Dell Spencer Oak Hall Cemetery Shea Siblex F. F. Jungkune Cedar Falls Boyd Lucien McDowell Oregon George McDowell Ethel Durnham Wisconsin A. Foote Edgar Wright Canada Rachel Its Monrovia Cal Stanley Conn Missouri

Pioneer of Vinton Dies at Age of 81

J H Boyden a long time Vinton resident and Civil War veteran died at his home aged 81 He ran a furniture store for years and retired about a decade ago living with his son Frank Boyden The funeral was held at his residence assisted by the Masonic lodge noting he was a pioneer businessman in Vinton.

Vinton J. H. Boyden Mr. Boyden New York State Frank Boyden Frank Wesley Boyden Vineton Masonic Lodge Munsonic Lodge R. Smith Methodist Church

Christmas Church Program and Community News

Raymond and family spent the holidays with relatives while the Sun day school in the Morningside area enjoyed a pantomime Christmas story. Readers performed and soloists contributed as funds for Palestine were collected. Red Cross gains exceeded twenty new members and a Junior Red Cross may form. The Poyner family gathered for a 20 person gathering. surgery is planned for Mrs. Glen Poyner in Waterloo.

Raymond Wes Halt Vincent Hali Fyler Morningside J. O. Felter May Marion Winthren Melters Felter C.H. Hall Fyred Poyner Harry Kelley Palestine Red Cross Henry Poyner Glen Poyner Fresbyterian Hospital Waterloo Radar

Markets Dip as Government Action Thwarts Early Gains

Chicago market report notes government seizure of railwayshed dampening corn optimism. Openings ranged near unchanged to down. December deliveries rose briefly but failed to sustain strength. Oats weakened after a brief rally, while provisions remained irregular and dull amid peace talks and weather forecasts.

Chicago Belling Hue

Grain and Provisions Chicago Cash Quotations

Grain and provisions market report with cash quotations from Chicago and Peoria including corn prices for No 2 yellow No 3 yellow No 4 yellow and other grades, oats prices, rye flax and clover values, plus Kansas City Minneapolis and St Louis grain quotes. Names of cities and prices dominate the market snapshot.

Chicago Timothy Kansas Minneapolis Gralt Minneapolis Minn

Prices From New York and Chicago Markets Dec 27 1914

New York prices for butter, eggs, cheese and poultry show firmer receipts and mixed gains. Butter firm with higher creamer receipts and quoted extras at various cents per pound. Cheese steady. Dressed and live poultry show varied prices. Chicago and St Louis report butter unchanged and poultry higher with mixed egg pricing. Sugar markets flat with Cuban and Porto Rican sales noted.

New York Chicago Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Springs St. Louis- St. Louis Kansas City Kansas Clir

Hog Prices Down Cattle Also Off in Chicago Trade

Hog prices fell sharply as arrivals were larger than expected and cattle offerings were plentiful. Sheep volumes were lighter. Receipts: hogs 42,000. cattle 21,000. sheep 26,000. Hogs sold 16.76 to 17.06 for bulk. cattle natives 7.36 to 14.25. calves 8.50 to 26.75. sheep 9.00 to 12.10 for wethers and lambs 12.66 to 16.40.

Chicago

Cattle, sheep receipts show mixed pricing in Omaha market

Omaha stockyard reports mixed receipts for cattle and hogs, with steer values around 12.00, cows and heifers 10.25, calves up to 12.75, hogs easing to about 16.50, and sheep trading steady for yearlings around 13.25 and lambs near 16.50, reflecting varied demand this period.

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Kansas City Livestock Prices and Market Reports

Market notes from Kansas City showing cattle receipts around 4,000 with steers up to 14.58 and cows to 9.50, calves to 15.00, and sheep with lambs to 16.15 while hogs in St. Louis receipts near 12,000 with lights to 27.20 and heavy to 17.40. Also lists mercantile paper rates in New York and local price quotes for corn oats and produce in Omaha and Waterloo markets.

St. Louis Waterloo Dee Wellington Creamery

Camp Cody Letter From Peter Kress Describes Training

Peter Kress writes from Camp Cody New Mexico to a friend in Iowa detailing trench digging barbed wire entanglements and 16 truckloads of troops. He notes rifle cleanliness grenades and bayonet training with a colonel pushing up to date gear. He mentions family visitors and college friend stops over the holiday amid the dry sunny weather.

Barclay Barclay Peter Kress Camp Cody Deming Iowa West Company G U.S New Mexico Charles Ortner Kies Dubuque BM. and G. Risse Mary Vudvik Cedar Rapids

Christmas Services Fill Dunkerton Churches War Time Observance

In Dunkerton on December 27 Christmas exercises filled Baptist and Methodist churches as war time scarcity showed on decorated trees with gifts sent away across the water. Isaac Newsom and family visit from Dakota. Mrs L Wheeler visits Dunkerton. C G W R R expressin noted. Bubner plans spring move. Red Cross displays common as town aids war effort.

Dunkerton Isaac Newsom Eli Newsom Dakota L., Wheeler

Christmas gatherings and travels mark Brandon notes

Dec 27 sightings include Miss Florence Mer leaving for Dubuque then Milwaukee for holidays with relatives. Dr BE Ward and family joined a Renwick Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs Effie Lockwood with 63 guests. Wil Freyling and son John exchange news from England as Sam Bair and wife visit Mora Minn. and daughter Mrs Anthony Pardun.

Brandon Branden Florence Mer Dubuque Milwaukee Wis BE. C. Ward Renwick Effie’ Lockwood Wil Freyling John England Sam Bair Mora Minn Anthony Pardun

Railroads Rally on New York Market as Government Plan Approved

The New York stock market opened buoyantly amid broad gains after government plans to take over railroads and related properties. Major climbs included Baltimore & Ohio and Delaware & Hudson, with St Paul advancing sharply before profit-taking trimmed gains. Industrials and rail-related shares rose, while bonds and some lesser issues also strengthened, marking the strongest move since mid-year.

New York Baltimore & Ohio Delaware & Hudson Atchison Atlantic Coastline Northern Pacific Norfolk & Western Union and Southern Pacific New York Central L and N Lackawanna Chesapeake & Ohio Canadian Pacific Soo St. Paul Preferred Great Northern Rock Island Coalers Texas Company Liberty American Smelting & Refining Anaconde Copper Baldwin Locomoti Baltimore & Onio Bethlehem Steal Central Leather Chicago, Mil St Paul Columbia Gal & Electric Crucifle Steel Cub Cane Sugar Erig i General Motors Great Northern Pro Mer. Marine Kennecott Copper _ Maxwell Motor Co Central Northern Paclia Ohio Cities Gas Pennsylvania Reading

Wanted Ads Pack Small Town Jobs and Goods

Local classified notes list assorted wants and sales including fish produce and dairy items at Park Road Market , used Ford Touring Car at Dearborn Avenue, barber chair inquiry, pantry girl position, confinement nurse cases, and housing offers. Also two furnished rooms for rent, and a companion for an employed young lady near the west side high school. Phone numbers and addresses provided.

Adit Hintitun Weet Phiza Por Duroo Wrsey Hear Phone Sen Drop Head Herfect & W Bureem Prat St. West Shropshire Rams Vhone Jon Ackerman Adles Frank Eor Bargeinas Yaunns Parsons Musle House Inquire Dearborn Ave Musle Inquire Independent Meat Co Trood Gimp Atlas Flory Coal Co Allen St East Side Lafayette Conger St Fiano Jefferson Park Road Franklin Street Russell- Damson

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