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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1911

Page

4

Joder & Son Leases Larger Iowa Drug Store Premises

J K Joder & Son druggists at 300 Fourth Street West secure a five year lease for the 303 305 Fourth Street location opposite their present shop. They plan to move after April next year, offering 11 340 sq ft space versus 4 000 now, with renewal options and a top to bottom refit. The new store will feature expanded departments and a soda fountain in a modern central west style.

J. K. Joder & Son Fourth Street J. K. Joder Karl B. Joder J. K. Bader & Son Messrs. Jader Central West Iowa Messrs Jader

Christmas gatherings fill Tripoli with visits and notices

In Tripoli on Christmas Eve a large crowd attended church services and friends sent postal showers to Mrs Kimball and Mrs Martens. Several locals and visitors celebrated holidays with family, including Mr and Mrs Bennet in Waterloo and others visiting relatives in the region.

Tripoli Conrad Schoenbeck Forthand Kimball Martens Herman Neverman Wavern Minerva Hattendorf Iee Prestien Harry Briden Denver John Carstensen Dr. Thompson Clara Roehl Chicago Will Koch Areeale Ais Chris Koch

Courier patterns and order coupon details

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department Waterlo Evening Courier Waterlo including 10 cents for each pattern Patterns allow for seams All orders filled asap but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.

Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo

Cedar Falls Plans Soldiers' Monument in Greenwood Cemetery

Cedar Falls citizens ask the Black Hawk county board to appropriate 4200 for a soldiers' monument in Greenwood cemetery, funded by a levy for relief of indigent soldiers and families, with the cemetery needing at least fifty interments. A board member defended open probes as safeguards against graft and pledged continued publicity in public affairs.

Black Hawk Country Board of Supervisors Des Moines Polk County Board Iowa Waterloo Cedar Falls Greenwood Cemetery al Levy

The Clever Woman and the Problem of Knowing

A narrator argues that highly conscious cleverness can alienate others. The piece notes men and others dislike ostentatious knowledge and prefers humble, unobtrusive intelligence. It urges restraint in sharing expertise to gain social approval.

Notice Recall of Debt Disclaimer by O S Obenchain

A notice claimed to release me from debts incurred by my wife Matilda Obenchain is withdrawn. The author regrets the publication of that unwarranted notice. O S Obenchain.

Matilda Obenchain O. S. Obenchain

Christmas Travel and Local Visits Reported

Hampton residents and guests spend Christmas at homes in Fredericksburg Munday Ada Mich Swaie dale Waverly Cedar Falls Waterloo and other nearby towns. Teachers enjoy Christmas vacation while Mercantile makes annual invoice. Families noted include Jeanette Zander Clyde Lewis and wife Ben Lewis and Chas Bishop and wife with George Carstensen homes visited.

The Mercantile Clyde Lewis Cedar Ben Lewis Chas, Bishop Cedar Falls Geo. Carstensen Pr. Thompson Waterloo

Waterloo Furniture Co Pre-inventory Sale Announcement

The Waterloo Furniture company announces a pre inventory sale at 312 314 Fourth Street East. The sale opens morning and runs to the closing on Wednesday Fan 3. Prices on home furnishing articles are sharply reduced and stoves stock will be closed out. The firm emphasizes fair dealing and integrity in the advertised figures.

Waterloo Furniture Company Fourth Street Antares

Expressmen Win Auto Plate Deal In Des Moines

Des Moines authorities decide to ship 1912 automobile number plates by express to save costs due to enamel weight. Plates for private cars numbered above 2000 total over 30 000, with 14 cents per pair charged by express firms versus postal rates. First shipment received. overweight plates held for extra postage. some mail shipments still possible.

Des Moines W. C. Hayward Hayward Express Sam

Parkersburg Couple Wed. Waterloo Body Returned for Funeral

The license listing for Harry H. Wilson and Emma P. Doescher in Parkersburg is noted. Bruno Kelroy, who died December 23 in Valkaria Florida, arrived in Waterloo last night and was taken to New Hartford for funeral services today as friends paid their respects during the wake.

Bruno Kelroy Valkaria Fla Waterloo New Hartford Kelroy

Taxes in Black Hawk county to top 1.1 million next year

Tax totals for 1912 show $884,562.58 from the county treasurer and about $200,000 in special assessments plus $40,001 in multi tax, summing to $1,124,562.58. The article notes taxes have doubled in nine years, with Frank Bentley overseeing more than $1.6 million in taxes next year. It lists by township and city allocations and compares past levies from 1900 to 1910.

Black Hawk County Frank ‘. Bentley Rainbow Barclay Township Bennington Township Big Creek Township Black Hawk Township Cedar Township Cedar Falls Township Eagle Township East Waterloo Township Fox Lester Lincoln Township Vernon Township Orange Township Poyner Township Spring Creek Township Union Township Washington Township Waterloo City Cedar LaPorte Hudson Dunkerton iState University State College iState Teachers’ College Leven Bentley

Damaged List Totals Fruit and Provisions in Archive

Clipped text lists surplus fruit cake with thirty six pieces per cake, along with 70 pounds of cheese, 100 dozen oranges, 100 dozen bananas, and 200 pounds of candy.

Winnipeg Pipe Band Recalls Waterloo Visit

Waterloo residents recall the Winnipeg Pipe Band visit at the invitation of William Gallo Way Co. The band, mostly Scottish natives, performed several numbers in Waterloo and drew attention for its music and uniforms. An upcoming Winnipeg concert scene was noted with Highlander participation and tartan hall decor.

Waterloo Winnipeg William Gallo Way Company Des Moines Minneapolis Scotland William Galloway Company Northwest Hall Eachlan Collie Ewen Fankin

Big Turkey Feed for the Veterans at Iowa Soldiers' Home

At the Iowa Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown on December 28 a Christmas dinner served to 1,010 people featured 930 pounds of turkey, ten gallons of oysters, fifteen bushels of potatoes, 100 quarts of cranberries, multiple bread loaves, peas, pickles, and 250 pies. The event highlighted a festive menu despite high turkey prices.

Marshalltown Iowa

Debts Disclaimed by Husband for Spouse Walker

The undersigned states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife H. D. Walker. The declaration appears in a legal notice format likely from a public records or court filing. No other names or actions are provided in readable form.

H.D. Walker

Police Seek Forgers After Three Checks Cashed

Police search for suspects who passed three forged checks on Saturday night before Christmas. A Sycamore Street saloon refused one for change, while officers warn merchants to beware of Chapman Lumber Company forgeries. Chief Dinneen urges caution as suspects fled before banks reopen Monday.

West Side Sycamore Street George Wilson Howard Garrison Chapman Lumber Company Oliver Chapman W. T. Dinneen

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Teille du Norde Ginghams Tesetyr EWU JK. Joder & Son Lease Fourtie ST. West W. A. Covell & Son West Fourth St Hicks' Capu Feud Ldc Logal Board Polk Greenwood Henry Snyder Harrison Lance Harrison Jis Expressmen West Fourth K Courier Harry H. Wilson Parkersburg Emma. P. Doescher Winnipeg Pipe Band New York City Berlin Germany Willard FE. Spurr Base Fourth Street Waterloo, Towa
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