Public sale at freight house Waterloo Iowa in 1918
Notice lists a public sale at the freight house of The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway in Waterloo Iowa. It notes a carload of hosts as property to be sold to the highest bidder at 10:00 a.m. on January 1, 1918 and includes various notices about local banks and stockholders meetings with dates in 1917 and 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fublic
Sabe
Chicago, Rook Island and Pacific Hailway Company
Waterloo
Ilowa
C 1 & Po
Jotice—Raular
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Iowa
Ira Rodumur
Secretaary
Lash Hawk County
Aistrict Court
P. Turpening
Fred S. Pettit
Home Building Land Iown Association
Nerematter
Tile Forbid Ad Discontinuation Policy Notice
A Waterloo Evening Courier memorandum explains that ads ordered to run until forbids require written notices to discontinue. Advertisers get a printed blank to fill and return, with a copied copy kept for reference. Discontinuation must reach the office by 10 a.m. to affect the next day’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter
Hazleton Holiday Visits and Local Notices
Hazleton residents share Christmas greetings and family gatherings as relatives from Marion Chicago and Rogers Kan converge. caretakers report Mrs. J C Thomas improving after surgery in Chicago. others plan moves to Oalwein and Rogers. In Mt Auburn and Gubertville, Christmas events and marriages mark the season with extended family visits and community notices.
Rail systems merged under U S director to curb wartime congestion
McAdoo, new railroad director, orders pooling of traffic, equipment, and terminals to erase competition and route shipments by shortest paths. Existing organizations will operate the system as plans mature. Salaries of executives likely cut while workers may see wage gains. Wilson discusses with four railroad unions and secures loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Wilson
Winthrop News Briefs Sketch Local Births and Visitations
Winthrop on December 26 reports births to Frank Kinney and Wayne Cottrell, plus visits by George Reed and Paul Reeves. The Congregational church hosted a Christmas Eve comedy cantata with a long list of character roles. Rev. A W Ownley died in Utah and his body will be brought home for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Frank Kinney
George Reed
Indiana
Seymour Reed
Paul Reeves
Chicago
Ross’*Copeland
Wayne Cottrell
Vern Gallery
le Mars
James Gallery
James Slaughter
Byron Shine
Rockford
Mary Shins
Congregational Church
Santa
Margaret Thompson
Tinkle
Laura Bennett
Jackie
Nellie Allen
Marjorie Bucher
Princess
Imogens Holland
Marjorie Miller
Sherlock
Margery McFarland
Hemlock
Grace Netndorf
Susans
Bernice McFarland
Joanna
Thelma
Davis
Obey
Maude Yastel
Rosie Tinkle
Frances Weatherbee
A. Bo
W.E. Ownley
Rev
A. W. Ownley
Utah
Bristow Christmas wedding and local notes
Emmet Greves returned from Camp Dodge to attend the Christmas Eve wedding of Miss Zella McTaggert and went back to Des Moines by auto. Lt D D Neadham at Camp Funston is pleased with his work. A 3 pound son born to Mr and Mrs L L Shotlift on Wednesday and a 10 pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry S Gough on Christmas day. Gough, superintendent of Ze Ma zeppa Minnesota schools, and others plan moves to Wyoming and a J M Poola House occupant. A farewell party for May, auction sale of household effects, and a Red Cross drive showing strong membership and 100 percent cards. Mrs Alva Morford to undergo kidney operation in Waverly. A letter from J S Gouch in Northhampton Meas notes gnaw in 18 inches of level, very cold weather and high produce prices, with patriotic effort to help win the war.
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Bristow
Emmett Greves
Camp Dodge
Zella McTaggert
Det
Moines
D. D. Neadham
Camp Funston
Kan
L. L. Shotlift
Harry
Mazeppa
Minn
Benjamin Burma
J. M. Poola
Track
J. J. Crowe
Wyoming
Hotor
Aucction
Red Cross
Alva Morford
Waverly
J. 3
Gouch
Northeampton
Meas
Obituary and notices from Sumner area frauds and births
Obituaries report Ella Schudbach of Sumner born 191? died aged 39 after brief illness. Funeral at Cass Opera House December 18 led by Rev Siman and burial at Union Mound. Alonzo Fox funeral at Murphy Chapel buried Greenwood Cemetery December 83. Also notes on aviation service exams for Kneberle and Livingston, seed contest at First Nations bank with 95 entries awarded to D Alto Hamilton, nurse training completed by Miss Glesne Kerr, and marriage of Lloyd Fellows and Marion Gailou. Also a note on wartime draft questionnaires and local marriage record of Lick Lloyd Fellows and Marion Gailou.
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Bummer
Dee
SohNghach
Bundsy
John Schudbach
Ella
Sumner High School
Alma
Ernest
Cass Opera "House
Usiman
Sumner
Raw
Lang
Waterleo
Union Mound Cemetery
Alonzo Fox J
Murphy Chapel
Greenwood Cemetery
Pex
Keith Kneberle
Ernest Livingston
Omaha
Thos. Durant
France
TRUST ACTIVITIES OF PACKERS TOLD AT TRADE HEARING
Boston hearing on December 28 reviewed Chicago packers control of the rendering business nationwide. F J Heney said tendering firms were consolidated under packers and limited competition by gentlemen s agreements and life bonuses. E J McCaffrey testified that Consolidated Rendering of Swift & Co sought to push into Providence and Boston amid opposition. he argued he could compete on fair terms though overheads favored the trust. The session drew a larger crowd, prompting a bigger room for afternoon testimony.
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Boston
Masch
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
F. J. Heney
Commission
Centlemen
E. J. McCaffrey
Pawtucket
R. L
What Cheer Chemical Company
Providence
Trust
McCaffrey
Consolidated Rendering Company
Heney
W Retess
Mortuary Notices for Harrison and Campbell Infant
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison are set for Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at 413 Twelfth Street West and 2 p.m. at First Brethren Church with Rev. H L Gongour presiding. burial at Orange Township Cemetery. Arline Ellen Campbell infant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell of 718 Conger Street, died today. funeral services were held this afternoon and burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Strayer Harrison
Twelfth Strait West
First Brethren Church
H. L. Gongnour
Orange Township
Arline
Campbell
Ellen Campbell
Ralph W. Campbdaill
Conger Street
Elmwood
Special Session of Iowa Legislature Still Undecided
Des Moines December 28 Governor Harding said he has nothing to give out on the proposed extra session but a definite decision is expected by tomorrow or Monday. Practically all assembly members have replied to the governor's letter on the session with unofficial word that a portion favored a special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Waterloo
Town
J. E. Dempster
Des Moines
W. L
Local Want Ads Offer Land and Housing Near Waterloo Road
Classified notices include land sale on Waterloo road Cedar Falls area with mixed terms and small cash. several shorthand and typing course ads for young women with private lessons. room rentals, baby laundering job offers, and a few farm or real estate listings in Waterloo Iowa area. Also a reward notice and a few personal items.
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Waterloo Road
Cedar Falls
Edward A. Emrick
East Fourth
E. J. Nosteter
7Ia
Washington
Stee
Waterloo
Seattle
A.H. Ritchie
West Fourth St
Iowa
Randall
Center
Litchfield
BE. Mickley
Webster
Nate
Courier
Wear Burton Ave
Corn Prices Slide On Exchange Prohibition News
The market opened with prices easing after directors barred further trading in December futures, with January at about 1.26 and May near 12.24. A later uptick followed railroad delays and zero temperatures, closing slightly higher but unsettled as December contracts faced liquidating sales. Provisions declined on weaker hog quotations.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Quotations Grain and Market Prices
Chicago reports mixed grain prices with No. 2 yellow corn around 1.68 to 1.73 dollars and oats softer, while Kansas City and Omaha offer separate bids for No. 2 white oats and yellow corn. Peoria and Minneapolis markets show narrower ranges for corn and oats, with flax and other grains listed and regional price movements noted.
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Chicago
Kansacé City
Peoria
OMAMA
Omahe
Neb
Minneapolis Gramm
Minneapolis
Minn
Price notes across markets for butter eggs and poultry
New York reports mixed dairy values with firmer creamery butter and higher egg prices on 1 560 and 3 059 cases while cheese shows steady demand. Chicago lists slight egg gains and stable butter with variable potato quotes. St Louis and Kansas City show unchanged butter and poultry with modest egg ranges and regional supply shifts.
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New York
Sges
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
St. Loui
St. Louis
Ste
Kansas City
Hemmer relatives visit Hawarden and area
Miss Elsie and Dorothy Hemmer left for a two week visit in Hawarden with relatives. Mrs Kemp and children of Cresco visit relatives here. Miss Henrietta Thiry of Waterloo and Popps of Chicago visited at the Joe Thiry home. Mrs Kemp and children visit her parents at Arthur. Floyd Hemmer is on the sick list. Anna Gigan of Traer visited relatives. Owan Mythaley of Nanton, Canada, called here.
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Arthur
N.D
Floyd Hemmer
Anna Gigan
Traer
Owan Mythaley
Nanton
Canada
Big Supply Hogs Weakens Values in Midwest Markets
Chicago reports heavy hog supplies leave prices pressured as 21 000 hogs were carried over from last stretch. Cattle and sheep outlook steady to soft. Kansas City and Omaha show mixed receipts and narrow ranges for hogs, cattle, and sheep with prices drifting lower on heavy hogs. Mercantile paper and money markets note firmer rates and steady call money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Omaha
Waterloo Markets Report from Waterloo December 2
Market notes from Waterloo list prices for livestock including cattle, hogs, and calves, with premiums for hogs and various cuts. Also shows wholesale and retail price ranges for produce such as eggs, butter, lard, and potatoes, plus stock and bond activity in New York with rail and steel stocks advancing and Liberty bonds steady.
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Wellington
sGv
Sererereel
Szaween Etle Steerer
New York
New York Central
Chicago & Alton
United States Steel
Rock Island
Eric's
Wabash
St. Louis Southwestern
Mooreville and Nearby Folk in Brief Local News
Mooreville reports Dee Mooreville back from hospital in Iowa City and improving after operation. Nellie Woodworth on a four week vacation from Bryce No 4. Mr and Mrs John Bader visiting Keystone. Edna Lemming recovering from tonsillitis. Mrs M Thiesen and daughters visiting Ames Tom Thiesen home during Christmas week. D McIntyre near La Barte has not been well.
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Mooreville
Moorville
Dee
Menkeer
Iowa City
Nellie” Woodworth
Bryce No. 4
Pee Bop Andes
Mirs
John Bader
M. Thiesen
Margeret
Laura
Ames
Tom Thiesen
D. McIntyre
la Barte
Railway Time Tables Glaxois Central and Nearby Lines
Dumont Dec 28 reports local travel notes and a Christmas visit list amid timetabled Railways to Dubuque Chicago Fort Dodge Omaha Sioux City and Minneapolis Saint Paul with multiple local departures and arrivals from Waterloo Waverly Cedar Rapids and neighboring towns. In addition to schedules, community notices mention university visits, Christmas services, and a New Year’s Eve dance with Shervill’s orchestra.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pras
Logan
Franklin Institute
Rochester
Franklin Institue
L. Rocheste
Davenport
Tri-City
Barber College
Russell Lamson
Bone
Mr. Hinson
Powers Mfr. Co
Sycamore
Spuderts
Iowa Telephone Company
Corner Third and
Conger St
Wen
Gstora Henve
Stea
Crofts & Heed, Dept
Pisno
I. S. Parsons
Music House
Jane
Mulberry
Tebrary
College of Commerce
LE S. Parsons Music House
Mulverry
Lbrary
L. Mazer
Street
Paliadelphia
East Slue
New
Morern House
Wentworth
Corpar Washington
Duscellaneous
Guy W Wpe & Co
Bridge St
Egst
Aldu
West Fiith
Timothy May
Hamilton
West Fourth
Plaz
Algo Ladies’ Desk
J. N. Ackerman
Sae
Dearborn Ave
Music Bella
Piasos
Parsons Music House
Hox 10
New Hnareford
Inquire Independent Meat Co
Besalome Cent Co
Second St
Allen St
Bell
East Side Junction Market
Lafayette
Vernis Martin
Dresser
Oak Center
Jesup
Walnut
Darby
Sevita
Kokoring
Darby Plains
Co A Thomas &[Co
Columbus
Onin
oOn City
Town Securities Co
Lincoln Bank
Wlay
Jameson
Howard Co
Gand
Box Ltd
Cranco
Towa
Butler County
Box
Greene, Towa
Honge
Close Jm
Erst Side
Denver
Jer
West Side
Western Avenue
Bent
W. McPfarlane
Cis Dawesa
Goos
E. Howard
Black Hawk Bank
Waset
Alianeapolis
Ing
Charles Treadwell
Hennepin
Minneapolis, Minn
Cajl
S. Parsons Storage Dept
Superior Mervice
Boyd Tranafer Co
Freproof
Iowa Warehouse Co
Hazleton
Riley
Marion
Otis M Morton
Luke Maxwell
Dorothy
John Stefor
F. J. Key
Monticello
Guy Swartzell
Stanley
Airs
J. C. Thomas
Jacob Hasbrouck
Oalwein
George Kint
B.F. Rickey
Ishopa
Morria Smith
Child Jaron
Rogers
Neal
Fairbank
Mra. Robarts
Gelwoth
Martha Wells
Sta Iter-In-Laly
Henry Wella
Earl Badler
Columbia,o
Mary
Sadler
Mtre
Charlew Aton
Milanew Ethed
Corrine Baller
Wasterton
Chrinemon
Roy Mears
Emine
Green Hay
Tesloc Moore
MT. Auburn
Mt Auburn
Kenneth No- Gulla
Etty
Mary MecCulla
M. Robinson
Arlington
AL Alburton
Ida Appleten
Mre
John Orourke
Mra
A. W. Appleten
Jasse Howard Gulick
Jane Gulick
Alty
Jen Inte Adella Gates
Rowley
M. EE
A. R. Conover
M. BE
Recreation Department
CS. Army
Guilbertville
U.S
Legal Advisory Board
Lloyd H. Fellows
Ricevine
Marion Gailou
Janesvilla
Rhode Island
Los L
RIBIS
Gane Geain
ST. Louis Grate
Bouss
Washburn
Omaha Livestock
ST. Louis Livestock
St. Leavis
Mercantile Paper
Waterlo
Dec
Silo CO
Logan Avenue
Dumont. Dumont
Livya Pfaltegrat
Ver- Mmilton
S. D
Mildred Chamberlin
Airs Ross
Cecil Roan
Jakeway
Humboldt
August Brock
I Whi Court Ben Hor
Boash
Shervill
Gloxois Central
Bouna
Dubuqua
Dubuque
Seeeree Limited
Fort Dodge
Bloux
D. Me
Albert Lea
Twin Cities
Albert Gen
Binneapolia
Union Depot
Twin c
East Side
C & Twin City
Twin Pea East Side
Twin City
Élwe
Kansas C
Oinem
Side
Kansas
City
Kaness City
Brann
Worthdonuna
St. Paul Albert Lea
Manly
Irelynt
Shell Rock
Burlington
St Louis
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapide
St Louie
D.m
Tocal Freight
Cedar Rapida
Cedar Fully
Trainna
Collowa
Itzad Bom
Cefar Mapiac Lins
Frain Xo. Leays Arr
Cadar Rapids
Eave Arr
Ems
Irvin G. Cohen
Manger
Lamson Bros
Prain
Marsh Place
G. Svarrabebe
Mer
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