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Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

30 Dec 1911

Page 25

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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1911

Page

25

Emmons Johnson A Pioneering Waterloo Financier

Emmons Johnson of Waterloo Iowa is celebrated as a trusted financier and builder of the city. He led the Waterloo Savings Bank and Leavitt Johnson Trust Company and held major stakes in the First National Bank of Waverly. Johnson arrived in 1860 with a long career in banking and farm loans, shaping Waterloo’s growth through cautious, square-deal leadership. He served in the Iowa state senate, earning respect for principled public service and sturdy financial stewardship.

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Waterloo Emmons Johnson Waterloo Savings Bank Leavin, & Johnson ‘Crust Company First National Bank of Waverly Johnson New York Syste Mr. Johnson New York State Independence John H. Leavitt A. T. Lusch Johnson, Leavitt & Co Waver Hremer County Johnson, Yeavitt & Co Waverly Jeavitt, Johnson & Lusch Prosp Company Leavitt Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company Farm Loan Laafor Leavis, & Johnson Trust Waterloo Savi Bridge Commercial Test National Bank of Waverly Leavily & Johnson Trust Company HE. L. Johnson Waterloo Trust Company Commercial National Bank Lewis Walmer Idaho Owo Marion Faston Jame J. D. Eason Iawa State Bank David Ho Mybee Davenport Jinisen State Senate Bremer County Iowa
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Library growth and new stations mark 1911 progress

Miss Fanny Duren reports steady growth at Waterloo Public Library in 1911 with average monthly circulation up 1690 from 1910. New stations were added at MacFarlane and YWCA. vacation loans and story hours boosted use. staff expanded and an apprentice class begun for training.

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Larer Desmand MacFarlane Y. Wlc. A Hawthorne Central Washington Labordar Waterloo Panny Puren Ick I. M. Crainard Grace Wormer Trrace Eaten Mary A. Ard Milfred E Haffman Misson Margaret Richard
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Looking Back From the Goal of a Goodly Old Age

A reflective piece contrasts the perspectives of two centenarians, Rev. E. P. Kimball and Mrs. Isaac Spoors, on life, success, and faith. Kimball’s view centers on spiritual truth and sacrifice, while Spoors speaks from a life of poverty to find solace in Christ, gratitude, and eternal hope.

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Rev E. P. Kimball Jefferson Street The Courier Kimball First Congregational Church New England Earley Christian Monticello Congregational Church Douglas Street Illinois Central Isaac Spoors Christ Graciwe Tunis Zoan Nineveh Babylon Palmyra Memphis Athens Rome Carthage Atlantis
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Fireproof Paints Use Insoluble Ammonium Salt Mix

The method in making fireproof paints involves adding four parts ammonium salt to the mix, which upon heating releases ammonia to create a nonflammable atmosphere. Since most ammonium salts are soluble, insoluble ammonium magnesium phosphate is used with a lead acetate in turpentine oil as the binding medium to achieve good results.

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Manufacturers See Most Hopeful Future

A Waterloo businessman voices cautious optimism that 1912 will bring a strong revival. He cites conservatism reducing stocks, increased demand for Waterloo made goods, and plans to employ up to 1,000 workers by January 1, 1912. The outlook highlights reduced panic, stabilized prices, and expanding markets with improved wages and saving opportunities.

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Waterloo Middle West Whield Iowa Presidentia
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Winterville Echoes Drag on a Singing Lawyer

A fragment shows a man asked where he will set his law office in Winterville, he refuses and recalls singing a tenor solo with the college glee club in Winterville, expressing fear they have not forgotten him.

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Winterville
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Mibrary Fanny Duren St, Paul's M. E Waterloo View Cedar Falls & Northern R. KR A. &. Glenny Prospect Hills Sion
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