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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1914

Page

4

Market News Reflects Mixed Signals for Wheat and Livestock

Chicago market notes show rain dampening Argentine harvest aiding a wheat rally before a downturn as shipments to Canada buoy prices. Oats hold, corn slips, hogs rise on higher quotes, and cattle grain-fed demand strengthens after cold weather. South Omaha reports steady cattle and strong sheep and lamb demand amid robust hog activity.

Chicago Dee Great Britain Arean Ted Clas Portland Belgium South Omaha Witestock Omaha Neb Texas

Meeting Notice for Salion Company Directors Election

Notice from Dempster secretary dated January 5 1914 at Waterloo Iowa specifies a meeting at 618 Commercial street to elect five directors for three years elect a secretary and treasurer for the casting year and to handle other lawful business.

Salion Commercial Street Andreasurer Waterloo Iawa Dempster Leavitt & Johnson National Bank of

Sheep Market Highlights and Market Quotes From Chicago

The Chicago Sheep Market shows price movements with open high low and close data for December and nearby contracts. A range of quotes across multiple futures bonds and commodities indicates fluctuating demand and supply dynamics.

Ghain Pinovisio Chicago Det Aise

Grain market snapshot across Chicago St Louis and Minneapolis

Wheat and corn prices mixed across major markets with futures for December and May listed. Notable figures include Chicago wheat around 1.24 to 1.27 and corn near 0.67 to 0.79 with variations by grade and delivery month. Prices also shown for St. Louis Minneapolis and Winnipeg markets in December and May contracts.

Chicago Zyotlow Oais Standard Duynin Wheat St. Louis

Waterworks purchase bid blocked by federal ruling

Des Moines failed to secure an extension to buy the city waterworks for 230251?2 dollars after Federal Judge Van Valkenberg ruled the time limit had expired. The ruling ends attempts going back 20 years to municipal ownership amid three elections and bond delays.

Des Moines van Valkenberg Kansas City McPherson Supreme Court of Ture

Corpse Puffing Cigar Shocks Rural Route

Panic spread along a Jefferson to Chael road when three "corpses" sat upright in a hearse and puffed a cigar. The pranks were by Will Hodge of Jefferson returning from his aunt Mrs. Sarah Stevens's funeral in Chael. He rode beside the driver, then climbed into the glass hearse to warm up and lit a cigarette for comfort.

Jefferson Jefferson and Chael Will Hodge Hodge Sarah Stevens Chao

Drusilla the Talking Doll Sparks Sleepy Debate

In a playroom scene from 1914, Drusilla the doll leaves for the seashore and prompts the toys including Bobby Jones Teddy Bear and a paper doll to debate her cleverness. Other toys recite poems or boast talents as they reflect on Drusilla’s adventures and truthfulness before drifting to sleep.

Bonry Jones Dusilla Drusilla Bobby Jones Drusilla Lad Teddy Bear

Pastor Suckow Returns to Manchester Pastor

Manchester Iowa December 31 The Congregational church extended a call to Rev W J Suckow of Davenport to become pastor succeeding Rev J F Moore who left for Waterloo He will begin January 3 Missing Farmer Frank Midkiff located at New Hampton after disappearing from Edgewood last week Bride Emily Brown and Lewis Purvis wed at Mrs M K Brown's home with Rev W H Snsigh officiating They plan a honeymoon to Berlamont Michigan and will reside in Independence next spring

Manchester Congregational Church Davenport J. F. Moore Waterloo Mr. Suckow Frank Midkiff Edgewood New Hampton M. K. Brown Emily Brown Lewis Purvis W. H. Snsignh Hopkinton Independence Berlamont Mich

Golden Wedding Honors for Mr and Mrs Daniel McIntyre

In La Porte City on December 28 Mr and Mrs Daniel McIntyre celebrated their golden wedding with about twenty neighbors and relatives at their Mooreville home. A gold mounted umbrella and pipe were given, a meal was shared, and Rev Sheckler spoke on behalf of guests. The couple, married in England in 1864, later moved to Traer and then Mooreville where Mr McIntyre remains active as a blacksmith.

la Porte City Daniel McIntyre Mooreville Mr. Sheckler Geneseo Church Traer Altho Mack Trowel Lodge A. F A. M Fred Fell G. Fell Norfolk San Francisco John Gill, Jr Gladden Charles Herring Gladys Kennon Vinton Walter Fox Morris Scanlon St. Anne

Foley Cathartle Tablets Advertisement Praise

Wednesday morning at the home of Chas Fultz and had to be taken to the home of her parents. Jore Pa P A Morgan had occasion recently to use a liver medicine and says Foley Cathartle Tablets thoroughly cleansed my system and I felt like a new man light and free. They are the best medicine I have ever taken for constipation. They keep the stomach sweet liver active bowels regular. Sold by all druggists everywhere.

Jore P. A. Morgan

Local notes from Waverly and Washington

Waverly items report Joe Auner visiting Dubuque and theatre party by Tappa Tappa Regga girls to Waterloo. News notes weddings visits include Adeline Schultz and Claude Curtis marriage at Herman Schultz home and departure for Chicago. Representative-elect Burton Sweet of Waverly arrives in Washington with daughter Esther and Dr H O Jungblut and wife, to meet Iowa delegation.

Oskdale Schell John Tegtmeier Lucinda Remick Denver Colo Herman Schultz Adeline Claude ‘Curtis E. HK Rauseh Lutheran Church Sara Ruddick Helen Barber Vere Murray Curtis H. Curtis M. K. Curtis Detroit Mich Herbert Stokely Des Moines Carrie Brees Waterloo Chicago Meta Lusendon Washington Mr. Sweet House Iowa Haig Esther H. O. Jungblut Tripoli Sweet Will Visi

Best for Kidneys Says Doctor

Dr J T RB Neal of Greenville California claims in 30 years of practice Foley Kidney Pills are unmatched for kidneys. Available 50c and 1.00, said to aid backache rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments. Sold by all druggists everywhere.

J. T. RB Neal Greenville Cal

WOUNDS WIFE AND KILLS SELF IN Freeport tragedy

In Freeport Illinois, Carl J. Schulte shot his divorced wife Bertha E. Schulte on the third floor of the Billerbeck building, then killed himself with a 38 caliber revolver. Bertha was seriously wounded and hospitalized. investigators expect to learn more from the autopsy.

Freeport Carl J. Schulte Bertha E. Schulte Freeport General Hospital Schulte Billerbeck Galena Avenue Galena Street

Provisions for the Army in the Field

War priorities center on cutting enemy supply lines while a well nourished population sustains strong fighters. An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion and blood purification, claiming improved digestion, stronger nerves, clearer skin, and relief from skin eruptions without alcohol or narcotics.

Pierce Br. Pierce

Courier and Reporter Item Sends Readership to Friends

A fragment notes a weapon still gripped in the man’s right hand when police were alerted. The piece requests readers to share the Courier and Reporter with friends.

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Dr. Myers Promises Scientific Care for Chronic Ailments

Waterloo Iowa physician Dr. Myers markets a scientifically equipped office with modern instruments to diagnose chronic stomach liver kidney blood skin and nerve diseases. He offers free consultation, accepts mail or in person visits, and claims to treat conditions from rheumatism to cancer with careful, patient focused methods.

Codle Dr. Myers Waterloo Per New York Towa

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