Iowa Business Leader Praises Altruism at Waterloo Dinner
Robert B. Wallace of Council Bluffs addressed 360 members of the Greater Waterloo association urging daily acts of kindness and faith in God. He lauded civic and church work, recalled Iowa’s history, and urged resilience after war to strengthen state investment and community spirit.
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Robert B. Wallace
Council Bluffs
Iowa Chamber of Commerce
Greater Waterloo Association
Iowa
Walace
Wallace
Grant
Sherman
Dr Spry In Critical Condition At Lutheran Hospital
The attending physician reported Dr W F Spry, a pastor and resident of Hampton Indiana, is in a comatose state with diabetes and a pus sack in the left kidney. His condition is described as practically unchanged yet growing weaker and the prospects of recovery are not bright. Esther Spry arrived from Waterloo to be by his bedside.
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W. F. Spry
Lutheran Hospital
Hampton
Spry
Esther “Spry
Waterloo
Courier
First M. B. Church
Postal Telegraph Moves Offices to 709 Sycamore Street
The Postal Telegraph company, after nearly twenty years at 212 Fifth Street East, relocated to 709 Sycamore Street where operations will continue. The move introduces improved light ventilation and new furniture with costs between 6090 and 760. Charles W. Ashwell, manager, has led the local branch for six years.
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Postal Telegraph Company
Fifth Street
Sycamore
Charles WH. Ashwell
Webster 71 Dies After Short Illness at Waterloo Home
George B Webster 71 died at 9 35 pm at his Waterloo home following a brief paralysis. He was born March 11 1852 in Dubuque County Iowa and married Lizzie Yord in 1875. Surviving are the widow and several children including Mrs William Han Floyd Webster Allen B G Webster and Mause Wolff. Remains at Petersen Bros mortuary for funeral plans.
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George BE. Webster
George &. Webster
Chicago Avenue
Dubuque ‘County
William Han
Clinton
Floyd Webster
Minneapolis
Allen BG. Webster
Mause Wolff
Waterloo
Hay Webster
Cedar Falls
John Webster
Decatur
James Webster
Fort Dodge
Petersen Bros
Severe Cold Wave Sparks Relief Efforts In Waterloo
Sub-zero temperatures grip Waterloo as a 38 degree drop in 16 hours rattles homes and delays outdoor work. The Salvation Army and the Social Welfare League report rising coal and clothing needs while streetcars run at capacity and residents brace for more hardship.
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Tawa
Idium
Monay
Suffern
Hall- Bkfeit Company
A. Sperle
Salvation Army
Sperle
Edward LaPlount
Parsons
Social Welfare League
Co-Operatioe
Thomas Reaney
Waterloo
Real estate transfers reported in Black Hawk titles
Real estate transfer notices from Black Hawk County Abstract Co list Morrison in Dora Geren assigning Lot 3 and Lot 2 in Bishop’s Addition Porte City to Styron G Harris. Elmer W Hattl to Waterlas Ker. and other lot transfers including Cedar Falls and related blocks and additions.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Morrison
Dora Geren
Nih
Bishop's Aid Ione
Porte City
Elmer W. Hattl
Styron G Harris
Ghosts Haunt and Newlyweds Seek Police Aid Refused
Newlywed tenants report haunting at a residence on Mullan Avenue West with furniture left inside. They request police accompaniment to move belongings but Captain Farrell says the department is too busy with bodily crimes to pursue spirits, leaving the couple to cope with nocturnal noises and unseen presences.
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Mullan Avenue
Mullan Avenus
West
John Farrell
Farrell
Cedar Falls Daily Netus reports local deaths and society notes
Cedar Falls news wires report the death of Thomas Wilson 17 of Ranson North Dakota to be brought to Cedar Falls for burial with services not yet set. The paper also notes real estate purchases on Walnut Street and a revival at Blivat Christian church. Community notices include birthdays parties luncheons and club meetings with names and addresses from Cedar Falls and nearby towns.
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Cedar Falls
Netus
George HW. Twaddle
Cedar Walla
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
West Fourth Atreat
Thomas Wilson
George Wilson
Ranson
N. OD
Hig
Eldridge Wilson
Harry
Ransome
Ernest
Local Social Notes and Church Services in La Porte City
Edith Adame, resident of La Porte City, is noted in La Porte City Bulletin. Full day of services at MoE Church includes morning worship on Sunday with theme Watchman Tell Us of the Night and a discussion on Christian duties. evening sermon titled What Would You Do With. Informal entertaining by Mrs. Firestone for out-of-town guests. Progressive 50-36 event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. N Blanchaine. Tourist Club annual banquet planned. local incidents include Mr. Hummel injured after a fall. various social gatherings and table games reported.
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la Porte City
Mita
Edith Adame
Nawa
la Porte
Coe
Waterloo Evening Courier
Moe
I. Nios
Cburel
Christ
Progres
Roworth League
Tadta
Ek. Firestone
R. Firestone
Chia City
George Nemmers
Te Resit
Genry J
Eager
Waterloo
N. H. Blanchaine
N . Blanchaine
Harting estate heirs argued over the will splits
Tahig Jaa filed with court for the $46 000 bequest from the late Henry Harting of Spring Creek. The money and debts are to be paid before division of real and personal property between Harting siblings and nieces and nephews. The will names Jacob Leerh, Charles Harting, and others, with R A Reed named executor.
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Tahig
Ant
J. W. Thompson
Clark
Fenry Hartung
Spring Creek
SS Princis Hoepital
Beanen
Airs
Chris
Gilbertvile
la Porte City
Lnte
R. B
Tama Woman Injured in Auto Collision Near Tama
Houghton, a Tama woman, spent two days unconscious after a collision on the Lincoln highway west of Tama while riding with Miss Vinan Lanns and Clarence Marl. The car rested next to a parked vehicle owned by Mr. O Connell. Houghton was taken to a hospital in Tama and is recovering. Her father filed a suit charging the other driver with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The trial date is set. A bankruptcy petition in Linn county lists Mrs. Lucile Beck’s debts at 12199 with assets of 125.
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Nama
Marion Houghton
Taman
Dauma
Linco Highway
Minas
Houghton
Vinan Lanns
Tani
Clarence Marl
Marshawn
Tih O'Connell
Tame
Mle Houghton
Tama
Hart
Wisheen
Linn
Lucile Beck
Traer
New Lamp Promises Bright Clean Illumination
An advertisement touts a new lamp burning 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene claimed to outperform gas and electricity. Inventor N A Johnson of Chicago offers a 10 day free trial and potential earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly for early agents.
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N. A. Johngson
W. Lake St
Chicago
Constant Reader Rams Frigid Morning Commute
A frequent reader recounts a grim morning drive where drivers ignored a stranded traveler party. The critic notes many motorists refuse to give rides while a few offer help, urging generosity and a cheerful spirit to ease the worst commutes.
Latter Day Saints to Have Gospel Sermons Next Week
The Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints will hold gospel sermons starting Sunday evening in Independence Missouri. Elder B A Davis will speak on signs of social and industrial world and whether ancient prophets spoke of this age. Services in the stone chapel at Parker and Columbia streets.
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