Fire losses settled as rebuilding plans move ahead
Insurance adjusters settled with Russell Lamson and Paul Davis Dry Goods after a fire destroyed the Russell Lamson block. Lamson hints at near one hundred thousand dollars and plans debris removal and new foundations. Davis Co. confirms settlement. inventories were adjusted with depreciation, and renovations at the annex proceed with new stock, lighting, fixtures, and a new front staircase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. O. Lamson
Russell- Lamson
Lamson
Davis Company
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Dry
Police raid nets four suspects at 115 Linn Street
Officers seized Mack Ferguson Alice Woods Efe Ward and Frank White at a residence on Linn Street Saturday night. Woods Ward and White face disorderly house charges and all pleaded not guilty at 7 30 pm police court arraignment. Ferguson faces a state charge with the judge warning parents about court attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Street
Mack Ferguson
Alice Woods
Efe Ward
Frank White
White
Pearl Dunn
Woods
Ward
Ferguson
J. H. Meyers
Walnut Street Saptis church Sunday school meeting notice
An all day session of W. B. Howells Sunday school class at Mrs. L. G. Adams home 418 Walnut Street is planned for next Wednesday with a picnic dinner at noon for members and husbands. Mrs. James Blenis division will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs. Howell's Irving Street home for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Howell
Walnut Street
Saptis
L. G. Adams
Walnut Stret
James Blenis
Irving Street
Licensed to Wed Ad Notices Include Several Marriages
Classified advertisement lists Bert Rogers of Janesville and Lydia Donath of Strawberry Point to wed, with ages noted for other individuals including George L. Sieglaff of Waterloo and Elsie A Eppling of Waterloo, plus Union Made cigars promoted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rogers
Janesville
Lydia Donath
Strawberry Point
George L. Sieglaff
Waterloo
Elsie A
Eppling
Wirts to pay fine rather than prison in assault case
Judge Platt considers sentencing options for Thomas A. Wirts found guilty of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury on Charles B. Palmer. Attorneys argue for a fine instead of jail. jurors signaled preference for fines, while judge notes seriousness of the crime and uncertain public impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Alfred Longley
Thomas A. Wirts
Charles B. Palmer
Longley
Wirts
van Noy Hotel Co
Flindis Central
Hoxle
Farmer Bailey urges farming as partnership with the Almighty
Liberty H. Bailey former dean of the New York college of agriculture told Iowa State College students that farming is a religious partnership with the land. He said land is held in trust for future generations and urged efficiency to compete globally, praising Town State college and stressing the wife’s role through home economics as part of farm life. He spoke as a personal guest of President R. A. Pearson at the convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Liberty H. Bailey
New York College of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
Iowa State College
Dean Bailey
Argentina
Liberia
Batley
Town State College
Bailey
R. A. Pearson
Cornell University
Wrecking bid period for Russell-Lamson building continues
Notice to contractors announces bids for wrecking and cleanup of the Russell-Lamson building at the Russell-Lamson hotel office. Bids may include salvage options. five-day window. Also, Prof. M. J. Bowman travels to Aberdeen for two days to oversee corn and alfalfa exhibition duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Lamson
M. J. Bowman
Aberdeen
Increasing Farm Sizes Spark Debate in Middle West
Reports show rising farm sizes in the Middle West as loans to acquire adjoining lands increase, led by northern Jews and southern Minnesota farmers. Advocates argue bigger tracts enable economies of scale with tractors replacing horses, while critics warn of a looming landed aristocracy and rural depopulation.
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Minnesota
Reinbeck Social Notes and Local Appointments
Reinbeck and surrounding area report visits from Grundy Center and Mt. Auburn residents. Claus Raum hired as road superintendent in Grant township with daily digging pay. A church effort gathers in Waterloo for Amity. Several residents travel for sickness, business, or family reasons. A small fire damages a home chute but minimal damage occurs. Spelling contest prizes awarded to local girls.
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Linder
al. Graves
Rochester
John Thompson
B. F. Shumway
Los Angeles
Frank Lauer
Defiance
Lauer
Chas, Belbesheimer
Winnipeg
P.H. Buhrman
Waterloo
Reinbeck
R. N. Meyers
Colfax
Meyers
Geo. Fathergill
Armstrong
Otto Fathergill
Eldora
J. Q. Robinson
Mitchell News Notes and Local Illnesses in Waterloo Area
Mitchell February 7 brief roundup reports Lewis Schulte at Waterloo Business College home with rheumatic attack. Rudolph Barcel underwent rupture surgery at Osage. Royal Neighbors plan a Valentine social Saturday. Mrs Erwin Voigt visited aunt Mrs Crum in Cedar Falls. Miss Louise Lincke visiting sister Mrs Alton Markham in Burr Oak. Rev L O Thompson ill. Chester Goodpaster seriously ill at brother Wm Goodpaster home. recovery hope. L R Dockerty hosts winter Sunday gathering with J L Taber and W G Smith families.
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Mitchell
Lewis Schulte
Waterloo Business College
Rudolph Barcel
Osage
Valentine
Erwin Voigt
L. Crum
Cedar Falls
Louise Lincke
Alton Markham
Burr Oak
L. O. Thompson
Chester Goodpaster
Wm. Goodpaster
L. R. Dockerty
J. L. Taber
W. G. Smith
New Hartford Chapter Concludes Degree Work and Social
The New Hartford chapter No 120 OBE held a called meeting for instruction and conferred degrees on Mrs Clara Gowman with new officers. A social hour followed. The Oak Hill Cemetery association is mentioned along with local tidbits including a moved family and a storm postponed band concert.
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New Hartford
Olive Rosé
Waterloo
Clara Gowman
Ardella Hughes
Olds
Alberta
Can
Emily Cunningham
Iowa Falls
Beaver Grove
J. F. Geyer
H. A. Fissex
Thomas
Eleanor Cunningham
Orlen Royce
L. L. Smith
Algona
J. G. Evans
Mary Bacom
Guy Garner
Frank Jones
Elwood Saul Farm
Benson
Fred Johnson
Ida Bolton
Oak Hill Cemetery
Local notices and fragments from a 19th century page
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions residents and names such as Mr and Mrs No M Griahwig, Fills, Romney, Mason, Romney, and Heawver lode. Scattered references include a meeting at Shei Rock, Towine at Norerul of Ephrieny, and near Wate terley Rowway, with generic phrases about being present in business last Wednesday and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastoend
No M. Griahwig
Wiel
Alt
Ephrieny
Shei Rock Thursaiy
A. Romney
Wateterley
Heawver Lode
AL Myles
Gas Engine Class Guests At Galloway Club Supper
Thirteen members of the gas engine construction class at the local trades school will be guests of William Galloway tonight in his club rooms. Prof Johnsen will lead the Top War class session with speeches planned by J Rose and a foreman from the Iowa Dairy plant. Forty eight students are now enrolled and showing rapid progress in the gas engine course as one of the most interesting classes. Next Friday one Galloway engine will be tested at the plant and the following week another will be tested for the Iowa Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galloway
Galloway Club
Johnsen
J. Rose
Galloway Company
Lawa
Trades School
Johnson
Iowa
Smith
K. EB. Smith
Department of Engineering Extension
Local Event Notes and Snowfall Report
A Friday evening address on decorative development is planned at the public institute. Mrs Watersoo will speak, with the Lae pire Wi bay project also noted. A travel report from Ames by Mr Hoy Davin is mentioned. Snow totals for the month reach 6.40 inches, with 4.50 inches falling on Friday, and February 22 191% recorded 5 inches as the heaviest February fall. Sleigh bells were heard citywide as winter's depth persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea Watersoo
Woiden
East Hide
Hoy Davin
Ames
Marine Pen
Diane
Waterloo
Monthly Snowfall Record Reported in Local Weather
The weather desk notes heavy snowfall for the month with extensive totals and lingering fog. Ralph Story records the figures this morning, detailing cold conditions and persistent precipitation across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wweek
Card of Thanks for J. and Rugg family
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for their assistance during illness and death of father J. and Rugg. Thanks for moral offerings. from Mrs. C. J. Rugg and Edwin A. Rugg.
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J. & Rugg
Mk. Wml
C. J. Rugg
Edwin AO Rugg
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Galloway
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Waterloo-Ross Conservatory of Music
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