Changes in Cedar Falls Businesses and Local Notes
Cedar Falls reports dissolution of Wilson-Harlan clothing firm with Har lan taking control and Wilson remaining in Cedar Falls to pursue insurance. E F Gerken sold his hardware store to W W Ransome as he plans future work locally. A Danish Baptist church group formed a What I Can society with officers elected and monthly meetings planned.
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Cedar Falls
Wilson- Harlan
Mr. Harlan
E. Wilson
Wilson
E. F. Gerken
W. W. Ransome
Teachers’ Colleges
H. H. Seerley
Sara Rice
Wight
Iowa City
Cs New Society
The
Danish Baptist Church
J. A. Fridell
H. Davidson
Fern Hoar
Ruby Fridall
West Waterloo
Charles City
C. A. Collar
Fairview
EB. B. Jones
First Baptist Church
Tremont Street
North Waterloo rail workers update and retirements
North Waterloo notes list fireman M L Boylan called to Jefferson Iowa for his wife illness and crew changes. Brakeman Ramsey and Albright return to duty after injuries, Lestina out with burns, and fireside workers added in the shops. Local charities supt Klingaman takes old mattresses for distribution, while residents travel or recover at home.
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M. L. Boylan
Jefferson
Iowa
J. F. Klingaman
Associated Charities
Fred Kauffman
Louis Patterson
Iowa Street
Charles City
W. H. Hill
Fred Scott
Paul Ptazinac
James Rosos
George Sparis
Peter Gash
Kiriakos Mustakos
Joe Basil
Mate Katalinic
Clinton Worth
Fol ey n Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs
Fol ey and Son promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a reliable family medicine for coughs colds and croup. It claims to strengthen the system prevent pneumonia and act quickly when taken promptly with no danger from substituting products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Joder & Son
Kipling fears reciprocity in Canada U S policy
From Engelberg Switzerland Rudyard Kipling writes to a Montreal friend expressing alarm at the Canadian U S reciprocity game. He calls it an annexation move and criticizes the policy as imperialistic and dangerous to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Rudyard Kipling
Engelberg
Switzerland
Montreal
Taie
Kipling
Canada
Our Lady of the Snows
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Rev M B Williams Seeks Kansas Law Against Child Insurance
Topeka dispatch notes Rev M B Williams former evangelist from Logan County has introduced a bill in the Kansas House to prohibit life insurance on children under 16 except post 16 endowment policies. The measure targets all companies and fraternal societies with fines from 500 to 1000 dollars.
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Topeka
Kan
Wichita Eagle
M. B. Williams
Iowa
Kansas
Logan County
Williams
Rev. Williams
Tragic death at St Louis factory shafting incident
Martin C. Kuehnert, 29, was killed at a St Louis foundry plant when a coupler and pulley wheel trapped his sleeve as he tried to replace a slipping belt. His body struck an oak beam four feet above the shaft, resulting in fatal injuries after his feet were cut off and bones broken.
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Louis
Martin C. Kuehnert
Kuehnert
Bob Fitzsimmons at Crystal Theatre All This Week
Chicago report notes Governor B F Carroll of Iowa speaks on politics at church conference in Chicago. He defends old line Republican ideals and dismisses insurgency while predicting Safe Young may win the Iowa Senate seat. Carroll comments on Lorimer reciprocity and local political scenes.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
The
Crystal Theatre
Chicago
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Lorimer
Canada
Safe Young
Carrell
Minneapolis Wins 1912 M E Conference Bid
The 1912 Methdist Episcopal general conference will be held in Minneapolis after the book committee accepted a bid, with Indianapolis Chicago and others offering bonuses. Chicago withdrew, noting it had hosted the conference in 1900. Other contenders included Des Moines Columbus Atlantic City and Secatogue Springs.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Minneapoli
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Des Moines
Columbus
Atlantic City
N. J
Secatoge Springs
Body snatching at mausoleum shocks Erle area
In Erle Pennsylvania between Monday and Wednesday a prominent family mausoleum was desecrated and the body of Mrs. McCuslum, sister in law of former Congressman William L. Scott, taken. Police alert 400 mile radius as investigators suspect ransom plot and plan to steal additional remains. Women discovering the scene prompted immediate family notification and a cemetery watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
A. T. Stewart
New York
William L. Scott
Erie
McCuslum
Mr. Scott
Radium to Supplant Coal as World Energy Source
New York dated Feb 10. German physicist Dr. A H Bucherer predicts radium will replace coal for energy and heat. He says radium offers energy surpassing fossil fuels by over a million times and that unlocking this energy is only a matter of time. He notes rapid scientific progress in nine years since radium discovery.
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New York
A. H. Bucherer
University of Bonn
Germany
Bucherer
Amusements: Norwoods at Syndicate all week
The Norwoods headline the Syndicate tonight and through the week with a hypnotic show by Prof Orwood praised as very funny and popular locally. The Sherman Stock Company continues at Waterloo theater with large crowds and a Saturday matinee offering cheap 10 cent admission.
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Norwoods
Prof
Orwood
Sherman Stock Company
Waterloo
Founder Honored by W C T U Memorial Meeting
The Women's Christian Temperance Union honored Susan B. Anthony, founder of the movement, at a memorial gathering in the Y M C A parlors. Rev Effie McCullom Jones spoke on drinking habits in Europe and America, with vocal numbers by Miss Bertha Ball and Mrs Lovell, and a paper on Anthony's life. The group decided to donate $10 to The Constitutional Amendment association and presented a pin to secretary Mrs G H Thompson.
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Ladies’ Literary Society
Effie McCullom Jones
Europe
America
Germany
Italy
Jones
Luke
Bertha Ball
Lovell
J. Line
Susan B. Anthony
Mrs. Jones
Constitutional Amendment Association
How Ladies Improve Looks and Health with Hypo-nuclane
A physician at a young ladies college extols women’s health and beauty and urges use of three-grain hypo-nuclane tablets for several months to restore vigor. He describes many as nervous, frail, and bloodless and claims the remedy can bring happiness and health.
Pain Away Pills Headache Remedy Ad Across Drugstores
An advertisement for Pain Away Pills promotes a safe headache remedy available at drugstores nationwide. The copy highlights effectiveness and broad availability, urging readers to purchase locally.
Genuine New York Oil Paintings Displayed In Store
Local display of genuine oil paintings from New York artists offered through Paul Davis Dry Goods Co. Limited originals, no duplicates, early orders advised. E. Harrison, general agent for Black Hawk Co.
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Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
E. Harrison
Black Hawk Co
Nature makes no mistakes in medical care offer
The narrator argues that nature errs and medicine aids it, listing methods including drugs, surgery, hygiene, electricity, massage and light. He offers treatment for $10 if readers bring this story before February 15, with hours 12 to 6 and 7 to 8 on select evenings.
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Seercantile Company
Saw Wood
Union Mercantile Co
Lafayette St
James Collar
Juhl
American Express Company
Masons
J. B. Miller
Syracuse
JF. K. Joder & Son
Dubuque
Harry Kurth
Ackley
D. L. Holly
Omaha
Stephen Isenhower
Myrtle
Minn
Louis Smith
BH. O. Berchard
Gc. E. Hussey
Cedar Rapids
William F. Lowe
Gertrude Powers
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
John Gates
George F. Wilson
Cedar Ails
Tesse I. Wilson
Fratsen
Mary Blanche Philpot
Peter Buhl
Dean
Cedar City
QO. F. Teeter
William
Highland
George H. Quest
Maude R. Cooley
Home Park
Anna Wiler Cranston
John L. Bobo
Pleasant View
J. BE. Sedgwick
C. J. Rudolph
Lane & Fowler’s
John Messner
H. A. Brooks
Grand View Place
North Waterloo and Railroads
Kansas Evange
Rev
M.B. Willams
Workman
Young
Minneapolis
Scott
W. C
Susan
B. Anthony
Y. Mo. Oc. A
New York City
Story NO
W. KR. Cothern
Lafayette
Valentines
Valentine
Jas. L. Henderson
Bridge Street
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