Commercial Club Plans Waterloo Information Pamphlet Increases
Waterloo Commercial Club to publish a second edition of a city information pamphlet including more items, boiled down to essentials due to print costs. Ecards with vital statistics will be distributed in Waterloo territory at stations, libraries, and public places. Verne Marshall, Verdun ambulance veteran and Cedar Rapids Gazette editor, is invited to speak.
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Waterloo
Commercial Club
Board of
Charles van Vléck
van Vleck
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Railroads Push to End Liquor Shipments to Iowa
Attorney General Hayner and W F Sargent traveled to Chicago with Judge Carpenter to seek a modification of the decree forcing the Rock Island railroad to accept liquor shipments into Iowa The state asks the federal court to reverse the ruling citing the Webb Kenyon decision upholding state liquor laws The Rock Island and other railroads claim no profit in liquor traffic and aim to stamp it out A brewing company tied to the action shipped over 50000 worth of liquor to a mining camp near Creston in a year and has pledged compliance with Iowa laws. it seeks a modified decree
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Des Moines
Hayner
W. F. Sargent
Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
Contmu
Carpenter
Iowa
United States Supreme Court
Webb-Kenyon
Hock Island
State Department
Roafs
Jorge Carpenter
Creston
Brewing Company
State House
Judge Carpenter
Inventor Demonstrates Ear and Brain Torpedo in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Feb 15. Montraville M Wood of Chicago demonstrated a torpedo with ears and a brain capable of 40 knots and auto adjusting to an enemy vessel. He said it can hear approach within a wire and a half and attack after shedding its anchor, using a detectaphone based system. Secret brain power and wireless control for planes and torpedoes were discussed though tests may be kept secret.
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Pittsburgh
Academy of Science
Montraville MI. Wood
Chicago
United States
Dr. Wood
Jess
Question for amateur naturalists on groundmoles early spring signs
In a reader query B Decker of 742 Conger Street reports capturing a groundmole in his yard digging from a snow bank. He notes the animal appeared strong and sensible as it roamed, and asks if groundmoles signaling an early spring would interest the public and weather prophets.
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B. Decker
Conger Street
City in Brief Highlights Local Notices and Events
Buchanan reports W F Parrott returning from Rock Island business trip. Waterloo coal dealers plan a monthly dinner at Ellis hotel. Herman A Smith and Maude A Haliman of Jesup wed. Divorce decree modified allowing remarriage within a year for Lillian Baker. Miss Hilda Olson visits Chicago for weekend with Alma Kirk. Alpha Larson operated on for appendicitis at Presbyterian hospital. J E Jordan and J B Jordan welcome sons at Presbyterian hospital. W W Miller to visit Galveston and New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Kubly siblings to visit Monroe, Wisconsin. W H Durchdengald injured on ladder. moved home from Presbyterian hospital. Hazel Sproul appointed executrix of Malinda Sproul estate. Fraternal Aid union to dine and dance at Pythian temple. Ruth Parrott joins Made to Order company at Majestic Feb 18. C F Robe notes La coldest spell in years at Allemand. Saint Joseph’s Parish Reunion dinner set for Feb 20. Lifespan note cited as 33 years.
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W. F. Parrott
Rock Island
Waterloo
Ellis Hotel
Herman A. Smith
Maude A. Haliman
Jesup
Lillian Baker
George Baker
W. W. Miller
South
Galvester
Tex
New Orleans
John
Earl
Ruth Kubly
Peter Figl
Monroe
Wis
W.H. Durchdengald
Avalon Avenue
Iowa Telephone
Presbyterian Hospital
Hazel Sproul
Malinda Sproul
Locust Street
Cedar Rapids
Fraternal Aid Union
Pythian Temple
W. V. Tufford
Clinton
W.F. Parrott
Ruth
The
Majestic
C. F. Robe
Allemand
Saint Joseph's Parish
K. C. Hall
Mortuary Vreeland Babe services held today
Cora Jane Vreeland two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs James G Vreeland died recently. funeral was at Hileman Gindt chapel at 2 pm with Rev B J Lockwood in charge. Burial in Elmwood. Also noted are returns from Marinette Wis after death of John McDougal February 6 in Houghton Mich aged 61, brother of D W W McDougal and late Neil McDougal. Funeral held Saturday at home of Alex McDougal in Marinette.
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Vreeland
Cora Jane
James G. Vreeland
Hileman & Gindt
B. J. Lockwood
Grace M. B. Church
Elmwood
D. W
H. EB
Neil McDougal
Marinette
Wis
John McDougal
Houghton
Mich
McDougal
Bennington Township
D. W W. McDougal
Alex. McDougal
Ten Years After a Romance Bends to Fortune and Fate
Algernon Witney, once a romantic youth, marries Martha Banfield without fortune. A decade later Alma Benton, now Alma Tren ton, reappears seeking him, but the past shadows their destinies. Witney, with his thrifty wife, builds a fortune while facing Alma’s bitter recollections and a changed social world. Cigaret bill killed in Des Moines Senate.
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Algernon Witney
Algy
Wit-neys
Bentons
Wihipera
Alma Benton
Alma
Aloy
Eya
Aley
Martha Banfield
Homely
Martha
Benton
Witmeys
Anme Benton
America
Algerman Witney
Thina
Martha Bonfeld
Adam
Wonsenset
Witney
Witneys
Hetherington
Algye
Algs
Alma Trenton
Departure of German Envoy Marked by Tepid Ovation
Count Johann von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, sailed from Hoboken aboard the Frederick VII with Countess von Bernstorff and nearly 200 German officials. The voyage signaled severance of diplomatic ties, ending with a quiet departure amid tearful farewells, flower gifts, and shore-to-ship waves as New Jersey watched from the dock.
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Hoboken
N. J
Johann H. von Bornstorf
United States
Frederick VII
von Bernstorff
Germany
Titter
Switzerland
Waagenhals
Count von Bernstorff
Dudliy Field Malone
New York
Tha Harty
Long
Son
Fats the
New Jersey
Countess von Bernsternt
Prince Hatefeld
Iowa Senate OKs bill to create state banking department
Des Moines reports the Iowa senate approved by 41 to 1 a bill to establish a state banking department. The house had passed a similar measure yesterday, sending it to the governor for signature. Senator Proudinot of Clark county opposed the bill. it is expected the governor will sign promptly. Dr Shalenberger, chronic nervous diseases specialist, advertises an upcoming 199th visit at Hotel Elis in Waterloo on Saturday March 10.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
House
Proudinot
Clark County
Shalenberger
Waterloo
Elis
Star Spangled Banner Sung in Old England
London reports Sir Henry Wood prepared an orchestral version of The Star Spangled Banner. It debuted at Queen's Hall by the Sunday Concert Society, adding a vivid orchestral coloring to his collection of national hymns drawn into focus by the war.
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London
Sir Henrys Wood
Sunday Concert Society
Queen‘s Hall
Sir Henry
Rebels Take Fort at Santiago in Cuba Action
Washington reports from Cuba indicate government progress against a rising movement with rebels under Gen. Pernandez seizing a fort in Santiago aided by regular troops. A U S naval vessel received warning from Pormindez that the harbor was mined as updates from Santa Chas province show uncertain results.
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Washington
Stary Department
Cuba
Gages
Santiago
Pernandez
Gon
Pormindez
Santa Chas
Gonzales
Public buys only 26 000 shares in farm loan banks
Public subscriptions to 12 federal farm loan banks show meager uptake with about 26 000 shares sold of a total value near 130 000 dollars. Government plans to supply the remainder as banks may redeem stock at par within a year. In Omaha district subscriptions lead, with about 9 000 shares subscribed, while four districts have yet to report complete figures.
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Farm Loan Board
Bullimore Bank
Hecingleo
Baltimore
Chatefey
Omaba Bok
Hit Blames On Western Increase In Drinking
Washington D C February 15 Reverend Dr James Cannon of Richmond Virginia told the house pastorice committee that fashionably dressed women he sees in restaurants contribute to the increased consumption of liquor in the United States He said the women of today are responsible for much of the rise in drinking The exchange included a remark about low necked attire by Representative Madden of Diners Cannon chairs the legislative committees of the Anti Saloon League of America The hearing concerned the Bank head bill to exclude liquor advertisements from the mails in states where such ads are prohibited
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Washington, D. C
James Cannon
Richmond
House Pastorice Committee
United States
Representative Madden
Dliners
swWereg
Jie
Anti-Saloon League of ‘America
House
Community group notices and social events listed
Tabernacle Chapter No 2 holds a 7 30 p m convocation for AH members and visiting companions. Temple Rebekah No 54 meets Friday at 7 30 p m. Waterloo Knights of Columbus to night for Kneights of Columbus hall. Baptist Young People's union hosts a valenting social at First Baptist church parlor tomorrow night. Waterloo Lodge No 105 A F and A M calls a meeting for first degree work tomorrow evening.
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Tabernacle Chapter
Temple Rehbekah
Waterloo Knights of Columbus
Baptist Church
Waterloo Todge No
A. F
A. M
Take a Cascaret Tonight and See
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims relief from bilious, constipated feelings, headache, and dull tongue. It targets mothers, suggesting safe use for ill children without causing harm or griping.
President Wilson Sends Birthday Congrats to Dr Anna Shaw
President Wilson dispatches a letter of congratulation to Dr. Anna Howard Shaw honorary president of Amarta Can Woman's Suffrage association on her seventieth birthday. The missive expresses wishes for health happiness and many years of service.
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Washington
BD. G
Wilson
Anna Howard Shaw
Amarta Can Woman's Suttage Association
Shaw
Miny
Woodrow Wilson
Ohio Women to Vote for President
Columbus Ohio Senate narrowly passed Reynolds presidential suffrage bill by 18 to 17 yesterday. It now goes to Governor Cox for signature.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Senatey
Reynolds
Cox
Sixteen Children Killed by Bombs From Airships
A Bruges dispatch reports sixteen children killed as bombs dropped from British aircraft hit a skating crowd on a February Saturday. The Overseas News agency item notes wireless from Sayville and cites Bertin.
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Bertin
Sayville
Bruges
Belglum
Overseas
Bank Clearings in Waterloo and Surrounding County
Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending February 16, 1517 totaled 1,086,662.40 with instruments recorded and deadweight data noted. Comparisons show the corresponding week for 1516 at 2,070,416.90, and year 1518 figures at 1,242,388.1a, reflecting activity across multiple banks and instruments.
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iTly Mack Ilink County Abstract Co
Waterloo Bank Clearings
Brigry Oee
Rog Theos Mondsy
Cress Lezul
Ateosgst
Tre
Wasi
Frere Eee Dbe
TE Egal Cos
Closing Prices Today From New York Stock Exchange
Special wire from New York reports closing prices January 1 8 with figures for American Beet Sugar American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Smelting and Refining American Sugar Refining Anaconda Copper Atchison topeka and Santa Fe Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio C M and St P C hand P22 Colorado Fuel and Iron Cructhia Steel Great Northern Illinois Central International Harvester Mexican Petroleum Missouri Pacific National Lead New York Central Norfolk and Western Pennsylvania Reading Southern Pacific Southern Railway Tennessee Copper Union Pacific United States Rubber United States Steel Wabash Western Union Western Electric
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Courier
New York
American Car and Foundry
BI American Locomotive
American
BAY American
Anaconda Copper
Atchisons
Naidwin Locomotive
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Brooklyn Rapid
Canadian Pacine
Chesapeake and Chile
Mandster
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Cructhia Steel
Erte Cocaee
General Electrie
Great Northern
Pta
Illinois Central
Hervestar
Mexican Petroleum
Missouri
Pacifila
National Lead
New York Central
Norfolk and Wantern Northern
Uacine
Pennsylvania
Reading
Outhern Pacific
Outhern Railway
Tennessee Copper
Union Pacific
United States Rubber
United States Steel
Western Union
Wrestinghouge Electric
Mrs Eliza Hamilton Darrah Pioneer Resident Dies
Hampton February 15 1917 Mrs Eliza Hamilton Darrah mother of J F Darrah Franklin county representative died Sunday February 11 from heart trouble at age 3 years five months and 20 days She came to this country in 1843 from Ireland and lived in Franklin county
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Hampton
Eliza Hamilton Darrah
Franklin County
J. F.darrah
Darrah
Treland
Franklin
Local notices and court actions headline area news
A 19th century county obituary and court docket itemize local families and legal proceedings. Darran family names and Maynes Grove cemetery are noted, plus Lloyd Zea’s promotion to corporal and transfer to Port Royal. A Distree court week recap covers judgments, settlements, and a Walnut Street collision near M.& St. J. Hatling company. Marriages of Floyte Atchison and Yarbert Levin and Ethel Murphy and Norman Gade are recorded with future residence details.
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J. H. Darrah
Tits Ally
Mrn
Doherty
Marvin
Minn
Fuebert A. Ducrat
Loth Faille
L. J. Latham
Lake Hamilton
Mla
Darran
Kaniwha
Duerat
Maynes Grove
Donald Inala
Lloyd Zea
Hampton
Iacine Corpe Aervics
Port Royal
8. C
Matster
Milwinderaanding
Eaward Sampson
Gnarlet Chadion
Rampyon
Comnel
Chadima
Kampen
Wic
Orst
Tueuday
Whield
Coveorun
Towasey
M. & St. J. Hatlyng Company
Casa Wim
Mies
Mies Floyte Atchison
Yarbert
Levin
Verm
Satur
Marty
Youn
Ethel Murphy
Norman Gade
Aredale
Arcdale
Faimplon
Ierenuyte
Parkersburg Social and Health Notes Reflect Local Events
Parkersburg community updates list attendees at Cedararts Valentine party and church society events. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Younker mourn relatives. several residents ill or recovering, including Mrs. Mehrrdnon and Mrs. Smith with pneumonia and tonsillitis. June Wilson sells farm and plans move. others travel to Chicago and Douglas for visits and work.
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Marketsouce
Iet
Frank Durmkunz
Murdaic Mabanke
Amalia Mehrrdnon
Cedararts
Father da Velen
Mio Morlemn Amt
Smith
Arlington
Dice
Mere Lain
Borman Millar
Maat Thuracny Et Trobaons Hospital
June Wilson
Dyrayman
Yvan
Wit
Liumpton
George Ceperiy
Klobaon la
Frank Jungkunz
Congregational Aid Society
Mmes. Baxter
Shuler
Valentine
J. B. Anderson
Chicago
Douglas
Ariz
George McDowell
Salina
Kan
George Kommerer
Lynn
Dika
Waterloo
W. ON. Alten
Dante
Danderine Hair Beauty Claim Adverts Promise
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that doubles the beauty of hair within minutes and, after weeks of use, grows new hair all over the scalp. It claims hair becomes light, fluffy, wavy with lustre and softness, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores.
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Tle Danderine
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