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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1912

Page

8

Special Dairy Train Starts Across Iowa Readied Pontoon Lectures

Crowds across Washburn Iowa and La Porte City listen as the Rock Island special dairy train stops for lectures by Prof. Hugh Van Pelt and other dairy experts. The seven car train carries champion cows, dairy equipment, and separate cars for men women and children for demonstrations and education. The train tours northern lines toward March 4 with stops at Washburn 9 am and La Porte City 10 15 am.

Rock Island Llana Waterloo Washburo la Porte City W. H. Given Mr. Given E. I Division I. Mitch Vinton Hugh G. van Pelt Thhe State Iowa

Trade Notice Seeking Local Represent. t

Wanted trustworthy men or women as local representatives of a manufacturer. High class merchandise and reclaiming methods. $12.00 per week guaranteed with possibility of $30.00 and advance. Experience not necessary. Manufacturer Box 278 Philadelphia Pa.

Philaacinhia

Program for Co. 8 Armory Dedication

Arrangements for the Company B armory dedication program were completed. Attorney B F Swisher will preside. The program features Governor Carroll, Gen. Guy A Logan of Des Moines, Col. H A Allen of the Fifty third regiment, Guy A Feely, Paul Davis singing, a quartet, and Cedar Falls band performances at the reception and grand ball.

Company B B. PF. Swisher BF. Carroll Guy A. Logan Des Moines H. A. Allen Fifty-third Regiment Guy A. Feely Cuba Paul Davis Cedar Falls

Linden Happenings at Home and Social Events

Linden relatives visit from Shadron Neb return home. Marble family visiting Lisconth Ta. Miriam Park confined at State street home. Mrs Wright improving from ear abscess. Mrs Bachtel ill. Jukes welcome baby daughter. Linden ladies host George Washington supper at the church February 22 in costume with short program expected.

Earl Bachtel Adolph Jukes Fainden Circle George Washington

Western Railroad Financed to Resume Work to Scott Colo

Denver hard financing enables Denver Laramie Northwest Railroad to restart construction within days and extend line to Scott Colorado four miles north of Greeley. Charles Scott Johnson stays as president while W E Green remains vice president. M T Guerney of Des Moines Iowa becomes board chairman. F A Tridge of Madison Wisconsin named second vice president. Otto Huber of Rock Island Illinois to be treasurer.

Denver Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Company Scott, Colo Greeley Charles Scott Johnson W. E. Green M. TL. Guerney Des Moines

Trains Change to Twin Cities via Chicago Great Western

The Chicago Great Western after Invon now leaves Waterloo at 12:15 PM for Minneapolis with no car changes. It offers continuous dining car service and excellent meals in the cafe car, the only train with such service.

Twin Cities Chicago Great Western Invon Waterloo Anhoon Minneapolis Ap. Mt

Building a bungalow style home with added bedrooms and cost efficiency

The article features William A. Radford offering free expert building advice by mail from Chicago. It discusses the bungalow's origins on the Pacific coast, possible Indian roots, and US log cabin influences. It notes the growing popularity of low cost, comfortable homes near cities, with typical layouts expanding to seven or eight rooms by extending roof space for three attic bedrooms.

William A. Redford Wiliam A. Radford West Jackson Boulevard Chicago Pacific Coast India United States

Bungalow Homes Promise Thrift For Young Buyers

A Radford editor extols bungalow living as a path to affordable home ownership. The piece argues open stair placement, no cellar optional, and finishing only later can cut costs while keeping comfort. It cites economy as essential, noting a home can be built for about the figures mentioned and highlighting prudent building choices for growing families.

City Adorns Itself with Electric Signs and Lighting

The city uses abundant electricity with well lighted streets and numerous electric signs, signaling an era of visible modernity and progress.

Duke Deposed as President Shifts to British American Tobacco

James Duke has been replaced by Percival Hill as president of the American Tobacco Company and has moved to chair the British American Tobacco Company Limited. Thomas Ryan is now credited with complete control of the old American firm. The British company has abrogated contracts with the former American firm.

James 3. Duke Percival S. Hill American Tobacco Company British-American Tobacco Company, Limited Willight Thomas ¥. Ryan American ‘Tobacco

Local Social News From New Hartford and Surroundings

Lew Hartford and others visit Mrs Kahler at Clarence Sprague home. The Hoffman Bronson meat market dissolves by mutual consent with J F Hoffman continuing the business. Various residents from Parkersburg Waterloo Des Moines Plainfield and other towns visit locals. new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Baltasan. Des Moines visitor Laura Ensign. several visits to Robt Van Gelder and families.

Lew Hartford W. W. Taylor Plainfield Grundy County Warren Wheeler Sarah Knipe Wm. Gowman Minneapolis F. C. Harmon Shell Rock C. R. Harmon R. Presha Si. Rock Nurisery Games

Truly Conservative. Talleyrand and the creation remark

A witty remark attributed to Paul de Courrier frames Talleyrand’s conservatism. It suggests that if Talleyrand had attended the creation he would exclaim that chaos would be destroyed, highlighting his wary stance toward upheaval and reform.

Talleyrand Paul de Courrier

Mexican unrest nears expansion as Madero crackdowns

Rebel bands keep outbreaking in southern Mexico as President Madero intensifies efforts to quell the turmoil. Tia Rangó near the danger zone reports conditions turning dire amid the crackdown.

Mexico Madero Tiarango

New Church Fund Boost From Westenberg Talk

Dr. Robert Westenberg delivered a lecture at First Presbyterian Church last evening to raise funds for a new church. The event drew a full house, raising 75 dollars from J. M. Graham’s class of young men, with hopes for further entertainments to grow the fund.

First Presbyterian Church Robert Westenberg Marshalltown We Royvs J. M. Graham Dr. Westenberg

Delinquent Arrests For Disturbing The Peace And Liquor Incident

Bavide FE Matthews a machinist on Franklin Street was arrested after neighbors complained of a disorderly house. She received medical care in a women’s ward cell as witnesses are summoned for a Monday police court hearing. Minor Drank Liquor: Wessex Moore, 39, charged with supplying liquor to 14 year old William Reed at a dance hall last week under a warrant issued by probation officer J Starr.

Bavide FE Matthews Avina Phe Franklin Street Awho J . Starr Wessex Moore William Reed

Emerson on avoiding false positions and natural support

A concise quotation from Emerson asserts that every man should aim to act with integrity, aligning actions with the weight of nature to back him in all undertakings. The emphasis is on authenticity and moral steadiness in life choices.

Emerson

Goon Entertainment for Monday Evening Program

The East Park Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor will present a musical literary program Monday evening February 19. The program features orchestra, vocal solos by Helen Koscosberger and other readings and piano and violin pieces by Avis Rhulin Enelah McCane Edward Stanford Florence Stines Myrtle Nash and more. Intermission will include refreshments.

Goon Entertainment The Christian Endeavor Society of the East Park Presbyterian Church Helen Koscosberger S.eecse Gees Avis Rhulin Enelah McCane Edward Stanford Florence Stines

Choral Union Formed by Central Church of Christ Members

Members of the Central Church of Christ choir formed a choral union. Officers elected include President J A Francis Vice president Mrs W E Robinson Secretary treasurer J E Webb Director W J Webb Organist Miss F Stines. Social hour followed with church ladies serving. Next meeting is the third Friday of each month.

Central Church of Christ Choir J. A. Francis W. E. Robinson J. E. Webb Ww. J. Webb F. Stines W. J. Woebb F. W. Richardson J. J. Webb

IOWA WOMAN CLAIMS PINKHAM REMEDY HELPS

Ottumwa resident Harriet F. Wa ampler reports long persistence of female troubles and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her recovery after consulting numerous doctors. The notice promotes the remedy and invites women to seek confidential advice through Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Ottumwa Iowa United States Lydia E. Pinkham Harriet FE. Waampler S. Ransom Street Lydia R. Pinkham

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