Evangelists draw 1500 to Independence tabernacle meeting
Special report from Independence Iowa notes 1500 attendees at Stephens Bros evangelistic tabernacle events assisted by Mrs H L Stephens and Miss Jean Lamont. In two weeks 182 converts reported with 1000 dollars raised toward campaign costs. Meetings run daily 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm with cottage prayer on Tue Thu Wed.
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Independence
Iowa
Tabernacle
Stephens Bros
H. L. Stephens
Jean Lamont
George T. Stephens
Jesup
Aurora
Chicago
Smith & Sherman Gasoline Engine Works
First Baptist Choir Welcomes New Leader Miss Mildred Ellison
Miss Mildred Ellison began duties as musical director and soloist at First Baptist Church in Waterloo to strong audience approval. The ex-Senator’s daughter brings extensive choir experience from Chicago and New York training, with a soprano voice praised as beautiful. A new quartet featuring Ellison, Miss Berth Ball, J R Vaughan, and George Yenney performed The King of Love My Shepherd Is to open morning services, drawing large crowds. The day also highlighted the church’s annual New England dinner hosted by the Ladies' Aid Society, a key event of the year. HR. J. Ehlebrecht moved his harness business to 714 Sycamore Street.
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Mildred Ellison
First Baptist Church
Waterloo
Miss Ellison
F. C. Ellison
Ellison
Louis St. John Westervelt
Columbian School of Music
Chicago
Monsefur Alfred Giraudet
Damrosch School
Institute of Musical Art
New York City
New Quartette
Miss Elson
Doctor W R Coth ern Offers Square Deal Health Service
Dr W R Cothern announces a Waterloo practice and advertises a square deal with cash fees from 50 to 106 cents for most services, medicines included. He claims honesty, latest instruments, and broad patient reach, noting two recent patient deaths in a tone of justified transparency. Hours and location listed for Lafayette Building.
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Waterloo
Religious Talks Draw Big Turnout At Cedar Falls College
Students heard a week of religious talks and music at the old chapel in Cedar Falls led by YMC A secretary Mr Parsons and speakers including John Bates of Waterloo and Dr E T Hull. Evening YWCA sessions featured Miss Conde with strong decisions reported. Science club, debate, and local events filled the schedule with campus and community activities.
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Cedar Falls
Parsons
Miss Conde
Meade
Forest City
Regal 20 car debut promise sets pace for industry
An 1912 Regal announces a 20 at 900 dollars, touted as the first in a planned nationwide burst of ads across 450 dealers. The message stresses direct dealer network, low overhead, and strong after sales support, highlighting underhung suspension praised by Motor World and claiming unique value and no mergers or stock gimmicks.
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Iself
Motor World
NINGELLA TAKES HI PEN IN HAND INNOCENT DISPUTE
Delayed papers from the south end of the circuit report Dick Kinsella has written James T. Hayes of Davenport accusing him of perjury and unfair tactics. Kinsella threatens suit against northern magnates if Waterloo loses the present controversy before the courts.
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Dick Kinsella
James T. Hayes
Davenport
Hayes
Waterloo
Peoria Star
Waterloo Fans and Pep Clark Praise Draw Debate
I E Sanborn praises Waterloo fans and Pepper Clark in the Chicago Tribune pink sheet, noting Clark as a determined pitcher purchased by the Waterloo club. Some see it as a high compliment to Waterloo’s fighting spirit, others view it as an indirect dig at the town’s intelligence, leaving readers with two possible interpretations.
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E. Sanborn
Chicago Tribune
Cubs
Waterloo
Pepper’ Clark
Mr. Sanborn
Berg
Clarke Determined Never to Quit in Any Situation
The passage notes Clarke's unwavering resolve, stating he is a persistent quitter in spirit and will keep digging even when the team trails by many runs. It emphasizes his hard-nosed attitude and readiness to fight back regardless of score.
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Chamberlain
Clarke
Slippy to be Waterloo's next voluntary weather observer
Ralph B. Slippy, son in law of the late M L Newton, will soon receive appointment as Newton's successor as voluntary weather observer for Waterloo. The office will be in Marsh Place rooms 401-2. Slippy is a civil engineer and surveyor with building operations skill.
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Ralph B. Slippy
M. L. Newton
Waterloo
Newton
Slippy
Marsh Place
Licensed to Wed, Collins and Heddinger in Waterloo
A woman who arrived in Waterloo on Sunday caused police interest and a hint of mystery. She escaped from Independence hospital earlier and an officer from the hospital moved to return her to detention this morning.
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John H. Collins
Waterloo
Lacey MM. Heddinger
Independence
Union Township School Meeting at Finchford on Washington's Birthday
An all day gathering for patrons teachers and pupils of Union Township schools will discuss consolidation with Finchford Winslow Gerholdt and nearby Bremer county schools. Topics include agriculture and domestic science in public schools and expectations of teachers. Music by Union township quartet and remarks by County Superintendent H A Moore.
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Finchford
Washington
Union Township
Winslow
Gerholdt
Bremer County
G. A. Evenson
Iohn Silvers
B. George
F. Beaty
J. Silvers
George Pashby
Fred J. Beaty
W. Hikelberg
Ethel Pashby
Pb.w. Garrison
Fred Miller
H. A. Moore
Meritol Tonic Digestive Rumors and Local Ad Note
Meritol Tonic Digestive touted as a great rejuvenator and builder. It claims to tone the system boost appetite aid digestion and cleanse impurities. Henderson Drug Co local representatives Amer icam Drug and Pregs Association.
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Meritol
Henderson Drug Co
Americam Drug and Pregs Association
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First Baptist
HR. J. Ehlebrecht
Sycamore Street
W. R. Cothern
Lafayette
Sveninas
Tues
Titurs
Sat
G. W. Fagan
Ladies of the Baptist Church of
Hudson
New England
I. C. O. F. Hall
North Waterloo and Railroads
Andrew Striegel
Dubuque
St. Joseph’s College
Freeport
A. W. Brewer
Billy
C. Cook
George Smith
J. H. Cushing
Horace McGillop
W. M. Marvelis
Oshkosh
Wis
M. M. Simpson
Albert Lea
Elmer Bascom
Elgin, Jr
Peterson Bros
Regal
United States
Price Inclu Pal
Wall St
Carkmanship
Regal Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
Glide Auto CO
Mulberry St
Sporting News
Ningella
J. T. Hayes
Boyle
Waterloo Club
Peoria Club
Peoria
Rowan
Union Township School Meeting
Ford
Des Moines
C.J. Miller
West Fourth Street
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