City in Brief: Local News Roundup and Notices
City papers report Division Superintendent T H Sylvan of Fort Dodge was in town on business. Mr and Mrs W W Weller of Mankato returned home after attending his father’s death. J B Berger of Chicago, traveling passenger agent for Wellingtons Central, passed through en route to Winnipeg. W I Atkinson, Butler County representative, spent the day on business. B F Ackerman, who fractured a hip, was taken to the hospital, age 60 years. A special convocation of Tabernacle chapter No 42 set for Thursday at 4 pm for masters and companions. supper at 5. Frank Stewart and Alfred attend funeral of John Minzer in Kossuth county. Minzer was born in Tama county and long a fireman on the Illinois Central. Ruth, five months, daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Cl-erker, improved after being taken home. weighs 12 pounds now. Mr and Mrs W G Wallace and child move to Dubuque for new business. he’s in office supply. Sale planned Friday morning at Wang Miller Shoe Store next to Taggart’s Drug Store. Police praised by Chief E A Leighton for suppressing bootlegging and gambling. cautioned against pre election talk. Dr R J Nestor now in Syndicate building Suite 418.
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T. H. Sylvan
Fort Dodee
W. W. Weller
Mankato
Minn
Nave
J. B. Berger
Chicago
Wellingis Central
Wingspeg
W. I. Atkinson
Buuler County
B. F
Frank Stewart
Alfred
Kossuth County
John Minzer
Stewart
Tama County
Iowa
Wateterloo
Illinois Central
Ruth
L.N. Clerkler
State Street
Piartier
Progress club and Citizens Gas members view California trip
Members of the Progress club and Citizens Gas and Electric employees brought wives and children to a Regular meeting on Commercial street. Manager Austin Burt displayed views from his California trip and discussed points along the route. Refreshments followed the presentation. Also notice of Adventures of Kathryn at Crystal Theatre tonight.
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Progress Club
Citizens’ Gas & Electric Company
Commercial Street
Austin Burt
California
Labor ticket near completion in Waterloo, spreads union support
Oscar Hoy of the Social-Democratic executive committee said the ticket is almost full with three exceptions. He expects to announce the complete slate by Friday and aims for a candidate for every office. The panel is courting union votes and meeting locals at the Labor Temple to align workingmen behind the state.
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Oscar Hoy
Mr. Hoy
Waterloo
Lahor
How Is Your Boiler and Stomach Health Sale Ad
An old advertisement likens the stomach to a boiler and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to strengthen and invigorate the stomach. It notes a big sale Friday morning at Wang-Miler Shoe Store and mentions an exhibit at the Crystal Theatre featuring a world’s greatest wild animal and a fourth installment offer.
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The
Crystal Theatre
Milk and Cream February Tests Highlight Mixed Quality
Wyant milk inspector reports February samples show 59 milk and 2 cream tests. Milk average 4.2 percent, cream 29 percent average. Several herds tubercular tested. some reports pending. Complaints about milkmen washing bottles and returning horses noted as consumers urge diligence. Tests list multiple dairies with varying milk and cream percentages, indicating ongoing quality checks and calls for improved handling.
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Wyant
Craim
Waterlon
Urey Doe
Bronson
Gladstone
Messer Farms
New Train Schedule Aimed at Waterloo Trade Growth
A revised time schedule for the Minnesota division of the Mississippi Central will soon be enacted, boosting Waterloo Jesup service. The plan, drafted by the roads traffic department, envisions trains from Waterloo at earlier morning hours and return trips by noon or early afternoon. Changes depend on yard improvements in Dubuque and Fort Dodge. HOLE, Real Estate and Insurance, H.W. Hammond, moving office to 502 Black Hawk Bank building.
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Waterloo
Minnesota
Mippis Central
Phelps
Fred DeMott
Traffic Committee
The
Board of Trade
Mr. DeMott
Jesup
Traffic Department of the Road
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Russell-Lamson
Black Hawk Bank
H.W. Hammond
Market Summary From Chicago Board of Trade
General markets note from Chicago on February 25 reports wheat easing on favorable weather and hopeful export sales for bulls after initial declines. Corn rises with cold weather and tight supply, oats boosted by higher feed consumption, and provisions and hog prices up due to small hog receipts. Live stock demand from shippers and speculators lifts hog prices while cattle buyers abroad show willingness to pay higher. Arrivals of sheep and lambs exceed expectations.
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Chicago
Hog and Sheep Market Reports From Chicago Feb 25 26
The hog market opened six cents higher then steady, with bids around 8.45 to 8.70 for mixed and rough grades. The market closed slow at opening prices with mixed around 8.50 to 8.75 and 5,000 left over from yesterday. The sheep market opened and closed strong with natives 5.00 to 6.40, western 5.00 to 6.40, yearlings 6.00 to 7.35, and native lambs 7.00 to 8.10.
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Kansas
Kansa City
South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
Texas
PNGB
Chicago
Ference
Eau. A. Bss
Strona
Beeves
Bujad
Grain Market Prices Across Cities and Wheat Corn Oats
Chicago reports varied futures and spot prices for wheat corn and oats with multiple grade listings and bid ranges. Duluth St Louis Kansas City and Minneapolis futures follow with July and May contracts showing mixed values across wheat and corn.
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Chicago
N.S
Duluth
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Early Waterloo Resident Dies
Mrs Mary Fancher Williams of Waterloo Iowa. Oldest daughter of Nelson Fancher. Lived in Waterloo, born 1855. Wife of Cornell College professor S N Williams. Leader in W C T U and editor of The Champion. Survived by a son and two daughters. Remains to Mt Vernon for interment. funeral tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mary Fancher Williams
S. N. Williams
Cornell College
Champion
Union
Williams
Nelson Fancher
Waterloo
Fanchers
Mt. Vernon
Elizabeth Davison
C. W. Mullan
Vaudeville Visit Sparks Reunion At Local Theatre
Jack Bessy, touring vaudeville performer, arrived to be greeted by old friend Thomas Fitzgerald of the Fitzgerald Brothers Clothing Company. The pair, long acquainted, share a renewed acquaintance after years apart. C. L. Kingsley returned from Cincinnati last night after attending a meeting there in recent days.
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Jack Bessy
Thomas Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Brothers’ Clothing Company
C. L. Kingsley
Cincinnati
Bedford lodge plans new Elks home at $404000
Final plans for the new $404,000 Elks lodge home at Bedford Virginia were approved. Officials estimate a year and a half to complete the structure.
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Elke’ Home Commission
Bedford
Grinnell Sewer Bid Sparks Legal Clarification
Black Hawk Construction of Grinnell faced a setback after Iowa lawmakers muddled the statute book. Grinnell awarded a sewer contract worth about 100000 dollars to Waterloo firm. The amendment failed to specify city classes, leaving Grinnell's bid in doubt. H. E. Brees travels south to overlook a lemon grove he desires.
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Black Hawk Construction Company
Grinnell
Hare
Iowa Lawn
Waterloo
H. E. Brees
Why Not Prepare for Spring Weather Before Its Arrival
Dr Myers warns Iowa families to fix roofs and seek early treatment for preventable illnesses before spring. He decries reliance on patent medicines, stresses risks from winter ailments, and promotes his practice for chronic stomach liver bowels blood nerves rheumatism and related conditions. He touts his team as fully licensed physicians treating cancer tumors goitre deafness and other ailments.
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Bright
Doctor Myers
Dr. Myers
Waterloo
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Buchanan
Tabernacle Chapter
Hay M
W. GB. Wallace
Second
Allen Streets
Wallace
Mason Motor Co
Wang-Miller
Taggart
E. A. Leighton
R. J. Nestor
Syndicate
Suit
Kathryn
Airvertisament
LABOR
Walt
Wang-Miler
Rutter
New York Grocery
Glass
Bennnett
Bishop
Scott & Sons
Barck
Garland
Reitz & Co
Lamson Brothers & Company
Alor
Cinett
Pee
H. J. Richardson
Lafayette Building
the Mason & Hamlin
Tve
Union Stock Yards
Winnipeg Wheat
O. K. Elks
Sycamore Street
Ellis Hotel
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