Famous auto driver here in Waterloo visits Iowa Auto Co
J E Wicke of Moline Illinois famed as an endurance racer stops in Waterloo for a few hours. He drove a Moline roadster in the Glidden tours of 1909 and 1910 winning perfect scores. Wicke discussed endurance rules, AA A regulations, and noted plans for future Glidden tours including possible New England routes. He stressed that non AA A sanctioned events are barred for national drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wicke
Moline
Waterloo
Iowa Auto Company
Sycamore
Seventh Streets
Wicke
Piiot
Glidden National
American Automobile Association
Texas
Chicago
New England
Wirke
3-A
Greene Notes From Feb 25 Community Roundup
Local column from Greene lists residents returning from trips to the twin cities and visits with relatives in Cedar Falls Waterloo and Menominee. It notes births, travel to Pueblo Bristow and Parkershore, a pleurisy illness, revival assistance at Marble Rock, and a school exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Mabee
Menominee
Wis
L. K. Reed
Waterloo
D. M. Ellis
Sid Shiras
Indiana
J. W. Arnott
Waterton
F. D. Mahre
Lockard
Marble Rock
Mary Downing
Primghar
Iowa
William Bowning
C. H. Bunker
Bristow
Parkershore
West Side
J. X. Neal
Lammberton
Hands Heal with Cuticura Amid Skin Trouble
A Jamaica Plain resident describes six years of cracked hands causing pain and impaired work. After trying many remedies, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment brought relief in a week, with full cure after using one cake and the ointment. The testimonial notes prolonged benefits since and credits Cuticura with improving life. The notice promotes Cuticura remedies from Peters, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis Drew
Danforth &J
Jamaica Plain
Masc
Piscer Rat & Costa, Corp
Ned Tren
Squires and kin featured in Wisconsin trip and local sale
Miss Annis Squires accompanies her father L W Squires to Janesville after the death of his sister Mrs Louisa Oagood. Roy Niles bought the Lou Sargent property of seven acres from Henry Dirks for 3000 dollars. Mrs C Y Cave hosted a public school dinner with twenty guests at her home featuring national colors and patriotic contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Neal
L. W. Squires
Janesville
Wis
Louisa Oagood
Annis Squires
Waterloo
Roy Niles
Lou Sargent
Henry Dirks
C. Y. Cave
Women start weights and measures movement in Indianapolis
The Housewives' Weights and Measures Protective association formed in Indianapolis with several hundred women electing officers. The group aims to enforce scales and measures laws and serve as watchdogs for household goods. Dr Amelia R Keller was elected president and urged members to join and support inspector Isidor Wulfson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Housewives’ Weights and Measures Protective Association
Loreal Society
Charles A. Bookwalter
Isidor Wulfson
Amelia R. Keller
Rockwalter
Wulfson
Amela R. Keller
Chamberlains Liniment beats plaster for back and chest pain
A damp flannel on affected parts with Chamberlains Liniment provides prompt relief from lame back or pain in the side or chest. The advertisement claims it is superior to any plaster and urges a trial, noting it is sold by all dealers.
New Mike Game Going the Rounds in Council Bluffs
A mob style miking scheme targets pedestrians in Council Bluffs. Six men pick a victim on a streetcar crowd, use a staged distraction with cards to persuade a bet, and collect about ten dollars from the unsuspecting man before backing off after threats. The ruse mirrors a staged deck trick, with the joker always present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Roral
Mabray
Omaha
Mikers
Mikes
Oregon plan debate moves to veto override in Iowa
In Des Moines on Feb 27 a long debate looms over the constitutionality of Iowa's reconsideration of the Oregon primary plan vetoed by the governor. Rep Klay will push a legal brief and a two-thirds vote is uncertain as lawmakers weigh the measure against party divisions. Also noted: pioneer lawmakers to meet March 14 15 at the historical building. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised as a cold cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Oregon
Lowa
Slate Law Library
House
Klay
Ele
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Inwa
Pioneer Law Makers
Pioneer Lawmakers’ Association of Town
General Assembly of
Iowa
Congress of the
United States
Benjamin F. Clayton
Indianola
William EL. Fleming
John A. Davis
Archbishop Kennedy Seen as Possible Ryan Successor
Philadelphia Feb 27 The death of Archbishop Ryan reshapes church governance in America prompting a race for the vacant archbishopric. Bishop Kennedy rector of the American college emerged as a leading contender while Bishop Prendergast serves as administrator amid ongoing illness and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Catholic Church
América
Ryan
Kennedy
American College
Rome
Prendergast
Nashua Baptist Church Reopens After Five Years
Nora Springs Iowa Feb 27 After five years closed Nashua First Baptist Church has reopened with Rev Otis Spurgeon as pastor. He leads a series of meetings drawing large crowds and adding over thirty members to the small remaining congregation. The harpist evangelist aids the meetings and draws attention. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is advertised as a product for coughs with a note about avoiding danger to a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Springs
First Baptist
Nashua
Otis Spurgeon
Cedar Valley Association
Spurgeon
Factories Go Up In Flames In Council Bluffs
Grinnell Herald reports two separate fires on lower Main Street injure and destroy multiple factories. Total losses reach about 250000 with varying insurances. cause undetermined and water pressure hampered firefighting. Grinnell Herald building also damaged about 5000 with all insured. Herald staff injured minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Lower Main Street
Burlington and Rock Island Station
Warehouse Construction Company
E. H. Merriam
Kontinental Kompound Kompany
M. C. Goodwin
M. E. Smith & Company
Omaha
Appleton Manufacturing Company
Batavia
R. H. Stimple
Jacob Hard Gas Engine Company
DeKalb
Swanson Manufacturing Company
Marseilles, Jr
Grinnell Herald
Grinnell
Herald
Ray & Cowden
Ray & Frisbie
Volunteer Fire Department
Beaver Lodge to Host School of Instruction in New Hartford
Beaver Lodge No. 412 A F P A M will run a three day school of instruction led by C D Becker of Waterloo from Feb 27 to Mar 1. Three sessions daily with 3rd degree work on Wednesday afternoon and evening. refreshments served. Also notes Alta Farmers Rally prizes won by C J Jimmerson and family. Prof and Mrs Cremmer resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Beaver Lodge
A. F P
A. M
C. D. Becker
Waterloo
Alta
C. J. Jimmerson
Margaret Miller
G. C. Cremmer
Local notes on community visits and events
Mrs Alice Bolton and Mrs Rose Jennings fill teaching posts as pupils honor them with a surprise party and reception at the Baptist church. Rev H A Essex speaks and gifts are exchanged. A. E. Wright visits Cedar Falls. Rev Essex conducts revival at Norton’s Corners. Mrs E J Dunham, Miss Marie Fuller, and Mrs Chas Taylor plan a visit to Leota. Royal Neighbors delegate Rosa Reid attends Cedar Rapids convention. Viola Booten visits Editor Kaley. Wallace Ranney moves to New Hartford. T G Olmstead visits Ackley, Webster City and Fort Dodge. Percheron horse sale at Waterloo. carpenters Mack and Thompson finish work at Dows. Piles claim ad ends withPAZO OINTMENT promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bolton
Rose Jennings
Clemmer
Baptist Church
H. A. Essex
A. E. Wright
Cedar Falls
Bethel Church
Norton’s Corners
E. J. Dunham
Marie Fuller
Chas. Taylor
Mason City
Maud Glanville
Leota
Aka
Rosa Reid
Royal Neighbors
Cedar Rapids
Viola Booten
Allison
Kaley
Wallace Ranney
New Hartford
Caroline Boyd
T. G. Olmstead
Ackley
Webster City
Fort Dodge
W. J. Harmon
Waterloo
Frank Mack
Albert Thompson
Dows
E. S. Philo
J. EH. Mayo
Cesar Falls
Gherokee Man Elected Trustee Gherokee Man Elected Trustee
A grand commandery meeting in the city elected Dr. Frank Webber of Cherokee as trustee of Templar Park to fill the vacancy from D. W. Clements. Officials reported excellent conditions and planned improvements at the Masonic resort. large attendance expected at this year’s Grand Commandery session. Representative Grout urged a Spirit Lake life saver bill, supported by many. boat owners opposed, bill pending in legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commandery
Ellis
J. W. Edwards
Mr. Pleasant
Frederick W. Craig
Des Moines
F. L. Bills
Davenport
A. R. Molyneaux
Frank Webber
E. Olin Soule
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Walton
Dubuque
P. L
H. W. Grout
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Spirit Lake
House
Senate
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E Wicke
Glidden Totr
Netlnas
Council
Mike
House of Representatives
Chamberlain
Bai
Wifey
Hubby
Vande
Alume
Peosta
Gherokee
D. W. Clements
Commandery
Aristos
Burcer & Son
East Sixth Street
George Nicolaisen & Company
Commercial Street
NEW Wall Paper and Paint
F. H. Latier
la Fayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
LaFayette Building
4Th Street
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