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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1914
Page
1
General Markets from Chicago report colder weather aiding wheat prices amid world shipment signals. Corn oats and hog and cattle markets show varied movements with weak export demand and higher produce prices at Chicago auctions.
Waterlooo Ia Feb 23 Clear Quill patent per cwt prices and assorted grain and produce quotes. Milk, butter, eggs, lard, poultry, and hogs listed with market values. Trade mixed with curtailment of traffic and delayed mail, but recent sunshin e spurs buyer activity in main centers and overall demand improves. Wheat exports for the week amount to 2 947 966 bushels vs 4 800 183 last year. Dun's weekly review notes storms slowed new business yet optimism remains in heading centers. Also a testimonial ad for Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
George A Well analyzes 1913 14 corn crop data showing United States total 2.447 billion bushels and Argentina 255 million, with Argentina exporting about 200 million bushels. He notes World crop 3.495 billion, rising Argentine imports shift domestic supply, freight costs, and potential market impact on corn belt prices after removal of import duty.
Tuthill announced his candidacy for judge in the Tenth district during a nonpartisan primary. He practices law in Waterlon with SB Reed for 28 years and had pledged support to Courtright before Courtright withdrew after stating he would not run.
New York reports show basic developments remain favorable despite heavy snow storms and extreme low temperatures affecting the week’s trade. Merchants note slowed shipments and cautious buying as weather persists.
A lawyer with a judicial mind seeks political office for the first time. The announced entries include Judge G. W. Dunham of Manchester, Judge C. W. Mahan, J. B. Tuthill, F. S. Merrian, and A. B. Lovejoy of Waterloo, and E. B. Hasner of Independence. Three judges are to be chosen.
Rev James A Lewis of Milaca Minnesota endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a long trusted home remedy for colds coughs and croup urging others to try it and continue using it. The product is advertised as sold by all dealers.
Sixty boys and girls were entertained yesterday at the C O Lamson residence for Maxine Lamson tenth birthday. Russell Lamson led games and music while refreshments followed at two long tables decorated with cinerarias and Killarney roses. Mrs Lamson and Mrs C W Campbell headed the dining room with help from Mrs J B Elston.
Washburn Iowa area social roundup notes visits and calls from Leo Berard Hugle Center Mrs Clarke DeLancey and Miss Forle called on the Morris family Pauline Thiry spent time with Lulu Michel Ren and George Strifert of Water were callers Thursday A large crowd attended a La Porte City event Ruth Bramhall and daughter visited Mt. Auburn folks Saturday Mrs Fogla and daughter Daring of Waterloo visited Morris family Saturday evening Joe Michel and Frank Schaeffer mentioned in the local notices
Cedar Falls Iowa February 28 special. Various churchmen announce sermons from Baptism of Fire to The World's Task of the Presbyterian Church. Local gatherings include a dance and basketball game. Several residents travel to attend funerals, visit relatives, or pursue business and farming interests.
Community notes list callers in Waterloo and neighboring areas including Bennett Holopeter and John Schons planning to move to Minnesota with a farm purchase. Also covered are local visits, car purchases, travel to Waterloo, and a drive to Gilbertville. An advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation relief and a local railroad manslaughter conviction report follows. England’s craft labor demographics conclude the item.
Davenport Iowa February 28 in a futile effort to save a pet canary Mrs Annie Schnoor aged 47 was badly burned yesterday. She is in a hospital where doctors say she cannot survive without skin grafting
Cedar Falls Iowa February 28 special Ralph Stewart of Washington DC tours several proposed post office sites including the Walters property on State street and the Severin property on Fourth streets The government will not announce any decision and the chosen location will not be disclosed until Washington reports back College play pleases audience at the state university Miss Hazel Strayer shines as Peggy in All of a Sudden Peggy
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