Retiring Waterloo Realty Board Head Outlines 1917
The retiring Waterloo Realty board president, BE Howard, delivered a 1917 activity resume at Hotel Russell-Lamson. He highlighted improvements, unified forms, publicity gains, and state housing codes, urging cheaper loan rates and stronger advertising in the coming year. New officers were elected to assume duties next Wednesday.
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Waterloo Realty Board
BE. Howard
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Howard
Waterloo
A. M.janney
Janney
Reveal Methods of Packers' Trust in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 3 the Federal Trade Commission heard W. S. Ballin of M. L. Shoemaker Co claim that American Agricultural Chemical Co tried to force a price fixing pact. Ballin alleged war since last May has cost Shoemaker about $50,000, noting a 20 cent per pound price in Philadelphia versus 6 to 7 cents in New York and a half cent in Detroit, with threats to drive him out of business.
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Philadelphia
Federal Trade Commission
W.S. Ballin
M. L. Shoemaker Company
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Shoemaker Company
Why Women Suffer Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed in Waterloo
Waterloo residents report kidney troubles as backache dizziness nerves and urinary issues. Mrs Chas Brain and Mrs Brunnerth praise Doan's Kidney Pills for lasting relief after trial at Wangler Bros Drug Co. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY endorses.
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Dean
Waterloo
Chas. Brain
Vinton St
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
Doan
Waterloo Records Show Growth in Finance and Realty Circles
A detailed summary by Black Hawk County Abstract shows 18 years of filings in Black Hawk county totaling 4 078 in 1900 through 1904, with deeds and mortgages rising in 1916 and 1917. Tax collections over 12 years climb to 1 395 300.59 in 1917, while plat filings pace new townships and Elk Run Place areas, and bank clearings rise from 1909 to 1917, peaking at 120 970 991.61 for the year.
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Black Hawk
Totel
Sults Estates
Molal -Ec Aden Ee
Lyannagy
Etre Eeerne S.asb
wApril Yngeaa
Remarkable relief from stomach trouble using Fruitola and Traxo
Evangelist Mrs. Mary A. Ferree reports swift relief for stomach ailments with Fruitola and Traxo after prior medical doubts. She cites her daughter's recovery after three Fruitola bottles and two Traxo, and urges others to seek these remedies from Wangler Bros. Co. or C. Z. Miller without prescription.
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West Virginia
Mary A. Ferree
Madison Rya
Huntington
W. Ve
Edsall
Pinus Laboratories
Monticello
Ills
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth St
C. Z. Miller
West Fourth St
Minois
Political currents rise as Iowa Senate race heats up
Local whispers speak of a warm senatorial campaign in the Black Hawk Grundy district. H W Grout of Waterloo has held the seat four years and will seek a second term. Potential challengers include M L Bowman W F Parrott and J J Rainbows. Parrott and Rainbow say they have been urged to run but have not given it serious thought. Minn unavailable for comment. Two candidates eye the Auditor post, stirring county political activity.
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Jaén
Black Hawk- Grundy
H. W. Grout
Waterloo
M. L. Bowman
W. F. Parrott
J. J. Rainbow
Rainbow
Mr. Parrott
Bow- Minn
Free To Pile Sufferers Offer For Immediate Relief
An urgent health pitch promises a permanent pile cure via a “pleasant testing tablet.” The ad claims a simple internal method corrects piles for all ages and occupations. Free treatment is offered with no money required and requests written mail without payment.
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Aires
Candidacy Announcements And Local Political Forecast
The Ucal sea reports George LU Welker and J A Francia as Republican county auditor nominees with Welker a longtime deputy. Rainbow to retire at term end. Other county officers mostly unopposed and serving second terms. Moeller expected to win reelection as county superintendent. McFarland and Santea likely seek reelection to the state lower house. Legislative races may be influenced by Ming Aleghol coma and a revived liquor issue after the constitutional amendment defeat. no open intra-party fight expected.
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Ucal Sea
George LU. Welker
J. A. Francia
Welker
Rainbow
Sehomara
H.C. Moeller
A. W. McFar
Lane
B. Santea
General Assembly
Hanquo
Alnea Ming Aleghol
Asue
Towa
Equor
Russia Depot Explosion Kills About 20 in Petrograd
In Petrograd a military depot in the Gutyevsky basin was struck by a mysterious fire and explosion destroying 1100 airplane machines and ammunition. Approximately 20 people were killed with many injured. The incident disrupts war production and sparks investigation.
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Petrograd
Janu
Gutuyevsky Basin
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Quest Military
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Crystal
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Waterloo Savings Bank
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