Ames Extension Agents Report County Progress at Cedar Falls
At the Black Hawk County Farm Improvement association annual meeting in Cedar Falls, Ames Extension Director R E H Bliss lauded the work as worth hundreds of thousands to farmers. County agent A Burger reported 12 56S people reached, new sections opened, and the year’s most successful effort. Miss Hawk praised pioneer home work with canning, demonstrations, and clubs, while J W Coverdale highlighted the county as a pioneer in agent projects and urged auxiliary groups and seed standardization. Officers for 1917 were elected.
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R. E H. Bliss
Ames
A. Burger
Black Hawk County Farm Improvement Association
Cedar Falls
Mies Tura Hawk
Ohi
BE. E. Newton
Bliss
J. W. Coverdale
Burger
Miss Hawk
Coverdale
Black Hawk County
United States
Homsa
Ees Marketing Association
C. B. Hearst
J. S. Smucker
Frank Hammer
Blbe. Newton
W. ©. Callaghan
Chas
A. Hollfa
Elmer Lehty
George Pashby
J. O. Trumbauer
George Mathes
John Holmes
R. M. Gunn
R. F. Hawkins
Social and club notices fill eveings in city
E News of Socret iS Thursday Evening. Various church meetings, ladies clubs, supper, and elections announced. Friday afternoons feature literary and social gatherings at Hotel Russell and local homes. Friday evening hosts include bridge clubs, knitting and sewing circles, with plans for theatre outings and three more winter dances. Holiday visiting students listed with social parties and gatherings.
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First Baptist Church
Electan
Cecelian Society
St. Mary's Auditorium
Woman's Club
Russell-Lamson
H. B. Kelly
Priscilla Club
C. Brammer
P. M. Schreiner
Lincoln Circle
la Lomita Club
NR. L. Stetzel
Galloway Social Union
Carl Lorenzen
J.L. B. Club
F. H. LaTier
Happy Friday Club
F. M. Michael
Logan Avenue
E. McCarty
Philathea
Walnut Street Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Mullan Avenue
Veronica Gorman
Driscoll
Margaret
Doris Witzgerald
J. H. Sindlinger
Fourth Street West
To Wed Girl Who Sent Him to Prison
Joliet, Jan. 4 An unusual romance arose after news that Edna Billik will marry Jerry Veral, whose testimony helped convict Billik of murdering Mary Veral, sister of Jerry. The pairing follows efforts for a pardon and Governor Dunne’s involvement.
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Joliet, T
Billik
Edna
Jerry Veral
Dunne
Billek
Jerry Vzral
Mary Viral
Jerry
Modern Brotherhood of America Installs New Officers
The Modern Brotherhood of America met in Linn hall last night with H. Lea presiding. R. Skapro led the installation with 12 guards. After supper, dancing followed and plans were laid for a January social at the K of P hall.
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Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Skeel
4. L. Wangler
M. OR
Modern Brotherhood of America
PL Hall
H. Lea
Supreme Treasures
Amd
R. Skapro
Des Moines
Phall
Gules
Mason City
Local Social Notes Include Weddings and Engagements
Hose Wilson of Rockford hosts 4H greasing winners Blanche Muthaler and Truth Richardson as musical numbers and refreshments close the evening. Neighborhood dinners blend with New Year gatherings. Grace Gamuelson marries John Anderson at Shall Rock. engagements announced for John Wagner and Calla Wleege. Edna May Garton marries Ernest Murray at Mount Vernon township home. Church of the Brethren holds all day quarterly meeting in the city church.
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Hose Wilson
Rockford, I
Blanche Muthaler
Truth Richardson
Marguerite Driscoll
Grace G. Gamuelson
John Anderson
Alof
Wlachford
P. A. Wisk
West Congregational Church
Shall Rock
Jon Garton
Mount Vernon Township
Edna May
Ernest Murray
Dao
Church of the Brothren
Kidney strain and cures noted in 1900s ad text
The piece warns that kidney troubles stem from occupational strain such as jolting in railroading and heavy lifting and mentions symptoms like backache and headaches. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills and includes a Waterloo proof from G. S. Payne, a shoemaker, detailing relief after using the product.
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Dean
Waterloo
Illinois Central Clean Record for 10146
The Illinois Central reports no passenger fatalities in 1916 and notes grade crossing crashes caused most deaths in 1914. Three similar years recorded the same outcome, with many fatalities at crossings not attributed to auto drivers.
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Illinois Central
Fhilnals Central Railroad
Ilinois Central
Wy. big fair dates at Ellis' old han venue
Advertisement notes a Wisconsin fair with dates January six through twelve featuring Myers Orchestra and events at Ellis' old hall.
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W. C. Wy
Big Fair
Ellis
Old Han
Myers Orch
Food Prices Up In The Attention Of The Public
Food prices rose as prospects abroad dimmed and market uncertainty lingered after Wilson’s pence note. Flour rose by 20 cents weekly. best grade 100 pound sacks retail at 5.40. Batter and eggs steady at 45 cents a pound and 4% a dozen. Harvest continues with rapid Cedar River ice work. west side finished and east side started today.
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Wilson
Cedar River
Crystal Tee Company
Auction Sale Success at Mikes Manufacturing Auction
More than 800 pieces of equipment and machinery were sold at the Mikes Manufacturing company auction yesterday. The top price for several new automobiles reached $800, while the service portion brought in $12,600. The sale ends this afternoon and it is expected that nearly all advertised items will be sold.
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Mikes Manufacturing Company
Hawner Limits Iowa Opinions to Officials
Iowa Attorney General Jr. M. Hawner announces that his written opinions will be released only to county attorneys and state officers. He believes restricting access will reduce friction and promote harmony among officials.
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M. Hawner
Iowa
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Ames Extension Department
Compliment County
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Socret Is
Isaac Whitehouse
Whitehouse
F. N. Rogers
Edna Rittenhouse
Needlecraft Club
Gelloway Addition
William Barber
al Blair
Will Monen
Bussey
Marie Trusty
Stitch and Chatter Club
Glen Kendall
Roy Kendall
Trusty
Miss Trusty
Maurice Kirby
A. Q. Kelly
Kelly
D. T. Beckey
D. Boutfoagles
Koode
Harry Scott
BE. PF. Witt
Hamiel
Jolly Ten Club
Joe Gindt
Venter
Cara Tlans
Gladys Bagner
Verda Sprague
Mildred Stanton
Helen, O'Connell
Ona Casey
Gertrude Flynn
J. ©. Gatens
Grand Knight
Iowa City
K. B
J. L. Galloway
United Presbyterian Church
Adelaida Sweet
Second Street West
Foreign Missions
Wary Ferris
Marjorie Munn
Adelaide Sweet
Elizabeth Harvey
Fay Hutson
Jessis Joyner
Elma Leonard
Thelma Burhans
L. B
L. C. Sweet
Maxne Libby
Olve Galloway
Mrs. Galloway
Mabel Galloway
Fidella Amos
Topsy
Dinah
Misses Mae Hersch
Margaret Campbell
Hetha Powers
Jeanette Rosmer
Margaret Billings
Mildred Keys
Bath Whittle
Genevieve Gardiner
Missionary Society of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
Albert Kistner
Philippine Islands
Heerman
J. Munson
M. Oberton
A. Kistner
United Presbyterian Missionary Society
P. &. Standish
Locust Street
W. W. Lytle
New America
G. B
First Brethren Church
Jennie Iseninger
Effie Harrison
Kansas City
Sam Hoover
Charles Klingaman
W. B. Beschler
Harry Ellis
A. G. Cramer
Missionary Society of Walnut Street Baptist Church
Henry Lyons
T. A. McManus
Linden M. i. Church
Mary Merwin
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Linden
Sacred Heart
J. C. McMontmnen
L. F. McGarvey
Mary Murphy
Jane Kirby
Society
Susan Bauernfeind
Evangelical Bible Woman's Training School
Tokio
Japan
First Evangelical Church
Miss Bauernfeld
J. H. Bauernfeld
Mary Mier
Waterloo Woman’s Club
Political Service and History Department
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Saunders
Fort Madison
Marbel
Pearl
Belva Muthaler
Scott
Scotts
Scott & Bowne
BloceaGehd
W. FH. Ross
Cortlandt Street
Conrad
Decorah
G. RB
John Wagner
Calla Wleege
Dubuque
Wagner
Anna Wagner
Thare
Payne
Fowler St
All Deslers
Price Soc
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo NY
U Ane
East Fourth Street
Elle Cascara Quinine
Waterloo Trunk CO
Sycamore Street
Will
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