Court workload in Black Hawk contrasts with nearby counties
Records of 1911 court days show Black Hawk County with about 248 days of court, far exceeding Buchanan Grundy and Delaware. The disparity prompts calls for an additional judge or a relief plan to handle nearly 4,000 January calendar suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Delaware
Grundy
Sion
Pim. A
Ransier
B. Newman
Nelife E. Corlis
Platt
J.B. Newman
Nellie
Corlis
Grundy County
Judge Platt
Fuage Fransier
Nellie EB. Cohls
Delaware County
Water Plant Receipts Expected Near Seven Tens Thousand
Municipal water plant receipts for 1911 are expected to approach 70000 dollars as the year ends. Higher usage by new consumers boosted totals while metered service eased fears of higher bills. The monthly minimum due remains 73 cents and meters promote conservation under the water commissioners.
White Sister at Waterloo Saturday Matinee and Night
Amusements note the play The White Sister adapted from F Marion Crawford as a holiday feature at the Waterloo with Saturday matinee and evening show. Thomas Jefferson, performing Rip Van Winkle at Waterloo Friday Jan 12, continues his father Joseph Jefferson’s legacy with strong resemblance and eight years in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Crawford
Waterloo
Thomas Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Thomas
Jefferson
Civil Service Examinations to be Held January 28
An exam for stenographers and high typewriters under civil service rules will occur in this city and other towns. The test covers district and field service with a minimum salary set by the applicant. Both men and women may apply for field appointments. For details contact C. I. Munger at the federal building or the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. I. Munger
Board of Examiners
Federal Building
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
Dubuque Plans Junior Industrial Corporation for Youth
At a semimonthly dinner of the Dubuque Industrial committee a plan was approved to form a junior industrial corporation for city boys aged 10 to 16. The aim is to acquaint youths with local factories and institutions and expose them to commercial activity to help them choose vocations wisely.
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Dubuque
Dubuque Industrial Corporation
Reading Circles Formed By YWCA For Girls Sunday Afternoons
Reading circles are organized by the YWCA to meet in association rooms or homes, five to six girls per group, with knitting and reading of works from The Spell of Italy to Freckles. The program aims to replace some educational classes while sewing may continue.
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Italy
Lund House
Alice Freeman Palmer
Fanny Duren
Hbra‘ioa
Harriett. Harvey
Young Women's Christian Association
Fierson
Waterloo
Young Women’s Christian Association
Button Workers Need Clothing for Muscatine Strike
Under the Waterloo Central Labor Union and State Federation of Labor, a city wide collection of clothing and contributions is organized to aid Muscatine button workers on strike. A Labor Temple committee urges donations of women and children’s wear to be shipped Monday, to relieve hardship caused by recent cold weather.
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Waterloo
Muscatine
Labor Temple
Washburn Social and Farm Sales Report
Mr. Foster of Chicago visited his son’s family in Washburn. Levi Turner bought a team of young horses near Gewar. Mr. Marsh’s sale drew a good crowd with solid prices. Schons brothers rented the Hoppart farm for next year. Waterloo visitors include Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Frost. Will Pint purchased a new corn shelter. Farmers brought hogs to Waterloo for sale last week.
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Washburn
Mr. Foster
Chicago
W. J. Smith
Levi Turner
Gewar
Mr. Marsh
Foulk
Will
Silas Miller
Schons
Waterloo council to decide on future city market site
Waterloo officials unveil plans for a new market on Third and Sycamore with a 40 by 140 foot lot near the water company offices. debates focus on keeping markets producer and consumer oriented while excluding middlemen. The east side favors an enclosed building with rentable booths and a market master to oversee sales, sanitation, and order.
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Waterloo
F. §. Merrian
P. J. Rechtfertig
TM. Dewey
Third
Sycamore Streets
Third and
Sycamore
Waterloo Water Company
Iowa
R. M. Dewey
West Side
Merrian
Seventh
Bluff Streets
Seventh Street
Commercial Street
East Side
Courier
Local Happenings in Ins low Community
Ins low Iowa notes vacation visits during the holiday period. Mrs John Algye visits daughter Anna and family. El Curtiss and wife visit Newell residents over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Fred Dorman of South Dakota visit relatives nearby. Truman and Eva Parker join W W Eickelberg household for Thursday. Mrs Frank Nace and son of Watershoo spend New Year's Day with Walter Robinson. Genevieve Cortright enjoys holiday time at home.
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el Curtiss
Newell Bene
Fred Dorman
South Dakota
Truman
Eva Parker
W. Wi. Eickelberg
Frank Nace
Waters ‘Hoo
Waliter Robinson
Genevieve Cortright
Orange TWP Local Weather and Notable Happenings
The people here endure snug winter weather. Mrs Rollins Smith is sick. Miss Sarah Sorenson is doing her housework. J A Bontrager of Middleburg Indiana recently toured Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado.
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Orange
Rollins Smith
Sarah Sorenson
J. A. Bontrager
Middleburg
Ind
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Local News Briefs Include Weddings and Visits
Visiting his brother A A Bontrager, Mr. and Mrs W E L Manst plan a small dinner in honor of Earl Miller after his Oakley wedding. Mrs Eldridge, who helped Chas Kavis last year, is visiting neighbors. Mt Morris Literary Society drew a large crowd with Mt Morris college students performing. A T D Sweitzer plans a farm sale after renting his property. Harold Cate of Waterton, a student at State Agricultural College Ames, spends time at the Rontrager home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bontrager
W. EL. Manst
All. A. TD. Sweitzer
Harold Cate
Waterton
State Agricultural College
Ames
Rontrager
Bromine Quinine Laxative Promoted for Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts a product called Bromo Quinine Laxative with a signature by E. W. Grove and claims a world wide use to cure a cold in one day. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and a notable branding style of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Zac
Local Notes and Health Adverts From Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge reports several residents on trips to Waterloo Winslow and Fort Sumter. Names Humbert Gerholdt Thrall and Anderson appear among visitors and improvements. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended for coughs with a Case’s milk delivery ad also noted.
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Civil Service Examinations
Boys OF
Arctics
Ball Brand
Boston
Alaska
Stolt Bros
Y. W
Central Labor Union
East Sedl
Winslow, Ia
John Algyre
Anna
Famiy
Quality Apparel Shop
Irving Hotel
Oak Ridge
S. B. Humbert
Gerholdt
Winslow
Stickney
Miss Anderson
Parkersburg
Simonsen
D. Banfield
A. M. Thrall
H. Miller
Finchford
Fy Miller
KE. Thierman
Willare
S. Ab. Humbert
Fort Isumpter
N. M
Case
Galenie Humbert
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