Cedar Falls Briefs Seeks News Of Local Happenings
Miss Ruth Miller returns to Vernon to continue at Cornell. James Miller heads to Chicago after visiting Frank B. Afiller family. Faculty members attend Modern Languages meeting in Minneapolis. Local church ladies plan hospital linens sewing with picnic lunch. Several residents travel, recoveries noted. enrollments at State Teachers College exceed 1,590. Parlor Reading Circle reports lively program despite busy schedules. immigration paper highlighted. Joint Masonic and Eastern Star installation draws about 200 with officers inducted and luncheon served.
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Cedar Falls
Ruth Miller
Vernon
Cornell College
James Miller
Chicago
Frank B. Afiller
Jeanette Carpenter
Charlotte Lorenz
State Teachers’ College
Minneapolis
Modern Languages Association
First Congregational Church
Farmsworth
C. H. Nims
Osh- Roth
Wis
Hans Raven
Main Street
Thompson & Johnson
Joseph VanDerveer
William Jensen
East Cedar Falls
Hillside Cemetery Association
Neliie Inglethorn
W. C. Inglethorn
Marathon
A.F. Raymond
Elmer Fridell
Des Moines
Emma B. Robinson
Gladbrook
Frank B. Miller
Hannah Miller
J. Cable
Httie
Emmett
Albion
Marshall Town
Bernice Wilson
Springfield
Ray Boehmler
Wrangh Harlan
Toledo
Beasty
C. B. Clark
W. T. M. Aitkin
Arlington Hotel
Florence Philpot
George Philpot
State Teachers” College
Newton
Masonic Blue Lodge
Eastern Star Society
Masonic Hall
Ofcera
Black Hawk Lodge
No. 65
Eastern Star Lodge
W. MC
M. Parker
H. ¢. Harmon
George Whillis
Henry Johnson
James Whillis
Mary Hanson
C. M. Parker
Lulu Stickney
Frances Dahl
Jennie Meigzgar
Ning Webster
Addie Whillis
Prige of Flour Follows Wheat Controversy
A letter to the Courier and Reporter questions if Mr. Peddicord of the Union Mill Co. profited from a belated flour donation to Belgians by benefiting from post donation price increases. The reply from Mr. Peddicord is noted but not included.
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Courier and
Peddicord
Union Mill Co
No More Piles First Trial Pyramid Remedy Ad
An ad promotes Pyramid Pile Remedy for hemorrhoids and rectal troubles. It claims quick relief without surgery, stops itching and bleeding, and offers a 60 cent box at druggists. A free trial sample and booklet are mailed in plain wrapper from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Flour donation drive for Belgians cited by Peddicord
Mr Peddicord explained the flour relief campaign began November 23 with May wheat pricing guiding values. Donations were sold at 4.60 dollars per barrel through Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill Co, with mills handling processing and sacks free of charge. Despite rising wheat, contributors paid the same rate, and contributions funded flour en route to relief, with editors and trustees managing printing and distribution.
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Peddicord
Chicago
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
W. EB. Huger
Northwestern
Whic
Edgar
Bacon
Poll Books Properly Signed for General Election Attestation
The poll books copied for a possible new saloon petition in Waterloo were found properly signed and attested by election officials. A courthouse report noted lists in good shape overall, with one precinct showing a clerk error in spelling many names. The findings interest saloon advocates for future action.
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Waterloo
Court House
New Consent Statement Circulated by County Auditor Aide
A county auditor official allied with liquor interests announced yesterday the circulation of a new consent statement. The move aims to compare names with signatures on the 1912 petition to gauge how many Waterloo voters signed in 1914.
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Waterloo
The Cynic Keeps House by Ruth Cameron
The Cynic Keeps House humor column recounts a man who handles all chores at home. He recalls his mother’s traditional methods, tries cooking with method, and finds tweaks that cut dishes while serving two, revealing tensions between modern efficiency and old fashioned care.
Cascarets for Bowel and Stomach Cleansing Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent laxative and stomach cleaner. It claims Cascarets purify the bowels, liver, and stomach, removing undigested food and bile, with a promise of relief by morning. It also targets children, urging gentle internal cleansing for all ages.
Quick Dinner Wins Praise From Loving Household
A narrator notes finishing a cleanup in under fifteen minutes while testing a New System. His mother praises the quick, easy meal as highly as a rare compliment, then jokes about coaxing her to eat. The Author-man’s wife chimes in that cooking is only part of housekeeping, and the Cynic promises to discuss the rest later before rushing back to dinner.
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Altho
Man accused of drawing knife on officer in bank area
Patrolman Lee Smith used his nightstick to stop Hirang Davis, a colored porter, who tried to draw a knife at an early hour. Davis cut on the forehead, appeared in police court pleading not guilty to drunk and disorderly. He and another man were found near the bank building after a taxicab ride. Davis claimed a watch was missing from his jacket. Bond set at seven dollars. case continued tonight.
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Lee Smith
Hirang Davis
Davis
First National Bank
Young Forger Is Taken to Mankato
A young man named McCam was arrested in Waterloo on forgery charges and sent to Mankato Minnesota by deputy sheriff. He allegedly passed forged checks at the Saulpaugh hotel and other places and admitted stealing a traveling bag from William Whicker. the bag’s contents will be returned. His father accompanies him and seeks to save him from penitentiary.
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R. McCain
Mankato
Minn
Waterloo
Illinois Central
McCam
Saulpaugh
William Whicker
Chicago
Whicker
Greater Waterloo booster club forms to promote city
A new booster club named Greater Waterloo was formed at Hotel Russell Lamson with about 150 prominent business men. H C Martin presided as officers will include president vice president secretary and treasurer. A 25 member board and an advisory board were elected with plans for a $50 000 capital stock at $5 a share. A second meeting in Armory on Sixth Street East will discuss committees and organization details.
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Russell-Lamson
Greater Waterloo
Waterloo
H.C. Martin
Altho
Armory
Sixth Street East
The Ham Tree at Waterloo Sunday Show
McIntyre and Heath star in Geo Hobart’s three act musical The Ham Tree a revival of The Georgia Minstrels with old style negro humor. Matinee and night performances January 10. mail orders open. admission four fifty dollars.
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McIntyre and
Heath
John Cort
Geo. W. Hobbart
Georgia Minstrels
McIntyre
George W. Hobart
Stenotypists Meet Tonight in Waterloo
The Waterloo stenotypists group will hold its second meeting at Prof. Gates home on 739 Mullan Avenue West. Attorney J S Tuthill will speak on a topic for stenographers and Miss Horner of Waterloo Business College will discuss National Stenotype Teachers Association meetings in Chicago during the holidays. In Fort Dodge Mrs D E Phelan sues Mr and Mrs Madison for 15000 for injuries near Humboldt on April 25.
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The
Waterloo Stenotypists
Gates
Mullan Avenue
J. S. Tuthill
Miss Horner
Waterloo Business College
National
Stenotype Teachers’ Association
Chicago
Fort Dodge
D. E. Phelan
Marquis Madison
Madison
Humboldt
Annual Church Meeting Announces 1915 Elections at Central Church
Central Church of Christ will hold its regular annual meeting this evening with officer elections for 1915, departmental reports, and a 6 to 7 picnic supper. A roll call of members is planned as growth and attendance are emphasized.
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Central Church of Christ
Gates declines fourth term as head of business teachers
Prof. Almond F. Gates of Waterloo Business College refuses reelection as president of the National Business Teachers Association after three consecutive terms. The Chicago meeting last week heard his decision, ending his tenure as leader of the organization.
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Almond F. Gates
Waterloo Business College
National Business Teachers’ Association
Chicago
Gates
A Foe to Tuberculosis Eckman’s Alterative ad claims help
A Journal of the American Medical Association review from August 9, 1913 notes calcium salts in Eckman’s Alterative may boost vitality and energy in tuberculosis and bronchial conditions. The ad argues the remedy can help without narcotics, urging readers to order from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia despite potential spelling errors.
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The
Journal of the American Medical Association
Eckman
Eckman ‘Laboratory
Chitadelphia
New Illinois Central Shops Hire Named General Foreman
L A Kuhns will arrive next week to assume duties as general foreman of the Illinois Central shops, succeeding Norman Beil who is promoted to master mechanic. Kuhns has been gen-
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L. A. Kuhns
Ilnois Central
Norman Beil
Mr. Kuhns
Home remedy proposed for catarrhal deafness and head noises
Male readers advised that an at home formula can cure catarrhal deafness and head noises. The method uses Parmint double strength hot water sugar and is taken four times daily. The claim is that hearing improves and head symptoms lessen as the tonic treatment works. The copy urges widespread use to save sufferers from total deafness.
Central Council Bluffs Foreman Advances to General
A fragment notes a man in Central Council Bluffs moving from machinist in the shops to a future general foreman role. Details on dates or names are not provided, but the career progression is the focus of the readable text.
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Eral
Hair Health Miracle Promises to Hide Gray Hair
An ad for Hay's Hair Health claims it restores natural color to gray hair using an oxygen-activated ingredient. It promises full head renewal, stronger lustrous hair, and discretion about use. The Philadelphia company offers refunds if not satisfied, with bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
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Hay
Bay
Phila Hay
Compas
Newark
N. J
Sal
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T. C. Stephenson
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W. J. Peddicord
MR. Peddicord
Ruth Cameron
Young Forger
Water Streets
NEW “Booster” Club 15
Watereoo
Thompson Clothing
Edwin E. Jones Company
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Barnegat
N.J
Foley
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