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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
12
The Waterloo Evening Courier outlines want ad rates and formats. It explains minimum charges, word pricing, line types, and the increased cost of handling classified ads to discourage undersized, vague listings and preserve ad effectiveness.
We extend our thanks to Rath Packing Co neighbors friends and pastor and all who so graciously assisted in the burial of our ailing daughter Mildred also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr and Mrs R D Williams and Fanta Ay
Real estate for sale includes an 7 room residence with bath cistern cellar gas and electricity east front corner lot priced at 800.60 on balance. Another listing: 14000 buys 300 acres with timber, house, 49 head cattle, crops and farming gear totaling many tools and equipment plus 5000 cash and free district. Details show extensive farm property with springs, creeks, and multiple outbuildings.
A cluttered page blends sale ads for coal and furniture with real estate listings and job notices. It also reports parish finances for St Francis in 1918, community memos, memorial Roosevelt services, marriage licenses, and visitors to Cedar Malls with names and places across Davenport to Dubuque.
Judge G. W. Mullan returns to decide the influenza and pneumonia cases at the city hospital hearing. Dr Stevenson testifies of 200+ patients and airborne germs while isolation, room ventilation, and fresh air are urged as crucial.
Two of three automobile bandits charged with killing Sheriff Wiegers of Rock Island on December 30 are in custody, Joe Jennings and George Crane named by police. One has confessed. Crane is said to have fired the fatal shot. The third gang member is expected to be apprehended soon.
A Newport News dispatch to Des Moines Capital reports that from the U S 8 Parahontas two contingents of Town troops the 126th field artillery and the horse section of the 109th command unit will debark at Camp Stuart and remain at Vanp Start for mobilization before being sent to Camp lodge. The units departed Braned Christmas day.
In New York and Des Moines testimony focuses on how influenza and pneumonia spread within families and hospitals. Dr. Stevenson notes isolation limits, with cases where one death occurred among 11 in a household, while nurses and officials cite uncertainty about transmission. Depositions and hospital officials, including Franciscan groups, prepare for record inclusion as the case proceeds.
A volatile session shows gains for Mittal and Mexican Petroleum while others like United States Steel and various oils firm. Rails dip as metal and tobacco shares face pressure. marine preferred drops recoup later. Money market steady in some tenors, with marginal gains in select issues and a heavy close in the bond sector amid a narrow, full market.
Market notes show hogs trading 5 to 10 cents higher while cattle demand strengthens. Reports mention large volumes with prices for various classes including calves, steers, and heifers, plus overall market tone described as strong with buyers active. Some figures indicate lambs and stock movements, though OCR text is garbled in places.
In Kansas City livestock listings prices are shown for various cattle and sheep categories. Notable entries include me term prices for 8002 stings and 12h yearlimes, with lambs and ewes priced around 10.00 to 12.00 per unit. Overall activity reflects steady demand and typical market shifts.
Readable figures for cattle and calves show mixed and prime lots with prices ranging from 7.70 to 11.00 per hundredweight. Entries include steers, heifers, cows, calves, hogs, and miscellaneous livestock, with totals around several thousands and notable activity in exhibits and buyers.
In Omaha market notes for January receipts and sales show mixed results across cattle and hogs. Prices range from about 4.00 to 14.00 for various classes, with cattle and calves varying and feeders around 10.00 to 12.00, reflecting a steady but uneven trade.
New York reports reveal cross orders in Liberty bonds trading to dodge income taxes. Assistant District Attorney Brogan urges a stock exchange inquiry to identify wealthy individuals profiting from bonds while depressing values. He notes large wagers via “cross orders” and calls for federal records to uncover losses claimed on tax returns.
Last Night's News in Brief reports Count George F von Hering's death per advices from Europe. Bolshevists raid allied wounded and dead per Lieut Col Cobursky in Paris and Washington. In Amsterdam William Hohenzollern reportedly underwent a car operation. Cardinal Mercier to visit America. Belgrade forms new government uniting Jugo Slav regions. Washington notes influenza killed 11 688 in major cities per statistics. Philadelphia shows opposition to extending government railroad control.
Cedar Falls January 6 Special Riltzok Hawk County Crop Improvement Association reports receipts of 34960 during 1918 with 47000 from the county 4200 from the federal treasury and 2984 73 carried over from 1917 Dissbursements in home demonstration and agricultural agent departments totaled 5157 70 Also note cotton futures opened with January at 28 00 and other months quoted.
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