Town Notes from Cedar Rapids and Surroundings
Lloyd Houston recovers after mild illness. Ben Haton remains at duty after a leg strain. People’s Building and Loan closes its fifty first series and opens fifty second in February. Cart Munger’s funeral was held with burial at Elmwood. First car load of flour shipped over La Porta interurban line to M. Delargadelle. coal cars on siding noted. Des Moines official B. O. Sonie and J. G. Farmer visited. Master Graham Boysen recovering after appendectomy. Miss Loia Storm returns from Fort Dodge visit. Local students resume studies and depart for colleges. Equitable Life agent H. E. Casner to visit Excelsior Springs and Kansas City. Knights and Ladies of Security meet with Mrs. Jenks. Helen Gould auxiliary to hold meeting. Madero staying with Doerfier family. schoolmates at Delafield. Waterloo snow storm disrupts transport. electric cars run on limited schedule. Miss Laura Sanderson resigns. Miss Lillian Dietz to replace. Bodholdt to hospital after accident at Standard Oil. Last chance to see Sarah Bernhardt advertised at Crystal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Houston
A. P. Houston
Ben Haton
Bluff
People’s Building and Loan Association
Cart Munger
First Baptist Church
E. A. Valiant
Elmwood
la Porta City
M. Delagardelle
B. O. Sonie
Des Moines
J G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
the Knights and ‘Ladies of Security
G. E. Jenks
Edwards Street
Helen Gould
John Boeller
Fourth Street
Market Chicago Produce Prices Hold Steady
Butter steady with creameries at 27 to 35 cents. Eggs firm with 3 542 cases received. fresh at mark 21 to 24 cents. Cheese steady led by daisies 163 to 17, twins 162 to 164, Young Americas 163 17, long horns 162 17. Poultry firm with live turkeys 16, dressed 20, chickens dressed 19, springs live 14 to 4. Potatoes steady with 57 car receipts from Minnesota 45 to 48, Wisconsin 42 to 47, Michigan 46 to 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Poets of Black Hawk County Brighten County Home
Thomas Joyce known as the poet of Black Hawk county lives at the county home after moving there last fall following advice from friends. He is about sixty, arrived from Ireland at nineteen, educated and witty, with a genial temper and a talent for verse. Joyce recalls winter as unsuitable for poetry and looks forward to spring. He once drew crowds with his recitations and tales of funds acquired from visitors. The report also mentions an unrelated note about Hunt seeking presidential aid and a separate brief about job listings and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Joyce
Barclay Township
Black Hawk County
Ireland
Courtney
Waterloo
Rainbow
Joyce
Man Recovers At Home After Ladder Fall
J. K. Bodholdt is confined to his home at 222 Logan avenue with a broken knee cap after a ladder gave way while he worked at the Standard company. The injury occurred at the top of the ladder and swelling must subside before further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Bodholdt
Logan Avenue
Mr. Bodholdt
Standard (S
Petticoats at $1.00 Displayed with Embroidered Eyelets
Local shop advertises ladies undergarments and skirts priced at one dollar each. Eyelet embroidery and matching ruffle details highlight the bargain and fashion options for shoppers.
White House Crank Arrests at Taft Visit
Anthony unt of Chicago, attorney and University Club member, caused turmoil at the White House while seeking an audience with President Taft. He was arrested by police and held for examination of his mental condition after his White House appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jan. T
Anthony Unt
Chicago
University Club
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Burch Bros. Company
Princess
Broideries
Styles
Graham Boysen
H. A. Boysen
Presbyterian Hospital
Mias Loia Storm
William Duncombe
Fort Dodge
Minas Storm
Misses Mir
Iam Marsh
Marion Chapman
Neva Walker
Margery Bown
Ferry Hall
Lake Forest
Eleanor Johnson
Ruth Reed
Vassar
Marie Hitchins
Madison
Wis
H. E. Casner
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Iowa
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City
Laura Sanderson
Drs. Wray and Knittle
Lillian Dietz
Sanderson
Lewis Miller
Della
Pennsylvania
East
Bodholdt
Standard Oil Company
Sarah Bernhardt
Crystal
County
Rome
Marsh Place
Corl
Western Union Telegraph Co
Addis Je. Flynn
Randolph
Reliance Hrick
Belle Plaine
J. T. Slifsxard
Voorhies
West Aide
John J. Galloway
B. T
Majestic Theatre
Underwood Typewriter Co
West Side
C. Brown Leghorn
W. O. Fairbairn Farm
Eagle Center Road
Abboma
White House
Allcoc ‘S Plasters
Allcock
Palis
Allcock Manufacturing CO
Canal Street
New York
Maxea
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