Revival Services At Walnut Street Baptist Church
A massed chorus of 140 voices led by Harold Philpotts accompanied Rev. W B Riley as he conducts revival meetings in Walnut Street Baptist Church. The campaign involves nine local churches and daily prayer meetings at multiple homes, with expositions on Ephesians Jonah and Daniel and talks on the life of prayer and the life of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
W. B. Riley
Dr. Riley
East Division
Harold Philpotts
Riley
C. A. Hunt
Lafayette Street
Morgan Banfistd
Conger Street
Bartley
Clay Street
Hattie Sterk
Dane’ Street
Lyford
Edwards Stress
Rushing
Riehl Street
Wolcott
Rieht Street
Pay Freight Bills Every Week Now
Local freight business will switch to a par weekly system as four city railways curtail expenses. Patrons are urged to avoid extended credit and to make weekly settlements at railway offices or mail checks, effective January 15, to help collectors manage increased duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Snowbound Delays Court Case in Waterloo Patent Suit
Snowbound trains prevented attorneys from reaching Waterloo delaying the federal court hearing filed by T. L. Smith, Jaeger Machine, and Waterloo Cement Machinery against Cement Tile Machine over alleged patent infringement. The case may not be heard until Friday after extensive technical evidence and machinery models are shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Waterloo
T. L. Smith Company
Jaeger Machine Company
Waterloo Cement Machinery Corporation
Cement Tile Machine Company
Henry T. Reed
Hamny
Reed
Tenants sue for fifteen thousand damages against Hannas
Jesse Bige and Rose Bige sue Estella Hanna and H W Hanna seeking 15.00 damages, alleging land lease disputes and four counts. They claim mismanaged accounts, unauthorized entry, plowing of 10 acres of pasture, failure to replace a blown silo, stock losses from lack of ensilage, and a mule ruined by overwork while hauling wood to the Hannas’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Bige
Rose EH. Bige
Estella J
H. W. Hanna
Hannas
Triangular Declamatory Contest Set for Jan 31
The annual Triangular Declamatory Contest brings Fast High West High and Cedar Falls High into Fast City on the evening of January 31 at the East High auditorium. Snow disruptions from a machine peer invented Jeanses Light-Foot scythe may affect travel and timing.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns for Sick Childs Laxative Use
A 1900s style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipated children. It claims a coated tongue signals waste buildup and promises gentle relief within hours without griping. The copy warns of counterfeit syrups and directs buyers to reputable California Fig Syrup Company products.
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California
Officers Named for Local Banks and Financial Houses
Annual meetings yielded officer and director elections across several banks and institutions. Notable posts include President Carleton Sias at Emorrissan and W. W. Miller presiding at Commercial National, with multiple vice presidents, cashiers, and directors named for each organization.
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Security Savings
Tressa M. Vrumbauer
J. R. Bunyan
L. D. Bedfordsistant Cashier
D. S. Ramage
Tressa M. Trauibauer
J. Hanna
BW. McElinney
F. J. 'Landgraf
W. Ot. Juaan
F. W. Edwards
Iet
Wational Dent
A. M.place
James Black
Astant Cashiers
FP. Hurst
WJ. Wilson
F. J. Fowler
J. W. Irith
Alm. Phice
Board of Directors for Local Building and Loan Firm Revealed
The list shows A G Agnew as cashier and OG C Kindig as a director. Other directors include C K Bentz George H Paul W Jensen L J Powers J J Stewart G Agnew W W Beal Louis Wrank J E Sedgwick J E Dempster M Serkley 8 8 Bickley HB Kickley Fairbank W H Holder J K Joder A Nauman Ira Rodamar Hon Nauman Johnny Frank M T Humphrey H O Bernbeck J B Nauman and J B Sedgwick J C Hartman.
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A. G. Agnew
OG. C. Kindig
C. K. Bentz
George H. Paul
W. Jensen
L. J. Powers
J. J. Stewart
G. Agnew
W. W. Beal
Bickley
G. HB. Kickley
Tra Fairbank
W. H. Holder
J. K. Joder
A. Nauman
Ira Rodamar
Hon. Nauman
Jonly Frank
M.T. Humphrey
H. O. Bernbeck
J. B. Nauman
J. B. Sedgwick
J. C. Hartman
Mail Delay Puts Registrant in Bad Exemption
Grundy county board, acting on 7 day rule, summoned William Johnson of 512 Jefferson Street to the courthouse for a questionnaire he had not yet returned. Burr A. Brown testified mail delay caused late delivery as Johnson said he mailed the form Monday evening to Grundy Center. Judge C W Mullan sought guidance from Grundy Center on the board’s next steps while Johnson insisted there was no intention to delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
J. ¥.McSweeney
Wiliam Johnson
Jefferson i Street
Johnson
Grundy
Burr 'A. Brown
Legal Advisory Board
Grundy Center
C. W. Mullan
Exemption Board
Petroleum produced in 1917 sets new record
Washington. D. C. Jan 9 Petroleum produced and marketed in the United States in 1917 reached a record total of 341,800,000 barrels. The amount exceeded the 1916 record by 14 percent as prices at wells kept output high and demand absorbed not only current production but a net draft of about 21,000,000 barrels from storage, mainly in California and Illinois. Surface crude oil reserves were about 153,000,000 barrels at year end.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Geological Survey
California
Illinois
Wife seeks custody of four stepchildren in divorce case
Anna Pierce files for divorce from George G. Pierce in Custer county Montana claiming cruel and inhuman treatment since their October 1916 marriage. She seeks custody of four stepchildren aged 6 to 17, noting no children of their own. A temporary injunction limits Mr Pierce from molesting the family at 239 Miller Street.
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Anna Pierce
George G. Pierce
Custer County
Montana
Pierce
H.B. Boies
Miller Street
Rifle Practice Board to Enlarge Activities
Washington D C January 9 The reorganized national board for promotion of rifle practice plans to stimulate interest and establish ranges across the country The War Department announced the board will meet to revise range regulations for national guard home guards civilian clubs and rifle practice for colleges and schools Maj Gen Blatchford joins the board after returning from France with Maj Gen Sbert and Maj Gen Mann of the regular army
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Washington, D. C
National Board For
War Department
National Guard
Blatchford
France
Sbert
Mann
Regular Army
Black Hawk National Deposits Rise to 1.676 Million
Black Hawk National shows deposit growth to 1,676,368.32 as of December 31, with about 200,000 more deposits than the prior year. Savings deposits amount to 60,000 of the increase, cash on hand and due from other banks total 326,392.66, and total assets reach 2,332,941.52.
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Savings Department
Black Hawk National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
Aristocratic Corn Club for Iowa Gains Noted Honors
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Ames college started a 100 bushel per acre club, a prestigious Iowa program. Seventeen 1917 members produced 135 to 220 bushels per acre with top yield about 135 bushels, worth roughly $200 then. The piece lauds the club as sensible, useful, patriotic and urges Linn county youth to qualify.
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Cedar Rapids
Ames
Iowa
Eugene Dugan
Plymouth
Kenneth Miller
Page
Varel Rickey
Henry Sidney McAllister
Henry Robert L. Andrews
Marshall Louis Weener
Crawford
Taylor
Charles Holder
Pocahontas Herald Draman
Palo Atte
Linn County
War Savings Campaign Speech Draws Large Crowd
At Castle Hill last night 75 to 100 people crowded the assembly hall for the first public speech in the war savings campaign. Prof Macy Campbell of the Teachers' college led the principal talk and enthusiasm was reported high. Organizers plan at least 100 meetings across the county with afternoon sessions for children and evening meetings for adults.
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Castle Hill
Assembly Hall
Macy Campbell
Teachers’ College
Rehearsals Underway for Katcha-Koo Show at Waterloo
Rehearsals for Katcha-Koo to be staged January 18 and 19 at Waterloo Theatre benefit St Francis Hospital Auxiliary under the direction of John B. Rogers. Each group is preparing daily as the production proceeds.
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Waterloo Theatre
St. Francis Hospital
John B. Rogers
Waterloo Play Charms with Local Favorites on Stage
Practicing its portion of the big musical comedy, the production blends professional polish with the charm of Waterloo locals who have already endeared themselves to audiences in prior footlight roles.
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Waterloo
Army Y Wants H H Eels At Cedar Falls
Word from Cedar Falls says the Y.M.C.A. work connection with the army has offered to hire H. H. Eels, supervisor of rural demonstrations at the Teachers College. Mr Bell, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, has argued to place Mr Eels in service at a southern camp.
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H. H. Eels
Cedar Fall
Y. MM. CG
Army
Tole Lege
Hella
Bell
Awful Pimples Healed By Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs. Loneau of Superior Wisconsin describes a painful facial breakout starting with a single pimple that spread to blotches. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the itching ceased and pimples healed, with a free sample offered by mail and ongoing usage advised for maintenance.
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L Oneau
W. 8Th St
Superior
Wis
Dept. R
Boston
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Jordan
Evangelist Riley
W. 8. Riley
Minneapolis
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Owndes
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Ryance
Tessee
Waterloo Evening Courier
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