Waverly Editor Sells Democrat in Surprise Move
Waverly Iowa January 10 special The Waverly Democrat founded 1878 by G C Wright has been sold by Hon C W Miller to Hoeger and Westphal of Waverly. The new firm took possession yesterday as Miller heads to Des Moines to serve in the Iowa legislature. Known editor Miller for nearly 25 years and part owner since 1886 with Frank T Tabor. Hoeger and Westphal are Wartburg Publishing Co printers new entrants to journalism. Miller’s departure ends a long running battle with a doctors trust, a recurring target of his satire.
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Waverly
Waverly Democrat
G. C. Wright
C. W. Miller
Hoeger & Westphal
Miller
The
Democrat
Frank T. Tabor
Tabor
Messrs
Court Reverses Selden Patent in Auto Engine Case
New York January 10 The United States circuit court of appeals reversed Judge Hough's ruling upholding the Selden patent in a major defeat for the patent holder. The court declared the Otto engine used by Ford Motor Company Panhard and Levassor and others is not an infringement of the Selden patent, and ordered the lower court to dismiss injunctions. The decision notes the patentee may have deserved initial reward but found no infringement under the law.
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New York
United State Circuit Court of Appeals
Hough
Circuit
Ford Motor Company
Panhard
Levasser
Circuit Court of Appeals
Noyes
Wolves hunt humans as deer scarce on Alaska island
Seattle dispatch reports wolves on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, have killed and eaten several residents over the past year after deer became scarce. Charles A. Sulzer, brother of Congressman Sulzer, says the wolves are driven by hunger and have killed multiple people during his return north trip.
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Seattle
Wash
Seeveral
Tvest
Prince of Wales Island
Alaska
Charles A. Sulzer
Sulver
Sulzer
Old Common Sense Change Food When You Feel Out of Sorts
A reader reports health improvement after stopping fried foods and meat at breakfast and switching to Grape-Nuts and Cream. The 58-year-old man, previously on various medicines, recovers and feels better than in twenty years. The notice also references a doctor’s advice and a fragment about reading “The Road to Weillville.”
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Weillville
Inkes
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Holds Annual Meeting
Stockholders representing 1865 of 2000 shares elected seven directors including J E Sedgwick W W Marsh C B Pickett C L Kingsley A H Frank J O Trumbauer Ira Rodamar The board retained officers and approved a five percent semi annual dividend with a surplus added to undivided profits The meeting notes two directors retired to pursue other interests and management will continue with the same officers.
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Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Commercial Street
J. E. Sedgwick
W. W. Marsh
C. B. Pickett
C. L. Kingsley
A. H. Frank
J. O. Trumbauer
Ira Rodamar
Roger Leavitt
A. Braniger
Am. J. Rodamar
Mr. Brannger
California
Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Mr. Redamar
West
J. I. Sedgwick
Cc. EH. Pickett
Ama Rodamar
McNulty
AY. I. McGarvey
C. J
Men Attending Catholic Mission At St Marys Church
A large turnout of men from all city parts attended the Catholic Mission at St Marys Church on Park Avenue and Lafayette Street conducted by the Passionist Fathers of Chicago. A sizeable number of women were also present with free admission during the week. The sermon urged avoiding actions that harm others souls and promoting good influences, with tonight to feature Quo Vadis as the theme. Services start at 7:30 PM. ushers will seat all attendees. admission is free.
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St. Mary's Church
Corner Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
Passionist Fathers of
Chicago
Father Charles
Automobile Dealers in Waterloo Consider Auto Week Plan
Waterloo automobile dealers discuss forming a permanent association to promote the industry. A preliminary committee of J. J. Russell C. A. Morris and Frank Bryant is to study plans for organization and possible display weeks or competitions. Meeting time is not yet set but expected soon.
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Waterloo
J. J. Russell
C. A. Morris
Frank Bryant
Pioneer Shimer Widows Move To County Home
The Des Moines request of Rev. Allen Shimer led the board of supervisors to bring Elizabeth Shimer 77 who is deaf and dumb to the county home. She lived with Rev. Shimer, sister-in-law of Allen Shimer, since her husband Pierson Shimer died years ago. She settled in Spring Creek township in the 1850s.
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Board of Supervisors
Allen Shimer
Des Moines
Elizabeth Shimer
Mr. Shimer
Simer
Spring Creek Township
Pierson Shimer
Polish wrestling champion Zbysko ill with finger infection
Newark reports Polish wrestling champion Zbysko under physician care with blood poisoning in a finger of his right hand. The condition is not serious but there is alarm infection could spread.
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Zbysko
Newark
Z Hyszko
Business Girls Club Meets in Waterloo Focused on Acts
The Ray Muirhead Business Girls club held a large meeting at First M. I. church with 180 attendees and 62 new members, raising the total to 286. Miss Grace Saxe outlined a Bible study on Acts, linked to Moody Institute and Oberlin College curricula, with Luke as author and the theme Witness. Miss Maud Corbett will assess Waterloo for a possible YWCA presence, meeting Feb 2:40 at Walnut Street Baptist. Thirty-five neighborhood classes continue Acts study, with four weeks left. next business girls meeting set for Monday at First Presbyterian Church, alternating with First M. I. H. church.
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Ray Muirhead
M. I
Charlotte Cassidy
Grace Saxe
Moody Institute
Oberlin College
Miss Saxe
North Central Territorial Committee
National Board
Y.w. G. A. of America
Waterloo
W. G. A. Association
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Bank Statement Sworn By Cashier January 10 1911
Ira Rodamar cashier of the named bank swears the total 1 716 809 36 is true to best knowledge. Notary Belle Hough confirms. Directors Kingsley W W Marsh sign as directors. Subscribed January 10 1911. State of Iowa Black Hawk County listed.
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State of
Iowa
Black Hawk
Ira Rodamar
J. B. Sedowick
Lk. Kingsley
W. W. Marsh
Belle 4
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