Cedar Falls delays on Western Old People's home roof
Cedar Falls Iowa January 11 special report says work on the Western Old People's home is seriously delayed by cold weather. The roof will be tarred paper and tile. The same contractor handles interior work. once the roof is in place, interior completion can proceed. The building adds to local public institutions and offers a fine view from the Rock Island and Great Western railways.
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Cedar Falls
Rock Island
Great Western Railways
Leap Year Dance Brightens Woodman Hall Night
A leap year dance organized by Misses Planch Fish Magdaline Smith Abigale Simpson and Alice Carpenter drew about thirty couples to Woodman hall. The hall featured pennants pillows and flowers with Frappe served as Bicknell's orchestra provided lively music. The event proved a great success with many young couples in attendance.
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Woodman Hall
Planch Fish
Magdaline Smith
Abigale Simpson
Alice Carpenter
I —H
Rabbit Hunt in Frigid Fields Yields Quick Bounty
Dr W I Hearst and his brother Charles E hunted rabbits yesterday at the old farm amid snow and cold. The pair had waited weeks due to illness but found success, with reports calling it a good winter for rabbit days and noting one hunter killed five white hares, descendants of English stock brought to Le Mars twenty five years ago.
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W. IL. Hearst
Charles E
England
le Mars
Former Cedar Falls Banker Visits City on Business
Former Cedar Falls resident C. H. Rodenbach, once president of Cedar Falls National Bank and Cedar Falls Trust, arrives in town from Chicago for a few days. He recently moved to manage Day-Hansen in Purity, Spokane, and retains Cedar Falls property interests.
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J. H. Rodenbach
Chicago
Cedar Falls
C. H. Rodenbach
Hotdenbach
Cedar Falls National Bank
Cedar Falls Trust Company
Day-Hansen
Purity Company
Spokane
Afr
RoJdenbach
Iowa Woman Sues After Leap Year Marriage License
Des Moines Iowa January 11 Tetta Crinnigan sues East Des Moines real estate man William Garrett for 3000 claiming a five year promise to marry. She procured a license, Garrett denies promising, and refused to marry after the license was issued resulting in suit.
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Des Moines
Tetta Crinnigan
Garrett
Miss Cunnnigan
County Clerks Office
Edward Mahan
Miss Crinaigan
Miss Crinnigan
Boosting Clark in Cedar Falls Democrats urged to assist
Leading Cedar Falls Democrats received letters from ex-Congressman Jamieson of Shenandoah backing Champ Clark for president and urging party support. Sentiments split between Wilson and Clark with one Democrat preferring Roosevelt if the Republican nominee.
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Jamieson
Shenandoah
Champ Clark
Wilson
Clark
Rooeervelt
Marriage News of Paul Consigny and Miss Freda Johnson
Mrs. Mary Consigny learned yesterday that her son Paul Consigny married Miss Freda Johnson at the bride’s home in Stewart Nebraska. He is a Cedar Falls high school graduate who has lived in Fort Dodge and near Omaha. The couple will reside in Omaha where the groom runs a lucrative business.
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Mary Consigny
Paul
Freda Johnson
Stewart
Neb
Consigny
Cedar Falls
Fort’ S Dodge
Omaha
Ka B. Jackson
Waterloo
Lizzie Sorenson
Harry Ott
Graham Flats
Jax
BR. Clay
J. H. van, Dyke
Roy A. Jarnagin
Indoor Targets Simulate Real Field Target at 1009 Yards
Captain LW Wilimek of Company M TTN G receives a batch of miniature indoor targets. Printed to match field targets at 1009 yards when viewed from fifty feet, they train soldiers to sight as they would in spring field conditions. The targets use a regulation rifle identically sized and weighted but bored for twenty two calibre only.
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LW. Wilimek
Company M
Tt. N. G
Benson Dairy Testing Association Aims for Quality Cows
Mr. Morley, milk tester for the Benson Cow Testing Association, conducts monthly rounds to evaluate cows. The testing program has eliminated many cows once thought sound, as under performance is revealed. Farmers strive for better results, and the Benson group, backed by the state college dairy department at Ames, maintains close oversight of the testing system.
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Morely
Benson Cow Testing Association
Benson
State College
Amea
Mind Reading Demonstration Tonight at College Hall
Invitations issued for a mind reading and hypnotism demonstration in the college auditorium at 7 30 this evening. Prof Emmett Dunn Angell of Milwaukee directs the event under the college psychology department with high recommendations.
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College
Emmett Dunn Angell
Milwaukee
Psychology
Freight Delayed Hogs From Thi nois Central Yard
The Merchants Livestock association faces heavy hog stock buildup as cold weather and freight car tie ups delay shipments. Three car loads of hogs were sent to Chicago yesterday, with one car remaining in the yards awaiting dispatch.
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Merchants Livestock Association
Thinois Central
J Company
Chicago
Tawney to Live in Minneapolis
Former Congressman James A. Tawney of Wisconsin will become a Minneapolis resident on March 1 and assume the presidency of the Republic & Dominion Fire & Marine Insurance Company, a new Minneapolis firm engaged in general fire and marine insurance across the United States and Canada. Case's milk is delivered. Case's milk six cents at fourteen branches.
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Minneapolis
James A. Tawney
Winona
Republic & Dominion Fire & Marine Insurance Company
United States
Canada
Des Moines Chosen For 1913 Master Painters Convention
In Des Moines the Iowa Association of Master House Painters and Decorators changed plans in a morning business session. They moved the convention location decision from Friday’s agenda to the present and selected Des Moines as the 1913 host city with little opposition.
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Des Moines
Presentation to Empress Alexandra at St Petersburg Palace
Anbagsa der Curtis Guild and Mrs Guild were presented to Empress Alexandra at the palace in St Petersburg today, marking a formal royal audience during the visit.
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St. Petersburg
Anbagsa_ der Curtis Guild
Mrs. Guild
Alexandra
Rumored Cedar Falls Mill To Be Rebuilt In Spring
Local notes from Cedar Falls recounts include a semi official plan to rebuild the burned mill in early spring while the remaining mill runs day and night to meet flour demand. Also noted are sermons by Rev Titus Lowe at the M E church and several community updates on residents, school activities, and city affairs.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Cedar Salis
Titus Lowe
M. E. Church
Cedar Falls Boy Carl Bicknell Gaining Noted Respect
Carl Bicknell son of Mr and Mrs Asthur Bicknell of Second Street Cedar Falls earns recognition as an exemplary young man. He works in dyeing chemical departments for Merrimac Mills Lowell and Instar Leather New York Garfield N J divides time between Garfield and Passaic New Jersey home now Passaic. He hoped to visit Cedar Falls next summer but could not due to heavy fall and winter.
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Carl Bicknell
Instar Leather Company
Garfield
N. 3
Bicknell
Passaic
N. J
Cedar Falls
Tie
Clothing for Children Funds Raised by Commercial Club
Mrs. Young, a Central school teacher, complained downtown that many children lack warm clothing. She asked for money to buy shoes and mittens. President Jetmore of the Commercial Club authorized purchases for extreme cold and the club would reimburse the expense.
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Commercial Club
Jetmore
Young
Jet- More
City in Brief: Snow glare relief amber glasses urged
Buchanan cites amber glasses as a remedy for glare from snow. Locals include Warren C Farley in Des Moines on theater business, Mrs E A Gardner ill but mobile, and Paul Waligerski visiting Jesup. Notices report quarantines for scarlet fever and diphtheria, travels to Waterloo, and a July 3 salesmanship lesson at Waterloo Business College.
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Warren C. Farley
Des Moines
Gossett Named General Master Mechanic for M.& St. L.
Marshalltown Iowa January 11 official word announces Chas F Gossett of Minneapolis as general master mechanic of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railway with headquarters at Cedar Lake shops Minneapolis. His jurisdiction covers the eastern division formerly the Iowa Central and he begins at once. Gossett formerly headed the Iowa Central shop here and later served as master mechanic of the M.& St. L. two years ago.
Water loo Gun Club Joins Trap Association Plans May Tournament
The Waterloo Gun Club joined the Interstate association for trap shooting and plans a May 23 24 1912 registered tournament in Waterloo with Elmer B E Shaner of Pittsburgh as secretary. The event features the Squier money back system cash prizes and 150 targets daily with potential total targets of 10 1 600. An extra automatic trap will speed matches and entries are expected from 50 to 75 shooters. The Hyperion gun club of Des Moines may influence dates and prize pools.
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Waterloo Gun Club
Interstate Association For the Encouragement of
Elmer BE. Shaner
Pittsburgh
Waterloo
Isperion Gun Vluh
Des Moines
Taxicab Crash Claim Against City and Railroad
Bradley and Westcott, liverymen, filed a notice of claim for 300 damages after their taxi was struck by an Illinois Central westbound train on Dawson street at the crossing between Lincoln and Columbia. They allege city and railroad negligence in defective crossing grading and maintenance caused the November 19 collision, destroying the vehicle which cost 1050 and valued at 900 at the time.
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Bradley & Westcott, Livterymen
Mlinois Central
Hinois Central Railroad Company
Dawson Street
Lincoln
Columbia Streets
Record of extreme cold and frost across the region
Volunteer observer Ralph B. Slippy reports a prolonged cold wave with temperatures plunging below zero. Early days show subzero lows, a Buchanan thermometer marks 17 below at 7 am, and a frost laden northwest wind keeps conditions harsh with trains delayed and no near warmth in sight.
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Ralph B. Slippy
Buchanan
Young Couple Married in Greene at St Marys Church
Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock in St Marys church Greene Father Sheehy united Miss Clara Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Smith Greene and Mr Carl Ress of Floyd county in marriage Miss Gertrude Smith sister of the bride and Mr Leroy Kelly were attendants A wedding breakfast followed at the Smith home The bride a Greene native and former teacher weds the groom whose parents live east of Marble Rock They plan to start housekeeping on the Peter Staudt farm north of Marble Rock after a visit with relatives
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Marble Rock
Reis
Peter Staudt
Whole Story of Holsum Bread booklet issued by Alstadt Langkas
Alstadt and Langkas publish a neatly printed illustrated booklet titled The Whole Story of Holsum Bread. It details the bread’s manufacture from wheat to finished loaf and notes Case’s milk delivery at fourteen branches connected to the product.
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Alstadt & Langkas
Bryan Sees Wilson as Progressive Front Runner
Philadelphia dispatch reports William J. Bryan, here to address religious bodies, signing autographs before leaving for New York. He notes he has not decided on a candidate, prefers a strong, active progressive, and cites Governor Wilson of New Jersey as the most progressive among current contenders. He rules out a third party movement.
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Philadelphia
J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
New Jersey
New President of Princeton Chosen
Princeton N J Jan 1 Dr John Grier Hibben Stuart professor of logic was elected president of Princeton University by the board of trustees He succeeds Woodrow Wilson who resigned the presidency in the fall of 1909 to run for governor of New Jersey
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Princeton, N. J
John Grier Hibben Stuart
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Rage Horse Gage Trial in District Court
The case known as the race horse controversy, involving Harling Pres. and Tapert L. Parker, opened in district court. Plaintiffs claim $1,353.08 from shares of winnings on horses Johnline and Grace line. defendant says only $190 was owed after season and that service fees remain unsettled. Attorneys Keely and Weety for plaintiffs and LovesJoy for defendant.
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Harlig
L. Parker
Owhleh
Johnline
Graceline
Lartean
Clinton
la Porte City
Keely & Weety
Wut
Aslears & Lovejoy
Feely
Loves Joy
Wit Ness
US Scout cruiser Birmingham Reaches Bermuda Dockyards
Bermuda Jan 11 The United States scout cruiser Birmingham arrived at port and is now in the dock yards with the destroyer McCall nearby off St Georges Wealons
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Lamilton
Bermuda
Birmingham
McCallig
St. Georges
Iowa Poultry Show Opens With National Scope
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Poultry and Pet Stock show opens tomorrow in the coliseum featuring about 2,400 birds. Exhibits come from nine states including West Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, New York and New Hampshire. A pony show with at least 40 ponies will also be displayed. The annual association meeting will be held Monday night as Sioux City, Waterloo and other cities vie to host next year.
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Des Moines
Iowa State
Iowa
Beck
West Virginia
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
New York
New Hampshire
Chicago
Sioux City
Waterloo
Tired Feet Benefit From TIZ Remedy Ad
An old style advertisement touts TIZ as a cure for tired sore feet including bunions blisters and swelling. It claims rapid relief and lists price twenty five cents a box with mail order from Walter Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago and widespread drugstore availability.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Geneal
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Geo. Dixon
First
United States Infantry
Willimek
State Board of Education
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Thomas Lambert
Roger, Leavitt
Kensington
M. RE
J. H. Byers
E. F. Church
Afarshall
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Security Bank
New Hartford
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John Puls
The
Star Tea Store
Denver
Los Angeles
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A. C. Kessler
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Parkersburg
Minnie Peterson
Tremont Street
Clara Sehweighr
City
Ed Messier
de Kalb
Ill
Muscatine
BE. Birch
Ona
Janesville
Wis
Wm. WW. Ford
W. H. Peek
Grenady Center
High Sehool
Cedar Alls
D. Alr
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A. N. Burr
Ray S. Hedden
Chas. Scehnuable
Iowa Gate Company
J. B. Jennings
Rock Rapids
James Ford
Frank
Oak Ridge
Oak Ritge
Byron Baldwin
Ali
Bronsons
Ew Hartford
Glyndon
Mina
I Carl Bicknell
Nother
E. A. Gardner
South Street
Paul Waligerski
Jesup
J. W. Wayner
Vinton Street
William Poley
Fairbank
Marke Wagner
Lyric Theatre
Fourth Street West
Ilinois Central
Jennie McNaughton
Kingsley Avenue
Cal Leckington
LaPorte Road
Robert Clapp
Princess Theatre
Knox
Water- Ino Business College
Elsie Sander
J. N. Hildebrand
Seth J. Perkins
Baby
Sheila
Cal
Rotel Lee
Perkins
Ethel Owens
Majestic
Gossett
Waterloo Organt
Antion Jouss
Interstate Association
Barber
George Cruckshank
Don Cruickshank
Ilinois Central Railroad
Brooklyn
Almond
Mast Fourth Street
James Caroner
Theetty
Carney
Olered
Asa Johnson
Yas
Colin
Caldwell
Traer
Bradley & Wescott
Case's Creamery
Bryan
Princeton
Rt. L. Parker
Iaring Bros
Yost
Waterloo Wit
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