Wheat tumbles as May futures drop on rumors
Chicago January 13 Wheat fell sharply as selling swept the market after rumors a fort guarding the Dardanelles had been demolished by allied warships. May futures slid to about 1.34 5/8 after earlier losses to 1.53 1/2, then partially rebounded, closing 3 to 3 1/2 cents under the prior level. Resolutions extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs C G Moseley and family from the county teachers and superintendent.
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Chicago
Dardatich¢s
Dardanelles
C. G. Mosely
Jack Hawk County
Hazel Washburn
Cora Thompson
Agnes M. Kascht
Probate petition for Minnie Klausner estate filed
Henry Beihe of Cape Girardeau Missouri, brother and only heir, petitions for appointment of J W Krapfel as administrator of Minnie Klausner's estate. The estate, valued at $35,000, was found in her rooms above the Columbia theatre.
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Minnie Klausner
Columbia Theatre
Henry Beihe
Cape Girardeau, Mo
J. W. Krapfel
Wanted Ads for Household Goods and Rentals in Courier
A collection of late classified notices includes found auto gloves with contact, a reward for return, two hustlers sought for sales work, inquiries for Mr Gar land at 208 Jefferson St, a small pool hall and bar for sale on C-27, rental ads for 4 and 6 room houses with gas at $10 and $15, a modern 1 room house with oak finish and sleeping porch, a cottage purchase request for Sans Souci, a big bargain on a five passenger auto for $500, stoves ranges and a gas water heater offered for cash, a well improved 40 acre farm in Black Hawk county by R B Tripp, and a nicely furnished front room for one or two gentlemen near 313 Lafayette St.
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Garland
Jefferson St
B. Krensky
Sans Souci
Care Evening Courier
Eneeee
Gus
Jefferson
Wanted piano salesman for established Iowa music house
An experienced piano and player piano salesman with a clean record and strong references is sought by a long-standing Iowa music house. Applicants should provide address, O-2s and a Courier cure reference.
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Iowa
Cure Courier
Rugs for spring closeout at Nichols Co sale
Closeout rugs offered at deep discounts by Nichols Co. 615 Jefferson St. Items include 1x12 Brussels at 22.50 from 82 value, 9x12 Shutleworth Welton Velvet at 46 from 50 value, 8-3x10-4 Shutleworth Welton Velvet at 305 from 40 value, and 9x12 Colonial Velvets at 18 from 20 value.
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Brussels
Investigation of Wheat Prices Begins in Chicago
Federal inquiry starts to determine if speculation or food cornering caused the recent spike in wheat prices. Albert L. Hopkins, assistant U.S. district attorney, aims to summon bakers, grainmen, grocers and commission merchants for examination. U.S. District Attorney Clyne confirms full detail of the probe. National Retail Butchers and Grocers' association board to meet on how wholesale prices affect middlemen.
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Chicago
Albert L. Hopkins
United States District Attorney
United States
Clyne
National Retail Butchers and Grocers’ Association
40 of 60 Jurors Remain for Work
Forty jurors were retained from sixty summoned this morning after excuses were noted. Some veniremen could not be reached due to leaving the city. If kept through the January term, daily expense would total about 100 dollars. After panels are secured in either court, all but the 24 men noted will be excused until new cases are called. Judge Mullan to hear Lousteau vs Steel accounting action on bread purchases from years past. Judge Boyes expected to hear issues in damage suits today.
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Mullan
Lousteau
Steel
Federal Court Opens in Northern District of Towa
The federal court convenes Tuesday with Judge H. T. Reed of Creaco presiding. Clerk Lea McNeely of Dubuque is due, and District Attorney F. A. O'Connor of New Hampton along with U S deputy marshal HE R Moore of Anamosa are expected. Postmaster M. H. Kelly prepared the court rooms. Twenty cases fill the docket, including United States versus sixty five barrels of vinegar and Bertha Shane versus the State Bank of Waverly.
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Juige H. T. Reed
Creaco
Federal Court
Towa
Lea McNeely
Dubuque
F. A. O'Connor
New Hampton
HE. R. Moore
United States
Anamosa
Postofce
M. H. Kelly
United States of America
Bertha Shane
State Bank of Waverly
City Manager Plan Tonight
Waterloo voters invited to mass meeting at the clubrooms of the Waterloo Commercial body to hear H. L. Haywood of Webster City explain the city manager plan. Haywood, once with the Ohio bureau of municipal research, helped adopt the system in Dayton.
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Waterloo
First National
H. L. Haywood
Webster City
Haywood
Ohio Bureau of Municipal Research
Dayton
Greek Church Prepares New Year Service for Greeks
Members of the local Greek church plan New Year celebrations to be held next Thursday with Rev Chrysanthos Haplanis conducting from 9 30 in the morning to 11 30. Peter Martens notes more than 700 Greeks reside here and ground is being purchased to build a church in the spring.
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Chrysanthos Haplanis
Peter Martens
SUPFHARE VOTE IN HOUSE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Washington D C Jan 11 Majorities arranged for tomorrow’s in house vote on the Mendell Bristow resolution seeking a nationwide woman suffrage amendment. House to meet at midnight under a special rule allowing six hours of debate equally divided.
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Washington, D. C
House
Mendell-Bristow
Underwood
Town Talk: Local News Briefs From Independence and Nearby
County official J OBrien of Independence was in the city on legal business. W F Thompson and family from 617 Grant avenue spent Sunday with Hudson relatives. J J Large, First National Bank vice president of Sioux City, visited his mother on Dane street. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Olson taken home from Presbyterian hospital and regaining health. Grace Billings underwent a surgical operation at Presbyterian hospital Saturday night for chronic appendicitis. Mrs Anderson of Lafayette street taken to Presbyterian hospital for a surgical operation Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hi S Kistner returned from a wedding trip in the east. Sim Krapper and wife arrested for maintaining a bawdy house. police found beer during raid. Five Greek proprietors on Jefferson street stand trial for illegal liquor sale in Justice Knapp's court. Mrs J S Parrett and Mrs F F McElhinney to host Daughters of the King at Parrett home Tuesday afternoon. social and business session planned. Dale Porter, operated on five days ago, removed home by Petersen Brothers' ambulance. recovering from operation. L M Hawn of Grundy Center, Waterloo Pythians chancellor, to stay in city for Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias officers’ meeting. Rev H L Waywood of Webster City preached at Universalist church yesterday. Rev Effie McCallant Jones filled in. This evening at 8 oclock Rev Maywood to address Commercial club on Commission Form of City Government.
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County Aleroseyy
Sim Krapper
Old Vaughan Street
Jefferson Street
Justice Knapp
J. 8. Parrett
F. F. McElhinney
King of Christ Episcopal Church
Thimblebee
Parrett
Dale Porter
Presbyterian Hospital
Petersen Brothers’ Ambulance
Wawson Street
L. M. Hawn
Grundy Center
Knights of
Rev Mrs Rollins Visits Waterford City Clergy Head to Chicago
Rev Walter H Rollins president of Fairmount college Wichita Kan conducted Sunday services at the Congregational church where he once served as pastor He stopped in Waterford for a brief talk with former parishioners During his city visit he stayed with Mrs J D Easton
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Walter H. Rollins
Fairmount College
Wichita
Kan
Congregational Church
Mr. Rollins
Chiscago
Ino
7. D. East Lon
Mothers Story Telling Group Plans Evening Meeting
On Tuesday afternoon January 12 mothers interested in story telling and home education will meet at Mrs. Thomas Wells's home on Home Park avenue at 39 lock to form a group. Miss Bridges will present study plans and officers will be elected.
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Thomas Wells
Mis
Park Avenue
Tlock
Engagement Mixup Sparks City Paper Chaos and Romance
Elizabeth Thornton explains a prank sparked clerical chaos after a playful engagement notice spread from Woodborough to the city paper. Editor Richard West, amused and smitten, sequences a corrected tale of two lovers with Thornton and West betrothed, as Elizabeth and West vow to marry next month.
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Richard West
Robert Wells
John Glesn
Woodborough
Elizabeth Thornton
Thinesty
Waterloo reads Evening Courier in almost every home
The Evening Courier is widely circulated in Waterloo, reaching nearly every household in the area. The paper serves as a primary source of local news, events, and notices for residents and businesses alike.
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Waterloo
Irish Crafts Exhibit At Paul Davis Store Display
The Gaelic League party opened an Irish manufacture exhibit in the Paul Davis company store with Miss Nelly O'Brien leading a display of Donegal carpets Irish lace jewelers and copper work. Demonstrations show hand weaving Donegal rugs and Limerick lace while an antique collection of brooches crosses and spoons is featured. Waterloo residents show special interest in the weeklong event.
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Gaelic League
Paul Davis
Nelly O'Brien
Ireland
Donegal
Limerick
Waterloo
West High Oratorical Try-out for Triangular Meet
Twelve West High students enter the preliminary oratorical contest to select four speakers for the school team in the triangular meet with East High and Cedar Falls. Superintendent A T Hukill notes keen rivalry as contestants prepare. Final team chosen tomorrow. prelim at 8 this evening in the school auditorium. admissions free. parents and friends invited.
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West High
Betwen West High
East High
Cedar Falls
A. T. Hukill
Hukul
Trail of Blood Leads to Arrest in Chicken Theft Ring
Police believe Albert Shannon of Glenwood Street heads a gang raiding chicken coops in the east city. Another suspect remains at large as officers trace loot from a Fowler Street robbery to Shannon’s home. A prior St Francis hospital raid yielded 40 chickens and several turkeys with no clues.
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Albert Shannon
Glenwood Street
Shannon
Fowler Street
I. G. Viaduct
Shannon Homie
Big Companion
St. Francis Hospital
Miller Concert to Attract Many in Waterloo
The Christine Miller concert at First M. E. church is the month’s lead musical event in Waterloo. Miss Miller is popular here from prior appearances and will attract a large audience. Her contralto voice and gracious presence are highlighted, with a varied program planned. Her recent triumph included a Portland City Hall concert for a $75,000 pipe organ dedication.
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Christine Miller
M. E. Church
Waterloo
Miss Miller
City Hall
Portland
Ore
Revival Meetings Moved to Rock Falls by G Moore
Rev G Moore plans revival in Rock Falls 11 for several weeks. During his absence Central Christian Church will be led by visiting pastors. Next Sunday Leslie Wolfe, returned missionary, speaks both services. Wolfe represents Cincinnati Foreign Missions Board.
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Ub. G. Moore
Rock Falls
Central Christian Church
Leslie Wolfe
Orient
Wolfe
Foreign Missions Board of Cincinnati
Temperature records and daily highs and lows
Fragmentary OCR shows daily temperature data with readings across multiple years. Entries include maximums and minimums such as 32 and 18 for a recent date, and historical values like 13/1 in 1911, -12/23 in 1912, 32/15 in 1913, and 46/15 in 1914, all attributed to Buchanan Optical Co.
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Jemperatures
Buchanan Optical Co
BF Treweteees
Winter Athletics At The Y Club Schedule And Plans
The YMCA prepares for winter sports with a Sunday School basketball league slated to start next week. Twelve teams will compete across seniors and intermediates, each division featuring six clubs. Plans also include a Cedar Rapids trip next Friday for volleyball and basketball against the Bunny unit as the local squad trains for final selection.
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J. Bintz
Fui
Cedar Rapids
Bunny Uty
Bread Will Cost no More in City
The Vienna bakery and Altstadt Langlas Baking company pledge no price rise or size reduction for bread or pastry, citing a flour supply sufficient for six months bought before rising wheat costs. They note other cities face higher prices and smaller loaves, but local shops plan no changes.
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Vienna
Altstadt & Langlas Baking Company
Arthur Fowler to wed Louise Crane in Waterloo
Announcement from Chicago notes the marriage of Miss Louise Crane to Arthur Vincent Fowler. The ceremony will occur Saturday evening at the Sims residence, 1229 Marquette Road, with Mrs. Sims as matron of honor and Frank Fowler, bridegroom’s cousin, as best man. After Feb. 15 the couple will reside at 1112 Vine Street, Waterloo.
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Arthur Fowler
Chicago
William 8. Sims
Louise Crane
Arthur Vincent Fowler
Yelack
Sims
Marquette Road
Vine Street
Waterloo
Sima
Frank Fowler
Mr. Fowler
George V. Fowler
Lfe
Revival at Janesville Methodist Church Sees 48 Conversions
Revival meetings led by J. Bates, Harry T. Fisher and Fred Datchler at the Janesville Methodist church reached a climax last night with a rousing service. Forty eight people professed conversions, marking a strong close to the revival.
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Janesville
J. §. Bates
Harry T. Fisher
Fred Datchler
Revival Campaign Impacts Janesville and Vicinity
A sweeping evangelistic revival in Janesville and nearby towns spreads through the region. Residents report four notable effects including heightened church activity, changes in daily routines, increased attendance at services, and a boost in local interest in faith-based events.
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Janesville
January Clearance Sale at Paul Davi Store Delivers Bargains
The Paul Davi Store offers a January clearance on dry goods and accessories. Ladies Home Journal fashion books, hats, silks, carpets, and embroideries are marked down, with many items half to sixty percent off. Fresh millinery, Irish lace exhibits, and free needlework instructions accompany the sale to entice shoppers.
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Ladies Home Journal
Sprit
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Black Hawk County
R. B. Tripp
Lal Porte City
Lafayette St
C-29
Care Courier
Indiana
Boise Fort Indian Reservation
H. M. Sewer
Nett Lake
Minn
KR. M. Payne
Lafayette Bldg
Benson County
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U.S
Greek Church
Grace Billings
Kistner
Mrs Rollins
Story Telling League
Elizabeth
Inez
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John Greeg
Daily News
William Thornton
Mr. Wells
Mrs. Thornton
Mother
Elizabeth Thorton
Menang
Miss Thornton
Bobbie
Jack
Ediltor
Dearloy
Jack Glorg
Miss Thernwn
Richard Wert
Misa Elizabeth Thornton
Beechwood
Blue
Farm Gazette
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Tanderly Ber
Moving Picture
Stanley
Africa
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Temperance Assn
Paul Davi
Tommy Atkins
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