Woman Seeks $15000 Damages in Rail Crash Suit
Tillie Roberts sues the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad in federal court claiming a December 16 1912 freight train collision at North Springs caused many bruises and broken bones. She seeks $15000 in damages. Testimony in the Bord Jakman case concluded and arguments proceeded with a jury expected before adjournment.
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Tillie Roberts
C. M. & St. P. Railroad
Plaintif
North Springs
Bord-Jakman
Fair site conference plans Sawyer farm location between Waterloo and Cedar Falls
The site committee and Twin City Fair secretary met with Cass of Ia Ww C F L to discuss transportation and a fair location. No definite action was taken but a plan aims to place the exposition on the Sawyer farm between Waterloo and Cedar Falls beside the interurban tracks, with an option held on the grounds.
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Twin City Fair Association
Cass
la Ww. C. FL
Sawyer Farm
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
B A Y Dancing Club's Second Evening at K P Ball
City in brief notes the B A Y dancing club will host the second event in its series tomorrow evening at the K P ball with Myers orchestra. Attendance urged for all members amid other local items.
Pastors Boost Chautauqua Assembly Support
The Chautauqua received strong backing from the local ministerial association which passed a resolution commending the assembly and pledging support. A committee including Rev. W. H. Rollins Rev. Effie MccCullum Jones and Rev. M. G. Munn will confer with manager P. Bh. Ritz to pursue continuance and strength of the assembly.
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Chautauqua
W. H. Rollins
Effie MccCullum Jones
Hey. M. G. Munn
P. Bh. Ritz
Financing Oho Farms Farm Loans From Ohio Association
Farm and Fireside notes farmers in Ohio can obtain short term loans from the American Building and Loan association of Ohio. Loans up to half the farm value, secured by property, at 5 percent interest with semiannual payments. Terms can stretch many years without extra filing costs. Deposits for interest and reserve funds are handled, with strict state supervision and bonded officials.
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Ohio
American Building and Loan Association
Corn at Close Sways on Inner Market News
Chicago January 19 corn prices moved little as stoppage of interior sales checked strength. Market showed only modest gains of about 0.8 to 1.4 cents per bushel amid larger visible supply preventing a rally. Close reported weak with prices near 3.8 to 1.62 cents, reflecting limited demand that night.
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Chicago
Rooms Sought for Delegates at Grain Dealers Meet
The Grain Dealers convention committee seeks private homes to lodge about 250 delegates and visitors next month. Contact Arthur Stitz at phone 901 with details on accommodations including street numbers and asking prices. The gathering is expected to be Waterloo's largest in years, drawing roughly 1500 people.
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Grain Dealera
Hassell-Lanson
Aboent 250
Arthur Stitz
Waterloo
Miniature bird apartments planned for Kansas City parks
Kansas City park board unveils a plan to attract wild birds by building birdhouses in Swope Park and other parks. Bird apartments feature pyramid roofs with glass sides, a bottom entrance, and wooden feeding floors. Park staff will maintain the sites and Boy Scout groups will guard nests.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Park Board
Swope Park
Swope
Park Board
Boy Scouts
How to Light and Manage a Gas Fire Safely
How to light gas safely, avoid full blast ignition, and save fuel by starting slowly. Begin with small flames, heat the chimney, then control drafts and dampers to maintain a steady fire and economical fuel use. Add coal gradually, adjust drafts for baking, and keep heat efficient.
Astronomical Events Mark 1914 Easter Date in April
Iowa readers face few sky shows in 1914 with two lunar and two solar eclipses. A partial lunar eclipse visible March 11–12 in Waterloo and an annular solar eclipse February 24 will be seen locally, while a total solar eclipse August 24 covers most U S regions except the far northeast. Easter falls on April 12, amid the lunar fasting period.
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Iowa
United States
Washington, D
Waterloo
North America
County Library From a Country Woman’s Enterprise
A refined country woman with delicate health turns to her late father’s library to earn a living. She opens a private library for the public each afternoon charging 25 cents deposit and 3 cents per book, with magazines and light refreshments. The venture supports her livelihood.
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A single-sentence excerpt notes a deported woman with four children abandoned by her husband in Argentin a and refused entry to Russia and the United States, presented as an example of nations limiting welfare costs. The New York World commentary frames this as evidence that charity cannot cover broad taxpayer burdens.
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Russia
United States
New York World
Oaklands Rivalry Ends in Eggnog Record Controversy
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Oakland claims the world’s top eggnog consumption on Christmas day. An estimated 3,000 gallons produced about 126,400 drinks, with 60 cent per dozen milk costs and heavy brandy usage. Saloons faced a large loss despite heavy spending, while Oakland touts its champion status.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Ejies Omar
Oakland
Qak- Tavid
Weather and market roundup from Chicago and Waterloo
General markets report notes no unusual US cold. Argentina wheat imports duty free pressuring bulls. Corn, oats weaken, hogs firm. cattle and sheep receipts varied. Chicago produce shows butter easing, eggs down, cheese steady. Waterloo market lists grain, butter, poultry and livestock prices with regional quotes.
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United States
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Minnesota
Wisconsino Reda
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Ugg
Notice of Office Opening Hours at Court House
Through the courtesy of the Board of Supervisors an office is opened on the second floor of the Court House with hours from 8 to 10 a.m. and 3 to p.m.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
Tod
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