Centuries Old Waterloo Church Reception Noted
A large reception at the Christian church on South and Fourth marked new member introductions. Rev W S Johnson and Mrs Johnson were welcomed, with 200 attendees, speeches from society representatives, and a varied program including music and refreshments. Married news and social club events followed in Waterloo.
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Ristian Church
Christian Church
South
Fourth Streets
W. 5. Johnson
Mabel Lettau
Lillian Nauman
Maud Dumond Quere
Susie Carter
Mazie Ackenbush
Lila Underwood
J. &. Webb
F. L. Tanner
Boura
RF. W. Richardson
Cc. W. BM. Society
Social club gatherings and small parties noted in city calendar
Mrs. J. M. Hileman hosted the sup per hour with carnations and hyacinths in the dining room for the guest group. Nellie Risely entertained the Knut Klub at Grant avenue with informal musical numbers and a luncheon. A. L. Lovejoy hosted the Priscilla club on Third avenues west with a brief social, followed by a light supper. Merry Go Round club met at Mrs. C. G. Rose on Argyle street for a two course repast assisted by Lorraine Rose.
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Jane Heller
Locust Street
Elite Club
A. Knpuff
Argyle Street
Lucile
Harry Darby
Frank Jessup
Henry Dailey
Win
Egan
N. O. T. Club
Earnest Noble
Eighth Street West
Jack Muntz
Ll. Farnum
Harry Walker
Marion Asquith
J. Rugs
KL BE. Reel
Commercial Street
Crescent Club
C. H. Colby
South Street
J. Hoyer
Lyle Colby
O. Larson
Independence Avenue
J. M. Hileman
Priscilla Club
Bros. A
Lorraine Rose
Minnesota Plans Big Corn Exhibit
Minneapolis reports a planned Minnesota state corn and grain show in January 1912 with prizes ranging from 14,000 to 30,000. A. L. D. A. Wilson of the extension division at Minnesota College of Agriculture advocates doubling corn acreage to 1,000,000 more acres, aiming for 600 million extra pounds of feed and over 100 million pounds of pork valued at more than 7 million dollars.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
A. L D. A Wilson
Minnesota College of Agriculture
Commercial Club
Agricultural College
Federal losses reported near Ojinaga in insurrecto trap
Details received today show Col Durante’s troops lost 114 men when led into a rebel trap near Ojinaga. The insurgents sustained two fatalities. Reports originate from San Jose via Maria Texas dated January 27.
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San Jose
Via
Maria
Texas
Col. Durante
Ojinaga
B. L. Holds Annual Meeting Gratifying Report
At the Perpetual Building and Loan association annual meeting in the Commercial building offices, reports show a highly successful year with assets up 12.5 percent. Real estate loans totaled $449,970, shares outstanding 12,570, book value $456,863.05, interest income $47,930, dividends $31,357.04, and remaining profits $183.43. There are 437 borrowing members with 4,104 shares, including 427 women holding 5.12 shares total. The association owns one piece of real estate sold under contract.
Iowa bills aim to boost interurban bonds and taxes
Iowa Senate bills proposed by Senator John G Legel would raise bond limits for railroads from 12 000 to 18 000 per mile and allow property tax funding for interurbans without required stock returns. Proponents say higher bonds and cash financing will curb cheap construction and help gasoline interurban projects like Charles City to Marble Rock, benefiting property values and farmer support.
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Des. Moines
Iowa
Senate
John G Legel
Charles City
Marble Rock
Imaner
Judges Award Prizes in Cedar Falls Corn Contest
In Cedar Falls Iowa Jan 27 judges announced winners in the corn judging contest of the short course program. Prizes include crops and goods from local firms such as American separator valued at 80 dollars gates from Iowa Gate company 24 dollars and fire insurance policy worth 1000 dollars from Batley Bros. Several merchants honored winners with cash credits and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
J. John Leversee
A. Hammer
LaPorte
Iowa Gate Company
del Leversee
John Bancroft Carrage Works
J. del Leversee
Cedar Falls National Bank
Don Leversee
Standard Manufacturing Company
A. B. Hammond
Batley Bros
G. H
Women plan to remove names from saloon petition in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 27 Evening Press reports three hundred fifty women met at the M C A to organize efforts to remove names from a saloon consent petition. After speeches committees were formed to carry out the action. Women of St Josephs parish host a week long bazaar at Ruks Hall starting Wednesday with 25 cent dinners.
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Cedar Rapids. Ta
Evening Press
St. Josephs Parish
Ruks Hall
Crystal Theatre offers ride to Six with free fare
Crystal Theatre advertises free fare rides to Six for Rock Island patrons, promising the best value and memorable entertainment at the Crystal Theatre. The note emphasizes rewarding, accessible rides and an invitation to visit the venue for a quality experience in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Flight Postponed In Key West For Havana Crossing
Key West Florida January 37 aviator J A D McCurdy again postponed his flight to Havana today due to high winds and rough seas. He feared pontoons might fail to save him if he tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
J. A. D. McCurdy
Havana
Paint Without Oil Free Trial Package Mailing Offer
A. L. Rice of Adams New York reports a new dry powder paint called Powderpaint that cures with cold water to form a weather and fireproof coating. It adheres to wood stone or brick, resembles oil paint, and costs about a quarter as much. Readers are invited to write for a free trial package color card and instructions.
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A. L. Rice
Adams, N. Y
Costa
North St. Adams
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Joe Knapp
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Chefly
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Hast Waterloo High School
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Wm. M. Riffles
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W. H. Smith
H. W. Smith
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Fremont Street
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TE. W. Sigworth
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H. ©. Schultz
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George F. Dunham
W. W. Biskee
M. Bentley
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Universal
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Noble & Brown
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Irving Hoyel
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