29 Below Zero Sets New Record Across Northwest
A government thermometer at the home of R B L Sippy recorded the coldest night of winter, one degree colder than December's worst. Readings ranged to 46 below across several stations, with Williston at 40 below and Winnipeg at 36. Rail travel was slowed but not halted, and warm weather is forecast soon. The cold spell extends from the northwest to Texas and northern Florida, signaling unusual winter intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BL Sippy
Bern
Buchanan
Northwest
Texas
Florida
Williston
Winnipeg
Weather Bureau
Cedar Falls
Dr Strayer to Talk to Teachers in County
County teachers and city educators will hear Dr George D Strayer speak at the manual training building next Saturday January 30 starting at 9 30 a m The lectures promise a rich treat for teachers across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Strayer
George D
Swamp Root Cited As Cure For Kidney Trouble
A 49 year old painter from Watertown New Jersey testifies that after failing doctor treatment for bladder inflammation Swamp Root provided relief. He states using the product led to complete recovery and urges others to try it. The statement was sworn before Notary WL A. Nims on July 28 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Watertown
N. J
Dehustem
WL A. Nims
Jefferson County
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You Ad
A letter form advertisement from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York promotes Swamp Root clarifying its benefits for kidneys and bladder. It offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet of information while noting larger bottle sizes and availability in drug stores. The Waterloo Evgeni Courier is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, S. Y
Waterloo
Gale
Cedar Falls Daily News highlights and events
Cedar Falls notes include funeral travel, chapter anniversary, church ladies meetings, high school play, basketball game, local arrests, band reorganization, and a move to begin Lowry tabernacle construction. It covers city events, resident visits, and staff changes across Cedar Falls with multiple named people and local organizations.
Shayer Keeps Iowa Tour For Teachers In Des Moines Area
Columbia University educator Dr. Shayer visits Des Moines Council Bluffs Fort Dodge and Waterloo to address city and country teachers next Saturday on recitations teaching methods and measuring results If time allows he may discuss teaching high school study County Superintendent Myers hopes to bring Dr Jessup from Iowa State University for a possible appearance The normal institute for country teachers runs Feb 4 and 5 with leading educators instructing The Courier and Reporter want ads page is noted for reader attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shayer
Columbia University
Iowa
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Myers
Jessup
Iowa State University
Normal Institute
Ze ll Williams trial opens with jurors chosen
Fort Dodge January 28 jury chosen and opening statements heard as Ze ll Williams goes on trial for first degree murder in the death of J D Bedell on December 2 1914. County Attorney Cavanaugh accused Williams of visiting the Bedell home and threatening the victim while Defense attorney O Brien contends Williams acted lawfully with reasons to visit and will have witnesses to prove it. The court ordered the state’s witnesses to remain out until testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Dodge
E. E. ‘Cavanaugh
Attornney O'Brien
Oelwein
Ze) Williams
Jeport
Williams
J. D
Bedell
Cavanaugh
Local Fair Ad Spotlight Knights and Ladies Event
John Veenker appears with an unidentified woman while another group includes defendant Zell Williams his wife and an elderly woman. The advertisement promotes a big fair at the Armory on February 4 5 and 6 featuring Knights and Ladies of Security and Company L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veenker
Zell Williams
Armory
Knights and Ladies of Security and Company L. F
Knights and Logies of
Security and Company L
Tadvartigement
Sheriff Conducts Liquor Raid At Water Street Site
Sheriff D B Henderson and deputy D H Harris executed search warrants at Cooney White harness shop and a second story room over a blacksmith shop. A case of beer was seized at the latter location. White and Chris Sorenson were arrested. White released on bond, Sorenson held in county jail overnight. Justice Knopp was informed by L K Park. Temperance group reportedly holds evidence of illegal liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Henderson
D. H. Harris
Cooney White Harness Shop
Water Street
Mr. White
Chris Sorenson
James T. Knopp
L. K. Park
Temperance Association
Corn the Chief Ad oat of County Corn Event Adoed
The Black Hawk county farmers institute held a second day with M. L. Bowman of Waterloo urging seed selection in the field before frost and region adaptation. He stressed good seed, soil, and management to lift county yields toward 60 bushels from under 40, plus alfalfa as seed and oats treatment to reduce losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Black Hawk County
Farmers’ Institute
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo
Bowman
A. G. Larson
Rex Beresford
Beresford
R. M. Dunn
Asa L. Ames
Traer
A. A. Burger
Ames
N. B. Barlow
Black Hawk
Thea
C. P. Bly
Frank Hammer
M. B. Hilton
Andrew Sorensen
George Hilton
Ray Baldwin
J. J. Holmes
P. Bly
Antone Olsen
O. G. Moseley
F. C. Gutknecht
Oscar Gutknecht
H. Parlmer
PF. Wattman
H. Palmer
F. Wattman
Cascarets 10 Cent Digestive Cleanser Ad Headline
An old newspaper advertisement urges readers with bilious headaches and stomach distress to use Cascarets cleansing candies. It promises a quick, gentle internal clean and a mood boost, claiming a 10 cent bar keeps the head clear and the body cheerful for months.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound to clear nasal passages and relieve grippe symptoms. It claims two-hour dosing to avoid congestion, with a third dose to end the cold, priced at 25 cents and sold in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Call of the Cumberlands at Waterloo Tonight
Metropolitan drama arrives at Waterloo with Hugo B Koch in a stage adaptation of Charles Neville Buck’s novel The Call of the Cumberlands. Produced by Gaskill & MacVitty, the play features a red blood plot, lively action and a charming love story. Knights and Lodges of Security and Company L advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo B. Koch
Charles Neville Buck
Call of the Cumberlands
Waterloo Theatre
Local notes from Clarksville dated Jan 27
Mrs. Wm Miller suffered a stroke last Thursday but is slowly improving. Revival meetings began at the SC Christian church with Rev and Mrs Moore of Waterloo in charge. Alfred Price left for New York to visit his sisters. Various local moves include the Sterling Holmes family locating on the Tilford farm and Mrs Mary Buck returning to Heyworth after two months with her sister. The sea harvest nears completion and the T G T club organized for Bible study at Rev Ward’s home. The funeral of Mrs A Price was well attended with relatives from nearby towns.
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Cedar Falls
Iev
Waller Metcalf
Ulairsburg
Jle
R. L. Garnett
J. B. Clay
E. F. Gerkino
J. J. Malloney
Ladies' Association of
First Congregational Church
S. Wallers
Tamer H. Seerley
Atherton B. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Billy
Kirk Olesen
George Wood
Prof
FL Ll. McQreary
T. B. Carpenter
George A. Clark
Clark
American Express Company
Iowan
H. P. Turnipseed
Texas
Mra J. BH. Newman
Chicago
la Porte
Ind
Florence Witlinex
Kidde Wood
Quimby
Wilkim Weineke
Lowa Falls
Vincoln
W. UW. Merner
Washington Street
St. Luke's Guild
Apollo
Presbyterian Church
Frank B. Miller
H. Miller
Clarksville
Wm. Imiller
SC Christian Church
T. G. T. Club
Rockford
Latimer
Sumner
Waterloo
Shell Rock
Greene
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Binghamton, N. Y
Cedar Falls Daily News
MHS
U.N. Hurd
Evening Courier
Coder Falls
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Main Streets
Lawn City
Lowry Tabernacle
Charles J. Martin
City
Lowry Evangelistic Meeting
Mr. Martin
Wellington
Kan
Mr. Lowry
Cedar Kalle
C. FW. ¢. Music and Drama Department
Music and Drama Department
Cedar Falls Woman's Club
Edward Varney
Lara Kingtman
Maeterlinck
August Prefer
Mire
Myron G. Harris
McDowell
Miss Curtiss
Mra
J. J. Cable
Paulger
Mra. W
Fourteenth
Walnut
Eleventh Street
J. FR. M'Sweeney
J. F. McSweeney
Carvis
Leadville
Colo
Asotin
Wash
Sarah J. Leslie
M. WH. Chapman
Asotin J
Moses Chapman
J. L. Leslie
Peterson
Landphere-Fielda
Anatone, Wish
Hary I. Welch
Greenwood Cemetery
Courier
Voluma
Parcel Post
Waterloo Man
Corn
Adoet
MS. Bowman
Fanner’ Institute
Huthon—Com Awards
Spape
New York
48Th Street Theatre
Metropolitan Fe
Burch’s
Coats
Wee
Quaker Valley Mfg. CO
Mill Street
Aurora
Ilinole
Ober
Eee
Rhone Azra
Dbs
Suip
Bestia
Jan Oweeee
Prise
Brio
Ame
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