Local social notes from Cedar Falls July gathering highlights
Brief items report entertaining plans of Dr and Mrs C J Menteer for the Young People's Union, a College Hill prayer meeting at Mrs E J Freeman's home, and several residents traveling or visiting. People include Mrs C F Colgrove and children departing for Pasadena, and many local residents visiting relatives or attending events across Cedar Falls and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falle
C. J. Menteer
Young People’s Union of the Baptist Church
Tremont Street
College Hill
E. J. Freeman
Town Criers plan bigger trip to Toronto in 1914
Following a successful 112 person special train to Baltimore, Town Criers president Harry E Kiester reports inquiries for a 1914 excursion to Toronto for the Associated Advertising Clubs convention. Anticipated turnout may reach 160 to 200 with one or two trains. Hotel deals will be arranged to keep costs low. Potential route includes Minneapolis, Duluth, lake passage, St Lawrence, then Boston, Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Criers
Baltimore
Harry E. Kiester
Toronto
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Vieitora
Minneapolis
Duluth
Lakes
St. Lawrence
Boston
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Mrs Bond and Hazel Bond to study in New York
Mrs D K Bond and daughter Miss Hazel depart for New York City to finish a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University after the summer session. They will pass through Washington DC to visit relatives for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Bond
Hazel
New York City
Columbia University
Independence Pair En Route To Clear Lake Cottage
Mrs. C. E. Ransier and her daughter Migs Marion of Independence are in the city today en route to Clear Lake to spend the summer at their cottage. Attorney Ransier will divide time between the city and the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ransier
Migs Marion
Independence
Clear Lake
Ransier
Wall Creek? Railway Talk In Cedar Falls
A Milwaukee Railway official toured Cedar Falls to inspect freight and passenger business. Rumors said the company may plan a line from Mason City south to Cedar Rapids, but no definite intentions were learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Milwaukee Railway
Mason City
Cedar Rapids
City to grant Walker Lumber permit and refund saloon taxes
At a special council meeting, officials plan to reverse a prior denial and grant Walker Lumber a permit for a yard on Washington street. The city will also refund taxes to twenty six Waterloo liquor dealers for November 20 to January 1, totaling 3,471 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lumber Company
Washington Street
First
Second Streets
Lumber
Walker Company
Waterloo Liquor i
County Board Burns Last Election Ballots
The county board met in adjourned session to hear Highway Commissioner Holden but he arrived late. They discussed bridges and road work with Nathan B. Barber and, per legal requirements, burned the ballots from the last general election in the county. The amount was larger than usual since voting machines were unused and the incineration occurred in a furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Ames
Nathan B. Barber
Messrs. C. W. Virden
W. D. Strayer
Work on sewer started today in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls July 1 Special Contractor Bayar of Cedar Rapids, holding the sewer contract, began work this morning at Franklin and Fifteenth streets with a large crew. A carload of pipe and lumber arrived overnight and Edgar promises rapid progress toward early completion. Hans Crone named sewer inspector at Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Hans Crone
C. H. Streeter
ROPHALT PLANT WILL OPEN SOON IN WATERLOO
The Bryant Paving Co asphalt plant will start full operation tomorrow to pave principal Waterloo streets. About 200 workers will be hired across five divisions for projects on First Street and Conger Park addition before moving east. Twelve Russian laborers demanded $2 more per day and were replaced after their wage request was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Paving Co
Waterloo West
First Street
Conger Park Addition
Wellington Street
Washington and
Jefferson
Waterloo East
Asphalt Company
Bryan
Bryant Company
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Warns About Substitutes
An advertisement argues that accepting substitutes harms customers and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as offering better results than other kidney and bladder medicines. The ad urges readers to ask for Foley Kidney Pills, noting dealers profit from cheaper options and that Foley costs may be higher but more effective.
New YMCA Officer Assumes Duties in Waterloo
George H. Cockburn of Des Moines, ex-Fort Dodge, arrives to take on assistant secretary and boys’ department duties at the Waterloo YMCA. He partners with General Secretary A W Hartquist and plans to expand YMCA development. His parents prepare to move to Waterloo by mid July. The notice also includes an unrelated advertisement for chiropody services at Metropole hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Cockburn
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Y. M. C. A. Hnes
Cockburn
East Des Moines
Des Moines College
Fargo
N. D
A. W. Hartquist
J. T. Cockburn
Des Moines reports third drowning in two days
Des Moines July 1. Joe Colasino, 24, Italian, drowned in the Raccoon river near the South Fifth street bridge after his companion Tony Mun ture waded into a deep hole and barely saved himself. The body was recovered about forty minutes later, marking the third drowning in two days.
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Des Moines
Joe Colasino
Raccoon River
South Fifth Street
Tony Munture
Colasino
Busy Times for a General Denial
News from July 1 reports a general denial by Col. Mulhall of claims that $20,000 was raised by nine South Bend manufacturers to back James E. Watson for Indiana governor in 1908. Studebaker officials defend their lack of involvement and reveal personal contributions to the 1908 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Rushville
Ind
James E. Watson
Martin M. Mulhall
Watson
Mulhall
Indianapolis
National Association of Manufacturers
Tariff Commission
Congress
Obey That Impulse To Try Foley Kidney Fills
An advertisement urges readers to take Foley Kidney Fills to relieve back pain sore kidneys and rheumatic discomfort. It claims the pills cooperate with nature, are healing and strengthening, and improves kidney and bladder disorders. Available at druggists.
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Nature
Oatmeal Shampoo Prized For Soft Fluffy Hair Care
A canned oatmeal compound offered at drugstores provides a simple economical shampoo. Mix a spoonful with hot water, rub into the scalp, rinse. The result is hair that is fluffy soft and glossy with a healthy scalp. Unlike alkali-heavy mixtures it creates little lather and avoids dry scalp irritation.
Free Prescription Promises Quick Strength Restorative
A letter offers a free copy of a so called prescription for nervous debility lack of vigor and memory loss claiming to restore manly strength. It urges writing to Dr A B Robinson in Detroit Michigan to receive the prescription at no charge without further medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Robinson
Luck
Detroit
Mich
Man of Republican Committee Touts Corporate Fundraising
A figure linked to the Republican campaign body boasted of raising large sums from corporations and other special interests, recalling his role in Col. Mulkall's attack and noting past dealings with the National Association of Manufacturers.
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Tee
Clarg
Ley
Col. Mulkall
Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
Green Car Company sightseeing service description
A promotional note describes the Green Car Company and its narrated tours in New York City. It highlights trips uptown and downtown including Seeing New York after Dark and a yacht city cruise, offered with lecturers for parties. The folder invites inquiries at 23d Street and Broadway, New York City.
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New York
Green Car Company 8
Broadway
New York City
Rheumatism and the Skewt Cure by Foley Kidney Pills
Don’t overlook rheumatism settling in the heart. Foley Kidney Pills tone kidneys to keep blood free of toxins and uric acid crystals, preventing rheumatism, swollen joints, backache, urinary irregularities, and disturbed heart action. For sale by all druggists. Advertisement mentions Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chase of Bronx City visiting Cedar Park and returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adl Drugciats
J. W. Chase
Bronx City
C. A. Gronen
Cedar Per Park
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