Fire damages 16 tool shops in IC yards blaze
Fire at the Illinois Central yards damaged 16 tool shops and spread to nearby lumber and cars. Discovered at 11 10 last night, the blaze burned two hours before extinguished. Oil stored in the shop fueled the flames, hampering water pressure and hindering rapid containment. Local volunteers and city firemen fought the fire with extensive hose lines, resulting in an estimated loss of 175 dollars. Card of thanks follows.
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Linois Central
I. C
J. C
City Department
IC. Company
Attachment Sought on Black Hawk Property in Fraud Case
P B Lawser petitions for attachment on Victor Swanson property in Black Hawk county to satisfy a $350 promissory note dated December 15, 1916 with six percent interest. Swanson resides outside the state and is accused of planning to sell county land to defraud creditors.
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P. B. Lawser
Black Hawk County
Victor Swanson
Swanson
Weather and stock market roundup across Midwest markets
Iowa and South Dakota forecast unsettled and warm tones with cooler Tuesday. St Louis, Kansas City, and Omaha live stock markets report strong openings and higher prices for cattle hogs and sheep with sizable receipts. Chicago produce holds steady with mixed dairy and poultry pricing. A Waterloo incident notes a pony carriage collision avoided injuries as a car sped past. Market items list grains, hay, and local prices and notices from Waterloo.
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ST. Louis
St. Louia
Kansas City
Omaha
Neb
Dairy and farm market notices and church announcements
Announcements of creamery butter prices and varied farm stock values, including cattle hogs and poultry, plus notices of church meetings, YWCA closure, a Mississippi Valley power boat regatta train service, a stock sale, and a church picnic with Cedar Heights invitation.
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First United Creamery
Brethren Church
George New
Kistner
Train Wreck Near Tandem Injures Passengers
A 9:40 a m Bridge train from Philadelphia to Atlantic City was partially wrecked about ten thirty this morning fifteen miles below Tandem New Jersey. The heavy train carried Pullmans and coaches filled with holiday bound passengers. Initial reports say no fatalities.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Tandem
N. J
Bulldog Attack Injures 9-Year-Old in Aurora
Audrey Phillips, 9, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips of Aurora, was seriously injured when a bulldog owned by her uncle Edward Phillips leaped on her in a Montgomery yard. The dog was killed on the scene. Sprains require careful treatment with Chamberlains Liniment, and is advertised for sale by dealers.
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Chicago
Audrey Phillips
Frank Phillips
Aurora
Roy Phillips
Montgomery
Edward Phillips
Chamberlain
Next Friday Horse Sale Attracts Western Buyers
Wm. Holland announces the next regular horse sale for Friday July 7 with demand for good work and wagon horses and well bred mares aged three to eight. A large crowd of buyers is expected and sellers are assured of getting high value for suitable horses. If selling direct bring them in today. through the regular sale high prices are expected.
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Wm. Holland
Sursday
Chiropractor Amy Manat Opens Syndicate Office
Amy Manat a doctor of chiropractic has opened offices at 403 404 Syndicate building for the practice of chiropractic. Office hours are 9 30 to 11 30 a m and 2 30 to 4 30 p m and by appointment.
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Amy Manat
Chiropractic
Syndicate
Street Route to Park on Fourth Street and Galloway
A single direction loop is set for July 4 to move crowds from Electric and Chautauqua parks. Traffic will travel east on Fourth Street and return via Galloway starting at 8:00 a.m. and continuing through the day and evening.
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Chautauqua
East Fourth Street
Galloway
Visits and obituaries mark Shell Rock community notes
Shell Rock and vicinity share a busy social week with visitors from Nebraska to California. Highlights include Mrs. Ide Schlater and children from Louisville visiting relatives, Carl Staniey returning from Washington for a stay, and Mrs. Sarah Witt passing away from cancer in the city. Local families host guests, attend church programs, and prepare for Fourth of July activities as Miss Mamie Amick entertains a Chicago friend and Bertha McClintock takes a Missouri vacation.
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Shell Rock
Ide Schlater
Louisville
Neb
R. Hannant
H. D. Keerl
Clear Lake
S. M. Dicken
Carl Staniey
Washington, D. C
Mt. Auburn
Jenks
E. M. Jones
Newcomb
Missouri
M. E
Great sane Fourth for the Children at Chautauqua Park
Competitive games run 11 00 to 12 30 Picnic dinners 12 30 to 1 80 Story telling 3 00 to 4 00 No explosives No risk of life or limb Hear the DeKoven Male Quartette Col Gearhart and the Rewels New Zealanders A charge of 19 cents for children under 7 Regular admission for all others.
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DeKoven
Col
Gearhart
Rewels
Meritoi Snow White Liniment Endorsed for Pain Relief
Meritoi Snow-White Liniment touted as the greatest liniment, endorsed by the American Drug and Press Association. Promoted for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica lumbago and all deep seated muscular pains, available at Henderson Drug Co the Meritol store.
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Meritoi
American Drug and Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Merltol
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Thomas Ayres
Nellie
Black Hawk
Robert M. Brumit
Towa City
Lulu W. Hollenbeck
Rolfe
Hezekiah Dunbar
Waterloo
Golda Call
Martin Christiansen
Cedar Falls
Myrtle Conner
Finchford
Ludwig A. Quarnstrom
Luther
Flora A. Leverton
Taggart’s
Happy Thought
Meg
Fresno
Apollinaire
Buffalo Lithia
Waukesha
Apenta Pluto Hunyadi
Sniii
Coca-Cola
Saratoma Vichy
Taggart
Ir Mare
Averly Bridge
Lamson Bros. & CO
Onicago Board OF Trade
C. G. Bennett
Marsh-Flace
Phome
Iowa
South Dakota
Attorney Long and Son
Waverly
Daniel Long
Herbert
Dr. Chaffes
Wellington
Kansas Turkey
Ladies’ Catholic Aid Society
Richard Mullan
Gan Avenue
Grace M. E. Church
Mississippi Valley Power
Dubuque
Town
Tilinola Central
Iowa Mausoleum Company
German Ravings Bank
Manning
East Park
Cedar Heights
Bulldog Rends
Ae Ay
Ors
Joder
White House
Brunswick Cool Grape
Ricky Claret
Ricky FA
Lers
Joder’s High Standard Pharmacy
W.C. FL
N. Ry
Great Sane
Chautauqua Park
Mr. Merchant
Waterloo Concern
Wilkinson Publicity Bureau
Lafayette
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