Largest Barn in Iowa and Fourth of July Plans
The Harding Sentinel notes I. Clarkson plans to build what may be the largest barn in the state in Grundy County, 66 by 150 feet with an eight foot deep cellar. The Fourth of July celebration in Black Hawk County includes a dawn gun salute, a sunrise flag ceremony, a parade led by Lieut. John Elwins, band music, prayers, a Declaration read by R. A. Whittaker, and a grand fireworks display with Waterloo brass in attendance. Mr. Sherman offers a 25 cent dinner for the day at the Valley house for attendees.
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Towa
B. I. Clarkson
Grundy County
Hardin Sentinel
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Manter
John Elwins
Wiliams and
Enerhart
Waterlow Brass Band
Pir Smith
R. A. Whittaker
Mr. Ayres
West
Bengal
Robbery and notices touch Cedar Falls area inked
A brief item reports Judge Shaw was robbed of 121 dollars last Sunday evening by burglars preying on unprotected citizens. Other notes mention Cronk beer sales from W S Williams of Cedar Falls, Fourth of July plans, and a big Civil War battle update before Richmond. Official Iowa press orders recruitments suspended until the Fourteenth and Nineteenth regiments fill.
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Judge Shaw
DeMiracle Hair Removal Challenged by Physicians
A panel of eminent doctors tested depilatories and found all but DeMiracle ineffective or harmful. They warned that hair returns coarser, and urged avoiding frauds promoting "beauty" pastes and powders. DeMiracle is touted as the sole safe, non poisonous cure, with a money back offer and dealer guidance.
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heMiracle Chemical Company
Haw
DeMiracle Chemical Company
Dept
Park Ave
128Th and
130Th Sts
New York
Beth Gilbert Shows Signs of Improvement
Friends learn Beth Gilbert shows some improvement though still very weak after a period of illness. The note mentions cake and baskets for those not provided, inviting all to attend or assist as needed.
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Beth Gilbert
Chautauqua visitors and Waterloo calls noted
Hudson residents list neighbors and visitors from Waterloo Dubuque Cedar Falls Mason City Iowa City and Dike with several trips and storms mentioned. A Brady War Pictures program promotion is urged for school children via the Waterloo Evening Courier coupon on page 3.
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Waterloo
Sadie KE. Washburn
Gladys
George Farer
Mason City
John Gutknecht
Hazel Washburn
Cedar Falls
Joe Hark
Bergen
Charley Bolt
W. G. Strayer
Dike
J. M. Slusher
Wasterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Evening Courier
Picnic honors Mrs Ella Gripman and daughter in Coates woods
Forty relatives gathered in Coates woods on Saturday for a picnic dinner and social visit. The event honored Mrs Ella Gripman and her daughter Murl visiting from Albert Lea. Local farm news notes hog shipments, a burial at Finchford, and rainfall differences from Waterloo. Edward Rich plans to rent his farm and move to Cedar Falls by March 1. Hog prices at eight eighty nine per hundred pounds and new potatoes arriving. Cemetery ladies seek help cleaning burrs from their lots.
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Janesville
Coates’ Woods
Ella Gripman
Murl
Albert Lea
Andy Hanson
Cedar Falls
Comins
Rundies
Clark George
Finchford
Will Rundies
F. W. Jacob
Mr. Lambert
Waterloo
Edward Rich
Will Meyers
Milwaukee
Newell of
Waverly
Ladies of the Cemetery Association
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls
Real estate transfers report multiple lot sales in Waterloo and Cedar Falls including Reynold J. Rice to F W Powers for lot 10 block 1 Oak Lawn second addition Waterloo for 1 dollar and Arthur C. Cole to Norman P. Eby for part of lot 9 block 2 Woodbine addition Waterloo for 3500 in addition to several other transfers and a James Gardiner company listing in real estate rentals and insurance.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Reynold J. Rice
F. W. Powers
Oak Lawn
Waterloo
Ria T. Cowin
Ed. Stapela
Cowin
Arthur C. Cole
Norman P. Eby
Woodbine
Fannie
Busby
Arthur E. Martz
F. l
Bes
Ble C. Tanner
Ricker & Bramaher Land Co
John B. Shanewise
Ida A. Burkett
West Waterloo
Fred Teeter
Ella N. Harrison
Cedar River Park
Christian C. Juhl
Marius Petersen
BE. Brown
Cedar Falls
Surprise birthday for Fred Henry in Mt Vernon township
About forty relatives and friends gathered Saturday evening to honor Fred Henry on his 68th birthday with a picnic supper and a fine time. The item notes social visits, travel, dances, a fruit farm activity, a funeral, and a forthcoming basket social hosted by the Mt Vernon Cemetery association on July 10 with ice cream.
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Mt. Vernon
Fred Henry
Clarence Dickey
Chicago
Miss White
South Dakota
Austin Leversee
Hazel Simpson
Janesville
Clarence
W. L. Rundles
Charney Leversee
Robert Stokoe
Kansas City
Ruben Ford
Fred Webster
Hudson
Waterloo
Nat. Fitkin
Walter Peck
AW. Leversee
la Porte
Haymond Farm
Charles Woebheking
Walda George
Finehford
Sandy Eyestone
Rip Out Your Dress Shields Fire Em Quick
An advertisement proclaims the end of dress shields and prohibits unnecessary perspiration under the arms. It claims people can wear any weight of clothing or live in hot nude, suggesting a marketing push or sensational claim.
Community Notes On Local Happenings And Family News
Squire Farris was in town Sunday. Faith McLaughlin in Coon Rapids has a new daughter. Briner Fitkin Lance and Rockwood busy with painting season. Postmaster Howe works fire and life insurance when possible. Some men shifting toward auto options. The Fourth split between home Chautauqua La Porte Waterloo Bristow and other places. Mr and Mrs Joe Bennett welcomed twins. Chamberlains Liniment advertised for muscle soreness and rheumatic pains.
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Squire Farris
Briner
Fitkin
Lance
Rockwood
Howe
Coon Rapids
Faith McLaughlin
Chautauqua
la Porte
Waterloo
Bristow
Joe Bennett
Community coupon drive advised by Waterloo Evening Courier
Readers are urged to take part in a weekly coupon campaign as announced by the Waterloo Evening Courier with details on page 3.
New Ordinances Being Prepared For City Council
The city prepares new ordinances to regulate transient merchants with a $1.50 daily fee or higher rates for longer terms. Home grown produce is exempt. A carload sale fee of $5 daily may apply. Penalties include up to $100 fine or 30 days jail. An inspector will oversee street repairs and precincts may increase.
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R. L. DeGon
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