Missionary Work Supported by Cedar Falls Church
Cedar Falls church contributes 82 617 yearly to foreign missions led by Rev Elmer M Cable in Seoul Korea and supports two native preachers Rev Kim Kwang Ski and Rev Pak Young Suk. Bishop Oldham praised the effort highlighting church benevolences and the Upper Town conference leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Can Oldham
Upper Town
Elmer M. Cable
Cable
Seoul
Korea
Kim- Kwang Ski
Pak-Young Suk
The
Royal Church
Oldham
Far East
Restful resort run by Edwards linked to Taft cabinet kin
The article describes a nature oriented retreat with Edward s supervising grounds and strict adherence to syndicate rules. It notes that Edwards is brother in law of Secretary James Wilson and Mrs Edwards is a sister of Mr Wilson, tying the property to President Taft s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Edwards Isas
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Taft
Edwarda Kein
Wilson
Byron Utrecht
Fort Worth
Tex
L. D. Brodie
Dan Wild
Mr. Tutrecht
Webster Rome in Mt. Vernon Township Saved From Flames
A Webster Rome in Mt Vernon Township was saved from a blaze. Firefighters arrived to control the flames, with no injuries reported and cause under investigation.
Telephones and autos aid rural fire rescue in Cedar Falls
In Cedar Falls on a Saturday a fire at a Mt. Vernon township home was fought by neighbors after Mrs. Fred Webster alerted via telephone. Automobiles brought helpers quickly, a bucket brigade formed, and the house and contents were damaged but saved the barn. The fire was contained despite windy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Fred Webster
Mt. Vernon Township
Men Drink Lye by Mistake in Paullina Car
Paullina Iowa two teens Jacob Johann son and Ashe Jensen known locally drank from two jugs in a car returning from Primghar. One jug held whisky the other lye solution. They fell ill and remained in the car all night until a farmer found them at 1 am and summoned help.
Medical aid saved two men after acid in stomachs acted as antidote
Physicians say stomach contents contained acid that served as an antidote, sparing the two men from quick deaths though their survival remains uncertain. The notice urges parents to ensure school children get Brady War Pictures with text in the Waterloo Evening Courier’s sixteen sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo Evening Courier
Spring chickens coming Saturday at East Side Market
Mifreen wagons of vegetables and produce priced at the east side market this morning. California cante lopre three for 3h cents, tomatoes and currants offered in baskets and home-picked currants at three leayes per quarter. A Hudson supplier promises spring chickens weighing about two pounds each for next Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
California
Hudson
Presbyterian ministers name Democratic ticket as all star team
Ties Moines July 8 Presbyterian ministers say Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Gov Thomas R Marshall of Indiana will form an all star presidential and vice presidential team for the Democratic ticket. The ministers, enthusiastic supporters, note both leaders are Presbyterians.
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Ties Moines
Woodrow Wilson
Presbyterian
New Jersey
Princeton University
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Presbyterian Ministers
Tes Moines
Presbyterians Question Rally to Standard Bearers
The Rev Thomas Hughes of Park Avenue Presbyterian urged Presbyterians to unite behind their standard bearers in the pre election campaign and at the polls asking pastors of seven Presbyterian churches whether the country would rally to their cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas Hughes
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Heavy paper filings mark busy week for county recorder
One hundred twenty four papers were filed in five days last week with JC H Plummer, county recorder. The office closed one day for July 4, but filings remained strong, averaging about 120 weekly. Instruments recorded fall $20 behind 1911's corresponding period, but a rebound is expected soon. March filings were heavy previously but this year was quiet with few farm property changes.
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JC. H. Plummer
Islays
Knights of Grip Picnic at Park in Waterloo
The Traveling Men's Association plans its annual picnic at Electric Park in Waterloo on Saturday August 3. A meeting at Cutter Hardware on Sycamore Street set the date and invites all knights of the grip in Waterlan to attend with members receiving free coffee, cream and refreshments.
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The
Waterloo
Iectric Park
Cutter Hardware Company
Sycamore Street
Knights of the Grip
Waterlan
Terardens
Asso
Committees Named for School Board Activities
The record lists appointed committees: Finance with J. T. Rock Chas Bingham L G Adams BE L Jones and R B Brown. Arrangements G W Huntley. Publicity C R Rohde. Sports and programs L Ferris 2 Trumbauer H C Wilbur P H O'Neill Geo W Smith.
Incomplete Reader Notice on Page 3 Coupon
The message urges parents to review the weekly Waterlo o Evening Courier the sixteen sections offered and to use the coupon on page 3. It emphasizes parental responsibility for school children and references the weekly publication.
Prodigy in Crime: 9 Year Old Freeman Teaches Burglary
Freddie Asplund, a 9 year old in Sioux City, lectured police on how to nick a lock and rob a house after being arrested for burglary. He claimed early education from a crime associate, with lessons from movies and welldrama, beginning at age four. He is placed with probation officers as authorities issue new warnings.
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Black Hawk County
Captain Speer
George S. Yenny
Sioux City
Oliver Twist
Freddie Asplund
City
Advertising Talks on Evening Newspaper Ads
A promotional piece extols newspaper advertising as the most effective sales driver for any merchant. It cites John Wanamaker and others, arguing publicity in the Evening Courier reaches wide audiences and builds local business more than other methods. The piece urges retailers to use the newspaper to grow their trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
New York
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Gould
Harriman
Morgan
Marehail Field
Evening Courier
Lester Township School Board Seeks Bid for New School House
The Lester township district No 2 School Board invites bids for a new school building. Bids must use suitable material from the old school. plans seen at BE W Magee Sr home and until 1 p.m. July 28 1912. Contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. board may reject any or all bids. E W Magee Sr Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Township
BE. W. Magee
E. W. Magee
Fine Jersey Herd Will Be Present at Waterloo Show
Prof. Hugh G. Van Pelt visited Elmendorf dairy farm owned by I. B. Haggin. Elmendorf, largest world dairy, 8000 acres and about 1000 Jersey cows. Cows cost over 10 000 dollars. 5000 is common for prized animals. Van Pelt hires M A Scoville to judge Ayrshire entries at Waterloo dairy cattle congress October 14 19. Elmendorf will exhibit at Waterloo and Chicago shows only.
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Hugh G. van Pelt
Lexington
Elmendorf
I. B. Haggin
Copper King
Jersey
van Pelt
M. A. Scoville
Waterloo
Chicago
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NAVY
William Schultz
United States
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Wm. Kemmercrow
Clay Street
San Francisco
Nisi
International Operatic CQ
College Auditorium
International Operatic Company
Knoche
Eighteenth Street
Tremont
Normal
Highland
Testlebe
Cedar Heights
Webster
Rome
Mt. Vernon
Tercely
Lawn City
S. J. Redholm
Grandview College
Des Moines
Fredsville
Rodholm
Ringstead
Peter Falkinburg
Orlo Hangs
New York City
Mr. Bangs
Olena Mack
Minnesota
Stella 1 Younker
New Hartford
Hion
Lee Shaw
Helena
Mont
Rochester
Minn
James E. Snowden
Colorado
A. H. Ufford
Hrnstow
Franklin Street
Mary Peterson
Council Reiiffs
Gus Greeley
L. E. Rice
Haninibal
KE. M. Anderson
W. H. Ashcraft
Jefferson School
TION
4Th Street
Taul Davis Dry Goals Co
Democrat
Knights OF Grip
Prodigy IN Crime
Advertising Service
Camden
Albia
W. H. Vesa Davenport
R. J. Shank
Clarence J
Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co
Cadillac
East Fifth Street
Morris Motor Company
Iowa
Morris Motor Car Co
Waterloo, Iowa
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