Blood Poisoning Kills Boy in Local Hospital
Four year old Harry William Linahon of 432 Conger Park addition Waterloo died at St. Francis hospital after a rapid blood poisoning illness. He was born December 28, 1908 in Esmond and moved to Epworth with parents Frank and Mary Linahon. Survived by parents, four sisters, a brother. funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church tomorrow at 10 AM.
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Harry William Linahon
Frank
Mary Linahon
Conger Park
St. Francis Hospital
Winds
Esmond, Jr
Epworth
Waterloo
Waterloo, Cedar Fails & Northern Railway
Feathered hats and a somber street tale
An old newspaper snippet describes popular black straw hats with satin and plumes, noting the season’s style. A separate item recalls a child, John, aged four, watching a pig in a butcher shop window and remarking on the pig’s spread feet, guessing it had been shot while running.
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John
Judge’s Two Rules at Blackpool County Court
Judge Hans Hamilton responding to retirement remarks states his rule to expedite business. He keeps in front of him a blotting paper note reading Do not talk Do not make jokes to save time and avoid delays. This rule reflects his courtroom discipline.
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Hans Hamilton
Blackpool
Eng
1914 Cadillac Models Due Soon
The Morris Motor Car Co announces upcoming 1914 Cadillacs with new features to be placed on sale shortly. Four epochs in Cadillac history are summarized, tracing development from the first sale years to the present. The 1914 models promise efficiency, luxury, and economy to motor car circles.
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Morris Motor Car Co
Cadillac
Viscount Gladstone Under Fire in South African Strike
Pretoria reports the Federated unions demanded the recall of Viscount Herbert Gladstone, governor general of the Union of South Africa, over his handling of the Rand gold miners strike. Officials fear bloodshed may worsen as Gladstone participates in efforts to settle the labor dispute amid growing union opposition.
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Viscount Gladstone
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Viscount Herbert Gladstone
William WS. Gladstone
Federated Unions
Rand
Federated
Cornmeal Diet Question Sparks Health Debate
Dr T J Allen notes a reader’s letter about a man who recovered from indigestion and constipation after four weeks on an exclusive uncooked cornmeal diet. He cautions that benefits may stem from avoiding common food mixtures, not a special virtue of cornmeal, a pattern seen with fasting and meat-only diets.
Strange Telegraph Wires Release News To City Crowd
After Fredericksburg installed telegraph, a darky saw a newspaper snagged on a wire and shouted that the wires had busted and news was released. Elsewhere, insomnia remedies urge nature walks and stars reflections. A Kansas City man helps a tramp, who is later revealed as a gang member who robbed him.
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Fredericksburg
Darky
Liza
Kansas City
Illinois Central East and West Bound Train Timetable
Rail time notes show Illinois Central schedules with east bound trains from Dubuque and Chicago at 12 40 am and 4 15 am and 7 10 am local, west bound arrives at 12 35 am from Ft Dodge and Omaha and 9 20 am express to Sioux City, north bound listings include Twin Cities Limited at 1 35 am and local Albert Lea at 4 20 pm, south bound connections to Burlington St Louis Chicago and Cedar Rapids with day freight and local services.
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Dubuque
Chicago
Ft. Dodge
Omaha
Sioux City
Twin Cities, Limited
Albert Leaf
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
KL & Prp
North
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Rockford
Shell Rock
Burlington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Union Depot
C. & Twin C
East Side
Oelwein
W. O. F. & N. Interurban
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
East Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Interurban and Rail Schedule for Waterloo Cedar Falls Area
Timetable lists various departures and arrivals for the W. I. interurban routes between Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Oelwein, and surrounding towns. It notes departure times from waiting stations, running times, car routes via east and west sides, and daily service details including Sunday exceptions.
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ULAR
St. Joseph's Catholic Churely
Petersen
Yara
NGS
Dave Davis
C.K. Fox
C. K. Fox
Wright & Peters
T. J. Allen
Illinois Central R. KR
South Bound
Des. M. & Ke
Galloway
West Side
Mulberry
Glasgow
Denver
Waverly
Gilbertville
la Portee
la Porte
Frank C. Krueger
New England
Milwauk
Frankfurts
Frank Krueger
Lytle Flour & Feed Coq
West Pati Avenue
Geo. Hunt
Bremer Ave
Owa
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