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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
10
Cedar Falls Iowa July 18 special reports the W C T U Cedar Falls Waterloo and Hudson plan a large union picnic at Cedar Heights to be held at the home of Mrs A Eychaner. baskets cups spoons and forks expected to be brought by attendees.
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Black Hawk County residents Mr. and Mrs. Leibragh Mark of Union Township observed their golden wedding after 1862 marriage in Dubuque. They settled on a fine Tonien township farm and raised ten children. Granddaughter Majorie Marie christened by Rev. A L Mauser. Many relatives gathered including eight living children and chauffeured grandchildren from across the region. The article notes community esteem and long church and social service ties.
Chicago markets report a mixed session with wheat rally on export demand and cool weather concerns. Corn and oats weakened with rains in the west. hogs saw firmness on smaller hog receipts. cattle and sheep receipts were active with varied openings and close levels across St. Louis Kansas City and Omaha markets.
A detailed report covers a delightful Ellen Stané Mission Bank gathering at Mrs. Hugh W. McCartnay's home with thirty girls, devotionals by Evelyn Wood, a China review, and a future picnic at Cedar River Park. Separate items note Westminster Presbyterian missionary society’s Africa program, and a Waterloo market roundup with prices for grain, hay, cattle, and produce.
On August 14 an afternoon at Electric Park was planned for the Ladies of Clueen Castile No. 123 Fraternal Union of America. A wrestling bout between James Donahue and Lloyd Correll drew interest, with Correll winning the first fall in 4 12 minutes and the second in 7 minutes. Jenks orchestra supplied music for dancing after refreshments. Emanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid tied four comforters and made three pillowcases for Cedar Falls Old People’s Home.
Parents urged to obtain the Brady War Pictures with text matter for students. The Waterloo Evening Courier is publishing sixteen sections, one per week, with a coupon available on page 3.
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