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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
4
The article promotes William A. Radford's home building advice and explains site choice affects appearance. It describes a bungalow style with cobble stone accents, a central hall plan, and a three bedroom second floor. Cobble stones highlight chimneys and foundations, with up to $4,000 estimated for shingles and essential systems.
The article surveys unusual eating practices across cultures and eras. It notes Israelites eating locusts, ants in Africa, Romans with beetles, Brazilians on bugs, African tribes consuming flies, a marriage rite in Andama Island requiring a live rodent, roasted dogs in China and Russia, and a historical diagonal view of dietary habits, ending with a dialogue fragment.
A brief dialogue fragment shows Tkay Fader arguing socialism equals robbery while lkey defends it as a fair divide. The exchange hints at tensions over economic ideals and gendered perspectives.
Brick construction progresses on multiple Highland projects. A $6000 residence for R A Folk, built by W D Miller, rises on Highland boulevard. Mortimer Cleveland and Burr Lichty plan new Highland homes as Hileman & Gindt and Hope Martin structures advance. Western Union secures space in the Hope Martin building. The Black building nears enclosure, with parlors and chapel planned on Mulberry Street.
Mortimer J. Cleveland of Waterloo completed plans for a $30,000 Charles City grade school with modern facilities and distinctive architecture. He also drew a modern residence for the same city. J T Burkett, Oak Park near Chicago, finished plans for a Catholic church and manse at Oak Park costing $30,000 and $8,000 respectively after a rush order from Ryan Iowa. Waterloos influence praised.
Ida Grove Iowa July 19 Edward Meents president of the German American Land company sold 800 acres in Palo Alto county to Noah Williams for 117450 and 870 acres in the same county to Thomas Michaelson for 120000. The two deals total nearly 4 quarter million and are the biggest Iowa land deals this year.
Article of incorporation for the Waterloo Building Co. filed for record. The object is to buy lease or sell realty and to erect buildings for sale or leasing. Capital stock is $100000 all common in shares of $100 each. Ira J Hoover will handle affairs until the annual meeting next June.
Don’t overlook rheumatism that can settle in the heart and disturb valves. The cure lies in removing the cause. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen the kidneys to keep blood free of poisons and uric acid crystals, addressing rheumatism, swollen joints, backache, urinary issues, and heart disturbance. For sale by all druggists.
Dr H W Sigworth based at 300 Hassell Lamson Building provides phone numbers 1123 and 1128 for inquiries and appointments.
LeMars Sentinel reports Thomas Considine bought the D. H. Berner farm of 160 acres in Plymouth county for 26000 dollars. He will take possession next fall as Berner moves to California. Considine, once a mill teamster, has farmed 17 years on John Rogers place in Marion township and saved enough through hard work to own a permanent home.
L. E. Park, secretary of the Commercial club and Board of Trade, asks for current prices of farm produce as part of ongoing market inquiry. He seeks for members to supply latest Quotations and trends.
The animal husbandry department at Illinois State University asks about current prices of farm products to help market farmers in the westerly counties. The request indicates efforts to connect farmers with buyers and estimate local supply values.
Home goods advertised as affordable for all are teased with a low price claim and a prompt to see if it’s worth buying before making a decision.
Fragmentary dispatch notes that inquiries were sent to Waterloo and other towns regarding state border ties. The writer mentions Waterloo’s remoteness and that Mr Park answered questions to the best of his knowledge despite time and money constraints.
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