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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
3
The article describes Underwood Standard Typewriters in two main models, No 4 and No 5, differing by four extra keys for fractions. Model No 3 offers wider carriages for reports and statistics, with sizes from 12 to 26 inches, used by banks railroads insurers and accountants. The line claims sales exceed all others, with the slogan The Machine You Will Eventually Buy.
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Several births mark the week with a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schilling and weddings noted for July 19. Social visits abound as residents travel to Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Chicago and Thedford area. A community supper, church planning, and a Temperance Chautauqua opening August 4 are announced along with a parade and a wild west show.
Ruth Arthur and Ralph Houdson visited their aunt in Waterloo last week. F M Wilson of Waterloo spent Thursday with his sister Mrs W O Shimer. Miss Golda Wayes returned from Lake Glohost. Doris Tadwig and Blancha Wilson of Waterloo visit their uncle IWEL Shimer. Helen Glazier hosted an old fashioned party. F G Strayer returns to Canada. Toss Starr and Harland Wood visited Carl Mastain. Adam Pitcher visits daughter Mrs Lillian Cawen and family. W Smith of Water Ion, formerly of Trudson, is critically ill. Clyde Mastain visited Lociwein over Sunday. RR E Smith visits La Porte. J C Ghiiknecht and Mrs Abbs visit Mason City. Wolthoff sisters attend a niece’s funeral in Minnesota.
Frank Webster was taken to Grees private hospital in Cedar Falls for treatment as his health remains very poor. A flood of visitors and guests from La Porte and other towns came and went at local homes while summer activities, showers, and society events filled the week. Several families report travel, farm work, and updates on crops facing frost damage in Glyndon Minnesota and surrounding areas.
The Wisconsin Consumers' League cooperative store opened by the Trades and Labor Council amid socialist backing will close this week. Stockholders are said to gain money while union members did not attend, leading to the store’s shutdown over its claim to curb a local grocery trust.
Washington reports Alexander Graham Bell has invented an ice stove. Unlike a furnace it confines cold air to a prepared room and is not patented. The invention is offered freely for public use, with Bell noting it as a counterpart to his telephone.
Former President Roosevelt declines speeches this summer in a letter to Secretary Dickinson. He says he would accept invitations if possible but cannot offer further public talks this season. A Lincoln Nebraska woman reports relief after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all dealers.
J W Connolly 27 a vaudeville artist at the Em pire theatre Fort Madison Iowa drowned in the Mississippi River while swimming with friends cramps struck him and he went under his body recovered Connolly formerly one of the Three Twins in that act The report notes the timing and recovery with no further details.
Des Moines admen announce a daily newspaper to be published on a special Iowa admen train for the Boston national convention August 1 to 4. A 40 page special edition will be produced, with 5,000 copies off the press midweek, and a steam calliope will attract attention at stops along the way.
Louise Kelley of Waterloo known as the silver tongued oratress spoke in Cedar Rapids on the topic Love and Duty. The lady gospel minister addressed a large audience of working men and others before leaving late for Dubuque.
July 26 report from Constantinople says fires and riots have destroyed over 6500 buildings in 48 hours. Troops patrol Galla and Pera while one quarter of Stamboul and Scutari suffers major damage. estimated losses exceed 26000000 dollars with intense suffering among residents.
More than 20,000 homeless persons are camping in the open with many per ished and scores injured, amid urgent conditions. The ad advises Chamberlain's Code Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer diarrhoea in children and promotes it as a quick cure, claiming it is carried by all dealers.
Jacob E. Decker of Mason City, head of the Jacob E. Decker & Co. packing firm, was robbed of a 245 carat diamond stud valued at $500 at Minneapolis Union Station Sunday night. He reported the incident to police but it was not released publicly. Three men crowded him as he prepared to board his train, and the loss was not noticed until departure.
Chicago dated July 26 reports Dr Amos W Patten of Northwestern University claiming a congressman from Iowa rejected a $5000 bribe offered to sway a vote. Patten spoke at a Desplaines Illinois Methodist camp meeting saying the bundle was presented with a promise of more and the congressman ordered the giver to depart without naming the official.
A passenger train on the Illinois Central traveling south at 8 16 Tuesday was delayed two hours after an open switch caused the engine to derail onto a side track. Engineer Edwards oversaw the initial mishap as the fore end crossed, then back wheels left the rails. A Hart Parr engine aided rerailment and a Waterloo engine arrived by 10 30. The disabled engine was finally righted by noon and cleared from the city.
Miss Ida Bell Smith 49 year resident of Orange township died yesterday at Presbyterian hospital after a long tumor illness. Services set for Friday at 2 PM at the First Brethren church with Rev. W. H. Beachler in charge. Interment in Waterloo cemetery. Survived by three brothers Charles B Canada John J Waterloo William at home and sisters Anna Weighley Bennington township Emma Albright Harris and a deceased Edward.
Marshalltown Iowa July 26 officials reported reduced arrests for intoxication since saloons closed July 1 and city council reduced police by one member. Only two intoxication arrests were made before the mayor since closures.
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