Market News Chicago June 1 Widespread showers ease wheat losses
Chicago markets fall on showers and expectations of reciprocity bill passage. July wheat slips to 9.15 3 4, corn and oats also weaken as elevators fill and European supply grows. Hog and pork futures firm slightly, lard at 8.25, ribs near 7.97. Weather forecasts show scattered showers in Iowa and South Dakota with cooler nights. St Louis and Kansas City live stock reports note light runs and modest price moves.
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Chicago
Commission
Bur
Seilera
Henry Co Seems to Vote on 100000 Court House Bonds
Mt Pleasant June 6 A special election is in progress in Henry county to decide if 100000 worth of bonds should be issued for a new court house. Indications point to a light vote though bond advocates are confident of success.
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Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Town Talk notes on local people and events
Fred H. Ballou of Ft. Collins visits family in hometown while working for Great Western Beet Sugar. F B Cutler heals knee after Chicago trip. J W Cole from Chateau Mont. visits Rev. Frank Cote. June brides appear. six marriage licenses issued. Francis Quist and Bernice Stubbs obtain license. Casual weather notes follow with heat then light shower. Rev. Frank Cole balances two congregations and helps sod lawn at First church on Fourth Street. described as strong and active.
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Fred H. Ballou
Ft. Collins
Colo
F. B. Ballou
Great Westearn Beet Sugar Company
West
Francis W. Quist
Reynolds, TI
Bernice F. Stubbs
Watervlog
Albert Leusen Paralyzed in Cross Paralysis Attack
Albert Leusen, who was stricken with paralysis while in the plumbing shop of Ellis & Foster yesterday morning just before 7 o clock, is resting easy today. The illness has developed into a cross par alysis and is believed to be a progressing condition. The attending physician hopes for recovery but warns of possible recurrent stroke. He is resting in his Morgan home room at 408 Fourth street west.
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Albert Leusen
Ston
Ellis & Foster
Lenson
Morgan Home
Fourth Street West
Big Doings for Iowa Odd Fellows in Mason City
The Odd Fellows plan the state picnic home coming day and cornerstone laying for a new Old Folks home at the Orphans' home grounds in Mason City on July four. The $85,000 facility, plus elaborate preparations, promises a large crowd and festive events.
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Mason City
Tune
Odd Fellows’ State
The
Order
Orphans’ Home
Prepared for Defeat at Buena Vista
An 1847 reflection recounts Santa Anna’s 25,000 veterans facing General Taylor’s 5,000 at Buena Vista. It notes Taylor’s defense and victory, and his later quip that if defeat had occurred, writing wills would have been the only retreat preparation needed.
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Taylor Teek
Sants Anna
Amma
Sante Anna
Buena Vista
United States
Santa Anne
Taylor
Buena, Vista
Man and the World A Tiny Graveyard for All Humanity
The New York Sun notes Professor Zuccarini’s morose calculation claiming 1.5 billion people could fit shoulder to shoulder in 500 square miles. Over 6,000 years and 200 generations the total space would be under half of Germany or Colorado. Burial dust would cover forty square miles to three feet, a modest amount compared to coral reefs from shells.
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Zuccarini
Germany
Colorado
New York Sun
His Security and The Squire's Dilemma Over a Loan
Eben Foster asks Squire Lane for two hundred dollars to fund a dry goods venture. The squire seeks security, and Foster lists possessions including three silver spoons two brass warming pans decorative vases and fur beds. He offers them on loan with ownership back to him until repayment and promises to care for them.
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Eben Foster
Squire Lane
Squire
Moore
The American Indian origin debate and Dutch humor sketches
The article surveys ongoing theories on the origin of Native Americans linking them to Mongoloids and East Africa, noting Eskimo and Japanese likenesses. It then shares humorous snippets from studies in Arcady and light jokes about religious argument, marriage, and culinary freshness, reflecting a mix of commentary and brevity.
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America
East Africa
New York American
Lovers Spat and Moonlit Chase at Three X Ranch
Luke Prentice tears up Estelle Blair's letter and vows to win her back, plotting to outmaneuver rival suitors Fletcher and Frank Blair. Estelle's coldness hints at a new love, while Luke schemes to reestablish ties with her on Wednesday nights.
Luke Prentice Meets Love and Rivalry at Chincapin Trail
Luke Prentice courts Miss Gertie Gibbs at the Gibbs ranch while rivals Bert Fletcher and Frank Blair grow jealous. After a tumble caused by Estelle Blair, Luke is bandaged by Estelle as she confesses wavering feelings. The group reconciles at a fork in the trails, noting Gertie’s departure and old rivalries fading into friendship.
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Breddins
Peedillon
Lone Tree
Chincspin
Miss Gertie
Gibba
Bert Fletcher
Frank Blair
Luke Prentice
Blair
Prentice
Estelle
Gibbs
Luke
Miss Gerti
Stebbins
Misa Blair
Cat
Selma
Lone Tree Trail
Gertie Gibbs
Fletcher
Frank
Eighton's Bond Approved Today by County Board
The board of supervisors approved the bond of Edward A. Leighton as deputy to Sheriff F. M. Shores to replace A. L. Raymond. Cedar Falls supervisor Rownd asked for reasons, but no code requires them. A deluge of bills awaits, including large sums for contagious diseases and smallpox health services, with rural assessments received.
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Board of Supervisors
Edward A. Leighton
F. M. Shores
A. L. Raymond
Leighton
Rownd
Cedar Falls
Raymond
Waterloo
Couple Weds in Cedar Falls Va Ceremony
Cedar Falls Va June 6 Special At 11 oclock this forenoon Rev J H Friedell officiated the marriage of Miss Celia Hansen Independence and Peter H Peterson Waterloo a blacksmith. Parents Mr and Mrs J T Hansen Independence witnessed the ceremony. They left on the noon car for Waterloo where dinner was served at a sister of the bride and will reside there.
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Cedar Falls
J. H. Friedell
Celia Hansen
Independence
Peter H. Peterson
Waterloo
J. T. Hansen
Death of 8 year old Widdel from spinal trouble
Herbert Johann Friedrich Ernst Widdel aged eight died at 326 Argyle street Waterloo after five weeks of illness. Son of Mr and Mrs William Widdel formerly Dewar creamery manager born February 23 1963 in Bennington township. Survived by four siblings Alwine Ernst Edwin and Alcott and mother Caroline Diercks. Funeral Thursday at home at 2 and 2:39 at Emanuel Lutheran Church with Rev Theodore Wolfram officiating.
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Herbert Johann Friedrich Ernst Widdel
William Widdel
Argyle Street
Alwine
Ernst
Edwin
Alcott
Caroline Diercks
Emanual Lutheran Church
Theodore Wolfram
P V M Graw Coming to Waterloo for Convention
Postmaster W R Law reports P V McGraw fourth assistant postmaster general left Washington and will arrive in Waterloo tonight or tomorrow morning He will address the state postmasters during the annual convention set to convene in the city tomorrow.
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W. R. Law
P. V. McGraw
Washington, D. C
Waterloo
McGraw
Washburn and neighbors share travel and funeral notices
Mr and Mrs Harris left Sunday for Minnesota to attend a pend this week. Mr and Mrs Witnick of Dysart spent Sunday with Mrs Delanca. Mr George Eastman of Minnesota visited the farm this week. Mr Masson had a horse kitted to lightning and Mr Conrid a cow Friday morning. Mr Primer stayed Thursday night at Mt Auburn. Mr and Mrs Dan McKevitt of Waterton attended Tom Stakes funeral. Mr and Mrs Kares Turner Waterloo visited Levi Turner Thursday. Funeral of Mr Mythaler last Friday was among the largest here in some time. Winderee Courier office rewards notice included.
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Tom Stakes
Oliver
St. John's Bar
Kares Turner
Waterloo
Levi Turner
Mr. Mythaler
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