Alumni Toasts Mark 26 Years of Waterloo Business College
Fifty to sixty alumni gathered at the Ellis hotel for the annual banquet of the Waterloo Business College Alumni Society. Vern Bartley, toastmaster, introduced A. F. Gates who traced the college history from its 1884 founding by Tee Tobin and noted early figures like W. H. Bar.
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Waterloo Business College
Ellis Hotel
Vern Bartley
A. F. Gates
Tee Tobin
W. H. Bar
Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Relief and Appetite Return
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy for indigestion gas, heartburn and stomach discomfort. It claims quick relief after meals, improved digestion, and restored appetite, urging readers to buy from druggists at 50 cents.
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Stuart
Hully Gee
Fifty Years Ago March 2 1804 News Notes
A compilation of dated items: upcoming presidential convention set for June 7 in Baltimore. Artemus Ward gravely ill with typhoid. Vinton Eagle raises ad rates by 20 percent as the sixth volume of the printing business begins in April. Reports include smallpox in Clarksville, vaccination urged, telegraph arrival at Waterloo, and stray notes on rail and river news. Sherman advances toward Montgomery with Confederate fears.
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Vinton Eagle
Weakened Ice Passes Cedar Dam. Wheat Sowing to Begin
Twenty years ago on a March night the Cedar River ice passed the dam without damage after warm weather and rain. Farmers plan to plow soon and begin sowing wheat as storms fade. Also report Queen Jumbo ill with grippe in Rockford, and a birth on an Illinois Central train near Fonda.
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Cedar Township
Het
Illinois Central
Fonda
Waverly Daily Dispatch Local Notices Roundup
Waverly Iowa items list travel visits and social notes from March 4 with names including Fred School of Dunkerton J G Latimer W A Birum Miss Margaretta Cary Miss Kate Selensky and others. Several residents plan trips to Waterloo Humboldt Tri Poli Readlyn Sumner Anamosa and Florida with family and work updates.
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Waverly
Fred School of
Dunkerton
J. G. Latimer
W. A. Birum
Waterloo
J. A. Hullman
Colfar
Margaretta Cary
Humboldt
Iva Babcock
William McCoy Areal
John Coward
Kate Selensky
Louise Poock
Readlyn
George Wescott
Sumner
J. C. Messinger
Tripoli
College Party Recalled As One Of The Most Enjoyable Ever
Attendance lagged behind last year but the gathering was highly congenial and destined to be remembered in college history as among the most enjoyable affairs ever held.
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Ino College
Within the Law at Waterloo on March 7
Bayard Vell er stars in a gripping American Play Company production at Waterloo Saturday matinee and night. The play shows a young woman forced into questionable pursuits and using legal technicalities to shield herself while defying authorities.
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Bayard Velller
Waterloo
Wall Street
Evangelistic Meetings At Central Church Of Christ Continue
Evangelistic services at the Central Church of Christ, begun last week, continue this week with Pastor Rev. John Grimes aided by Evangelist Roberts of Des Moines. Miss Martin leads the music and solo performances enhance interest. Services start at 7 45 each evening and conclude Sunday evening with a public invitation extended.
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Central Church of Christ
John Grimes
Evangelist Roberts
Des Moines
Miss Martin
Early Waterlooan dies at Peoria
Word reached Miss Addin Wongerford of the death of Oliver J. Bailes at his Peoria Alabama home on the morning of March 3rd following an illness described as an acute poisoning.
Waterloo lawyer remembered for early business start
Prominent lawyer Morrison Bailey, early clerk at N. S. Timgerford store on Bridge Street, Waterloo, is remembered by long time residents. He leaves a widow and two children. The article notes his illness from Bright's disease two weeks prior and references plans of Charge O'Shaughnessy to travel to New York before the Mexican situation changed events. It also mentions a letter from W. Rushton praising John F. Simpson for a Chicago convention paper on salesmanship in the textile business.
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S. R. Smith
John Hazlett
Tripoli
Waterloo
Monroe Daniels
Florida
Otto Menti
Anamosa
Menti
G. F. Brown
M. B. Irwin
St. Joseph
EB. C. Moore
H. Fischer
Nebraska
Amy Benson
Richard & King's
Mable Daniels
Sewish
Cora Ebert
Bright
Morrison Bailey
Timgerford
Bridge Street
Jones Fur Store
Bailey
John F. Simpson
W. d. Rushton
Birmingham
Abt
Toe Wactory Co
Mr. Simpson
Tim
Chicago
Ite World
New York
James OShaughnessy Dies in New York at 71
Col. James O'Shaughnessy father of Nelson O'Shaughnessy charge d'affaires for the United States in Mexico died in New York City after a several day illness. He was 71 years old. When notified of his father's passing family plans were announced.
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St. Louis
Graybeard
United States
New York
James O'Shaughnessy
Nelson O’shaughnessy
Mexico
Vinci claims benefit for anaemia patients in Fall River ad
An advertisement touts Vinci tonic as a remedy for anaemia noting Miss Yvonne Holmes of Fall River Massachusetts who reports improved appetite digestion and energy after using three bottles. The firm Wangler Bros Co promotes the tonic with a money back guarantee and lists Waterloo Waterloo as an authorized retailer.
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Vinci
Yvonnes Holmes
Fall River
Mass
Wangler Bros. Co
Miller, Firuggist
Waterloo
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