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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1914

Page

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Big Six Girls to Meet La Porte High in Evening Game

The Big Six basketball team from Waterloo's W A will play the La Porte City high girls tonight at 8 in the opera house. Also noted are social events, visitors, and the upcoming biennial city officer election set for March 30 at the mayor's office.

la Ports City Big Six W. A Waterloo Opera House Will Strain Little Sox Joseph Muscatine J. C. McGaheran K. Yarrow St. Patrick Salmon la Porte City Fred Harold Jones Madrid John Young Fern Walsh

Orchard Social Notes and Local Visits

Orchard Iowa updates include Miss Julia Andrews from Lincoln visiting Miss Fern Morse and traveling to Osage, plus numerous neighbors visiting and entertaining. Osage railroad track repairs, church Ladies' Aid gathering, and Rev Artz celebrating his fiftieth birthday drew about 150 guests at the church parlors.

Orchard Julia Andrews Lincoln Fern Morse Osage Orin Hatcher Kittie Bryant June Banford Mitchell Miss Fern Morse John Lewis Artz Ladies’ Aid Society Lee Riceville Helen Penney Adrian Bond Leon Morse Walter Calvert P. E. Artz Linton Blandin B. L. Fergerson St. Ansgar Linnie Shotwell Jennie Lee Vinton Rev Stillwater Dickson Bros

Local Visits and Birth Announcements in Washburn Area

Mr and Mrs Vess Isenhower and children visited at Levi Turner home last week. Mr and Mrs John Kline welcomed a girl and mother and baby are doing nicely. Mrs Chas Todd visited Mt Auburn with her mother Mrs Bramhall. Eugene Collignon of Marion Indiana visited friends here this week. Mrs Anna Kemp remodels her home adding a kitchen. Several Waterloo visitors and locals stopped by for visits as a number from here attended events.

Frank Hemmer George Morris Fred Boe Waterloo Wm. Foulk John Poyner Chas. Todd Bramhall Mt. Auburn Eugene Collignon Marion Anna Kemp Herman Schneider Hans Folmer

Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted as a Physician's Prescription

The article extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy and urges readers to test a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton New York. It notes thousands of unsolicited letters from farmers who report improved health and promotes regular sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar.

Dr. Kilmer &Tto Binghamton N. Y Parcela Post

Waterloo Auction Sales Marked General Success

The Earnest Webberking sale near Waterloo Thursday and a Saturday closing of a series of auction sales at the store here were reported as generally successful. Auctioneers included Peter Sehons and Will Johnson, with various residents visiting Waterloo and nearby towns.

Al Moore headlines in Des Moines political meeting

In Des Moines on March 18 Al Moore formerly of Waterloo headlined a city council candidate gathering at Chandra hall. After speeches from many candidates about 200 voters heard Moore mock city politics while arguing salary is the key draw for council members. The event featured the city council and thirteen aspirants urging a square deal for voters. Real estate transfers follow with numerous Waterloo and Cedar Falls properties changing hands and small sums noted.

Des Moines al. Moore Waterloo Chandra Hall Moore Lea Township Diogenes Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co Cedar Valley Development Co Mary J. Henderson Pleasant View Charles Hood Wm. C. Fisher P. J. O’connor Mika Fischels Mathes Fischels Michael Fischels John P. Fischels Mike M. Fischels Fred Card Beaver Valley State Bank Mullarky Cedar Falls Herman A. Schneider Walter W. Smith Elisa Basse It al United States Joan M. Stewart Lewis Miller Hol. Hilo Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co Fracelda Adel. Rice Baserman Place Jessie J. Barnes Hawkeye Vestment Co Ricker & Bratnaber Land Co Wasterloo Waterloo Artificial Ice Co Minnesota Land & Investment Co East Waterloo H. AH. Stillwagon Z. P. Hall Riverview C. J. Lehander Antena Mesers John C. Schmidt Richard Vas Steinberg Manson Anton B. Kepford A. W. Chamberlin Shilliam

Interesting Offering of Early Spring Millinery

An offering features hundreds of trim models for immediate wear with very close margins. New turban effects in straws and textiles provide distinctive, becoming headgear with dash and piquancy. Special Saturday sale includes Black Taffeta Tailored Turbans at 3.15 and 4.05. Step into our Parlor on the 2nd Floor.

Out of Town Guests at the City Y W C A

The weekly list names Clara Tinner La Porte City Nellie C Wilson Jesup Claire Woodruff Columbus Junction Mable Beatty Independence Mrs G A Wheeler Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs A B Ward Raymond Miss Leda Betts Fairbank Mrs W Brant Alta N Dahl Savanna Tl Dairy Price Independence B C Gisdale Chicago Mrs J W Boughman Jesup Mrs H B Sucker Janesville Velma Hall Marble Rock Mrs M J Paddleford Norah Springs Wilma Newsome Dunkerton Elsa Tribon Dunkerton

Clara Tinner la Ports City R. J. King la Porte City Nellie C. Wilson Jesup Claire Woodruff Columbus Junction Mable Beatty Independence G. A. Wheeler Cedar Rapids A. B. Ward Raymond Leda Betts Fairbank W. ©. Brant Alta N Dahl Savanna Dairy Price B.C. Gisdale Chicago J. W. Boughman H. B. Sucker Janesville Velma Hall Marble Rock M. J. Paddleford Norah Springs Wilma Newsome Dunkerton Elsa Tribon

General Markets Telegraphed from Chicago and Kansas City

General market notes from Chicago describe wheat bears amid hopes of world shipments and domestic crop prospects. Corn shows firmness on limited offerings. oats rise with cash demand. Hog prices rise in the provision market while lard remains in demand. Live stock trades are active though quality is poor, with light Western rim demand. Kansas City reports hog receipts of 3,000 for the day.

Chicago America Argentina

Cattle and Sheep Market Report from Chicago

The cattle market opened steady and closed steady with Beeves and Stockers holding firm. Receipts today included 3,000 sheep and 2,100 cattle with Western steers and native lambs showing steady to firm prices. hogs priced from 5.25 to 7.75 depending on weight and grade.

Chicago Texas Tre

Hutchinson Family Singers and Dream Faces

The Hutchinson family of Milford Mass rose as temperance and abolition performers. John William Hutchinson authored Dream Faces, and the clan aided soldiers in war while touring England and founding Hutchinson Minnesota. The piece notes their enduring memory and a sale of Heart Songs. Also mentions George B McWilliams of Los Angeles planning to build about 20 houses in the Howery MeWitHama addition, after previously constructing a dozen.

Hutchinson John William Hutchinson Milford Mass England Minnesota Sibley Ieart George B. McWilliams Los Angeles Gal Howery-MeWitHama

Modest Cost Fashion Reigns Supreme in Spring Styles

A sale feature highlights Ladies and Misses suits from 14.75 to 42.75, spring coats from 6.93 to 32.50, silk dresses and dancing frocks up to 57.00, dress skirts from 3.98 to 11.98, waists from 0.69 to 4.98, children's coats, and girls dresses with special Saturday prices from 2.48 to 7.48, all in latest colors and styles.

Lavallieres Mieses Duntley

Chicago Produce and Livestock Prices Report

Chicago March 13 market report shows butter and eggs lower with receipts at 11,256 cases and various price marks. Live stock at Union Stock Yards totals 2,000 hogs and 2,000 sheep. cattle 2,000 expected tomorrow. Hog market opens up 5 cents, closes up to 10 cents, with mixed lots around 8.55 to 8.85. Beef and other meats show varied quotes across grades and cuts.

Chicago Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Union Stock Yards Acces

Grain market price listings across U S cities

Downtown market notes from Waterloo Iowa and other centers show wheat and corn bids by grade and delivery month. Prices span No 2 red wheat figures around 90 to 95 cents, corn values near 60 to 70 cents, oats around 37 to 40 cents, with July and May futures cited at several markets including Duluth St Louis Kansas City Minneapolis and Winnipeg.

Chicago N. 8 N. S Standard Duluth St. Louis Kansas City Colfn Minneapolis Winnipeg

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