Cedar Falls Local Notes and Social Roundup
Cedar Falls reporters note delivery issues, social events, church group meetings, and visits. Highlights include G A Piper traveling for business, and local residents Mrs. Henry Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. F M Filkins, and Miss Wilma Garnett visiting relatives. Community gatherings feature church groups planning sales, picnics, and concerts with plans for St Patrick’s celebrations and a college chorus performance. Mayor race reports no opposition. council races draw some candidacy activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Campbell
Tracy
Minn
J. D. Corning
Main Street
J. W. Gemmill
Black Hawk Hotel
St. Patrick's Day
C. Ww. Wester
Waltuut Street
Young People’s Union
Presbyterian, Christian and Congregational Churches
Congregational Church
E. M. Wilson
Ira J. Wilson
St. Paul
Phoenix
Ariz
Danish Baptist Church
Mary Larsen
Washington Street
Worlis Ford
Franklin Street
Fillside Cemetery Association
J. W. Ford
The
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Fahs
J. G.1 McGlade
George Donovan
S. H. Hownd
Henry Field
Muscatine
Rodney Arey
Arey
Warner Manufacturing Company
Airs
Jasper Moore
Brooklyn
Wsat
R. J. Garnett
Waterloo
J. F. Moore
Plymouth Congregational Church
Wilma Garnett
Dike
Ciel Ksline
Hughes Dry Goods Co
Anita Jean
Elvira Kline
Ciel Kline
Connecticut
Armstron g Plant Public Auction Ordered By Court
Public auction of all assets of Armstrong Manufacturing Co. ordered by Judge G. W. Dunham. Receiver J. B. Tumb to sell real estate machinery and tangible property at 415 Chestnut Street with a minimum bid of 75000 and a 6000 deposit. Plant maker of well drills established about 25 years ago. Receiver Plumb reported liabilities around 97000. Stockholder suits from 1916 consolidated. receiver authorized to compromise claim of 22900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Manufacturing Co
J. B. Tumb
G. W. Dunham
Chestnut Street
Plumb
Meat Market Damaged by Blaze on Monday Night
The Central meat market on Fourth Street suffered heavy loss when a fire gutted the second story at 10 p.m. Monday. Firemen fought flames leaping from the roof, using substantial water to bring the blaze under control. The second floor was vacant, but the building incurred smoke and water damage to the market. An ad promotes Miller-McCartnney Tns in Asgey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Carranza Elected Mexico President Amid Large Vote
Moexico City reports that Venustiano Carranza was elected president of Mexico by a large majority, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to a million votes. The constitutionalist movement backs Carranza as Huerta era ends, while congressional returns are still pending across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moexico City
Maistlane Carranza
Mexico
Republic
Carranza
Srs
TPL
Francisca Madera
Vireria
Vit
Huerta
Altho
Constitutionalist-Liberty Party
Magnate Woman Sells St Louis Baseball Club
The only woman magnate in world baseball Mrs Britton resigns as president of the St Louis National League club. Ben C Brinkman of a St Louis bank succeeds her. A group called Abdicate plans to buy the club for 350000 with 25060 already paid to Mrs Britton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnate Sells Baseball Club
Welen Thithaway Britton
St. Louis
National League Baseball Club
Linie- Light
Britton
Ben C. Brinkman
Club
Vacant Lot Farming Campaign Pushed for More Lots
The Vacant Lot Farming club aims to secure 12 to 100 lots this year to curb high costs. Demand already exceeds supply as owners resist surrender of land. The central committee meets at noon tomorrow at the Commercial club to report canvass results and urge further participation via provided coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af Witterisa
Tle
Vacant Lot Farming Club Seeks Listings
A note requests vacant lot availability for the season under the Vacant Lot Farming club rules. It asks for name and address and directs returns to George Williams at Leavitt Johnson Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co
Early Steps by Cattle Congress in Waterloo Show
Negotiations closed yesterday between the Waterloo Retail Merchants' association and the Dairy Cattle Show organizers for an early pure food exhibit in Waterloo. The merchants reserve 22 booths with option for more, aiming at a larger country store than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Merchants of
Prices Reach Record Highs at Waterloo Sales
Public sales of the winter of 1916-17 promise record prices, says W Waterloo Real Estate board President J. Howard, noting livestock and grain fetch top sums. He cites shortages and widespread selling of stock, with farm implements and household goods selling readily, as reasons for the surge. Footwear advertised by Miller Shoe Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Waterloo Real Mstice Board
Waterloo
Waterloo Council Approves 3 Miles Sewer and Paving
The Waterloo city council last night adopted a resolution to construct about three miles of sewer this summer across multiple streets in various districts. Contracts with Wu Bryant Paving Co. for pavement and bond coverage were approved, with four contracts for each paving form. Arc lights were ordered for four intersection corners, and a refreshment stand near Cedar River Park was ordered to remove the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Police
Bryant Paving Co
Fourth
Vermont
Clay and Saxon
Lafayette Street
Cedar River Park
Danderine Promise: Thick Glossy Hair With Dandruff Relief
An old advertisement extols 35-cent Danderine as effective against dandruff and hair loss. It claims rapid shine, wave, and fullness, detailing scalp benefits within minutes and weeks of use, urging readers to obtain Knowlton s Canderine from drugstores for beautiful hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowwlton’ S
Farmer Chandler Loses 16 Pounds Butter In Snow
Orange township farmer J. Chandler drove to the city and, while feeding his team, slipped near a grocery alley. A box containing 16 pounds of butter spilled in the snow, ruining the butter valued at 47 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. J. Chandler
Chandler
Orange Township
Building Projects Into Street Sparks Street-Front Claim
A report notes a building that reportedly projects into the street. In another item, Emma C. Byford’s claim for 51 dollars over an excessive sewer assessment was allowed as valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Byford
Recruiter Voyage Boosts Army Manpower in Iowa District
The traveler proceeded to Waverly Tripoli Sua Ner and Fredericksburg on a farmer drive and was very successful on his last recruiting trip. He secured several new men for the army and received commendation from Capt. A. C. Gillem of Davenport, who led the recruiting district, for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Tripoli
Suaner
Fredericksburg
A. C. Gillem
Davenport
Neighbors Offered Comfort After Bereavement
Sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends who patiently comforted and helped us through our recent bereavement. Their kindness and support provided solace during a difficult time.
Colored Giants Baseball Nine to Tour in 1917 Season
Waterloo announces two new baseball teams for 1917 led by manager D Poo and secretary C C Colwell. The Colored Giants Baseball Nine will travel to compete across the season against all comers, aiming to elevate local pride and competitive play. The offer comes from Mrs A Watkins Frank Watkins and Dodd Watkins, who support the venture and its aim to field competitive play locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Colored Giants
Dpoo
C. C. Colwell
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Cedar Falls
D. N. Hurd
Evening Courier
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Retiginus
Civiy and
Perso
IWMAN
Ion Rnk
Law
Makters
Jnevedsend
Aet
Newnan
EB. M. Wilson
James W.ford
Fred Schrieber
Andrew Refshauge
Feld
William Scorgin
Richard W. Gibson
N. C. Olsen
Yasterdus Quinthy
Roger Lea
John J. ‘Thompson
Ane
Howard Wy
Sting
Mr. Leavitt
J. Wild
Thompson
C. F
Armstrong
AM Assets
R. OS
Miller-McCartnney Tns
Asgey
Yirs
Helen Britton
Ellis
Periac Aqis
Miller Shoe
Scott
Roe
Petty Bowne
Wu Bryant Paving Co
Victor Records
Stroebel’s
Houser’s
West Fourti Street
Dufig
Thione
J. T. Houser
Carl ‘E. Helms
Oetaa
Wangler Bros
Columbia
Cal. J. Miller
Shor
A. Watkins
Frank Watkins
Dodd Watkins
Burch’s
Brassieres
Clothiers
Wation
East Fourth Street
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