Changes Noted on Rural Routes Out of Waterloo
Assistant postmasters of the first and second class in Iowa organize a state branch of the National Association of Assistant Postmasters. A meeting is set for Cedar Rapids on March 28. Several signatories indicate active interest, with endorsements from Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Grinnell, Anamosa, Muscatine, and others. A substitute carrier appointment is announced for route No. 7 near Cedar Falls. The Waterlooo office received letters suggesting Thad Deus B. Sell. Postmaster W. R. Wood denies official notice. Also an ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowsk
National Association of
Cedar Rapids
J. N. LaBarre
A. J. Kolthoff
Grinnell
Anamosa
Mustazine
Charleo
Royse
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
W.C. Dix
Orange
Eagle Townships
Thaddeus B. Sell
WW. R. Wo
Mr. Sell
Fire devastates Petersen meat market in Grundy Center
A severe early morning blaze at the Petersen meat market in Grundy Center Iowa destroyed two adjacent buildings. Strong winds hampered containment but firefighters held the fire to the immediate area, preventing spread to surrounding structures.
Fire devastates Kruger and nearby properties in early morning blaze
In an early morning fire the Kruger building and Racket stock suffered about 4000 plus 1500 in losses, with insurance of 1200 on stock and 800 on the building. Van Petersen’s meat market faced about 5000 in losses with 2300 insured. E. A. Crary’s newly acquired market building lost about 1000 with 200 insured. Bourne and Cheney harness shop buildings also damaged though insured. Mr and Mrs Kruger narrowly escaped with their lives as flames swept the upstairs bedroom around 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toason
H. K. Kruger
Kruger
Hia
van Petersen
E. A. Crary
Dr. Thielen
J. ©. Bourne
Cheney
Mr. Kroger
Warning to Railroad Men on Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Former Nickel Plate conductor Geo E Bell of Fort Wayne Indiana warns of severe kidney and bladder problems from years of railroading. He details back and hip pain frequent painful urination and states Foley Kidney Pills improved him after one bottle and cured him after four. He now recommends the remedy to fellow railroad workers through J K Joder & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Bell
Third &T
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. K. Joder & Son
Women divide on smoke question in Boston club
In Boston the Assembly Tea Room club planned for 280 Boylston street sparks a split among society women over permitting smoking. Secretary Benjamin C. Tower confirms smoking could be allowed if members desire, noting the policy would not be advertised and hinges on member choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Assembly Tea Room Club
Protest Against 1D Noisy Greece Fines
Protests erupt over fines issued by 1D authorities against Greek residents. Demonstrators accuse enforcement of noise violations and demand policy review. Public rally drawn by local groups and neighboring citizens.
Judge offers Shamrocks for payment in police court
Judge Caldwell announced a shamrock gift for each person who cleared city debt in cash. Ten Greek laborers were jailed for disorderly conduct on Fourth Street East and cases were deferred due to no interpreter. Harry O Conner’s bond was forfeited and John Lee fined 7595 for drunkenness and fighting. Irving Miller faced vagrancy charges and chose jail or a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O'Conner
John Leewis
Irving Miller
McSweeney
Miller
North Waterloo and Railroads
The board of directors of the RR Y M Co A met yesterday afternoon and transacted routine business. The principal action was raising beds price from 10 to 20 cents starting April 1 due to recent improvements and over 200 dollars spent on beds and bedding. Engineer Reynolds has been sick at home for two days. Fireman Darling plans to move to New York City for railroad work and will stop in Chicago to visit family.
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Reynolds
Darling
New York City
Chicago
Waterloo rail work delays and local notes include injuries and hires
Dr KE Dunkelberg was struck by a streetcar at the Iowa and Dane corner and pulled from beneath a overturned car with bruises. Fireman Fred Lestina goes to Minneapolis for railroading work, while Sam Nelson visits relatives in Nevada. Traveling Engineer W I Ickes and Trainmaster William Atwell visit Waterloo on business. Shepherd Lumber offices in North Waterloo remodeled. Mrs Misehler’s hospital condition improving after surgery. Peterson Bros advertise picture framing at 221 W 4th.
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Waterloo
KE. E. Dunkelberg
Waterloo West
East Fourth Street
Iowa and
Dane Streets
Fred Lestina
Minneapolis
Illinois Central
Sam Nelson
Nevada
Iowa
W. I. Ickes
Freeport
William Atwell
Dubuque
H. H. Young
Marshalltown
Shepherd Lumber Company
North Waterloo
John Misehler
Gypsy Smith Plans to Evangelize Paris
Gypsy Smith announced a plan to evangelize Paris with help from American Protestant churches. He envisions a 1000 to 2000 seat hall, a bilingual evangelist, and evangelistic meetings on Sundays and weekday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Smith
Paris
Asia
Africa
Runaway Horse Causes City Busines Section Stir
A runaway horse from Kimball's laundry created excitement in the business district yesterday afternoon. The horse dashed from Lafayette to Fourth and on to Cedar, colliding with Mrs. W. W. Marsh's electric brougham near Woods Bros. The brougham body split from its axle and struck a telephone pole, the wagon broke free, and bystanders halted the animal. The horse dragged a weight that cut its foot as it circled Cedar Street after crossing the bridge.
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Kimball
Lafayette Street
Fourth
Cedar Street
Woods Bros
W. W. Marsh
Weather Prophet Foresees Stiff Cold Wave
John C. Busby announces a forecast predicting a severe blizzard from the 16th to 18th with lingering storms through the month. He notes corrections to his March predictions and mentions preparations for an April forecast, dated Independence, March 17.
Monument for Father Cooney a Celtic cross to mark grave
The grave of Father Mark Cooney in Calvary cemetery will receive a Barre granite Celtic cross monument. The administrator of the estate awarded the contract to a marble center in Independence.
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Mark Cooney
Calvary Cemetery
Barre
Independence
Mob Denounces Harem Skirt Crowd in Rio Janeiro
In Rio March 17 two girls promoting the Coulette Jupe dress were mobbed in the street and at a cafe. Police evicted one, the other narrowly saved from complete denudement as crowds seized pieces of the garment as souvenirs. An unrelated ad urges Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds to prevent pneumonia and consumption.
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Rio Janeiro
Gale
Mrs Edith Melber Found Guilty of Murder in Second Degree
Albany jurors convict Mrs Edith Melber of murdering her 4 year old son in January. Justice Howard sentences her to not less than twenty years at hard labor in Auburn prison. The defendant showed no emotion during verdict or sentence.
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Albany
N. Y
Edith Melber
Howard
Auburn Prison
Flour satisfaction praised by long-time supplier
Aplington Iowa March 10 1911 letter certifies that H H Dreyer has handled the Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Milling Company flour exclusively for fifteen years and reports universal satisfaction with the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aplington
Iowa
Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mhi
H. H. Dreyer
Senator Tillman Foresees Fatal Illness In Augusta
Senator Tillman of South Carolina says his illness will be fatal and that he is waiting for the end. He spoke in Augusta after a period of weakness from a stroke and warned he will never recover, despite a brief improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Augusta
Tillman
Washington
Want Pink Cheeks-Red Lips Adverts
A Victorian style health blurb touts three-grain hypo nuclane tablets to improve color and weight by boosting red blood cells. It promotes self administration and urges purchase from apothecary shops, also advertising Blackburn's Pain Away Pills for insomnia and pain.
Skin Disease Not Blood Eczema Remedy Promoted
An advertisement claims eczema is a skin disease, not blood related, and touts Meritol Eczema Remedy as curative when applied to the skin. Henderson Drug Co. is authorized by the American Drug and Press Association to sell it in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug and Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Waterloo
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Foley
Woder & Son
Grundy Center
Petersen Meat Market
J. W. Kuhn
Prince
Jon
Neb
North Waterloo and Railroads
N. K. Fairbank Company
Peterson Bros
Busby
John C. Busby
Independence, Ja
Father Cooney
MOB
MS. Melber
Lour
Blackburn
Beadfield Regulator
Atlanta, Ga
Geo. Nicolaisen & Company
Commercial Street
California
Oregon
North Pacific
Coast
Northwest
Canada
Fred Austin, Co. P. & T. A
Ines
J. M. Moriley
Eve W. Pett
West 5Th and
Bluff Streets
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