Caution to Newcomers on California Land Purchases
A late letter from Fallbrook California warns newcomers not to buy land before visiting and talking with longtime residents. It cites a six hundred acre Apple and pear project divided into ten acre plots as an example of swindling claims. The writer, 77, a Civil War veteran, praises California but urges patient investment and broad circulation of the warning.
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Fallbrook
Calif
California
Los Angeles
Orange
San Diego County
Eare
Iowa
Abraham Lincoln
Austin FE. White
Eleanor Johnson named editor in chief of The Vascarian
Mr and Mrs B L Johnson of Waterloo announce that their elder daughter Eleanor Johnson, a Vassar College senior, has been elected editor in chief of The Vascarian for next year The honor reflects her popularity and literary ability Miss Johnson will return to Waterloo next Thursday and will be accompanied by Miss Mirlant Marsh both will be bridesmaids at Lois Storms wedding to Dr G G Bickley on March 31 She plans a summer voyage abroad after graduation and a voyage with local families aboard a ship headed for Europe
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B. L. Johnson
Eleanor
Vassar College
Poughkeepnie
N. Y
Vascarian
Miss Johnson
Waterloo
Mirlant Marsh
Vassar
Lois Storm
G. G. Bickley
Misa Johnson
Suummer
Gail
H. M. Reed
Carlton
Ruth
Scotch Enjoy Fine Program at Cedar Valley Caledonian Society
A Scotch evening at Pinkerton hall drew over 250 members of the Cedar Valley Caledonian Society. G E H Brebner welcomed natives of Scotland, praising the old country and adopted land while urging participation. Miss Jean Gardiner and others provided music, readings, and witticisms. dancing and refreshments followed. A May tonie will feature music by the Chicago Scottish Pipers.
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Pinkerton Hall
Cedar Valley Caledonian Society
Stotch
G. E H. Brebner
Scotland
Hrebner
Thens Hr
Jean Gardiner
Brown
James Gardiner
Sam Thompson
Clarkhall
Oliver Stevenson
Winn
Mee. Corning
Forham
Chicago Scottigh Pipers
Bowman resigns as president of State University of Iowa
John G Bowman resigns from the presidency of the State University of Iowa amid board tensions. He cites lack of board confidence and insists on proper hearing for dismissals, stating his commitment to his university ideals and governance standards. The Waterloo context notes his prior Carnegie Foundation ties and Iowa upbringing.
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John G. Bowman
Iowa State University
Bowman
Rallege
Waterloo
State Board of Education
Veen
Iowa State Board of Education
State University of Tews
Cedar Malls
Boy Orphan William MacLaughlin Opens Life Journey Alone
A six year old orphan in Chicago rises to independence after selling Chicago papers as a newsboy. He endures nights in parks, overcomes temptations, and grows into a respected figure, remaining free of bad habits through self reliance and perseverance.
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William MacLaughlin
Chicago
Last Tribute Paid to Editor W. G. Young
Hundreds of friends attend funeral for W. G. Young longtime Gazette editor in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Masonic honorary escort aids procession. Rev. Wilson Denney presides at First Congregational Church service. floral tributes decorate casket.
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Cedar Rapids
W. G. Young
The
Gazette
Mr. Young
Wilson Denney
First Congregational Church
Mrr. Young
Castel Serra
Masonic Fraternity
Sweeney Surprised by Gift at Odd Fellows Hall
Sweeney, staff captain of the degree team, received a gold chain and fob from the Rebekahs at a supper in the Odd Fellows hall. The event followed a rally day for Black Hawk lodge Neo. Tf. and the closing walk followed the meeting.
Shortest Will in Iowa Filed for Probate in Black Hawk Co
A Black Hawk County probate filing features Flora M. Fellers with a 17 word will dated April 1911 declaring all property to the husband. The item notes other brief wills and mentions contest rates compared to longer formulations.
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Iowa
Black Hawk Co
Black Hawk
Flora M. Fellers
Grande Anderson
Poe
Gie
Linottit
2. I
Meatiard
Church Labor Svc Draws City Faithful
Central Labor body and city pastors plan and promote church labor youth services across Waterloo west and east. Westminster Baptist sessions present Rev J K Driver on Three Men and Three Trees while Rev J M Bamford speeches on Curia, the Hope of the Toiler. Evangelist C W Ross to speak in Waterloo at Hileman Gindt chapel with nightly services all week. Evangelist Ronk to address men and boys with The Trail of the Beast. children focus tomorrow morning. Evening programs at Emanuel Evangelical include Young People Alliance and Juniors with musical numbers and a deaconess address.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Waterloo West
Logan Avenue, Evangelical Church
Westminster Church
J. K. Driver
J. M. Bamford
Evangelist Ross
C. W. Ross
Kansas City
Hileman & Gindt
Mulberry Street
Waterloo
Rozso
E. G. Matthews
Third Avenue Weat
G. T. Ronk
First Brethren Church
Charming the Adder
Emanuel Evangeliecal Church
Young People’s Alliance
Hickelbvere
Hazel Dahl
Leah Hickelberg
Charlotte Alstadt
J. W. Bock
Jillian Mether
Anna Felsing
Mary
Will Schmidt
Opportunities For Northwest Travel And Business Locations
In the Northwest, opportunities for business locations farming or pleasure trips are promoted with excellent Soo Line train service from Des Moines to Pant and Minneapolis. Address W. Rt. Harley P A, 210 Fifth St Des Moines Iowa.
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Northwest
Soo Line
Oi Pant
Minneapolis
W. Rt. Harley
Fifth St
Des Moines
Iowa
Labor meetings scheduled for coming week at labor temple
The Waterloo labor temple hosts meetings next week for several unions: Sunday March 22 Musicians, Monday 24 Plasterers, Tuesday 24 Hod Carriers and Machinists, Wednesday 25 Boilermakers Plumbers, Thursday 26 Electricians Teachers, Friday March 27 Painters. The Waterloo Ministerial Association finance committee urges rapid payment of African M E church subscriptions, with funds to be paid to Pastor Rev. J. W. Hess at First National Bank.
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Labor Temple
Plasterere
Hod Catriers
Boilermakeers
Tyuichers
Beriday
Marcel
Waterloo Ministerial Association
M. E. Church
First National Bank
W. Hess
Abdul Hamid in Critical Condition Amid Ill Health
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Abdul Hamid, the deposed sultan of Turkey, is critically ill after a period of poor health. The deposition occurred on April 27, and a special Tahernier chapter No. 2, R.A.M. plans a meeting Monday afternoon and evening starting at 2 o'clock. A school of instruction by Vonpainien Meeker of Marshalltown AML members and visiting companions are invited, with supper served.
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Imion
Mare
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Constantinopls
Vonpainien Meeker
Marshalltown
AML
Waterloo Renters Spark Busy Local Real Estate Week
Waterloo housing demand surges as rental market dominates the week, with builders, investors, and contractors reporting higher activity. Officials predict an April rush and May shortages for decent rentals as population and wealth growth drive redevelopment and apartment plans.
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Waterloo
Independence Board Chooses Cheney as Superintendent
The Independence school board kept its regular meeting Monday evening and selected the present superintendent Mr Cheney for the coming year. He has given strong satisfaction and sparked enthusiasm across various lines. The town reports normal health and activity as schools, churches, and amusements resume. The old Naylor hotel on Second avenue N is torn down and replaced by three modern houses.
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Independence
Independence School Board
Cheney
Theo. N. Morricon
Diocese of
Iowa
Episcopal Church
Independence High School
J. H. Willey
Bulletin Journal
Courier
Naylor
Second Avenue N. EH
T. A. Weins
Joe
Canada
Swagon
Fair Grounds
W. KR. Norton
Mr. Fisher
Turner House
Off for Canada with farm gear and vehicles shipped
Several residents ship cars horses farming machinery and household goods to Saskatchewan points this week for farming work. J Hoover goes to Yeoman Chalmer Braver to Rouleau Jack Strayer to Wynhart Sask T Peverell to Davidson Sask I a Miller to Klroge Sask Dr W B Small now located in Pew Hack Wig cadvertinam
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J. Hoover
Yeoman
Sask
Chalmer Braver
Rouleau
Jack Strayer
Wynthurat
T. Peverell
Davidson
I. A. Miller
Klroge
W. B. Small
Pew Hack
Cadvertinam
State Auditor certifies New Jersey Fidelity & Plate Glass Insurance
Des Moines March 1 1914 auditor certifies the New Jersey Fidelity Plate Glass Insurance Company of Newark authorized to transact Accident Health Plate Glass Burglary Theft Insurance in Iowa until March 1 1915. details include paid up capital 890000 assets 803290 liabilities 654092 segregate income 532301 segregate expenditures 484138 all as of 1913 and 1915 dates per sworn statement filed December 31 1913.
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State of Laws
Tate
Des Moines
New Jersey Fidelity & Plate Glass Insurance Company
Newark
New Jersey
John L. Bleakly
State of Town Office of Auditor
National Surety Company
New York
Iowa
John J. Bleakly
State of Iowa Auditor Certifies Insurance Company Status
The Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Company of Waterloo, Iowa filed a sworn 1913 statement under Chapter 4, Title 9, certifying authorization to transact fire insurance until March 1, 1916. It lists paid up capital 100000, assets 199138.25, liabilities 184381.80, income 98781.69, and expenditures 97080.08 for 1913.
State of Town Des Moines March 1 1914 Insurance filings
State of Town Des Moines Iowa after reading a fragment shows the auditor John Tu Bleakly announces in pursuance of law the inspection and filing of insurance statements. The New England Casualty Company based in Boston Massachusetts has filed statements covering accident health liability workmen's comp fidelity surety plate glass burglary and theft auto and farm property damage and related collective insurance activities in the state by properly authorized agents.
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State of Town
Des Moines
New England Casualty Company
Boston
Massachusetts
Iowa
John Tu. Bleakly
Statement of Company Capital and Assets as of 1914 1913
The document lists required capital of 1,000,000.00 and assets of 2,327,268.79 as of December 31 1913 with outstanding risks totaling 2,176,386.78 and 1,851,855.98 in liabilities. It also states aggregate expenditures for 1918 of 1,156,079.55 and notes the seal of the office on the specified date.
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A. D
Lst
Said
Sid Company
John L. Bleakly
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
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Jesus
Jesus Chrrist
Girls Glea Club
Rev. Mueller
Henry W. Mueller
Firat Lutheran Church
Y. P
Labor Directory
IML
Centrecore
Supt
Kime
East High
State of Iowa
Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Company
Code of Iowa
T. John L. Bleakly
Auditor of State
John L. Bisakly
Insurance Company
John L, Bleaklt
State and
Wellington Streets
Evangelist
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