Upheaval Elates Russians in City
Russian-born Waterloo residents express elation over the czar’s overthrow and a new government. Tailor Charles Kudletz, who came from Russia four years ago, says the revolution will aid poorer classes and may lead to a republic. He notes wartime prices, low wages, and widespread sympathy for the new regime. He awaits letters from relatives detailing public sentiment. Waterloo Savings Bank credit advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles Kudletz
Fourth Street
Kudletz
Russia
Kudleiz
Perlon
Pastor Peddicord Near Death in McGregor
Rev C A Peddicord, Methodist pastor at McGregor, is in a dangerous condition after severe mastoid trouble and high fever. A message to his brother W J Peddicord said survival depended on sleep. the patient has a weak heart. Peddicord, a Sardinia, Ohio native, came to Waterloo 27 years ago and served at Fairbank before McGregor. He has a family. Edison Phonograph and Records, Brown Crockery Co. The most thrilling story ever told in Waterloo. Hear Verne Marshall at the Grace M E church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Peddicord
Methodist
McGregor
W. J. Peddicord
AbGregor
Peddicord
Sardinia
Waterloo
Fairbank
Verne Marshall
Grace M. E. Church
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promoted by Notables
A vintage ad touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. Claims include relief from gall stones jaundice indigestion appendicitis constipation auto intoxication gas pressure and fear of heart disease. It asserts endorsements by judges congressmen lawyers nurses ministers and farmers and offers a free booklet and money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Supreme Court
Geo. H. Mayr
Mfg
Chicago
Siewers Drug Store
Wangler Bros. Co
Colored boy sends flowers to white companion funeral
A Civil War era tale recounts H Reed Warren, a freed boy who grew up with Hugh and Lois Jameson in Illinois and Lincoln township. Now a Marshalltown foreman, he attended Mrs Jameson’s funeral, sending a spray to her crypt and speaking of her as a mother while tears marked the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Reed Warren
Hugh and
Lois Jameson
Ilinois
Illinois
Lincoln Township
Reed
Warren
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Cedar River floods halt Waterloo and Cedar Falls mills
A spring shower caused Cedar River to rise to flood stage, prompting the Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mill to shut down and Cedar Falls mill to stop earlier. The river nears the dam with three feet to drop. no damage reported yet. A bridge over the Shell Rock near Clarksville washed out after ice break, per Wells Fargo report from Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Waverly
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Shell Rock
Clarksville
River flood swamps boat houses along riverbanks
A rapid rise over two feet in minutes swept boat houses and movable items along the riverbanks, with a report received today. No ice jams were noted near Waterloo. The note mentions interest terms with $1.00 earning minus four percent, and references Waterloo Savings Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Freight Embargo Easing Across Korean Rail Routes
Freight embargoes from the last three months are being lifted gradually. Officials at Waterloo report freight moves will soon be as free as ever, though eastern yards remain congested but improving. Eastern roads loosen embargoes to allow shipments to the coast. foodstuffs move rapidly except exports. few carriers leave eastern ports as space allocations are certified to ease yard congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mark Basford
Great Western
Cardow Thanks for Neighborly Kindness and Furs
A note of gratitude expresses thanks from Mrs. J.ana Melnert and children for kindness shown after the loss of their son and brother. The message also mentions appreciation for the beautiful furs sent by neighbors and friends along with the railroad shipment note.
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Cardow
J.ana Melnert
Medicines with character and proven cures claim
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills as high character medicines proven to cure and restore strength. It notes uses for scrofula eczema humors boils pimples loss of appetite indigestion dyspepsia kidney and liver troubles tiredness breathing nerve exhaustion anemia and thin blood. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla originated from a physician's prescription and Peptiron Pills derived from pep sin and iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
tHooid
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Waterloo Savings Bank
Edison Phonograph and Records
Brown Crockery CO
Cedar Walls
Waterloo Savings Banks
Kor
Lavnch
J. A. Stocker & Son
Water Boo
JOWAL
G. Kolman
Erand
Leath's
Leath
Simmons
Auelicy
Leath’s
Axminster
Brussels
Columbia Grafanolas
Grafonola
OLD Waterloo Furniture Company
Sath's
State of
Iowa
East Fifth ST
Wittick
Fourth ST
Der
Cai
Schift’s
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