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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1914

Page

5

Local Sportsmen Shoot Opens Season At Waterloo Club

Twenty sportsmen compete today at Prospect park under Waterloo Gun club auspices. Fred C. Whitney of Des Moines leads the shoot using the Seifken system as the season kicks off. Participants include Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Fred Whitney Des Moines H G Northas J C Hartman Lou Witty and others from Waterloo La Porte City Des Moines and Clarksville.

Waterloo Gun Club Prospect Park Fred C. Whitney Des Moines Seifken Aun Fred Gilbert Spiritlake Fred Whitney H. G. Northas J. ¢. Hartman Lou Witty Nigh Webter FL Franklin J. J. Cursop H. ‘Jt. Shepherd Waterloo Charles Hummel la Porte City J. L. Scripture J. A. Wyete Clarksville J. F. Riggs Des Muines J. Ww

Local Grocery Ad Highlights Deep Discounts for Weekend Sale

The Modern Grocery advertises a Friday to Monday sale with 20 to 25 percent off on many items. Peak highlights include Best Cans Sugar, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes, beans, salmon, pineapples, cherries, and other staples, with free garden seeds and home delivery available.

Minn Burbanks Waterloo Marshalltown Aurora Alaska Snyder's Ace Niagara Forlife Japan Jersey Gord Tyist Waterloo Best

Community names listed for barber or business figures

Ford, Dr. Mead and Ed in Cedar Falls. F. Doris, G. C. Shear and F.A. Calloway in Grundy Center. B.S. Pyl burn in Vinton.

Ronald Reed Chosen Captain Of Local Basketball Team

Ronald Reed son of Mr and Mrs Reed was elected captain of the basketball team at the high school during a meeting of players and coach Whiteside. Reed has been a steady performer for two seasons and is popular with players and students. He will captain during his senior year as graduation is expected in June 1915.

Ronald Reed Reed Qast Hich Whiteside Roan Asew

Elks rehearse for Waterloo minstrel show

Waterloo Elks begin nightly rehearsals at Elks hall for a minstrel show at the Waterloo theatre on April 8 and 9. No professional troupe, but many talented members, with some stars from the earlier Lemon Pickers production. Proceeds fund charitable causes. All Elks invited to attend the final float rehearsal.

Waterloo Elks Waterloo Theatre Elks Hall Elks Majestic Theatre

Queen Eleanor of Bulgaria to Visit United States in 1915

Reigning Bulgarian queen Eleanor announced plans to voyage to the United States in May with a first stop in Hamburg, aiming to study American institutions and people. She noted sympathy from Americans during the Balkan wars and suggested King Ferdinand may also visit the U S, possibly to attend the San Francisco exposition.

Sofu Bulgaria Eileanor United States Hamburg Eleanor Ferdinand San Francisco Big Majesty

Telephone trust dissolved after court decree in Northwest

Portland Oregon March 1 1906 The so called telephone trust which held influence in Washington Oregon and Idaho ended when a decree accepted by the telephone interests and countering government demands was entered in federal court ending the Bell system dominance in the region.

Portland Gre Telephone Trust Bell System Washington Oregon Idaho

Local Notices and Social Roundup at Mantle Grove

Community notices report illness and caregiving for Marela7 Pierson. Ruby Hilters recovery noted. A charity carpet social is planned at Mantle Grove school Friday evening. The Hataner family moved to a farm near Erma last Monday as residents visited and neighbors exchanged greetings.

Horton Wilan Michel Bogan Waneen & Grace Alt Hall Tony John Wrens Sinilas Ruby Hilters Elie’ Denny Little Girl Friends Lyon Bogan Lige Tesday Sevvant Sicness Mantle Grove

Maine Senator Praises Wilson At State Convention

United States Senator Chas I. Johnson of Maine praised President Wilson and defended the administration's Mexican policy at the Democrat state convention in Portland. He urged patience, defense of constitutional liberty, and argued against recognition of a new Mexican government while citing tariffs, income tax, and currency acts as equitable.

Portland Chasi. Johnson United States Maine Wilson Mexico Johnson

City in Brief

Letter Carrier Harry Jenks is confined to his home by illness. D F Rockwell of Des Moines, district passenger agent of the Northern Pacific railway, is in the city on business. The Waterloo Granite Brick Co has sold a tract of land to N S Harrison and J B Watters in sections 31 and 36 Waterloo township for one dollar. County Supervisor W D Strayer of Orange township was unable to meet with the board yesterday due to illness. Mr and Mrs J H Smith and their four year old Arnold at 408 Riehl street are under quarantine for smallpox. Supt George Sawyer of Sage public schools and Mrs Sawyer visited Mrs Sawyer's mother Mrs Emily Vaughan. Mr Sawyer then went to Cedar Rapids to judge a high school debate. Dr W L Dorgan travelled to Des Moines to meet his 12 year old daughter Norvine en route from Centralia Missouri. Mrs Elia Wright is holding a special discount sale on hand painted china at Henderson Drug Co for one week. Ladies can save now on a $3 50 shoe offered for $1.00 at Wang and Miller Shoe Co. TACENSED TO WED Alfred H Behrens Cedar Falls to Anna C Heckinger Cedar Falls

Waterloo Granite Brick Co N. S. Harrison J. 8. Watters Waterloo Township W. D. Strayer Orange Township J. H. Smith Arnold Riehl Street George Sawyer The Sage Public Schools Sawyer Emily Vaughan Cedar Rapids D. W. Anderson L. H. Beatty Waterloo J. ¥. Grover Thomas Davis P. C C. W. Hook Dewitt van Orsdol Ben Mur Mercelles Amugement Company Beauhower Mike Vlarenes Nenno Hier Lome A. TH. Smith Kants L. Phelps Rants T. Doelberg Tittleton Rebburg Waterloo Evening Courier Iowa Reporter the Courier Parrotts America Daily Press Fred L. Kimball E. R. Shoemaker

Community Notes From Rowley March Meeting and Visits

Rowley records show George Poole of Cedar Rapids visiting the Brady household, a L. A. S. gathering with Mrs. Combs, and a special A. F. & A. M. meeting for first degree work. Local movement includes WHl Elridge and wife relocating to Maple hotel, and families or residents facing illnesses and injuries.

Opinion of a man who knows about newspaper consolidation

A Waterloo reviewer argues that merging the Reporter and the Courier could save money for business interests and readers. He warns against overpricing and urges advertiser cooperation to adjust rates, praising a strong local weekly paper as an example of successful journalism.

Seavey-Davis Nuptials Celebrated Yesterday

Miss Maude V Seavey married Oscar Davis of Cedar Falls yesterday at 2 pm in her parents home 213 Summit avenue Cedar Falls Rev Walter H Rollins presided Relatives witnessed ceremony Mrs Lesle Beavey played piano Mr Seaver violin bride wore tan messdline silk bouquet of roses Davis is a machinist son of Charles Davis Finch ford bride employed by Storm Candy company They plan to reside in Cedar Falls after April 1 and will honeymoon in Chicago first. Frand 83.50 shot for 81.00. Wang Miller Shoe Co advertisement

Maude V. Seavey Oscar Davis Cedar Falls George Seavey Summit Avenue Walter H. Rollins First Congregational Church George Turner Lesle Beavey Seaver Davis Storm Candy Company Charles Davis Finchford Chicago

Be Olin To Iceman Latest Slogan Emerges

Des Moines Iowa March 26 Help the ice man cut costs by keeping the ice box ready each morning for deliveries. Do not renew bottles or dishes and avoid small talk. Be present to open and close the door to help him save customers money. Delegates at the ninth annual convention of the Iowa Ice Association lay out this plea.

Des Moines Dr Aeans Luwa

Ice Dealers Face Delivery Cost Challenge at Savery Meet

The ice trade leaders meet at the Savery hotel to tackle the high cost of delivery. Walter R. Sanders of the National Ice Association says thousands are needed for horses and wagons, with six months yearly equipment unused. He urges time savings to cut costs. J G Black of Des Moines notes no large rate hikes expected this summer except locally.

Dealers’ Association Savery Hotel Walter R. Sanders National Ice Association of America Deslers J. G. Black Des Moines Black

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Eries Recival Francis Fleming Bunce St. Paul’s M. E.church Frank Sherwood District Court Rose Knapp Frank Knapp Ruby Knapp Praises Wilson Harry Jenks FE. D. Rockwell Northern Pacific Railway W. L. Dorgan Norvine Centralia Elia Wright Henderson Drug Co Wang & Miller Shoe Co Alfred H. Behrens Anna C. Heckinger Rowley Ikimbalu Dairy Farmer Testimony Seavey-Davis Olin Iceman Tan & White Bargain West Fourth Street New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Rock Island Atchison American ‘Smelter Eowne Union Pacific Northern Pacific Citizens Ticket Supreme Court Board of Supervisors John R. Rector Burton E. Wilson J. N. Sweitzer Chas. M. Young P. J. Martin ED Smith Arant’s NLA PduaGls
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