Knittel Death Mourned Widely Known Waterloo Leader
Louis A. Knittel president of Waterloo Fruit & Commission company died of cancer at his home 1008 Fourth Street West. Born Dubuque May 28, 1862 he rose from Knittel mercantile roots to lead the firm as it grew. Surviving are widow Lena Techmeier and four children Horace, Esther, Louis, and Ruth. one daughter Viola died in 1913. He was active in First Baptist church and various fraternal and civic groups.
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Louis A. Knittel
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Company
Fourth Street West
A. Astrict
Waterloo
Winess
Kanitzel
Dubuque
Mr. Knittel
Knittel
Commission Company
Knitiel
Lena Techmeier
Bremer County
Horace C
Esther M
Louis C
Ruth C
Viola Knittle
Renaissance of History praised in Larned’s history tome
Review lauds Larned’s History of the World and its fourth epoch as highly engaging and educational. It notes Gutenberg Columbus Copernicus Kepler Galileo Cervantes Raphael and Michelangelo Loyola Luther and Shakespeare as pivotal figures, calling the work the greatest of its kind and a staple for every home.
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Larned
Gutenberg
Columbus
Copernicus
Kepler
Galilee
Cervantes
Raphael
Michael Angelo
Loyola
Luthero
Europe
Shakespeare
Timan
Lamed
Fire Alarms Reported with No Major Blazes This Month
Fire alarms totaled many in March with 15 roof fires but no significant blazes. Over the past three months a new record was set with modest losses and only two fires above fifty dollars. Firemen responded to numerous calls, yet overall damage remained small.
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Lega
Carn of Thanks from Harrison Lindsey family
The Harrison Lindsey family thanks friends and neighbors and the 2 Fk ALM. and M. W. A. of Dewar for kindness and flowers sent after the passing of their brother and son. Charles Arthur Lindsey and family acknowledge support and condolences from community members and organizations.
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Fk Alm
Dewar
Harrison Lind
Robert Wi. Lindsey
New Trucks Planned to Improve City Fire Service
Fire Committee accepts plan to expand motorized units and replace damaged rigs. A second Dart truck is likely for Station No 2 as chiefs push for faster response and improved protection. Helmets urged for all firefighters due to ammonia plant and refrigeration risks.
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Dart
Central Station
Dirham
No. 2
Dunham
Shar Aly
Mount Vernon News Briefs From Mt Vernon Township
Local items report family celebrations and birthdays, travel for a death in Calhoun county, and community notices. Obituaries note the passing of Albert Craven. Others recount anniversaries and gatherings, farm activity, new homesteads, illness, and social events across the Mt Vernon area.
Waterloo Advertisers Launch Seven Month Dairy Tour
Dale E. Andrews and S. J. Hammerquist of Kimball's Dairy Farmer depart Waterloo for a seven month automobile tour of dairy regions in Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio. They will visit every creamery and cattle breeder on their Milky Way mapped route to promote Kimball publications and survey dairy practices. The mission aims to raise Waterloo's profile and support the Town Criers club while highlighting local dairy publishing leaders.
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Waterloo
Illnois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Dale E. Andrews
S. J. Hammerquist
Kimball
Dairy Farmer
Oui
Paige Bay
Moline
Mississippi River
Tinois
Messrs. Andrews
Hammerquist
Central States
Town Criers’ Club
Kimball's
Milk Trade Journal
The
Creamery Journal
Beg Reporter
Fred L. Kimball Company
Re-Easters Prove at Grace Methodist Church Services
Special pre Master services at Grace Methodist Church show growing attendance and interest. Tonight the Inmen's chorus leads with Dr A Northrup speaking on Why Jesus Died. Thursday's sermon explores What It Means to Be a Christian for new seekers. Friday features no service as members observe the Lord's Supper.
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Grace Methodist Church
Northrup
Jesus
Baptism Service This Sunday at Local Church
A large number will be received into the church on Sunday morning and the rite of baptism for children will be observed. The pastor requests that parents with children to be baptized communicate with him.
In Memoriam Comrade Aukerman Program of Resolutions
Resolutions of respect laud Comrade Franklin B Aukerman late member of Company F Fifth Pennsylvania artillery from the War of the Rebellion. He belonged to Robert Anderson post No 68 Iowa G A R and died March 15 1916. Committee sends expressions of regard to his family and the press for publication. Sleep on ye fallen comrade your task has been well done.
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Franklin B. Aukerman
Fifth Pennsylvania Artillery
Robert Anderson
Department of Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Dancing Party by Fraternal Aid Union
The Fraternal Aid Union invites all to a dancing party on Wednesday March 31 at Meyers Orchestra Hall. Admission is 50 cents and the event features BP hall entries with a 1K of BP.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Meyers
Ichestra
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Lal Knittel
Burch’s
MT. Vernon
A. W. Leversee
Harrington
Waverly
Calhoun County
Albert Craven
Vernon Ulrich
T. O. Garton
Marry Askey
Clarence Decker
Donald
Id Peck
Elk Rupr Park
Frank Shepard
Glasgow
al. Henry
Clarence Dickey
Wilkes Lelamt
Moore
Herert Moore Place
Wil
Will Thies
Art Clemme
Readiyn
J. M. Wirich
Charley Triden
al Bundy
Cedar Falls
Henry Auner
Denver
Fred Beards
East Tanesville
Ladies’ Aid
East Janesville
Apworth League
Chase Brewer Home
Will
Reuter
Raymond
Fred Reinhart
America
Morgan E. Sullivan
Young Coal CO
Flavera
L. . Bronson
Henry Woore
Dan Haffa
Price
Joe Schipsman
Ellis Hotel
Sycamore Street
Hudson
Howard EB. Colin
Hudson Company
Henson
Hudson Service
Atdson
Hudson Motor Car CO
Detriot, Mich
Peverill Motor Sales CO
Mulberry Street
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