Supply of Holland Bulbs Dims as War Disrupts Easter Flowers
War in Europe disrupts bulb shipments from Holland, threatening 1916 flower supply. Florists warn tulips daffodils and narcissus may be scarce next year due to cannon fire, labor shortages, and shipping delays. Some substitutes like Japanese lilies California carnations still flourish, while English beauty roses arrive from Chicago for Easter.
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Wiil
Europe
Holland
Socan
Belgium
France
America
United States
Japan
Bermuda
Acre
California
Waterloo
Chicago
Norwalk Island
Fairy Dreams of Appetite Pills Claim Digestive Relief
A remined advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promising digestion of any meal at any time. It urges readers to eat with confidence, say cravings return, and claim tablets restore appetite and ease after meals. Drugstores carry the 50 cent box and a trial coupon is offered.
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Stuart
A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Stewart
Faulty James Learns to Bury His Faults Away
A 1914 McClure Syndicate tale follows James a restless boy who minds little and disobeys. Goblin helpers ferry away his faults by pricking him with needles and lifting them over a high fence into stones marked with each fault. James returns home thinking he finished the rugs and wonders about the sleeping dream that freed him.
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James
Janes
Wether
War delays fall plant import from overseas
Local florists seek to end the war before their fall order of bulbs and seeds from abroad, hoping to grow decorative plants and vines at home. The note reflects wartime supply constraints and a push for domestic cultivation among American florists.
Belgium King Talks of Neutrality and German Cruelty
Geneva via Paris March reports King Albert of Belgium defending neutrality before war. He says Belgium observed neutrality precisely and had friendly relations with Germany, while lamenting German cruelties. He denies violating neutrality and recalls letters from Swiss citizens. The monarch presents a modest, simple bearing in field headquarters.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Paris
Albert
Edouard Chapuist
Journal de Geneve
Alibert
Flanders
Hohenzollern
Telgium
In Memoriam for Mrs. C. B. Miller by Lincoln Circle No 81.1
The Lincoln Circle No. 81.1 of G. A. R. of Iowa notes the death of Mrs. C. B. Miller, known as Sister Sarah Miller, praising her enthusiasm and charity. Resolutions spread upon records request a press copy, invoking faith and farewell verses to mark her passing. Committees Sylvia A. Bronson, Tathia Vere Renada, T. Warren.
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Charles B. Miller
Tie
Hiss Will
Itim
Andy Deep
Tate
Sylvia A. Bronson
Tatitha Vere Renada T. Watren
Vast 1876 river flood notes and local life items
Forty years past Wednesday March 1 1876 details river ice, flooding, and farm yields. Mentions W H Palmer Cedar Valley farm, wheat yields, building activity, spring weather, garden work near Waterloo, names like J A Leaveitt, I Whitaker, P J Conger, and Mrs Bates. Reports on telephone rate plans, wheat crops, and early 1915 Page Company car sales with market activity and gains.
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W. H. Palmer
Cedar Valley Farm
Earnest Ag
Twenty Years Ago Weather and Industry Notes
Twenty years ago on a Wednesday in April heavy snow interrupted early spring, leaving four and a half inches. Mason City weather cooled soil as Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co faced stock decisions while locals debated a buyout worth about 21 600. Notable figures contracted for this year’s Chantaugna include Dr. T DeWitt Talmadge Gen John J Gordon Sam VP Jones and others.
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Mason City
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co
Stark
T. Dewitt Talmadge
Gen
John J. Gorden
Sam VP
Jones
Fowler
Wan Ok
Dani
Lovie Pavomr
Gil Amar
Nelle Monith Dubnston
Obituary of Dorcas A. Brown Pioneer of Black Hawk County
Dorcas A. Brown known as Mother Brown died at her daughter Mrs J W Borin in Dunkerton last Friday. She was laid beside her husband at Lester cemetery Sunday. An early pioneer, she moved from Canada in 1854 to a Lesterown farm then to Waterloo where she lived about 26 years. Both were noted for Christian lives and devout religious activity.
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Dorcas A. Brown
Waterloo
Brown
J. W. Borin
Dunkerton
Lester Cemetery
Death of Mrs Brown at 81 in Lester Cemetery rites
The obituary notes Father Brown died Dec 19 1909 aged 81 years 7 months 8 days. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev J J Riley of the Free Methodist church and interment was in Lester Cemetery. Also an advertisement for Crown Flour and Lytle Flour & Feed Co notes nothing betten.
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Tegrity
Brown
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Has Aged Beauty Secret
A vintage hair darkening formula from sage and sulphur is promoted as restoring gray hair to its natural color. The ad claims easy at home use or in a drug store bottle, detailing application with a sponge to darken and enrich hair and scalp health. Sold by A. W. Taggart.
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Wreth
A. W. Taggart
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New York City
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Ong Albert
Teutons
Geneva Cross
Germany
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Wee Myo
Doys
Norrow
Milan
Tomorow
Miedo
P— Fee
Congregational Church
J. A
Itt
A. Farwell
I. A. Whitaker
P. J. Conger
Deacon Fuller
Chivige
Ake
John KE. Bates
Cody
Dye High Warner
Clarkesville
Danie & Shades
Miller
Orange
Gage of State
Charles Adams Trought
Wpaslengthier
Aditis Vee
Stephen Neva
Rey. Allen
Willkem Herts
Boston
Poston
Teron
Emi
Orteitils
York Oyithuts
Dave
Ghaw AU Patoe
New York
Saison
Dubug Lot Galeans Wid
Otnibet
GM Ds Rose Seq
A. UL Nerton
Sears Lia
Vapom Sh Co
Ieee
Scott
Crown
Lytle Flour & Feed Co
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