Waterloo Elder Tells of 52 Years of Change From Wild Iowa
Poppo Aellx Reiss, 70, born in Germany, arrived May 4 1869, recounts Waterloo's transformation from a wild frontier to a modern farming community. He recalls vanished wildlife and wagons to windmills, graves of old log homes replaced by silos and brick dwellings, and urges thrift and saving to the youth. Reiss, a longtime nurseryman, lives at Tremont hotel and has two brothers in Washington state. His niece, Margaret Aeils, won a $125 diamond ring in a Seattle college essay contest.
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Poppo Aellx
Germany
Poppa Aeils
Waterloo
Ackley
Iowa
Garden of Eden
Reiss
Mr. Reils
Netherlands
Aeils
Tremont
The
Albert
Aplington
Washington State
Margaret Aeils
Ihe College
Seattle
Living Costs Reduced by Control Board Cuts
Des Moines reports the state board of control contracting food for 10,000 institutional wards at much lower prices. Rice, beans, sugar and dried fruit costs have dropped from peak levels. coal bids totaling 125,000 tons are set for May 10 to cover fall and winter needs.
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Des Moines
May
State Board of Control
Altho
Board of Control
Blowing Viper Found Near Moscow In Cedar River
Two men near Moscow in Cedar River report killing a blowing viper measuring 234 feet, claimed as the largest found in the locality to date. The incident occurred May 6 in Wilton Junction, Iowa, involving Fred and George Marolt who were fishing nearby.
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Iowa
Wilton Junction
Fred
George Marolt
Moscow
Cedar River
Iowa Girl Goes Alone to Chile to Marry Her Lover
Miss Anna Braff of Atlantic travels to Antofagasta Chile to wed A K Fletcher a Cochabamba Bolivia businessman. She left New York in late April and will reach her port in about two weeks. The couple, who met in Santa Ana California a year ago, plan marriage in Antofagasta and then settle in Cochabamba.
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Atlantic
Anna Bru
Antofagasta
Chile
A. K. Fletcher
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Panama Canal
J. B. Braff
Tom
Santa Louisa
Engagement Follows Chance Meeting After Bolivia Visit
Mr. Fletcher, a civil engineer, went to Bolivia years ago and built an importer exporter business. Bliss Bruff plans to marry and journey to Chile alone due to Fletcher’s lack of time for travel. Bruff’s engagement arises from a chance meeting years earlier.
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Fletcher
Bolivia
Bliss
Bruff
Chile
Osage Rate Case Hearing Set For Monday
Osage Ia May 6 the rate dispute over electric service moves to a hearing Monday before Judge Kelly. The utility charged advance rates with a promise to adjust if a lower equitable rate is shown by appraisal. Chautauqua opens June 17 for a week with a strong program. over 100 voices contributed to a Congregational church music program Wednesday evening. Miss Yates, who directed the work this year, will not return.
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Osage
Kelly
Chautauqua
Congregational Church
Miss Yates
Keokuk Bricklayers Vote 25 Cent Pay Cut
Keokuk Iowa May 6 bricklayers voted a reduction of 25 cents per hour. workers cut scale from 1.25 to 1.00 dollars voluntarily. Also includes a small ad noting Saturday cream fudge 1/2 pound at 10 cents and Woolworth 10 cent store advertisement.
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Keokuk
Woolworth Co
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A reader recounts severe past injuries and illnesses including broken ribs, typhoid, chronic stomach and liver trouble, and recurring colic. After trying various doctors and considering surgery, a stranger recommended Mayr's Wonderful Remedy which allegedly eased symptoms immediately, with a money back guarantee.
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Hei
Mayr
Hansen & Hansen and Druggists
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