HaYbert Strayer Acquires Grading and Excavation Firm
HaYbert Strayer acquires the underground contracting firm Lentz and Klingaman after completion of the Russell-Lamson hotel excavation, with the old firm to hand over operations to Strayer in about three weeks. The venture traces to Ad Reber, changes in ownership, and a 130 day expected completion. Fereday buys half of Wright tin and sheet metal business. new firm Wright and Fereday. Band Concert at Elk Run Park Sunday May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
Lentz & Klingaman
Albert Strayer
Lentz and
Chas. Klingaman
Ad. Reber
Mr. Lentz
Mr. Heber
Reber
Fereday
Henry B. Fereday
Berkeley Hardware Company
John G. Wright
Fourth Streat Cwest
Wright & Fereday
Empty benches at Johnson trial in Chicago
In Chicago on May 8, Federal Judge Carpenter’s censorship of the Jack Johnson trial showed with nearly empty benches. Only a few black supporters and about six white men filled the audience as Johnson appeared in subdued blue attire. At the depot he was hissed by onlookers while Estelle Henderson testified about Belle Schreiber’s dismissal from the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carpenter
Jack"’ Johnson
Union Depot
Johnson
Estelle Henderson
Painter
Pittsburgh
Belle Schreiber
Thehouse
Schreiber
TIZ foot remedy promises instant relief for tired feet
A vintage style ad text touts TIZ as a cure for tired, aching, swollen feet and feet with corns, callouses, and bunions. It claims quick action, urges readers to request a free trial package from Walter Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago, and advertises 28 cent price per box with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiz
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Dixon Couple Plans Westward Auto Trip to Pacific Coast
Mr and Mrs George L Dixon will leave midweek for an overland trip by auto to the Pacific coast. They will use the car they have driven for two years and start with a stop in Mason City where Mr Dixon will conduct business before continuing toward the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Dixon
Pacific Coast
Mason City
Couple to travel west from Waterloo via Dakotas to Seattle
A Waterloo couple plans a leisurely westward tour starting in the Dakotas and continuing to Seattle and down the Pacific coast to southern California. Mr Dixon will represent Stewart Cement Machinery on the journey. Both have spent most of their lives in Waterloo and will settle somewhere in the West. Mr Dixon has experience in real estate and general contracting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Seattle
Wash
California
Dixon
Stewart Cement Machinery Company
Waterloo
Mr.Tixon
Pledge to Build Wing Weighs on Presbyterians Hospital
Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian hospital at Grant avenue and Eleventh Street West pledges $4,000 toward a wing. The proposal, presented to the board of trustees by Mrs Grace W Friend and three others, awaits a definite decision. The group, with 64 members in good standing, expects to raise more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhhe Presbyterian Hospital
Grantassehinde
Eleventh Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Grace W. Friend
Joseph Cass
William Stewart
O. Balliet
Two Horses Stolen Near Cedar Falls Reported
This clipping notes two horses stolen near Cedar Falls. Details are fragmented with garbled names and numbers but indicates the horses were tracked by dogs and a barn visit occurred after the first theft. A mare described as twenty pounds weight appears in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Sher Shores
Reena Bulkman
Bart
Rain Forecast Prompts Moist Candy Weather Quip
A quirky report says moisture in the air may hint at rain, with a playful candy metaphor from a local observer. The piece blends weather talk with humorous local color and a whimsical warning about damp conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eanily
Waterloo Savings Bank Launches Thrift Club
The Waterloo Savings bank has formed The Waterloo Thrift club to aid thrifty Waterlooans in saving money. Officers have not revealed the exact plan yet but residents seeking to prepare for a rainy day will have ample opportunity to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Savings Bank
Waterloo Thrift Club
Farmer Here on Queer Mission at Dairy Show Boost
A Mott county Minnesota farmer, a leading agriculturist, met with Prof Fr Estes, state dairy expert, to boost local participation in the Waterloo dairy show. He proposed that several Mott dairymen buy space next fall to spur county interest as plans proceed for the event opening October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mott County
Minn
Herp
S. Estes
Towa
Waterlon
Tie
Estes
Prof. Estes
Grocers Case Dismissed in Cedar Falls Court
A case against W. Fox of Cedar Falls grocer firm, begun by Cedar Falls Broom Co over alleged stock disposal and a $15 debt, was dismissed today on a county attorney motion in Justice Cummings court. The matter could be revived if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anoartion
W. Orl Pox
Wlp
Loxie
Justice Cummings
Cedar Falls Broom Company
Fox
City in Brief Comforts of properly fitted glasses and local news
Local notes report Larry Casebeer travels to Chicago Dr H A Boysen returns from Davenport dental meeting Joseph McManus recovering and able to be out J T Ryan returns from Kansas City Lawrence Dunnwald recovering from appendicitis Mr and Mrs P E Ritz welcome a son at 1105 Mulberry Street Principal father of the newborn William Nash Majestic manager recovering at St Francis Hospital An accident on Fifth Street injures Albert Strayer Former Judge Charles Ransier visits Independence amid bank failure talk and stock listings including Northwestern Atchison American Smelter Union Pacific and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McManus
J. T. Ryan
Chicago, Hook Island and Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
Lawrence Dunnwald
J. J. Dunnwald
Jefferson Street
P. E. Ritz
Mulberry Street
William Nash
Majestic
St. Francis Hospital
Fifth Street West
Albert Strayer
Charles Ransier
Independence
First Ional Bank
Kiefer
Trarleton
Market Summary from New York Close May Prices
Fragmentary stock exchange note from New York dated May lists prices for Canadian and other stocks with illegible entries. The text is heavily distorted and contains repeated gibberish, failing to provide clear quotes, figures, or complete company names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N - York
New York
Stock Exchange
Pennis Land
Roark
Raceel
Rae Ladin
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W Lentz & Klingaman
HaYbert Strayer
Elk Run Park
Presbyterian
Board of Trus
Tees
Smart Shop
East Fourth Street
A. Touhey
Prop
W. T. Naldrett
Mgr
Pereale
New Park
BANK
Farmer
QUEER
Grocers
Buchanan
Larry Casebeer
H. A. Boysen
Davenport
United States Steel, Pfd
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Erie
CORES pe ok Sey _linois Central
St. Paul
Woods Bros
New York, May
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
W. V. S. Throne
Bluff Street
Lafayette St
Outfit
The
Hawks
Wauwatosa
Wis
West Side
P. O
San Souci Park
Galloway Investment Co
Black Hawk
Com's St
W. Starr
Fowler Street
Jones & Lamson
Litchfield Mfg. Co
Jady
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Paul Davis Shoe Dept
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