Guests at 4.0 U.W. Banquet in Waterloo hall
The Waterloo banquet hosted by the AOUW and Degree of Honor drew 300 guests in the Pythian temple with a three course meal served by the Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society of St. Paul's church. Memorial services were held in Cedar Falls for Wm. R. Graham, former grand master, with remarks by Senator Proudfoot. Visitors then enjoyed an auto tour of Waterloo’s residences and factory districts, while factories opened their doors for viewing.
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Waterloo
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Pythian Temple
Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society
St. Paul's Mt. & ‘Church
F. A Crecelins
F. London
W. Guy
Charlie L. Rose
Metropolitan Orchestra
Wim. M. Narvis
Muscatine
Etta Branson
Shenandoah
Order
Lodge
E. B. Evans
Whistler
Senator Proudfoot
Indianola
Graham
KING MUST ACCEPT WHISKERED KISSES
Mary London notes a dread quarter hour at the coronation as the archbishop and peers will kiss the king. The writer would refuse if given a choice, arguing kissing is unpopular among English speakers except for the official royal embrace.
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London
Mary
House of Lords
Famous Specialist in Waterloo May 13 1911
Hundreds of people seek Dr Shallenberger’s skilled visits promising rapid relief from ailments. He treats all without regard to wealth, offering free consultations at Hotel Logan Waterloo on Saturday May 13 1911, promising happiness and clear explanations of health concerns.
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Waterloo
Sat
Shallenberger
Hotel Logan
Waterloo horse killed after Ninth Street car collision
A white horse owned by the Waterloo Bus and Transfer line was struck by a West Ninth street car at Lime and East Fourth streets around 5 30 last evening. The horse, injured beyond recovery, was shot after a veterinarian determined the hip was paralyzed.
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Waterloo Bus & Transfer Line
West Ninth Street
Lime
East Fourth Streets
Tennis Courts On Tabernacle Site
The M C A has leased the Tabernacle grounds below Seventh street by the river bank and will lay out two to three tennis courts. The site will be prepared for tournaments and games, boosting local play and participation. The postponed tournament will start once courts are ready for West section players.
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M.C. A
Seventh Street
Gill nets taken from Twin Lakes by wardens
Deputy Game Wardens H. H. Yordy and H. E. Martin captured three large gill nets at Twin Lakes last Saturday evening. The nets belonged to unseen owners who did not appear. Over a hundred large pickerel were released back into the lake.
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H. H. Yordy
Waterloo
H. E. Martin
Iowa Falls
Twin Lakes
Degree Drill Team Hosts Happy Time in Muscatine
The Degree of Honor drill team from Muscatine, sixteen members led by captain John Tillte and entertained by his wife the pianist, enjoy a lively private reception on Maple Street as the team gathers for a cheerful downtown social event.
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Muscating
Form & Lively Company
Tealdence
Maple Street
Mary Lorenz
Mamie Price
Ellen Harris
Fannie Stapleton
Julia Bitzer
Emma Fessler
Mary Flannery
Alice Judisch
Clara Church
Barbara Kemptner
Della Riges
Clara Hingst
Rose Hillmer
Elsis Beitel
Mary Nisbling
John Tillte la
Smallpox Closes Glenwood Up Early
Glenwood is rocked by a mild smallpox outbreak forcing schools to close three weeks early and cancel commencement. County conventions for Republicans and Democrats meet Saturday but adjourn to Malvern. District court jurors are excused as an absolute quarantine spreads to the state Institution for the Feeble Minded. One home of Rev. Mr. Brainerd is under quarantine as cases appear in three town sections.
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Glenwood
Malvern
Water loo Business Men's Temperance Assn Sees Capital Rise
Capital stock increased from twenty five thousand to forty five thousand dollars. The annual meeting elected directors including H L Litchfield G B McWilliams and A F Gates. Old officers were re elected with Litchfield as president and Gates as secretary. Board authorized increase of capital stock and reported year receipts four thousand seven hundred seventy four dollars and expenditures four thousand six hundred ten dollars leaving a balance balance in treasury. An appeal against district court decision is being prepared. State Temperance meeting to be held at Des Moines with W R Jameson attending from Waterloo.
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Waterloo Business Men's Association
H. L. Litchfield
G. B. McWilliams
A. F. Gates
J. W. Arbuckle
A. MacRachron
J. E. Bragdon
James Gardiner
James Black
Paul Davis
W. R. Jameson
James Graham
L. BE. Park
Tuthill
B. W. Bovee
E. L. Hildebrand
P. L. Billings
Staal
Treasury
Rangler
District Court
State Temperance Association
Des Moines
Waterloo
Mayor Gaynor Reveals Ill Health After Hoboken Shooting
In a letter responding to critics of the proposed city charter, Mayor Gaynor says his damaged health has prevented him from aiding in drafting the charter. He notes he has barely kept his footing through winter and hopes better weather will restore him to strength. The notice also advertises a Tom Thumb Wedding event at Westminster Church with shows and wedding supper details.
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New York
Gaynor
Hoboken
Atick
Indian Land To Be Sold At Government Auction
Muskogee Oklahoma May 10 Two thousand tracts of allotted Indian land in the Seminole Creek and Cherokee nations will be sold by the government at auction from May 15 to May 22. Ten percent down 40 percent in six months and 50 percent at one year. Most land appraised below actual value and sale requires meeting appraised value. Not more than 160 acres may be bought by one person.
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Muskogee
Okla
United Doctors Institute Testimonial Appeal
A March 23 1911 letter from Logansport Indiana promotes United Doctors Institute claiming chronic illnesses respond to their treatment. The writer W A Stevens says after Florida and Cincinnati care his bowels improved and he now feels well. The notice extols the institutes nationwide cures and free confidential examinations. Waterloo institute is in Marsh Place building second floor and is said to attract patients from long distances.
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Logansport
Ind
Florida
United Doctors
W. A. Stevens
United Doctors’ Institute
Waterloo Institute
Marsh Place
The Tramp Emerges From Dr How Rich Man as Apostle
The tramp is the latest fancy from Dr. James Eads How the millionaire tramp who inherited wealth from James Eads who built the Eads bridge in the city. He aims to found a weekly newspaper to be printed in St Louis with J H Seymour the tramp poet as editor in chief. Publication is planned in about a month.
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James Eads How
How
James Eads
Eads
Mississippi
St. Louis
J. H. Seymour
Eads How Proposes Change to Inauguration Date
James Eads How announces at a St Louis rally a constitutional amendment changing inauguration from March 4 to the last Thursday in April and moving national elections from November to the first Tuesday in April before Congress. The plan aims to ease harsh weather in Washington and align election timing with the president’s term.
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James Eads How
St. Louis
Washington
D. C
United States
Bera
Congress
Local Social Notes From Waterloo and Surrounding
Shell Rock reports Dolph Best transacted business in Waterloo on Friday while Victor Van Slyke of Chicago visits his parents. Several residents, including Mrs. Hunt of Allison and Mrs. Walker of Waterloo, attended funerals and visited relatives in nearby towns. Elizabeth Alburn of Sioux City arrived to visit her brother George Adair and relatives over the weekend. Robert Stevenson Sr. had been quite ill at his daughter's home.
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Dolph
Waterloo
Victor van Slyke
Chicago
Gee. Mann
South Dakota
W. J. Hunt
Allison
A. R. Walker
Richard Hall
Elizabeth Alburn
Sioux City
George Adair
Robert Stevenson
D. D. D. Skin Wash Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts D. D. D. as a soothing wash for eczema and skin troubles. It claims rapid relief from itching and pimples, urges readers to buy a bottle today, and invites a store visit at Wangler Brothers Drugeists.
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Wangler Brothers, Drugetsts
Local Notices and Events in Mason City Area
George Adair travels to Mason City on I C C Poorphan home board duties. Public school grades plan an entertainment on Saturday evening May 13. Elmer Washburn departs for Bagley Wisconsin after years as station agent. Mesdames Whitaker and Thompson visited Waterloo Saturday. One Minute washing machines promoted near Waterloo. All sold by The C B Berkley Hardware Co 302 West 4th.
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Mesdames
J. A. Whitaker
Chas, Thompson
Waterloo
C. 3. Berkley Hardware Co
West 4Th
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Tabernacle
Dulles
Westminster Church
Oklahoma
United Doc
N. J. Berkley's
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Waterloo Shoe Co
Oxfords
East Fourth Street
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Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co
John Call
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