Conrad Kaiser Dies in Benton County at Age 79
Conrad Kaiser longtime La Porte City resident died at his son George Kaiser's home in Bruce township Benton county after years of ill health. Born March 17 1832 in Hermansrode Germany he emigrated to the United States in 1851 and lived in New Jersey Illinois and Iowa before settling in Bruce township. He left six children thirty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at United Brethren church Fair View with Rev Hobson. interment in Fair View cemetery. Mrs Unger entertains Henry Unger opened her scene sy
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la Porte City
Conrad Kaiser
George Kaiser
Bruce Township
Benton County
Hermansrode
Germany
United States
Barbara Kessler
New Jersey
Ilinois
Iowa
New York
United Brethren Church
Fair View
Hobson
Veterans Burial and Local Social Club Sketches
Joseph E. Wright, Civil War veteran, died in Washtah Ia and was buried in West View cemetery beside his wife and child. Mrs Husman TL, formerly of La Porte, underwent surgical operation in Waterloo hospital and is improving. Lotus club hosted a social afternoon with fancy work and a partner game, followed by two course refreshments. Tourist Club met at Mrs A E Osborn's home for a social with topics on paper slips and later two course refreshments. The community myös hosted various visits and movements, including Mrs Gardner purchasing the Cotton Property, Rev E S Genung owning five new Reo autos, and several residents traveling or ill. The Co operative Creamery began a local cream station in the former John Connell building.
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Joseph E. Wright
Washtah
West View Cemetery
Mr. Wright
Gilbertville
32Nd
Iowa Infantry
Vermont
Cedar Point
Kan
Gardner
Husman
George Husman
la Porte
New Sharon
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Lotus Cinb
George Klock
Mesdanmies
Bannister
C. PB. Bailey
Booth and Bahr
Lotus Club
A. EB. Osborn
Malin Street
Mesdames Osborne
North, Mayes, McGaheran
May Cascaden
Pauline Ashley
Pearl Haymond
Katherine Ging- Tich
Daytona
Fla
Harry Harkness
Ethel Neubauer
Jennie Faulk
C. P. Strome
L. T. York
Mt. Auburn
la Porte City
West View
York
Harry McQuilkin
Rochester
Cleybourne
Tex
A. J. Carney
Marshall
Beth
C. BR. Gingrich
Rev. E. S. Genung
Reo Auto
Webster
S. D
Joseph Allard
G. P. Strome
Traer
Groba
Magnolia
Usu
John Connell
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Maine Conductor
E S Bacon of Bath Maine warns railroad men about kidney inflammation caused by work. He cites his recovery after starting Foley Kidney Pills, noting restored strength and absence of weakness and dizziness after years of suffering. J K Toder attached endorsement.
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E. S. Bacon
Bath
Foley
J. K. Toder
Memorial Day in Waterloo 1911 Features and Ceremonies
Memorial day in Waterloo 1911 will honor Civil War veterans with a program by Robert Anderson post No. 68 G A R including grave decorations and a short parade. Guy A Feely will deliver the address. Hospital corner stone laying for Seraphic Heights hospital to be conducted by Archbishop Messmer and Father Forkenbrock with Mass. The cornerstone set at 3 Welock. 100-150 priests expected. The Iowa Mausoleum company will dedicate the mausoleum in Fairview cemetery at 2:70 with Rev E D Hull delivering the address.
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Waterloo
Robert Anderson Post
Guy A. Feely
Sons of Veterans Camp
Organization of
Seraphic Heights Hospital
Sebastian G. Messmer
Milwaukee
H. H. Forkenbrock
Order of Franciscan Sisters
Welock
Iown
Iowa Mausoleum Company
Fairview Cemetery
E. D. Hull
Grace Church
Big Tabernacle at Manchester Opens Revival Campaign
Manchester May 11 Special Work on the large tabernacle began today and will finish in time for a five weeks revival beginning Sunday May 13. It will seat over 2000 with spaces for meetings. Independence Monticello church delegates aid in construction. Stephens Bros and a chorus from the city will lead the campaign with all Protestant churches uniting. Tom Thumb Wedding at Westainer church Friday 7:30 PM and Saturday 2 PM.
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Manchester
Independence
Monticello
Stephens Bros
Jesup
Aurora
Storrs
Evangelistic Party
Play Decided On By Weal High War Drama Cast
During the Graeco Turkish War 1897 the West High graduating class stages The Galloper by Richard Harding Davis. Roles include Copeland Schuyler Homer Smith Kirke Warren Lyle Macro Captain Anstruthers Fred Wray Mr Griggs Ralph Marsh and many wartime correspondents and Greek Turkish figures. Acts are Hotel Angleterre Athena wharf at Piraeus and Inn near Volo with Graceful procession and Greek escorts.
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The
Richard Harding Davis
West High School
Frances Starr
Copeland Schuyler
New York
Homer Smith
Kirke Warren
Republic
Guy Schlaberg
Mr. Hewitt
Collier's Weekly
Lyle Macro
Captain Anstruthers
the Times
London
Fred Wray
Mr. Griggs
Imperialist
Fred Reshe
Bily Ashe
Athens
Ralph Marsh
O'Malley
Porelen Legion
Walter Trask
Zonya
Paul Smitty
Ostah
Wallace Nesbit
Montaffer
Verne Bartting
Crown Prince
Greece
Laws Cobb
Vale
Horeace Knittle
Constantine Ople
Thornton Simpson
Joe Chapman
Max
Angleterre
Lyie McDonald
Carlton Walker
Grace Whitney
Lois Storm
Blanch Bailey
Florence MecIninney
Princess
Miriam Marsh
Sybil Schwartz
Marie Hitcheng
Genevieve Zimmerman
Pearl Headford
Gladys Noggle
Athena
the Pireaus
Volo
Tirme
Writer Complains Of Poor Roads In Eagle Township
A Laporte City correspondent questions why the supervisors do not inspect highways in Eagle township and other areas. He notes Eagle’s heavy black gumbo soil resists drag use, suggests maca dam roads as a test, but emphasizes the land’s high productivity and fertility, with black soil rough on auto tires when dry.
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Laporte City
Courier
Eagle Township
Eagle
Demand Reignites Clam Shell Fishing Near Muscatine
Following the end of the strike at Muscatine button factories, clam fishing gains traction in Waterloo and nearby areas. Several boats with long frame gear and hooks have been spotted in the waters, signaling revived activity and strong demand for clams.
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Muscatine
Waterloo
Harvesting Clams and Pearls Near Cedar River Dam
Shell prices range from 10 to 15 dollars per ton as clam fishers pursue a thriving harvest along the Cedar River above the dam and near Chautauqua park. Some vessels report occasional pearl finds adding lure to the work and aiding a test of the industry.
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Cedar River
Chautauqua Park
Funeral Services for Mrs Millette
Funeral services for Mrs J L Millette, who died Tuesday afternoon at 5, will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the Emanuel Evangelical church. Rev J H Bauernfeind will conduct. Friends and relatives are asked to meet at O'Keefe and Towne parlors at 1:46. Remains will be taken to Cedar Falls for burial.
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Mrg.j. L. Millette
Emanual Evangelical Church
J. H. Bauernfeind Wll
O'Keefe & Towne
Cedar Falls
You Want the Best Then Make This at Home
An advertises a quick acting cough and cold cure promising prompt action and permanent effects on children or adults. It touts cheapness and permanent system cleansing and urges use by those who have tried it. It instructs mixing Essence Mentho-Laxene with sugar syrup and filling a pint bottle, with directions included.
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Chisago
A. CG. Smith Drog Co
Wangler Bros. Company
Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Andergoy
Waldroff
Hamilton
McQuilkin
Banger
A. T. Kine
A. D. Scofield
Tracr
Fred Wing
Roy Bailey
Treton
E. Simpson
State Bank
Jesse
Port Byron
BIG Tabernacle
Ens Brothers, Evangelists
Tom Thumb
Westainger Church
Weal High
Héearsala
Beecham’s
Owen Bush
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Ga
Millette
Leeds
Hileman & Gindt
Phanes
FP. H. Latier
la Fayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
News Mtake
LaFayette Building
Cornar 4Th Street
WYETH
Westlake
West Main Street
N. Y
Devaster
Wyeth Chemical Company
Yeux City
H. W. Taggart
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