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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
13
General markets report on wheat from Chicago Board of Trade notes early gains on higher cables but a mid session pullback. Unfavorable Northwest weather, large export clearances, and a falling domestic visible supply supported a late rally with closes 3-8 to 1/4 cent up.
The Waterloo market report notes Argentina reporting poor corn arrivals yet firmer prices despite lower stock in state. Oats show little change with low turnover. Hog price declines drag down provisions while live stock offers exceed demand. cattle receipts align with expectations. sheep and lambs rise on small receipts. Chicago commodities show mixed livestock, dairy, and produce data with sheep market opening up then steady, and Clara Louise Knipp recovering at home after bakery wagon accident.
In Indianapolis on May 10 the Hoosiers defeated the Kansas City Feds in a game marked by odd plays. Falkenberg pitched a complete game for Indiana, with notable runs and errors shaping the scoring. The box shows mixed totals and later figures from the Western league context.
Waterloo drops a double header 6 0 and 18 8 as Burlington pitchers confound the lineup. Miller shines in game one. Hill Wagner Lowther and Strong homer in game two with waterloo outfielders failing to record a putout. Manager Andrews says Jack McAdams will start tomorrow and Holmes debuts at third base.
Chicago witnessed a historic三 tripleheader as the Federals, Cubs, and White Sox all played on one day. Estimates show Chicago Federals 22,000, White Sox 20,000, Cubs 12,600 attendees, with up to 54,000 in city venues and 60,000 more at various games.
New Hampton, Ia May 11. New Hampton defeated Charles City 6 to 1 as a strong semi professional club opened the season. Manager Joe Dolan and all players hail from Waterloo. Champe pitched well for New Hampton while Schutzman and Mitchell shined in the field. Three more hits fueled a four run fifth inning after Charles City led 1 to 0. Two Dubuque players join June 1.
Public thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of Mrs. Ravenizer. Special gratitude for floral offerings from Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company officers and shop men, Order of Eastern Star, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, First Presbyterian Church members, and friends. G. E. Bovenizer and relatives.
Judge Eliott of Sioux Falls will preside in the federal court opening tomorrow for an indefinite period. Judge Reed of Cresco usually handles this district but will not be present at this term for reasons not stated.
Three Waterlooans appointed by Iowa Church of the Brethren to represent the state at the national conference in Seattle this summer. Delegates include Rev. A. P. Blough W. O. Tannreuther and W. H. Lichty with others from Prairie Center Grundy Center and Dallas Center.
A strong late night wind ripped the canvas awning from the Wilson and Sweitzer shoe store on Fourth Street West. No injuries were reported as the structure detached from its fastenings.
Government officials recognize Mothers Day as more important, sending a Washington telegraph ordering the United States flag raised over the local post office on Sunday. Prior to now such orders were not issued to local offices, marking a notable administrative shift.
A handsome stranger alights at a country station and, guided by a lady driver, investigates a hillside estate owned by Dr. Grayson. He seeks to buy the property to build a summer residence while Miss Florence Grayson and a companion arrange the sale. Luncheon yields no immediate deal but leads to a union as the buyer later marries Miss Grayson.
Classified items list a variety of jobs and notices including maids housework general cleaning work, lost items a leather bag with bank book and keys, real estate sales and rentals, and trains schedules with stations Waterloo Cedar Falls La Porte City Brandon and nearby dates and times.
Rail timetable fragment lists Dubuque Chicago connections with times in 4:15 am and 10:18 am in a Central H.R Hast Bouna station context. Includes Omaha and Ft Dodge routes, express services, and local stops with several misread place names and numbers.
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