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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
2
Ahrens Try To Quiet Kankakee Gossip With Public Notice
A Kankakee Democrat published note from WM Ahrens and Mrs Faye Ahrens declaring that disputes between them have been settled to the satisfaction of both parties. The Evening Courier reflects on charity and public interest in the unusual signed statement aimed at quelling gossip.
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Kankakee
Kankakee Democrat
WM. Ahrens
Faye Ahrens
Mrs. Ahrens
The Case for Scientific Farming and Investment Returns
The article argues scientific farming hinges on financial return rather than technique. Land must yield fair interest on its value. recent land bonds show prices around $200 versus $23 two decades ago, illustrating the impact on interest and investment viability.
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Iclows
Farmers seek higher yields and Niagara protection
The writer argues per acre land value rises to 500 dollars in time, demanding educated farming and capital interest calculations. It warns Congress against weakening Niagara Falls protections, fearing renewed canal expansion and water diversions that could erase a national wonder unless organized resistance blocks the plan.
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Niagara
Congress
America
Senate
Niagara Falls
The Divorce Problem In Iowa
The article notes Iowa divorce figures from state departments showing a large number of marriages and divorces. It discusses reform ideas and contrasts default decrees with easier arrangements in other countries, noting many petitions granted and a sizable share by default. It mentions 3,228 divorce petitions filed and 2,274 divorces granted.
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Iowa
Farmers fear reciprocity funds amid high protection lobby
The text argues farmers avoid cash for reciprocity while a defense fund funded by powerful interests fights any cut in protection. In North Dakota an agent for the Grange raised 390 but 95 went to expenses. 28 came from bankers and dairy suppliers, with the origin of the 28 unclear. The piece condemns Chicago packers for testifying to the court that mislabels facts, calling their stance rotten.
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National Grange
North Dakota
Grange
Fragmentary antique quip on peace vs war in Mexico
Fragmented OCR text presents a jumbled remark opposing peace efforts amid insurgent activity in Mexico, implying loud voices favor continued conflict. The passage reads as a grim, satirical aside about wartime attitudes and administration.
Cherry Brothers Boost Cedar Rapids Fame
A Cedar Rapids Republican note credits the Cherry brothers with helping put Cedar Rapids on the map. The piece highlights their efforts amid local happenings and references broader civic scenes including humorous and political remarks from various Iowa newspapers.
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Cherry Brothers
Cedar Rapids
Birthday notes and political musings in local papers
A fragmentary collage of notes mentions Lafe Young's birthday and tax discount timing, a discussion of the presidential primary and national politics, farmers debating reciprocity and cattle prices, and a column on the conquering dandelion proving persistent in local cemeteries.
Engaged by the lure of possessions and weddings
In a neighborhood column a speaker argues that a girl may marry for social status, trousseau, or home comforts rather than love. She cites Evangeline's wedding finery and a cousin's fireplace as powerful temptations influencing engagements and marriages.
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Agnes Repplier
Evangeline
Finez
Trousseau
John
Joan
Fragments on Love Fate and Remedies
A poetical musing contrasts gods urge with human happiness and the lure of home life. The text then shifts to a testimonial for Foley Kidney Remedy from M. N. George of Irondale Alabama describing relief from long kidney trouble and back pain after three days of Use.
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Woley
M. N. George
Irondale
Ala
J. K. Joder
Bon
Boies Wing Agreement Reduces Land Mortgage Value
Judge Platt reduced the assessed value of Horace Boies mortgage tied to a land sale south of Grundy Center. The 95 800 due in two years was worth its face, while 89 200 remaining over 15 years at 4 1 2 percent was not, leading to a taxable value of 76 257.08 after calculation. The note faced market scarcity for long term paper.
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Boies
Palermo Board of Equalization
District Court
Platt
Bates
Spanish War Veterans Meet Over Memorial Day Plans
The United Spanish War Veterans urge all citizens to observe Memorial Day with patriotic exercises and grave decorations for all fallen soldiers. The group will hold a regular meeting at G. A. R. Hall on Commercial Street on Friday evening May 19 at 8. o'clock.
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G. A. R. Hall
Commercial Street
M Garvey Seeks Cure For Auto Fever on Long Trip
J J McGarvey travels from New Haven with Harry Smeadly in an auto and hopes to reach the city within a week if all goes well. Two weeks earlier McGarvey shipped horses to New Haven and contracted the auto fever, buying a car and starter for the journey. Smeadly manages the Smeadly horse sales in New Haven.
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J. J. McGarvey
New Haven
Conn
Harry Smeadly
Mr. McGarvey
Mr. Smeadly
Smeadly Horse
Sala Herns
New Haves
Choir Guild Visitors Called Out For Misbehavior In Jesup
Fay R. Place editor of the Citizens Herald recalls the Westminster Choir Guild visit to Jesup last week for a church benefit. He criticizes their conduct in Jesup, cites reckless speeding on Hawley Street, mentions a Bowery-like spectacle, a warrant and $10 fines, and notes the concert's high standard and generous church supper afterward.
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Fay R. Place
The
Citizens- Herald
Waterloo
Westminster Choir Guild
Jesup
Jeary
Waishco
Alr
Hawley Street
Waterloo Courier
Miss Reed
Lydia E Pinkham Backache Remedy Endorsed by Morton's Gap Woman
A Morton's Gap Kentucky resident reports relief from chronic backache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She says the tonic restored health, enabling her to work without pain, and offers to share her testimony for publication.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Morton
Kentucky
Prominent Choir’s Free Concert Welcomed by Church
A church held a concert by a visiting choir described as kind and free. Officials regret any past disturbance but focus on future events and continued fellowship.
Evangelist Billy Sunday Criticized by Dr Williamson
Dr William J Williamson of St Louis told a First Methodist meeting in Dea Moties that Billy Sunday style evangelism harms more than it helps. He urged the forward movement as the lasting, quiet solution to religious interest stirring, arguing Sunday evangelism often leaves converts without a clear Christian program and leads to relapse.
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Billy
William J. Williamson
St. Louis
Williamson
First Methodist Church
Mean
Alows
Fire at Kansas City stock yards causes chaos and losses
Fire broke out in the sheep pens at the Kansas City stock yards driven by a strong wind. It spread to horse barns near the Live Stock Exchange building and sent 7,000 mules stampeding through streets. More than 1,000 sheep were believed burned as crews fought the blaze. The flames once seemed under control but worsened again.
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Kansas City
Live Stock Exchange
How Is Your Weight Increases From Hypo-nuclane Tablets
The article notes excess weight is undesirable but advises a small weight gain for health. It credits physicians and chemists with boosting white and red blood cells using 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets, claiming weight gain follows. It recommends sealed packages and several months of use per directions.
Pain Away Pilla Promoted for Headache and Acute Pain
An advertisement touts Pain Away Pilla for relief from headache and acute pain. It mentions Drugetats as part of the product line and markets fast-acting results to readers seeking over the counter options.
Doctor L B Allen Promotes Iowa’s Oldest Specialist Clinic
Waterlo o Medical and Surgical Institute touts Doctor L B Allen as a long practicing specialist in Iowa. The ad lists chronic diseases treated, private and women’s health care, and out of town patient care with hospital and surgical services. Meritol Eczems Remedy is also promoted by Henderson Drug Co.
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L. B. Allen
Iowa
St. Vitus
L. E. Allen
Henderson Drug Ca
Fire Sweeps Past Nineteenth Street. School Houses Damaged
The blaze jumped two blocks from the origin near Nineteenth Street. Two mule barns burned while sparks reached a school at Fourteenth and Liberty, but students escaped. Firefighters held the flames by 3 50 yesterday. damage estimates are not yet available.
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Nineteenth Street
Fourteenth
Liberty Streets
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