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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

12

Market summary from Chicago May 29 wheat and hogs

Free selling of wheat pushed higher early amid rainless forecast but closed weak as July prices slipped to 1.10 5-8. Corn showed firmness then retreated with other grains. Hog receipts 2,200 with prices around 7.30 to 7.40. sheep and lamb trade softer. Chicago produce steady for butter eggs and cheese. potatoes firm in Wisconsin and Michigan and Minnesota.

Chicago Kansas Andebraska Liverpool Prairie View Theansas Vrop Illinois Argenina Owever Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota

St Louis Livestock and Market Receipts May 29

Estimated receipts today show hogs about 80,000 head, cattle around 18,000, and sheep near 18,000. In Chicago traders report steers down 10 to 15 cents, hogs 10 cents lower with top at 7.55, prime lambs steady, sheep strong. cash oats values listed for nearby grades.

Chicago Texas St. Louis Arket Kansas City Ie Aes N. S Envy Ackers and Butchers South Omaha Omaha Neb Helfers Peatern Eteera.s

City in Brief Our Glasses Good to look at and look through

Waterloo notes cover a range of visitors and locals including coal operator Buchanan L R Rosebrook of Oskaloosa and J W Williams from Omaha on business. Births, marriages, and civic events are reported along with a new Athen soda fountain, a patriotic window at Stolt Bros. and a Masons order to Sheridans. Funeral services for Preston E Dungan were held and his remains sent to Butler Center.

Buchanan L. R. Rosebrook Oskaloosa Waterloo John Brown Victoria Tex M. A. Parker Berth Avenue Justice J. H. Kuhns Jesse Bandfield Abbie A. Lantz H. G. Beeman Walnut Street Fourth Jefferson Streets Stolt Bros Commercial Street Mason Motor Car Company Sheridan Preston E. Dungan Kistner Undertaking B. A. Valiant First Baptist Church Butler Center

Another View of Depot Situation in Waterloo

An official of Rock Island lines in Waterloo says the union station plan favors Illinois Central access to Waterloo west to capture rail freight from Westfield. The Rock Island will not abandon plans for a Waterloo west depot and unite with others on the river's east bank. Coal yard improvements by I. S. B. Young & Co at Third Street West include new sheds and a modernized office.

A. C. Darling Illinois Central Shop Grounds E. D. Rockwell Des Moines Northern Pacific Railway Waterloo Milton Hill Presbyterian Hospital Rock Island Lines Rock Island Tte Young & Co Third Street

Opening Gun in Baseball Plans

H B Maynard and Sam Frank of the Waterlo Baseball association sign a contract with the Snyder Carnival company to appear in Waterloo the week of June 17. Proceeds fund debt relief and a new park, while paving the way for a possible new league and a reorganized team for the city.

H. B. Maynard Sam Frank Waterlo Baseball Association Snyder Carnival Company Snyder Company Cosmopolitan Company Waterloo Ilinois

Waterloo Dog Licenses to Advance June 1

Over 400 Waterloo dog owners without licenses will receive warning post cards today. On June 1 the dog tax rises from 1 to 2 dollars for males and from 2 to 4 dollars for females. About 150 licenses have been issued so far, with many other owners believed to harbor dogs and avoid licensing. Authorities plan to compel all dog owners to obtain licenses.

Waterloo RR. L. DeGon

Public Library Open Tomorrow Memorial Day

Both divisions of the public library will remain open on Memorial Day from 10 am to 9 pm, continuing the usual schedule. This notice confirms accessibility for patrons seeking services and materials.

Fourth Gala way loop car operation notice

Cars will be operated around the loop on the indicated date in one direction from East Fourth street to Villa Galloway via the loop. Commences at 1 a.m. and continues for the balance of the day. C. M. Cheney, G& FL & BLA.

East Fourth Street

Special Train to M. W. A. Picnic

The Times Central runs a special Waterloo to Charles City train for the Northeastern Iowa Modern Woodmen of America picnic on Thursday June 6. The train departs at 8 20 am from Waterloo and returns from Charles City at 7 30 pm.

Iowa Charles City Ttineis Central Rim Waterloo

Friday Night Alumni Banquet at Waterloo East High

The Waterloo East High School alumni banquet will be held Friday at 7 pm in the high school gym. Mrs. Strayer will direct the banquet, W. R. Law will preside as toastmaster, and a program of toasts and music will follow. 50 cent fee can be paid at the door, with officers Len Kelley, Blanche Martin, Marguerite Fowler, and Keith Crowther.

Len Kelley Blanche Martin Marguerite Fowler Keith Crowther

Dean Divorce Case Proceeds in Waverly Court

Testimony for the plaintiff in the Harvey W. Dean vs Maud Dean divorce was completed as the defense began questioning. Mrs Dean denied cruelty charges and described married life from 1807 to 1911 including residences on Cottage Street and Berth Avenue. Mayor Hazlett of Waverly testified as part of sensational proceedings.

Harvey W. Dean Maud Dean Dean Hazlett Waverly

Windsor license notices list couples and locations

Licensed to wed names Roy M. McCombs Verna Thayer Riley L. Simpson Garth E. Carrier Hazel Mae Ellis with Iowa places Waterloo Eldora Vinton Iona Falls Jiquise Near and dates shown in the notice.

Roy M. McCombs Waterloo Verna Thayer Riley L. Simpson Iona Falls Jiquise Eldora Garth E. Carrier Vinton Hazel Mae Ellis

Morpheus mansion sleeping house blooms in Waterloo

An attorney M. J. Butterfield built a unique one story sleeping structure in his yard at 728 Franklin street. The 13 by 24 foot green space mansion, screened with canvas and a surrounding four by four opening, houses six beds and is described as a modern sleepin barn.

Waterloo Morpheus Manaston M. J. Butterfield Franklin Street Thia

Detroit Clinches Next Northern Baptist Convention

May 29 in Des Moines reports Detroit awarded the next annual Northern Baptist convention. Denver was the only other candidate. Detroit’s selection was unanimous after a committee backed the Detroit proposal fracturing the Denver bid. The 1913 gathering will open the third Wednesday in May.

Tes Moines Detroit Denver Colorado City

Garments for hot weather at The People's Store

Largest variety of seasonable dresses on sale this week with linen pongee and lingerie in all shades. Prices start at $3.98. Skirts petticoats and waists from 98 cents. Location is 223 West Fourth Street.

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