Automatic Sheep Herders Attract Wyoming Farmer’s Inquiry
Mrs J B Snodgrass of Dad Wyoming seeks details on automatic sheep herders from Obed M Hussell of Hagerman's addition Waterloo. She mailed Postmaster Law a Courier article describing the device after coyotes raided her sheep at night and ate profits. Her note notes neighbors’ interest and potential Waterloo industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Snodgrass
Dad
Wyo
Postmaster Law
Waterlooan
Carbon County
Obed M. Hussell
Hagerman's Addition
Waterloo
Russell
Courier
Snodgrass
Saturday Evening Blade
Mre. Snodgrass
Doctors Are Full Exchequer Report on Iowa Society Finances
Treasurer W B Small reports the Iowa State Medical Society holds about 4456 dollars in its treasury and nearly 2000 members. He says the state society finances are sound and membership is expanding. Dr E B Dunkelberg adds council involvement. Three county societies lapse over dues, urging prompt payments next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Small
Iowa State Medical Society
State Society
Small
Waterloo
E. EB. Dunkelberg
Waterloo Mian Ennis Disappears From Home
William C. Ennis, a Rock Island depot worker, left his 6521 Fourth Street West home on April 2 and has not been heard from since. The 56 year old man, 5 feet 4 inches, 136 pounds, bald with a sandy grey mustache and blue eyes, has left previously but this is the first prolonged absence. family fears foul play and seeks information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Ennis
Rock Island
Fourth Street Weat
Mr. Ennis
Veterans to Visit Chattanooga for G A R National Encampment
Waterloo veterans plan a fall trip of about forty to Chattanooga for the G A R national encampment. R J Hamilton of the L & N is pushing for the delegation while Illinois Central reps also vie for favor. the group will then tour Andersonville prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Hamilton
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Waterloo
J. Sid Anderson
Robert F.anderson
Chattanooga
Louisville and Nashville
Illinois
Mr. Anderson
I. C
Andersonville
Atlantic
Pacific
Four Boys Turn Off Signals In W C F N Block System
Four youths on a joy ride turned lights on and off along the W C F N block system last evening. The leader is known to police for recent troubles. others appeared led astray. Officials may act against the ringleader after a full investigation. Also a short nature note about Dorothy visiting her grandfather and chickens at the farm.
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New York
Buffalo
Union Station
Lockport
Niagara Falls
Wilson
United States
Quartette
Dorothy
Four New Small Pox Cases Reported in City
Four new cases of small pox bring city total to twenty under quarantine. New patients include Frank Remington and Baby Remington at 1008 Broadway, Ernest Ringler of 915 Grant Avenue, and Nellie Nichola of 1145 Forest Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Remington
Baby Remington
Broadway
Ernest Ringler
Grant Avenue
Nellie Nichola
Forest Avenue
Wheat Market Rises on Kansas Drought and Heat
Kansas crop damage lifts wheat prices as July contracts gain while corn and lard follow. Market reports show strong buying, scattered offerings, and mixed cash grain quotes. The piece also notes federal weather forecasts and upcoming Iowa merchants convention in Council Bluffs.
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Chicago
Kansas
Rome
Riba
Park
Eeeegenewt
Rouen
Beeves Case
Pareenane
Texas
Bane
Chicaker
Kansas City
Colorado
South Omaha
Maha
Neb
Texas Ateora
Luibdt
Waterloo County Board Proceedings Cite Road Petitions and Tax Action
Black Hawk County Iowa supervisors meet May 26 1918 adjourn to 1 30 pm discuss road changes and map forwarding to Ames state highway commission. Resolution rescinds part of cigarette tax on property 98 West Fourth Waterloo relieving lien. committee on mileage reports shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Board ‘of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
John McQuifrin
D. G. Boomer
Matt Demuth
C. A. Rownd
G. W. Virden
W. D. Strayer
W. GC. Leland
State Highway Commission
Ames
Gust Hadjiyfanakis
West Fourth Street
City of Waterloo
E. I. Bickiey
Cedar River
Towa
Gust Hadjiylanakis
Board of Supervisory
John McQuilkin
Matt Domuth
Leland Ose
Stravar
Central Labor Boo Declines Cedar River Park July Fourth Event
The Central Labor Union will not join the fraternal picnic at Cedar River park on July 4 due to a contract with Electric Park that restricts participation in other celebrations. Plumbers, plasterers, boilermakers and machinists have declined invitations. other crafts will decide at their upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Tte
Central Labor Union
Cedar River Park
Convention of Travelers Soon Held in Iowa
The Grand Council of Iowa of the United Commercial Travelers announces the annual convention to be held soon in Des Moines, Iowa. Details include dates and events for members across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Council Biyfta
Grand Council of
Iowa
United Cotomertibl
Travelers
America
Maines
Field Leveling Underway at Local High School Grounds
Under the supervision of M Mallory the athletic field at Locust and Fifth Streets West is being leveled to remove rough spots and prevent tripping. The first football game, likely against Waverly, is among the scheduled events with all others arranged except this one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mallory
Neat High School
Locust
Mallory
Waverly
Temperature climbs as Buchanans chart shows 91 degrees
Weather data indicates 91 at 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM yesterday with a two hour heat period. Mercury passed 90 at 1:30 PM and again on the downward path at 6 PM. At 6 this morning the temperature was 68, rising to 70 by 8 AM with strong outlook for a rapid rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Mercury
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Rocky Mountain Lady
Treasury OF the
Taggart
Mian Hag
L&w
Lamson Bros. & CO
Curcaco Board OF Trade
C. G. Larrabee
Hesident Mamagrr
Marsh-Place
Phomé
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Reuceip
Louis Close
Henne
Clarke
A. W., Rader
Des Moines
D.G. Thompson
Coun OL “Bluffe
Eberhart
J. Hemmens
Philharmonic Society of 260 Voices
Town Association of Travelers
Union Park
Rma
Je Bay
Bideas
Peres
J. Rainbow
Geo. C. Welker
Central Labor
Clear Lake
Anata
Boston Brokerage Company
Sycamore Street
W.A. Covell & Son
West
Fourth Street
Commercial Street
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