Man Restores Stolen Watch in Coincidental Return
William Sharp, a machinist at the Iowa Dairy, was accosted for money by D. W. Kyle. Kyle bought a 5 cent meal, was arrested for vagrancy, and later Sharp received his watch back from a second stranger who vanished. Police say the second man likely returned the watch to clear his jailed partner.
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William Sharp
Lowa
Water and
Sycamore
D. W. Kyle
Sharp
Illinois Central
Kyle
Fourth Street
RB Stranger
Hint
New York Banks Report Weekly Clearing Figure Decline
The New York banking weekly statement shows total loans at 7.92 billion, net deposits 1.78 billion, and circulation 50.5 million with various reserve totals. Aggregate cash reserves reach about 420 million with excess lawful reserve down 5.12 million.
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New York
Waverly Congregational Men Banquet Forms Group
In Waverly on November 4 a Congregational church men’s banquet drew 1090 attendees. Speakers included Rev. Walter J. Rollins, Attorney J. S. Tathill of Waterloo, and Prof. Walter J. Griffith, with Rev. Mr. Fice as toastmaster. A Brotherhood movement was discussed and a permanent organization established.
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Waverly
Congregational Church
Walter J. Rollins
J. S. Tathill
Waterloo
Walter J. Griffith
Mr. Fice
Students Hear Valuable Talk at College of Commerce
Troy addressed 24 College of Commerce students on what makes competent employees. He argued success comes from being an advertising student, a writer, and a creator of proper aims and business principles. Father Nemmers of Gilbertville, builder of the church, is critically ill with ulcers of the stomach at about 40 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. &. Troy
College of Commerce
Troy
Gilbertville
John Nemmers
Father Cooney
Father Nemmers
New Pipe Organ for St Josephs Installed in Ten Days
A $5,000 Tetlers Sommerhof organ arrives for St Josephs church. Installation begins promptly under W A Sommerhof and should complete in ten days. The 31 pipe double manual instrument will be housed in the left choir loft, with a 25 by 23 by 10 foot footprint and a grand opening recital conducted by Father Alphonsa Dress of Dubuque after installation.
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St. Joseph's Chaured
Trey
Father Slittery
Elures
Farther Alphansa
Dubuque
City in brief reaches across towns and travel notes
Diphtheria quarantine on Leon Bender of 1168 Commercial Street. Ed Wilson and Rov. Ed Wilson plan a Chicago trip for business and leisure. Melwin Vaughan returns from a cousin amid river trapping plans. Andrew Wilson back from Waterloo to Independence. Mrs. Ba Ee Roberts heads to Hampton for Sunday visits. later to San Diego to make a home. B. Fuller and Mr. Downs stay with Mrs. J S VanSchoyck on Wellington. Anna M. Kistner sails for Oelwein to inspect W R C work then visits several northeast towns. Potatoes suffer damage from undug spuds and shallowly buried tubers. Most tubers were dug before the hard freeze. Who in doubt, gou the Majestic.
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A. H. Holt and Son
Dna Wilson
Chicago
Melwin Vaughan
Waterloo Gun Club to Hold Prospect Park Shoot
The Waterloo Gun Club announces a Wednesday November 16 boating tournament at Prospect Park. Under the jack rabbit system entrants receive ten cents back per broken target and share in prize money, with added money totaling forty dollars. Extras may be shot if time permits, shells and lunch on site, with Whitney in charge of cashier duties. Nick Weprer presides, John Libby is secretary.
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Waterloo
Whitney
Nick Weprer
John Libby
Road Improvement Efforts On Black Hawk And Westfield Roads
Street Commissioner Winchell and crew haul gravel to the lower Black Hawk road between the bridges to fill hallows and restore first class condition. The Westfield road west of the ball park will receive similar treatment. An unusual workload in 1911 has delayed this work until now.
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Winchell
Black Hawk Road
Hallows
Westfield
Ball Park
West Street
Farmers and Stock Raisers Auction November 8
Sale conducted on the George Dawson farm one mile north of Independence Avenue Hospital and 1.5 miles east near James Black farm. Includes 35 head of cattle dairy cows, 225 hogs, 8 sheep, farm machinery, 800 bushels oats, 1000 bushels corn, 75 bushels potatoes, 25 acres of corn in shock, 2000 chickens and tools. Sale starts 10:30 AM with lunch provided.
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HL Smith
Inquiry on Marriage License Issuance in Monticello
A Monticello Iowa inquiry asks if Eugene Tigers and Edna Templeton have a marriage license. No license has been issued by the court clerk. Earlier, a local couple sought a permit but papers were urged to withhold publication. it is unclear if that couple was the one from the eastern town.
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Monticello
Eugene Tigers
Edna Templeton
Sfr. Tyers
Miss Templeton
Manchester
Delaware County
Waterloo
Hla
Juvenile Court Hears Charivari Damage Case
Cotter aged 16 was found guilty of participating in a charivari damage at Henry Fry home. Reginald Watters, 16, pleaded guilty before Judge Platt in juvenile court. The district will sentence next Saturday. 21 witnesses were subpoenaed. Ages ranged 10 to 16. Damage exceeded $100.
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Cotter
Reginald Watters
Platt
Henry Fry
Fry
Jack Casebeer and Mother Are Home After 49 Years
Jack Casebeer and his mother Mrs Ama WR Casebeer returned from a long visit to their old Somerset county home in Pennsylvania. They had not visited in almost 49 years. Mrs Casebeer, though elderly, enjoyed the trip and relatives with ease. Mr Casebeer resumes work with renewed energy and a fresh stock of cigars to share with friends. Jack has placed the cigars for sale on three eating-plate counters at regular rates.
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Tack Casebeer
Ama WR. Casebeer
Somerset County
P. S
Jack
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Jersey
New Order Mandates Parish Incorporation Nationwide
Davenport Nov 4 Bishop James V Davis reports Rome has ordered every Catholic parish and church in the United States to be incorporated and held in the name of the bishop vicar general of the diocese parish priest and two laymen. The rule, already in many dioceses, will spread nationwide shaping church organization.
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Davenport
Jamcey V Davis
Rome
United States
Satiric sermon on divorce mills and marriage vows
The article laments rising divorce rates, cites data from Maine to national averages, and argues for stricter, more public divorce rules. It critiques modern attitudes, praises faithful couples, and calls for better home training and public sentiment that marriage endures until death.
God Commands for Thanks Are Loving Requests
Rev Dr Russell H Con Well argues that thanks are not mere ritual but loving requests from God. Thanksgiving reminds of great privileges and blessings to those who train themselves to give gratitude to God and friends. A grateful heart leads to better happiness and appreciation of gifts received.
Rabbit Hunt Dance Of Pueblo Indians Of New Mexico
Pueblo Indians in New Mexico observe a late November rabbit hunting dance as thanksgiving prayer. Isleta hosts many spectators, while Zuni Acoma and Taos are rarely visited. Dancers in colored garments carry guns, move in circles like a quadrille, and chant a slow, rhythmic song before dawn.
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New Mexico
Zuni
Acoma
Taos
Isleta
Albuquerque
Remembering Thanksgivings of a bygone era and home
A reflective verse recalls crisp snowy holidays, buffalo robes, grandmamma's house, a big sleigh ride, and a homestyle feast. The speaker recalls pantry treasures, turkey and pies, and a love for old traditions, concluding with a worn newspaper ad prompt.
Slump in Wheat Triggers Trades Transfer and Failures
Chicago nov 4 a fresh price slump at the Chicago Board of Trade followed by the failure of Sam Finney & Co a large cash house and the transfer of Pringle Wing open trades to A V Booth Co. The move comes amid federal inquiry and a court ruling on a 205000 bushel wheat settlement the market then slid as operators anticipated further court action and evidence of market operations.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Sam Finney & Co
Pringle & Wing
Board of Trade House
A. v. Booth & Co
United States
Kohlsaar
St. Louis
Injured man falls from ladder in Cedar Falls
Ernest Wilson, about 38, White, was injured while putting up storm windows at his Cedar Falls home when he fell from a ladder about fourteen feet. He suffered a double fracture of the right leg above the knee, a broken nose, facial cuts, and serious internal injuries.
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Cedar Fails
Ernest Wilson
White
Found-Person Urgently Returns Emery Wheel
A notice urges the borrower of an Emery wheel to return it at once to avoid trouble. The message is signed by P, Ti.
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Er Pa
Bank Stement
ST. Josephs
Holt
Leon Bender
Commercial Street
Andrew Wilson
Independence
Ba EE. Roberts
Hampton
Roberts
Edna Wilson
San Diego
Cal
B. Fuller
Mr. Downs
Clyde
J.S. VanSchoyck
Wellington Street
Anna M. Kistner
Oelwein
New Hampton
Decorah
Fredericsburg
Creston
Gou the Majestic
BUN Glub
Sun
George Dawson
Rok
Jack Casebeer
Mother
Matthew Y
Gayburd
Sioux Falls
Maine
France
Houghton
Mat Goodfellow
Cabby
Milady
Red Light
Milord
New York City
Russell H. Conwell
Philadelphia
Pueblos
Grandpapa
Bradley
Watepalooma
Hanson-Jenks
Mason City
J. Williams
Xmoung
Courier
Cial Street
South Street
Bes
California
W. J. McDonald
Wes Seventh
Phant
Irving
M. Becklea
Kent
West Sixth Street
Tady
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