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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1913
Page
8
Grain traffic from the west and north is slackening as shipments to the eastern market finish. Local agents report good business but not as heavy as in recent weeks. A 10 car shortage earlier this year disrupted shipments, yet railroads coaxed quick loading and unloading to prevent major trouble.
An agreement between M J Van l Tiburg, the city of Cedar Falls, and Mausoleum Co transfers eight donated tombs to the city. The company pays 4 dollars per tomb disposed, funding an endowment for repairs. The city is safeguarded from damage in the arrangement. Also notes Mrs J B Lamb returning from Jesup visit with cousin Mrs G G Walker.
The ROARE club hosted a Hallowe en party at Mr. and Mrs. H J Neuerts with a seven o clock dinner for about eighty. In the same issue the community mourns Mrs Millard Butterfield after a four week illness. her funeral drew wide attendance including the Rebekahs W R C and Royal Neighbors. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Susie Leaven to L M Ceaser at Sacred Heart church with Mary Leaven maid of honor and Acnes McPike organist.
The Galloway farm auction of William Galloway’s cattle and implements drew three to four thousand spectators daily. Auctioneer William Holland said the sale totaled nearly eight hundred thousand dollars with Holstein and Ayrshire cattle commanding high prices. Top animal King Segua Pontiac Combination sold for 3500 dollars, while other prize stock fetched substantial sums. Dairymen expect long term gains from investing in pure bred stock, as the sale underscored the value and demand for premium dairy cattle.
A group of prominent New York physicians launches an education drive to reduce common colds within a generation. They advise avoiding draughty cars, hot rooms, and overeating at meals, while embracing fresh air and prompt recovery with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. sold by dealers.
Evangelistic services at the Calvary Evangelical Church grow in interest as Rev H C Schluter draws crowds. Tonight he speaks on Gods Way of Removing Sin with a song service preceding by Ruth Abbott and Vera Scoville giving special selections.
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