Rival European trading drive tests Brazil US advantage
In Rio de Janeiro American merchants form a Chamber of Commerce to expand their Brazil trade. A bold Portuguese ad for an American car ends with an Ecuadorian agent in Quito, illustrating vast distance hurdles and slow replies. European rivals prepare to reclaim prewar supremacy through transport, banking, and communication channels.
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Rio de Janeiro
Europe
Jaker
Brazil
JA. Blank
Quito
Ecuador
South America
New York
Solon
Canal Zone
Guayaquil
Buenos Aires
United States
Andes
Rio Deaneiro
New York Paper
Ofer
Sitka
Saska
County Officers Receive Big Vote
County Republicans swept the ticket with large majorities in yesterday’s election. Burton E. Sweet led a strong congressional race with over 2,040 votes in the county. Officials elected include A. W. McFarine and C. T. B. Sam as representatives, T. J. Rainbow as eighth term judge, W. J. Burbank treasurer, Miss Jennie S. Bird recorder, N. B. Henderson sheriff, Fred S. Pettit clerk of courts, Wenner county attorney, and Dr. Smith coroner. Wenner, Burbank, Henderson and Smith begin new terms. Grout holds over as senator. Indications show J. Anderson (Republican) may have donated Peter Bahl (Democrat) for supervisor in district six. Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter ad urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton E. Sweet
Congress
A. W. McFarnie
C. TB
Sam Anditer
T. J. Rainbow
W. J
Peter Bahl
Suervisor
Poyner
Fox
Barclay
Republicans Gain Member On Board In Sixth District
Electors chose a Republican for the county board in the sixth district for the first time in years. J J Anders defeated Democrat Peter Bahl by 14 votes and will assume office January 1, 1918. After that date the board will have five Republicans and two Democrats. Republican members include D S Tiffany, John D Thompson, Joseph Shirley, J J Anderson, and M J Magee. Democrats are W D Shayer and T D Teeter. Shirley will start January 1, 1917. Magee will serve a three year term beginning January 1, 1918. Here are the sixth district results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Anders
Peter Bahl
Anderson
F. J. Schmitt
Dr. D. 5. Tiffany
Waterloo
John D. Thompson
Cedar Falls
CR. Rownd
Joseph Shirley
East Waterloo
J. J. Anderson
Barclay Township
M. J. Magee
Bennington
W. D. Shayer
Orange Township
T. D. Teeter
Big Creek
Mr. Shirley
W. ©. Leland
Fred Henry
Short Crops Push Alcohol Price Up
Waterloo druggists report rising denatured alcohol prices due to high wheat and corn costs and a poor night crop. Glycerin advanced over 5 cents per pound after Du Pont Powder ordered 180 cars of stock glycerin for 1917 delivery, with purchase priced at 2.4 million dollars. Drug manufacture in the United States has lowered prices for several products including carbolic acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Druggists
du Pont Powder Company
United States
Electrified Milwaukee Road Progress Reported
Malcolm H. McEwen, freight and passenger agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul announces that 110 miles of electrified track will be completed by January. The electric equipment is being installed through the Rocky Mount region as rapid progress continues on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm H. McEwen
Chicago
Miwaukee
St. Paul
Dan
Rocky Mount
Side with Truth and Conviction, Not Popular Opinion
A quotation urges siding with truth and God, valuing conviction over drift. It argues most people hold opinions rather than firm beliefs, noting a small portion possess true convictions and urging steadfast adherence to personal conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Happe
Minot J
Savage
Talent and Character Quote Analysis
This fragmented reflection contrasts talent with character, urging adherence to tradition while valuing courage to forge new paths toward better goals. It emphasizes character as the source of power that unites a company and inspires excellence beyond what is imagined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emarson
Electrified Mountain Route Extends Through Montana
The Montana electric railroad line now covers 326 miles between Alberton and Deer Lodge with electric engines easing winter relining hazards. The system is among the first in the nation to wire through the mountains, reducing storm and grade dangers. George H. Farnsworth buys Harry Shaw's home on Berkshire road in Prospect.
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Ains
Alberton
Deer Lodge
Mont
McEwen
George H. Farnsworth
Harry Shaw
Berkshire Road
Prospect
Food Prices Rise Faster Than Wages, Report Says
Washington news item notes average American family income at 700 to 900 dollars per year based on state data. Food retail prices climbed about 60 percent from 1900 to 1914 while wages for servants rose under 30 percent, prompting thrift movement calls. The piece also lists postal appointments and a pension grant, plus the death of Dubuque attorney Fred Thilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
American Society For Thrift
National Edition Association
United States
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Women Across States
Letters from Vermont Arkansas and New Jersey praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing female ailments. Mrs Frexom of Roxbury Vermont credits months of back trouble and anemia relief, while Mrs Lroxparnt of Weehawken New Jersey reports relief from menopausal symptoms and renewed vitality. Mrs Garris of Branch Arkansas says cramping pains and irregularity vanished after three months of use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Roxbury
Lydia EL Pinkham
Neri E. Frexom
Branch
Ark
Political Miracle in Fox Township election shocks county
Fox Township voters produced surprising results with Republican ticket wins. Meares dith led the ticket with 41 votes for Meares dith while Wilmer’s ticket captured several posts, and Wilson won the township by a narrow plurality. Demographic notes say the area is German-leaning and once had more Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democora
Tieding
Tor Mearesdith
Ure
Rainbow
Wilmer
Democrathomomines
Pettit
Demoerrat
Henderson
Elis
Wilson
Pee Demt
Sloughes
Fox Township
Hippely
Wis
Trsp
Rainbow Auditor Besieges Polls In Farcical Feud
Readable text portrays a chaotic scene around a local polling place as Mr Rainbow, urged by his brother J C Rainbow, rushes toward the vote while an assistant and bystanders react. A call arises that the polls now close and the scene ends with election chatter and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Thainbow
Ratibow
Padnbew
Mucil Announces New Talent For Annual Show
New talent added for the annual show highlights a program east of the Wiles with performances by Jitu Wrearton Hiarrisan and Maman Tiller among others. The event lineup includes unique acts and local participants preparing for the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MUCIL
Menapret
Stdakey
Cedar Falls Band and Elks Parade Set for Tuesday
Campbell reports a 40 man chorus and 29 women will sing while the Cedar Falls band of 50 pieces and 40 Elks in new uniforms join a parade Tuesday.
Vinci Health Tonic Promises Strength and Blood Gain
An Iowa advertisement touts Vinci as a beef and cork peptonate based tonic. Mrs Harl Brunson of Vinci testifies it raised her blood, strengthened nerves, and restored vitality after prior remedies failed. The ad cites Wangler Drug Co., and lists Waterloo as a lead local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci Bellefontaine
Ohio
Vinci
Harl Brunson
Wangler Frag, Co
Drugetatsa
Miller
Waterloo
Algo
Leadfinn Drug
Iowa
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Waterloo Evenng Courier
W. L. Harding
Peter
Raul
Jos, Shirley R and
J. D. Thompson Are
Poyner Total Water Ale Saan
Electriu
Mwountain
American Society For Thiet Publishers Statistics
Oliver M. Brown
Hillerton
Postoffice Department
Civil Service Commission
Archer
Newport
Ernest E. Lambertson
Cadar Rapids
Frank McDonald
Leslie 8. Wight
Lamont
Clara Smith
Sheldon
Ambrose Jermann
Otto Petersen
Ramsen
Mary FP. Leonard
Perry
Pcbuque
Dubuque
Fred Thitl
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Ratobow
Fuor
Ford
Chalmers
Detroit
Waterloo Auto Supply Company
GT4
SON
Strel Plone
WT. Wandson
Eieci
J. W. Burger Payette
Seau & Thom Winthrop
Neal
Sienes Greene
Wawkeye
Arlington
Vort & Co
Th. Nickerson
Conrad
Vberhardt, Beaman
Raymond
Grundy Center
Waverly
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