Trade Race For Brazil Heats Up Amid War Shifts
In Rio de Janeiro on November 8, American businessmen formed a Chamber of Commerce to grow U S trade in Brazil. They faced rivals from England, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands as a bold ad highlighting a popular American car sparked mockery over a misdirected agent listing Quito Ecuador. Distances and transit hurdles render any quick orders unlikely. European merchants press to regain prewar supremacy via government sway and misinterpretations of the Monroe Doctrine.
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Rio de Janeiro
Europe
Brazil
A. Blank
Quito
Ecuador
Vito
South America
de Janeiro
New York
Clow
Canal Zone
West Coast
Guayaquil
Ecuaor
Buenos Aires
United States
Andes
Rio
Deaneiro
Sitka
Jaske
County Officers Receive Big Vote
County officials are elected on the Republican ticket with large pluralities up to 2500. Burton E. Sweet led a strong race for Congress with over 2000 in the county. Elected for two years are A. W. McFarlane and C. B. Santee as Representatives, J. J. Rainbow as Auditor, W. J. Burbank as Treasurer, Miss Jennie S. Bird as Recorder, D. B. Henderson as Sheriff, Fred S. Pettit as Clerk of Courts, E. J. Wenner as County Attorney, and Dr. Sidney D. Smith as Coroner. Senator J. W. Grout holds over. Indications show J. Anderson may have defeated Peter Bahl for Supervisor in the sixth district. A Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter want ad is noted as likely to yield the best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton E. Sweet
Congress
A. W. McFarane
C. B. Santee
J. J. Rainbow
W. J. Burbank
Jennie S. Bird
D. B. Henderson
Fred 5. Pettit
E. J. Wenner
Sidney D. Smith
Miss Bird
Wenner
Bursank
Henderson
Smith
J. W. Grout
J. Anderson
Peter Bahl
Suervisor
Poyner
Fox
Barclay
Republicans Gain Member on Board in Sixth District
Electors chose a Republican for the county board after years, with J J Anderson defeating Democrat Peter Bahl by 14 votes. Anderson will fill the seat from January 1, 1918, as the board shifts to five Republicans and two Democrats. Other new Republicans include Dr. D S Tiffany, John D Thompson, Joseph Shirley, Barclay township, and M J Magee, while Democrats are W D Strayer and T D Teeter. Shirley takes office January 1, 1917, succeeding W C Leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Anderson
Peter Bahl
Anderson
F. J. Schmitt
Dr. D
Joseph Shirley
East Waterloo
Barclay Township
M. J. Magee
Bennington Township
W. D. Strayer
Orange Township
T. D. Teeter
Big Creek
Mr. Shirley
W. C. Leland
Fred Henry
Short Crops Signal Alcohol Price Rise
Information from Waterloo druggists notes a forthcoming price increase for denatured alcohol due to wheat and corn shortages and light crops. An earlier glycerin price jump followed a large dynamite stock order by Du Pont, while drug manufacture shifts have reduced prices for several products including carbolic acid overall.
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Waterloo
du Pont Powder Company
United States
Electric Mountain Lines Construction Progress
Malcolm H. McEwen of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad announced that 110 miles of electrically operated road will be completed by dans. Electric equipment is being installed through the Rocky Mount area as part of the rapid project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm H. McEwen
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Dans
Rocky Mount
Side with truth and conviction in all judgments
The quote urges steadfastness in truth and belief, warning against drifting for popularity. It appeals to faith, humanity, and human hope, stressing that a man should hold firm convictions rather than passing opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot J. Savage
Talent and Character Adroitness and Courage to Lead
A reflective quote contrasts talent with character, noting talent preserves the old while character dares to forge new paths. It argues character empowers leaders to elevate others and achieve previously unimagined excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emarson
Electrified Mountain Route Expands in Montana
The article notes an electric railroad segment between Alberton and Deer Lodge in Montana extending to 336 miles. Electric engines reduce winter dangers from storms and steep grades, marking the line as among the first to electrify mountain routes. George H. Farnsworth buys Harry Shaw’s home on Berkshire road, Prospect.
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Alberton
Deer Lodge
Mont
Mr. McEwen
George H. Farnsworth
Harry Shaw
Berkshire Road
Prospect
Food Prices Rise Faster Than Wages In U S
Washington report notes average American family income runs 700 to 800 dollars yearly per the Society for Thrift based on state data. Food prices rose about 60 percent from 1900 to 1914, while servants wages climbed less than 20 percent, prompting thrift campaigns and school education plans to teach saving. Postmaster changes and new rural carriers announced in Iowa, with pension for Mary F. Leonard. Dubuque attorney Fred Thill dies after illness.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
American Socrety For
Thrift
National Education Association
United States
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Proven Helpful
Letters from Vermont Arkansas and New Jersey praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for gynecological troubles, back pain, and menstrual irregularities. Women report relief after months of use and urge others to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Roxbury
Ars
Necuie
Branch
Ark
Lrs
Max Garris
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Political Miracle in Fox Township
Fox Township made up largely of German voters as Republican ticket wins with Harding 77 versus Meredith 41. County candidates Rainbow 66 Pettit 66 Henderson 64 Ells 60 Wilinck 60. Wilson wins presidency with Hughes 62 and Wilson 58.
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Fox Township
Farber
Repubican
Harding
Meredith
Rainbow
Wilinck
Pettit
Clark
Ike
Henderson
Sheriff
Ells
Wilson
Hughes
Rainbow Auditor Forgetful Voter Hurries to Polls
City county auditor Rainbow forgot to cast a ballot and rushed from home at 6:66 p.m. toward the Third ward polling place. His brother J Rainbow drove him, a last minute dash ending as polls closed and Rainbow realized he had missed his vote.
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J. J. Rainbow
Rainbow Sheref
Rainbow
Mr. Rainbow
Polly
J. ©. Rainbow
Nambow
Mr. Reat
Elks Minstrel adds much new talent for annual bow
The Elks minstrel show will feature a cast combining returning stars with new performers. Sidney Simon will serve as interlocutor and the end men will include Jim Brearton Tate Warrigan Bob Lichty Tommy Tiller D B Henderson and Jack.
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The
Elks’ Minstrel
Sidney Simon
Campbell Chorus to Parade with Cedar Falla Band
Campbell announces a parade lineup with a chorus of 40 men and 20 women. The Cedar Falla band and 50 pies and 40 Elks in new uniforms will participate in the parade Tuesday.
Vinci restores strength in Nervous Ohio woman
An Ohio woman reports Vinci cured her weak nervous condition and poor blood, claiming the product built blood, strength, and nerves. The ad notes Vinci contains beef peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates and is sold by Wangler Bros. Co. and C J Miller in Waterloo and other Iowa towns.
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Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
Waterloo
Iowa
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W. L. Harding
da. Anderson
Peter
Bahl
Democrat
Jos, Shirley and
J. D. Thompson Are
Barclayom
American Society For Thrift Fublishes Statistics
Oliver M. Brown
Hillerton
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Archer
Newport
Ernest B. Lambertson
Gedar Rapids
Frank McDonald
Leste
Wight
Lamon
Clara Smith
Sheldon
Ambrose Jermann
Otto Petersen
Ramee
Mary F. Leonard
Perry
Dubuque
Fred Thill
Weehawken, N. J
Sam
Katmie Szontaror
7Th St
Weehawken, N. J. II
ELKS
Ohio
Chalmers
A. T. Knudson
W. Burger Beott & Thom
Detroit
Waterloo Auto Supply Company
Ernvros
Jefferson Street
Elgin
Ta. Fayette
Winthrop
Vogt & Co
Waverly
H. Nickerson
Conrad
Chas
Eberhardt Beaman
J. Raymond
Groady Center
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