Merchants Urged to Stop Guessing on Costs in Waterloo
Frank Stockdale, associate editor of the System Magazine, told Waterloo Retail Merchants Association members in Ellis Hall that cost knowledge is essential. He warned three types of businessmen, urged cost comparison to standard costs, and noted factors influencing profits such as goods quality, demand, and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stockdale
System
Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Ellis’ Hall
Mr. Stockdale
Digestion Secrets from Bodied Juices
A reflective passage on human digestion and appetite notes that health hinges on digestion and that the body's juices separate useful ingredients from waste. It emphasizes regular eating and the contrast between those who claim to eat little and those who boast of endless consumption.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claims Digestive Aid
The ad presents a dialogue between The Pessimist and The Optimist about appetite and digestion. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as aiding digestion, boosting digestive juices, and supporting stomach health with a claim that one ingredient digests 2,000 times its weight. It notes availability in drug stores for 50 cents and offers free samples from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Merchants Hear Advice on Advertising and Credit
Five keys to successful advertising are outlined by a speaker: use the right merchandise, tell the truth, give the store personality, craft news in copy, and persevere. He urges understanding credit terms, prompt collections, and impartiality, and favors a credit bureau. The event followed with a supper for about 87 retail merchants in Els banquet hall and talks by local business figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Bureau
Els
W. C. Kohl
A. W. Surch
Burch Bros
W. W. McTarlane
WW. A. Reed
The
Times-Tribune
A. W. Peterson
Evening Courier and Reporter
James Hlack
James Black Dry Goods Co
Jurors Excused as 23 Seek Release on Duty Day
Seventy five jurors were drawn yesterday but only forty appeared at 9 am. Judge Platt dismissed those with valid excuses while farmers and tradesmen sought relief. Criminal cases resume next week, including Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank of Pecatonica versus Iowa Mausoleum Co. with a $2,775.69 judgment on notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank of Pecatonica
Iowa Mausoleum Co
Trouble Over R R Liability Clauses Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines November 11 faced ongoing shipper railroad dispute over liability limits. H G Wylie urged the railroads commission to strike intrastate liability limits, urging full recovery of actual value for domestic shipments especially household goods. The move contrasts Iowa code, state supreme court, and federal rulings. A Waterloo battle casualty stat is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Railroad Commission
H. G. Wylie
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Wyle
Laws Commission
Cedar Falls News Briefs Reflect Local Society and Events
Cedar Falls Daily News reports on residents moving into new apartments, campaign activity, church and club meetings, and preparations for upcoming events. Notable items include a luncheon for a state inspector, a Thomas Marshall visit plans, a deer hunt, various social gatherings, and Reverend Lowry’s evangelistic campaign and Cedar Falls meetings in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lowry
Cedar Falls
Corning
Nebey
McPhersop
Pioneer of Lawn City J B Godfrey Dies at 81
J B Godfrey, a longtime resident of Cedar Falls, died at 311 West Second Street at age 81 after years of illness. Funeral 2 p m Friday at his home conducted by Dr Effie McCollum Jones of Waterloo. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Survived by widow, two sons Herbert S Godfrey of Cedar Falls and Arthur of San Francisco, Cal. Daughters Mrs Arthur Godfrey and Josephine and Genevieve visiting her mother in Janesville. He lived in the city sixty years, workmanlike carpenter, active until illness. Only Moses Sawyer survives from his immediate circle. Cedar Falls Woman's Club discussed government control of utilities with Prof Reuben McKittrick today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Cutler
J. W. Ward
Minnesota
Mea
Wright
G. W. Walters
Cedar Walls
G. F. Wilson
Frank ©. Jackson
Raymond
N. Rodenbach
Minneapolis
Franklin and
First Streets
A. V. Turner
Waverly
J. K. Snowden
First Congregational Church
Charles P. Rugg
Black Hawk County
Marshall Rugg
California
Cedar Falls
Claude E. Culley
Waterloo
Gulley
Seerley
Cedar Tralls
J. BR. Godfrey
West Second Street
Effie McCollum Jones
Fairview Cemetery
Herbert
Gadfrey
Arthur
San Francisco
Cal
Arthur Godfrey
Josephine
Genevieve
Hartman
Janesville
Godfrey
Moses Sawyer
Wagen Carpenter
Little Miss Winsome at Jesup Grand Saturday
Jesup notes list two shows at the Grand Opera house with Fisher Ship Concert Co and Little Miss Winsome slated for November 14 and 21. Local property changes include Ray Baldwin buying the Donahue farm NE of Jesup at 185 per acre and Elmer Stevenson purchasing the A D Harrington farm in Barclay township for 135 per acre. Mrs Silas Sherman returns from hospital care in Waterloo and Simon Walker rents large farms in Fairbank and Perrytown shifts residence to Jesup.
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Jesup
Little Miss Winsome
Grand Opera House
JI. J. Copenhaver
Westbury Township
J. €. Felts
C. Miller
Manchester
Tenn
Ray Baldwin
Donahue
Lyceum
Fisher Ship Concert Co
George Sankey
Lig
Glenda
S. D. Elmer Stevenson
A. D. Harrington
Barclay Township
Silas Sherman
Presbyterian Hospital At
Waterloo
Simon Walker
Fairbank
Perry Townslips
FW. Chapman
Nashua
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Bros.’ Hospital
The New Baby And The Mother S Friend Advertisement
An early 20th century notice touts external abdominal support called Mothers Friend as essential for expecting mothers. It notes wide U S availability in drug stores and promises a concise guide to pregnancy tips. The Bradfield Regulator Co. offers a booklet by mail.
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United States
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamer Bidge
Atlanta
Georgia
Local social notes and funeral attendance in Waterloo area
Tuesday events across Waterloo and Littleton include funeral attendance for Mrs. H. H. Pate ten, church society gatherings, and post I O O F lodge farewells. Norman Baldwin named deputy stand master for the Tenth district at the Burlington state convention. Mrs. W. S. Schultz returns from Nebraska visit. Various parties honor Miss Lola Wilker and Mr. Hart with receptions as families prepare to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climex
F.C. Kubert
Jahd
Gallop
J. Wo Alander
Waterloo
HH. Pate
Littleton
Burlington
Norman Baldwin
Shultz
Qomohu
Neb
Heeter
W. Brown
Barclay
Mita Muniee
Ilne Kupper
H. Bunnell
C. A. Mart
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Sheridan's
Hurt
Masons and
Stara
Hart
Lapitat Church
la Porte City
Vinot Helps Weak Patients, Says Mother Superior
Mother Superior M Alphonsa Lathrop testifies that Vinot strengthened emaciated patients at Romary Mill Home Hawthorne. She cites a young woman who recovered after a month of liberal Vinot use, improving color and strength. The ad from Wangler Bros. Co. and Doraggiats, plus J Miller Dropeist Waterloo, promotes Vinot for appetite digestion blood and strength.
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Romary Mill
Hawthorne
M. Alphonsa Lathrop
O. 5
Wangler Bros. Co
Doraggiats
J. Miller
Dropeist
Waterloo
Rheumasalts a quick laxative and tonic remedy
In a run down condition dissolved in water Rheumasalts makes a carbonated drink that cleanses the stomach and intestines and removes toxins. It eases constipation headaches skin issues and indigestion by acting gently on bowels liver and kidneys without griping or nausea. It is a uric acid solvent and laxative with no calomel.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Local Notes From Geneseo and Vicinity
Geneseo area news mentions a lost draft horse belonging to McElhinney, Lucile Wilkingan ill last week, Wil Buror buying catty in Omaha, Ward Nowell visiting from Fairbank, Miases Berry visiting grandmother Mrs Katherine Welroy, and community members aiding at a church project. Also Frist Friday fall vacation near No. 2, Frank Thigh visiting sister Mia, Chas Wiltkinson and J G Clougly crews at the Dysart church work site. Geo Dor suffers age-related decline, H Edwards harmed tripping on a wire. physician attended, shoulder dislocated, and healing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Navy
R. C. McElhinney
Lucile
Wm. Wilkingan
Alek
Wil Buror
Omaha
Ward Nowell
Fairbank
Newell
Tama
Katherine Wwelroy
RRM
Guna
Tast Wriday
Frank Thigh
Dinole
Mia
Chas
Wiltkinson
J. G. Clougly
Force
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Waterloo Mercantile Association
Matt and
Jeff
Bud” Fisher
Marel
Lawn City
Trassace
A. E. Burns
Wyth & Lamb
Roger Leavitt
Winthrop
Iowa Congregationalists
PH. O. Sisterhood
Chapter R
WR. C
Cottage Hill Reading
W. W. Gist
Alison Aitchinson
W. We. Gist
C. A. Fullerton
Faith C. Buck
Neils Olesen
State’street
David Bennison
Franklin Street
Frank Stevens
Alpha Club
B.R. Wiener
Vinton
H. B. Lewis
Germania
Anna E. Miller
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago Bible Institute
India
Commercial Club
Thomas R. Marshall
Chase's
Messrs. and Mesdames Save
B. Bennison
Joseph Cowan
Joseph B. Clay
Mather Goose
Woodman’s Hall
Cedar Valley District Fair Association
W. H. Merner
J. D. Thompson
Frank Bailey
Stanbery
J. L. Bailey
J. W. Ford
Henry Weisbard
John Fearer
Frank Rivenburg
Mary A. Franz
Uo Vishay Gate
Hanks
D. Corning
George J. Howall
Cedar Falls Woman's Club
Reuben McKittrick
Political Science
Mother Superior
H. Edwards
Cedar Helphts
God
Edwards
Scott
Sloan
Earl 5. Sloan
Beacon Shoes
F. Bott Boos Co., Mahon
Maodeater, J
Stolt Bros
Tehrte Ark
Coal Products Hfg.Co
Joliet
Itt
Atwill-Makeinson Coal & Coke CO
McCormick Bidg
Chicago
R. A
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