Cold wave grips area as river freezes over
The region plunged from warm to bitter cold in hours. Winds and a sharp drop in temperature left travelers shivering. Cedar River froze above the dam with rough ice unsuitable for skating. Details describe clouds, train delays, and crews noting the sudden climate shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate
Cedar River
Bunk’ Carmichael
Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Railway
Dunkerton Hill
Chicago
Illinois
Enthusiastic crowds at Henderson Drug Store praise Root Juice
A Davenport area health craze spreads as many residents flock to Henderson Drug Store for Root Juice. Promoters claim rapid improvement in indigestion, dyspepsia, appetite, and rheumatic pains after a few doses, with a demonstration to continue for a few days. One dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Davenport
Julie
Waverly Rector Leads Diocesan Missions Sermon
Rev. J. Cole of Waverly preached at Christ Church on Diocesan Missions with Rev. G. W. Hinkle in Waverly. Pledges were generous as Cole highlighted Iowa mission needs and the giver’s value. Cole formerly led St. Mark's parish. He was described as an interesting speaker and the sermon was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Cole
Episcopal Church
Waverly
Christ Church
G. W. Hinkle
Mr. Cole
Iowa
St. Mark's Parish
Laymen Lead Walnut Street Baptist Service on Temperance Day
In the absence of Pastor Rev. H. G. Beeman the Walnut Street Baptist church depended on laymen for both services. I. D. Collins chaired the morning program with speakers George V. Fowler and Dr. J. R. Allen addressing temperance. The evening featured the choir under W. B. Howell with solos by Lettie Hackett and Howell, readings, cornet pieces, a mixed quartet, orchestral selections, and an address by J. S. Tuthill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Beeman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
I. D. Collins
George V. Fowler
J. R. Allen
Mr. Fowler
New York State
Allen
W. B. Howell
Lettie Hackett
Mission Report at 65th American Missionary Convention
Mrs. W. W. H. Schwedler reported on the Chicago gathering held in the new First Congregational church. Thousands of delegates attended as mission schools and colleges were established, with work among Hawaiians, American Indians, Alaskan Indians, and mountain communities. The Colored College Jubilee quintette provided notable music. Rev. L. B. Hix led the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. H. Schwedler
American Missionary Convention
Chicago
Plymouth Congregational Church
New First Congregational Church
Congregational Colored Colleges
Colored Quintette
Colored College
Talladega
Banker Kimmel Death Claim Sparks Insurance Case
Kansas City attorneys for George A. Kimmel’s sister say a man will testify he witnessed the banker’s early years murder in British Columbia and that he buried Kimmel and the killer in the same grave. The witness claims decoy to Canada connected to a Vancouver gold haul and the $20 000 life policy in St Louis court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George A. Kimmel
Arkansas City
Wilds
British Columbia
Kimmel
Canada
Vancouver
Frederick H. Bacon
St. Louis
Grant T. Rosenzweig
Waterlooans to Travel Deluxe for Bankers' Meeting
Waterloo residents join the American Bankers Association annual session in Los Angeles on November 23. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Powers, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Rodamar. They depart Waterloo next Thursday evening by the Bankers' Special from Chicago. The deluxe train travels via Illinois Central to California with a return in one week to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers’ Association
Los Angeles
E. L. Johnson
F. W. Powers
Ira Rodamar
Johnson
Association For the State of
Illinois Central
California
New Orleans
Chicago
Waterloo
Missing Thorburn Brother Sought in Iowa with $50 Reward
Ella Thorburn of Martin’s 3 asks Sheriff Shores to help locate her brother Alexander Thorburn who left home July 6 1911 claiming he was heading west. He is 52 about 165 pounds 5 ft 10 in blue eyes brown hair turning gray and fair complexion. Reward offered for information leading to his location with possible sighting near Vinton La Porte City or Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Thorburn
Martin's 3
Sheriff Shores
Alexander Thorburn
Blair
Neighborhood Bible Classes Schedule List
Tuesday neighborhood Bible study times and hosts across districts. Addresses include Mrs Eastman 327 Riehl street and Mrs Robertson 322 East Fourth street with start times from 2:20 to 7:50. Additional hosts: Mrs Alstadt 205 Lane street and Mrs Fisher Mulberry street among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eastman
Riehl Street
Guy
Broadway
Chas
Zerean
Durey
Town. Street
A. M. Robertson
East Fourth Street
G. A. Martin
Franklin Street
F. W. Warren
Walnut Street
Co. F. Alstadt
Lane Street
H. F. Fisher
Mulberry Street
Hadley
East Tenth Street
J. G. Brinkerhoft
Baltimore Street
Dr Westenberg Draws Dense Crowd In Evening Sermon
Dr Robert C Westenberg acting pastor of the First Presbyterian church drew a large audience despite wind and cold. The service featured a sermon titled A Man With Wi and a choir solo by Grace Danis. Two thirds of attendees were men and six Sunday School students received Bible prize certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Westenberg
First Presbyterian Church
Westenberg
Waterloo
Grace Danis
Library Notes on New Books and October Gains
The library highlights Arnold Bennett's How to Live on 24 Hours a Day as a fresh, direct work on living fully and happiness. It lists other Bennett titles and announces October progress in circulation, new readers, and books added, plus upcoming displays and readings with local view of choirs and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bennett
Bennett
Libray
Anna
Five Towns
Tate
Hamilton W. Mabie
Buckley
Crothers
Galsworthy
Galsworthy—The Patrician
Grayson
Harris
Robert Ralkes
Divorce and Custody Case in Gladstone Ill
Bertha McMullen sues George McMullen for divorce and custody of two children aged teen and 4 alleging cruelty and alcohol abuse. The case cites a Gladstone marriage on Jan 2 1897 and seeks separation while a separate suit features Susie Nauman against Louis Nauman with denials of intoxication and claims of beer in the home. The Citizens Savings bank sues F H Briden et al for 275 dollars. Daniel Sloan to lecture at First M E church next Wednesday on The Worth of a Man with Wesleyan club involvement and stereopticon views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha McMullen
George McMullen
Margaret
Goldie
Gladstone, Ill
Susie M. Nauman
Louis H. Nauman
Tie
Hla
Citizens Savings Bank
F. H. Briden
M. E
Daniel Sloan
Wesleyan Club
Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend an oily emulsion for external use that aids preparation for childbirth and eases the common discomforts of pregnancy. It claims regular use brings comfort before delivery and quicker recovery after birth and invites readers to request a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator OO
Atlanda
Fairbank Pastors Engage in Regional Baptist Meetings
Rev. RE A Valiant of the First Baptist church in Fairbank is away for a few days in the south. Rev. T D Franklin of Fairbank preached at the Waterloo morning and evening services. Franklin delivered an address in the local church a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. A. Valiant
First
South
T. D. Franklin
Fairbank
Waterloo
Mr. Franklin
To Keep Oilcloth Like New
Oilcloth should not be swept with a straw broom or scrubbed with a stiff brush. Sweep with a soft hair brush and wipe with lukewarm water containing a teaspoon of Gold Dust washing powder, then rinse with clear warm water. If the shine fades wash as directed, then glue in hot water and gloss with a flannel dipped in glue water at night until dry and polished.
Musterole Pain Relief Paste Ad Claims Quick Comfort
An advertisement touts Musterole mustard plaster as a modern, blister free relief for muscle pain. It markets a white jar with the Musterole trademark and promises penetrating, quick relief when applied with fingertips or the palm.
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Jack Frost
Neveh
Humons
Taggart
Waterlooans
Linaire
Abeka
la Porte City
Terloo
Library Notes
Jordan
Marago
Lowry
J. A. Pinkerton
Gava McKinsie
Marcosson
Bertha Ball
Merrngton
Vallant
Phelps
Richmond
Anv
Smith
Westminster Abbey
van Dyke
Velvin
Wild Animal Celebrities
B. Bronson
Anchman
Camp
Casson
Denton
Little People’s Dialogues
Eve
Howelle
Knight
Tuucas
Wanderer
London
Mason
Italy
Mitchell
Hills
Pryor
Savillle
Yableaux
Terry
England
Thomas
As Mypmnessi
Nakhexs
Kont
C. J. Miller
PANY
Cleveland
Ohio
Mustercle
C.F. McClintock
Pittsburg, Pa
James Winters
Toledo
Ohia
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