A Medbury literary night turns to scrutiny of a young author
Miss Ellen Acton, nineteen, faces critics at the Fonies club reception honoring an anonymous novelist. Miss Acton asks blunt questions about a new book deemed worthless by some, while Mr. Barrows argues a book speaks to each reader differently, like a bell on an island with listeners tuned to their own ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Medbury
Emma Abee Elleckley
Mise Linckley
Amal
Inckley
Ellen Acton
Inekier
Miss Hinckler
Miss Acton
Miss Hinckley
Autloress
Mr. Barrows
Critica
Want Ads Notice Highlights Local Listings
A scanned want ads section summarizes upcoming local items for sale services and notices. Readers find categorized listings including equipment vehicles and household goods with contact details and brief descriptions.
Wood and Metal and Music From a Philadelphia 1754 Reed
A fragmented discussion on how wood and metal differ in musical resonance. It cites Mince Mittelporper in Philadelphia 1754, notes spruce as ideal for sounding boards, and explains microscopic wood fibers enabling vibration. It compares wood and metal’s tonal qualities via strings and wires, ending with the idea that wood transmits vibrations better to the ear through intermediate wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mince Mittelporper
Padedelphia
Mittelburger
America
Dne
Luck in a Blunder at Friedrichsruhe and Miscellany
A fragment from a late evening at Friedrichsruhe features Bismarck in playful mood as he entertains with stories about a blunder by an ensign under Frederick the Great. The excerpt also notes Bavaria, Tarifa and Gibraltar etymology, English surnames evolution post Norman conquest, and brief humor items from the London and Boston papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrichsruhe
Bismarck
Frederick the Great
Joe
W. B. Richmond
North American Review
Auto Thieves Reap Harvest Across the Nation
Police report rising auto thefts with several cars stolen recently including a Chandler from Northwestern Auto Co and a Ford from Des Moines. Local officers urge car owners to aid prevention as thieves target vehicles and accessories, with riders sometimes abandoning cars when fuel runs out. A woman’s electric car lost a watch and other items after entry at Fourth and Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belos
Minneapolis
Northwestern Auto Co
Minnesota
Fred Coleman
GB. R. Hart
Des Moines
Earl
Grundy Center
Iowa
Waterloo
Mrp. H
Plumb
Fourth
Wellington Streets
Declare War on Rheumatism Foley Kidney Pills Ad
An advertisement urges readers to fight rheumatism with Foley Kidney Pills. It claims the pills strengthen weakened kidneys and purify the blood to keep uric acid clear, advising to keep them on hand for the first signs of rheumatism and noting availability at druggists everywhere.
Simple Home Treatment Promises Pain Free Dental Care
A promotional claim urges readers to save their teeth and escape dental chair distress by a new at home treatment. The copy emphasizes ease safety and painless outcomes while asserting it cannot harm the user.
Dr Willard's Home Treatment for Pain Free Teeth
A home remedy claims painless, speedy relief for dental issues like pyorrhea, gingivitis, and receding gums. The ad promises to replace costly dentist visits and false teeth with a simple at home method and a free book from Dr. F W Willard at Powers Building Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Willard
Ume
F. W. Willard
Powers Bidg
Neil O Briens Minstrels at Waterloo Tonight
Neil O Briens Minstrels headlines at the Waterloo theatre this evening with Jovers and an all new show including a new sketch Demon Rumor & Dry Town. The company features Harry Van Fossen Eddie Marler Peter Detsel Casper Nowak and many others with Frank Fuhrer directing an augmented orchestra. A 25 cent matinee is set for 2:30 and evening tickets range 25 46 and 80 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil O'Brien
Waterloo Theatre
Mr. O'Brien
Xeen
Mr. Q O’brien
Ers
Harry van Fossen
Eddie Marler
Peter Detsel
Casper Nowak
Nick Voerg
David Morris
James Berardi
Leetie Berry
Chas. KR. Wright
Jonathan Haw
Doran & Strong
Geo. F. Peduazi
Billy Curran
Frank Fuhrer
Canvass of 1914 Black Hawk County election results
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors completed the canvass of the November 3, 1914 general election votes. The record lists totals for US senator governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor of state treasurer of state attorney general railroad commissioner and supreme court judge with named candidates and vote counts. The board certifies the results as a true extract from township poll books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterton
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
W. D. Leland
John McQuilkin
W. D. Strayer
Matt Demuth
D. G. Boomer
C. ‘Wy
Virden
W. 0. Leland
C. W. Virden
State of Iowa
Board of County
A. D
United States
Supreme Court
Albert B. Cummings
Maurice Connolly
Casper Schenk
I. S. MacChlits
Oliver C. Wilson
Malcolm Smith
W. L. Harding
Oliver P. Myers
Harry B. Betty
Oscar HM. Hoy
Thurlow T. Taft
William §. Allen
John D. Denigan
W. J. Lingard
J. J. Jacobson
R. H. Williams
Office of Auditor of State
Frank §. Shaw
George Phillips
Bruce Francis
G. S. Nelson
C. M. Kelley
W. C. Brown
BE. M. Carr
M. EB. Weldy
J. H. Popejoy
Clifford Thorne
James H. Wilson
W. B. Martin
Samuel K. Mercer
J. R. Rosebrook
B.C. Murphy
Geo. M. Dowell
B. McLain
M. Kurtzwell
J. E. Hollenbeck
Scott
Ladd
F. Pronty
Benjamin J. Salinger
Seth Thomas
Silas
Local Election Totals Reported From Waterloo County Seat
Vote tallies show M. Weaver 2161 and Win field 1696 for the representative race. Other candidates listed include Clayton B. Bronson 3970 Arch W. McFarlane 4161 Hermann Miller 2829 Hillis H. Wilson 2183 Geo B. Boyce 387 C W Lyon 252 J E Lee 19. In compress race Burton E. Sweet 4599 J C Murtagh 8317 Robert J. Belt 251 D S Campbell 150 C C Covert 85. Certificate dated November 11 1914 attested by county officials at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rainbow
Board of Supervisors
Clayton BE. Bronson
Arch. W. McFarlane
Hermann Miller
Hillis HE. Wilson
Robert J. Belt
D. S. Campbell
C. C. Covert
Waterloo
Said County
W C T U Sponsors Song Recitals in Universalist Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union backs the Goodwin recitals at the Universalist church Friday and Saturday evenings. Wilmot Goodwin, Waterloo's noted bari tone soloist, appears with Lee Cronicap, pianist, and Maurice Warner, violinist. The program titled The Power of Song runs in two cycles, the first Friday night and the second Saturday night, featuring works from famous song writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Goodwin
Wilmot Goodwin
Waterloo
Lee Cronicap
Maurice Warner
Zemo claims to clear pimples with antiseptic liquid
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a non greasy antiseptic liquid that ends skin eruptions and pimples. It promises a free trial bottle by sending 4 cents postage to HB W Rose Co and notes Zemo is sold by druggists and Miller's Drug Store in Waterloo at 218 West Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Mo
Waterloo
Miller's Drug Store
Weal Fourth Street
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WOOD
Gibraltar
Tarifa
Detroit Journal
England
Tondon Express
Jones
Boston Transcript
British Columbia
Auto Thieves
SCANE
Merry Mary
Morgan
Sullivan
M. Weaver
Winfield
Withrow
Seid
Novemper, A
D. Leland
John McQuilkan
Maty Demuth
D. Strayhr
W. C. Leland
Clk
J. J. Rainbow
C. F. London
J. E. Webb
Wm. Burbank
B. H. Kascht
Clyde Bightey
Fred
Pattit
Leeper
J. M. Brung
Sherif
Henderson
EB. J. Wenner
W. T. Frame
J. B. Jordan
Sidney D. Smith
H. E. Brown
J, BR. Allen
Dist
M. J. Magee
Clarence Dickey
W.C.T.U
Falan-Bollman Co
Baldy
Northumberland
Zemo
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