Roosevelt Dam Sparks Arizona Dairy Boom
Hugh C. Van Pelt describes Salt River valley Arizona turning from waste land into a thriving dairy center. About 50,000 dairy cows produce over 1 million dollars yearly, aided by irrigation from Roosevelt Dam. Land values doubled in six years and banks report rising deposits as dairying expands.
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Arizon
United States
Hugh C. van Pelt
Kimball Publishing Company
Roosevelt Dam
van Pelt
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Dan
Phoenix
Ariz
Ed Laseter
Falturias
Tex
Des Moines Man Dies After Shooting Self During Arrest
Detective pair confronted W. G. Burmeister at Eagle hotel in Des Moines as they prepared to arrest him for passing bad checks totaling 82.60. Burmeister shot himself in the head with a revolver in room No. 30, dying at Methodist hospital at 2 AM. Authorities seek his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmwege
Bailey
Eagle Hotel
W. G. Burmiester
Methodist Hospital
Burmfester
Des Moines
Grimes
A. S. Maxfield
Burmiester
Mr. Burmerstar
Burmeister
Delmege
Death of Charles J Heller at home
Charles J Heller aged 5 died suddenly at his residence 1025 Fifth Street West around 6 p m yesterday. His widow and two daughters Vera and Mabel survive. The body was taken to Petersen Brothers Mortuary for funeral arrangements.
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Charles J. Heller
Fifth Street West
Chester Congdon Dies in St. Paul
Chester A. Congdon of Duluth, a Republican national committeeman from Minnesota, died in a St. Paul hotel after a two week illness. Born in 1853 in Rochester NY, he practiced law in St. Paul before moving to Duluth in 1892. He was heavily involved in iron mining and held directorates in several northwest companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Chester A. Congdon
Duluth
Minnesota
James J. Hill
Rochester
St. Paul
American Exchange Bank
Northwest Mercantile Companies
Allies Press Swiss to Meet Demands On Food and Supplies
Berlin dispatches report new entente demands on Switzerland after long talks with the Western powers and Germany. Swiss ports hold up large quantities of food and other supplies pending compliance. The Bund of Bern calls the demands unprecedented and intolerable. A prior Berne dispatch of November 13 noted a dispute over exporting to Germany and Australia products lubricated with air from entente countries and electric power via copper wire sourced there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Switzerland
Berne
Germany
Australia
Entente
Ice Cream Prices Rise Ahead of Winter News
Waterloo Ice Cream Company president Roger Crewell announced a price increase effective November 25 due to higher costs for ingredients and materials. He cited rock salt cream flavoring buckets cones and machinery as sharply higher and noted production costs are up 21 cents per gallon versus a year ago. No decision has been made on prices after November 26.
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Waterloo
Roger Crewell
Waterloo Ice Cream Company
Crowell
Knights of Security Meet for Jan Fair Planning
The Knights and Ladies of Security will meet at 7 50 p m Wednesday for a business session preceding a social evening with dancing Plans will be made for the annual fair which will begin Jan 24 and continue for 10 days
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Turt le Plowed Under. Divorce License Granted
Lewiston Pennsylvania reports a farmer named No Treaster found a land turtle while plowing last fall and later saw it surface after being turned. A separate item notes Grace Nehring's divorce from Fred Nehring and a license to remarry Nick Weharras within a year. She is 22 and he is 26.
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Lewiston
Potters Bank
Harry
Grace Nehring
Fred Nehring
Nick Weharras
H. B. Bates
Mr. Mahurras
Bryan Resigns Lead as Nebraska Democrats Fall Behind
Omaha dispatch reports William J. Bryan leaving his Nebraska home and political leadership after Hitchcock's victory in the 1916 Democratic battles. Bryan's move includes shipping his library to Asheville and wintering in Miami while speculation grows about future ambitions and party rifts. Nebraska Democrats disavowed Bryan at the national convention, with Hitchcock consolidating influence and Neville's rise shifting state politics away from Bryan's control.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Fairview
Miami
Flo
Asboville
N.C
Wairview
Bryan
C. W. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
G. M. Hitchcock
Keith Neville
Hitchcock
Charles W. Bryan
William J
W. Bryan
Hitchecock
Wilson
Bian
Goy~ Nevilla
City in Brief Stay in and Talk Glasses for Xmad
City items note Muchauan and Y McCLAL Building events. A divorce decree in Angeline M Ley v RK F Ley. Mr and Mrs X Thorson visiting for their son A R Thorson. Mrs A HK Thorson to Northwood for stay. Mrs George White and two children head to Brownsville Texas for winter with Mr White. Carpenters and bricklayers unions, 126 members, held a smoker at the carpenters’ ball with WB Morgan presiding. Dr F Heverly dentist at 301% West Fourth St. advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X.thorson
Northwood
Lin
A. R. Thorson
West Fifth Street
A. HK. Thorson
AL Northwood
Carpenters’, Pinsteyers’ and Bricklayers
Carpenters
Moran
Carpenters’ Union
Dr. & F. Heverly
West Fourth St
Post office Plans for Rush Season Staffing
Postmaster M H Kelly reports postal authorities will add extra clerks and carriers for the Christmas rush. Precanceled stamps will be allowed on all classes to reduce handling and improve service. Incoming and outgoing mail will be processed daily with packages and first class matter handled in standard areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Kelly
Post Office Department
Washington
Mr. Kelly
Grave Demands on Greece by Allies
A Reuters dispatch from Athens reports the Allied demands on Greece are grave and likely an ultimatum expiring tomorrow. A royal decree orders resignation of army officers who wish to join the provisional government at Saloniki and their discharge from Angros prison for desertion.
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Athens
Saloniki
Angros
Special coach added for Sunday Gulf Coast train
New Orleans report notes a special coach on the Sunday afternoon Gulf Coast train to avoid passenger disturbance on the line to Mobile. The article mentions Alabamans and Mississippians using the service to obtain liquor where banned. It also notes W. H. Marquis of the Chamber of Commerce reporting a new member, with ten new members joining the club on opening day and more expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Atobile
Louisville & Nashville Road
Jtn
Mississippi
Alabama
Mobile
Chamber OF Comm
W. H. Marquis
Quit the Army Pastor's Advice to Bordens Troops
Dr Frank M Goodchild pastor at Central Baptist church urged young men from his congregation at the border to quit the army, saying a government that fails to protect citizens should not fight. He denounced Gen Funston as a religious dictator and said Congress would seek an investigation of religion and chaplaincies in the army.
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New York
Washington
Frank M. Goodchild
Central Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Gen. Funston
Congress
Seek to Hasten 8-Hour Decision
Frank Hageerman acting as special counsel for the federal government fled to the federal district court before Judge Willam C. T took a petition asking an immediate decision on the injunction against the Adamson 8-hour law asked by the receiver of the Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf railroad. The petition also seeks an order from Judge Hook directing the receivers of this road to join with the government in moving the case before the Supreme Court which convenes March 4. The suit aims to decide the constitutionality of the Adamson law before January 1 when it becomes effective.
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Kansas City
Frank Hageerman
Federal District Court
Willam C. T
Adamson
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Hook
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Cascarets Promotion for Liver and Bowel Cleansing
A nostalgic ad touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to relieve bilious digestion and constipation. It claims quick relief from headachy, dizzy, coated tongue symptoms and promises a clear head, rosy skin, and lively energy after use, suitable for all ages including children.
Snowy Weather Prompts Kimball Laundry Ad
A noisy ad urges readers to use Kimball Laundry for tire family waste disposal and hot weather health safety. It claims the service costs less than a dollar and stresses reduced drudgery and exposure. Phone 7-37 is listed for contact.
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Kimball Laundry
Himbaee Laundry CO
Tess
Kimebatla Lal
Labor Authority to Lecture Here in Waterloo
Professor Leron Stuckey of the University of Iowa will lecture at Labor Temple in Waterloo on Iowa State Federation of Labor. The Central Labor union arranged the engagement and aims to announce a definite date soon. Miss Margaret Koster and Thomas Bressel wed at St Marys Church, with Rev Rothman officiating and music by the church choir.
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Leron Stuckey
University of Iowa
Waterloo
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Labor ‘Temple
Sp. m
Stuckey
State University
Ilo
Central Labor Union
Waterios
Kame Ting
Margaret Koster
John Koster
Cortlandt Street
Thomas Bressel
St. Mary's Carnatic Church
Thay
BP. Rothman
Pagtar
Pisle
A. A. Hatman
GetS It corn remedy advertised in 25c bottle
An old advertisement promotes GETS IT corn remedy claiming eight second action to dry and loosen corns warts and calluses. It emphasizes painless application and states pharmacists and several drug firms distribute it in Waterloo and Chicago markets. Ends with contact and distributor names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Waneler Bros. Co
Ho W. Taggart
GO. J
Wedding Dress and Decor Highlight Country Ceremony
A county wedding with Mme Clara Koster as the mother of the bride featured a rink chiffon gown, pale pink accents, and a pastel flower basket. The ceremony took place at a church decorated with pale fare and was followed by a reception at Hotel Russell. The couple planned a southern trip after the celebration.
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Charmeuse
Wiles
Mme
Clara Koster
Dade Dade
Faust
Russell Licesen
Monsen
Jun. Lowill
Cortlandt Street
Mra
Seine
Waterloo
Melseb Ix
Roger
Family note on safekeeping of stone and thanks after illness
A fragment reports a stone placed in safekeeping for a hoped later date, hindered by unforeseen issues. It extends thanks to friends for help during the illness and death of Mrs. Emily Melinda Puterbaugh, mentioning W. A. Puterbaugh and family.
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Emily Melinda Puterbaugh
W. A. Puterbaugh
Lily Ann Winter
Riverett
Arthur Puterbaugh
Nettle
Winifred Puterbaugh
Wantee-Gift To Anewer Phoos and Be Repairing
Wantee offers 217% Great Fourth Phoos 103 and 5 Wanted-Practical Nursing. References required. Price reasonable. Phone 2190. Financial work includes first mortgages on new well built modern homes in choice locations. Big dot of 16 and 1Sim ifot Blast heaters with shovel and poker. Potatoes for sale at 26 West Fourth. Deliver at door 41.95 per bushel. $1.80 if called for. Phone 1244.
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Sevan
Imodern Homes
Meee Bros. Commersial Baskc Entildni
West Fifth
Minnesota
Goitre Sufferer Praises German Specialists Treatment
Miss Delia Turner reports lasting relief after Drs. Myers and Summers treated her goitre and related ailments. She credits improved sleep energy and well being to their course and notes free consultation and affordable prices. The Waterloo clinic at 712 Sycamore Street offers hours 9 to 4 and evenings Mon Wed Sat 6:30 to 8:30.
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Drs
Iowa
Eli
Sycamore Street
Waterloo
Town
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Y. McCL
G. Lov
T. E. Will Weet
Engineer's Hall
Discriet
Angeline M.ley
RK. F
George White
Chiledren
Brownaville
Mr. White
Co. G
M. G
Richard Wyler
Greece
Pastor
Borden
Labor Authority
Meiscil-Koster
Dunkerton
M. E. Ladies
Mamond
Musecs
Thilyts
Gillespte
Novo Qed
Grubner
Sawyerville
Gratis
Randolph
Kinhaw
Sui South
Friva
Feasley
CAD For
Stark
Soulskerk
Avant
Arants
Elizabeth Spencer
Reed Miller
Walnut Street Baptist Church
HB. W. Cobar & Son
East Up
Brown Crockery Co
West
Christine Miller
E. W. Coburn
East Fourth ST
Delia Turner
Parkersburg
Arone
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