Return of the Sheffield choir to Waterloo planned
Plans for a second world tour by the famous Sheffield choir are in embryonic stages with possible new soloists and a reduced choir. Dr Henry Coward, manager, expects to include Waterloo again after the last visit which drew praise for hospitality. The group traveled 39,000 miles on its initial tour, visiting every continent with 225 members.
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Sheffield
Waterloo
Henry Coward
P. J. Martin
Waltrloaf
Martin
Coward
United States
Iowa
Mrs Laramore Tells Troubles in Goodwater Letter
Mrs Riley Laramore of Goodwater Missouri says she suffered from dyspepsia and heartburn since childhood. After using Thedford’s Black Draught in small nightly doses, her distress ceased in days and she could eat normally. She bought two small packages and has had no return of dyspepsia. The remedy claims to stimulate digestion, regulate bowels and liver, with gentle action and no after effects. Price 25c.
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Goodwater
Riley Laramore
Thedford
Amusements: The Girl in the Train comes to town soon
The Girl in the Train a New York production with C William Kolb as lead returns to this city early. It tells of a husband who yields a sleeping car to a beautiful actress, leading to a divorce suit. Music by Leo Fall and book by Harry B Smith based on Victor Leon. Also coming: Talks From Vermont at Waterloo and Polly of the Circus with Georgia Olb in the cast.
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C. William Kolb
Charles Dillingham
New York
Mr. Kolb
Leo Fall
Harry B. Smith
Victor Leon
Polly
Waterloo Theatre
Frederick Thompson
Polly of
America
Europe
Margaret Mayo
I C Car Man McCaustand Killed by Train at Cherokee
Cherokee Nov. 25. Joseph McCaustand a car inspector for the I C railroad was killed at 2 40 am yesterday when he stepped between tracks to signal an engineer and was run over by a backing train No 651. He died at 5 20 pm from injuries. He was a single man with no known relatives. Patents to Iowans listed for the week ending Nov. 24 1911 include various inventions with named inventors across Des Moines Davenport Burlington Fairfield Muscatine and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Joseph McCaustand
I. C. Railroad Company
McCaustand
Clarence J. Loftus
Des Moines
Peter Castelli
Carney
Charles A. Cine
Lewis
Easter
Theodore Doll
Nora Springs
A. W Fritz
Burlington
Karl M. Wemilton
Davenport
Frederick Hansen
Woodbine
James G. Hardin
Iowa City
Wirigsbie
Frank J. Kopel
Buxton
Wells
G. S. Tadwick
Mystic
F. J. Marrington
Ft. Dodge
W. C. McFadfen
Fairfield
Samuel D. Page
Hedges
G. W. Schreurs
Muscatine
Tiernan
Schreiber
Rolfe
David Ro
Illegal bridge contract alleged in Iowa River project
Marshalltown Iowa November 2. N M Stark company of Des Moines named as defendant in an injunction suit to stop completing a bridge over the Iowa river. Chas R Speers president of A E Shorthill company claims the contract for 8500 was awarded without bids and without competition. Defendants include the board of supervisors county auditor and treasurer. Suit seeks to restrain the supervisors from performing their part of the contract. Hearing set by Judge Bradshaw on January.
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Marshalltown
N. M. Stark Company
Des Moines
Iowa River
Here
Chas. R. Speers
A. E. Shorthill Company
Board of Supervisors
Speers
Bradshaw
Jane
Wrestling and Boxing at Y MoU feature two instructors
KeFF Feely boxing master and James I Kenyon wrestling instructor arrange two amateur classes at the Y. M. C. A. for self defense and wholesome exercise. Boxing meets Tue 5 6 pm and Fri 7 30 pm, wrestling Tue nights. age limit 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keff
Feely
James
E. F. Feely
Waterloo
Frank Girard
Pitsland
Charles Ball
Iowa
Burr Sullivan
John L
James IT. Kenyon
Drake University
Yale
Wnder Dawes
Kennen
Library Story Hours Grow as Children Flock In
The story hour at the library draws over 50 children at each session, with a new tale each week and favorite repeats. All children under 10 are welcome Saturday mornings at 10:30. Thanksgiving open house extends all day with evening drawings. now into the library's second year of weekend hours.
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Wivision A
Adams
Harper's Mechnsery
Bishop Daily
Brigham
Trail
Clark
Conwell
Cram
Great Britain
Urissey
Handboenik
Bitalrness
Mumming
Lamplighter
Farno
Broad Highway
Finnemore
Wolf Patrol
Guerber
Europe
Hancock
Lofman
Kipling
Lecky
England
Mason
Moody
Pelzer
Henry Dodge
Rich
Shredder Accident At Farm Ends In Amputation
Strawberry Point Iowa November 25 Special T Davis operating a corn shredder on Peter Schug’s farm near town had his right arm mangled when the mitten caught in husking rollers drawing his hand into the machine. Amputation of hand and forearm performed after heavy bleeding left him precarious. Nearby farmer Jacob Schug, long a resident and German community member, died at his home west of town aged 65 leaving six children.
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Strawberry Point
T. Davis
Peter Schug
Schup
Davis
Jacob Schug
Clayton County
Mary Gunlock
Laymen Will Give Addresses At Waverly Event
A historic Waverly gathering features four minority religious leaders presenting brief sermons as diverse congregations join for a midweek service. Leaders include Chas Fong for the Chinese laundry, Prof Wook representing Congregationalists, AL Osinuup for Baptists, Wyo Maaser for German Evangelicals, and AL Nelson for Methodists. Charlie Fong sells his business and plans to move to China with family while others prepare for Thursday morning services. editor Harry Hoeger recovers from surgery as Australian telephone views noted as amusement in some areas.
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Waverly
Ti Waverly
Ary
Pra
Jayne
Jona
Congregational Church
Wook
Chitfith
Baptist
AL F. Osinuup
Wyo Maaser
AL Nelson
Charlie Fong
Gong Fou
China
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Intercetadorritas
Samuel Frankin DE Vore
D. Mieveurl Valley
Lows
Tolks
Vermont
Falks
New England
Uncle Joshua
Rosie Higgins
Joshua
Rosie
Jeff
I. C
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Y. Mou. A
Phamson
Denmark
Talstos
Alan Wright
John Burt
Bilalsdell
Boris
Russia
Brooks
Dorothy Dainty
Schaal
Brown
Day
Hix
Hutchingon
Orpheus
Blige Lite Livermore
McKlushing
Melville
Tafe
William Muakepeace Thackeray- Pelzer
Pryor
Ma Day
Titch
Shiloh
Roberts
Southey
Speer
Verne
Michael Strogoett
Whiteing
Wright
Black Bear
FE. F. Feely
the Waterloo
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Wate
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Ptok
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Morris Drug CO
Morris
Dealecs
Standard Oil Company
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W.A Covell & Son
W. 4Th St
Hileman & Gindt
Aral
Webster
Brecing Courier
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