Waterloo boosters plan personal touch to Cedar Valley merchants
A Waterloo committee will tour Cedar Valley towns by special train to invite merchants to a Waterloo visit next Thursday. A Cedar Rapids delegation with a military band will travel via the Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern railway, arriving at noon for luncheon and a city ride, departing at 4:30.
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Waterloo
Cedar Valley Road
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Valley
Elte
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern
Burny
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Pythian Temple
Wit
F& XN
Cudar Rapids
Accrslai
Captains to Open Skirmish Monday for Y MCA
Secretary Henry announced captains Jordan Wieland Whittick and Macarines will lead a Monday canvass to boost YMCA competitive membership from 226 toward 1000. A clock outside the association will show daily progress and Burlington will send nightly updates on city results. State Secretary Parsons visited Waterloo and declined to explain why its YMCA membership is the smallest in its class in the state.
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Henry Turns
Y.mc. A
Jordan
Wieland
Whittick
Macarines
Association
Burington
Parsons
Des Moines
Waterloo
Prize Herds Arrive for Waterloo Castle Congress
Kings and queens of the dairy world are unloaded at the Waterloo Castle Congress grounds as cattle arrive for the week long show. More than 100 head, including Jerseys from Connecticut Ayrshires from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and Brown Swiss from Wisconsin, will be stabled by eight o'clock Monday morning October 12. Attendees will not be admitted until that hour.
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Dairy World
Waterloo Castle Congress
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Mrs H A Gibson Dies At Daughter's Home
Mrs H A Gibson 63 died at the home of her daughter Mrs D J Rankin in Hill Crest after several weeks illness. Born July 5 1849 in Kent county Amieh she lived in Shell Rock Iowa before moving to Waterloo 12 years ago. She leaves one daughter Maude one sister and a brother. Funeral in Shell Rock Methodist church Monday afternoon with interment at Riverview Cemetery.
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H. A. Gibson
D. J. Rankin
Hill Crest
Kent County
Amieh
Shell Rock
Waterloo
Maude
Riverview
Real estate transfers in Cedar Falls area
Real estate transfers involve multiple parties: Mary A Thomas to Marvin W Thomas for lot b block 9 original Wat Cedar Falls. Nim L Ginson to Roge G Messier q-2 no 1-4 she T7-R9-14 F18,000. Anjaline Green to Lived Lin dengtruth Tots 429 400 and 4a Pleasant View add Waterior. Mary J Turner to if LFP Weigbard Jot % Mock 14 original War Cedar Falls for $2,300. Walter Dewey to A I Eychener tot n Division D Cedar Treights for $1 WE. Stoner to Maude G Stoner part lot & block 1% Does add $1. Edwin W Kendall 40 Galloway tov Co lot 207 Prospect Hits 1.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Mary A. Thomas
Marvin W. Thomas
Wat
Cedar Falls
Nim L. Ginson
Roge G. Messier
Anjaline Green
Lindengtruth
Pleasant View
Waterior
Mary J. Turner
If L. & FP
Weigbard
Mock
Walter Dewey
A. I. Eychener
Cedar Treights
WE. Stoner
Galloway Tov. Co
Prospect Hits
Miss Cobb Receives Clock at Wave rly Fair Honors
In the city Miss Alpha Cobb received a mahogany Seth Thomas clock valued at 140 as the top prize from the Wave rly jewelry company for securing the most premiums at the Wave rly fair on hand painted shirts.
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Alpha Cobb
They GV
Waveerly
Waverly Fair
Seth Thomas
Ar Ween
Market Scene At The Public Market In Early Trade
The morning market bustled with produce on display and low prices. Onions large red variety 90 cents per bushel, pears 1.10, apples 25 cents each, potatoes 70 cents a bushel, large live fowls 40 cents each, dressed fowls 20 cents a pound, tomatoes 80 cents per bushel, butter and eggs traded, and a gardener took an order for cabbage at 2 cents a pound. Flowers, corn, carrots, turnips, beets, and other goods were available.
Volunteers Drive Advertising for Waterloo Dairy Congress
Up to noon today 23 volunteers and boosters have signed up for the advertising campaign to be conducted next week across the Waterloo Cattle Congress. The effort aims to recruit at least 200 boosters to cover tours and missionary work in nearby towns and across the country. Manager Hugh G. Van Pelt expressed confidence that the target would be reached as the importance of the work is emphasized to the organization’s leaders. The list of names includes James Black, C. D. Gronen, Harold Plumb, Louis Moore, Hen Sehuneman, KR. C. Sinnard, John Simpson, Cc. R. Holden, Karl Joder, Paul Davis, Cc. R. Hutchesonu, P. OW. Belangee, A. Reber, Wm. Bryan, Ralph Storm, Allen Licy Hernie Allen, C.D. Vass, John Libby, H. Q. Bernbrock, O. G. Jummel.
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Inter
Waterloo Cattle Congress
Hugh G. van Pelt
James Black
C. D. Gronen
Harold Plumb
Louis Moore
Hen Sehuneman
KR. C. Sinnard
John Simpson
R. Holden
Karl Joder
Paul Davis
R. Hutchesonu
P. OW. Belangee
A. Reber
Wm. Bryan
Ralph Storm Allen Licy Hernie Allen
C.D. Vass
John Libby
H. Q. Bernbrock
O. G. Jummel
Dun's Review Sees Cautious Growth In War Tied Markets
Dun's Review notes continued cautious retrenchment amid abnormal war conditions yet points to growing confidence. It cites slow but steady financial market improvement, regulatory steps easing securities dealings, and a potential partial reopening of London and New York exchanges. The report highlights strong U S export grain activity and weekly failures totals of 415 domestically and 60 in Canada, with bank clearings at 4 1h 488 000, down 32.9 percent from a year ago.
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New York
Dun
London
United States
Canada
King’s Daughters and Sons State Convention Opens
The nineteenth annual Iowa branch convention of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons will be held in Burlington October 14 to 16, 1914. Delegates include Mrs. M. M. Beal and Mrs. W. I. Spry, with Mrs. J. A. Townsley on the executive board. Noted speakers include Dr. Ellsworth Faris of Chicago University, Mrs. Delia McLaurin of Vicksburg, and Uy. Georgia Stewart of Des Moines, plus soloists and varied programs.
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Iowa
International Order of the King's Davacters and Sons
Duriington
M. M. Beal
W. I. Spry
J. A. Townsley
Ellsworth Faris
Chicago University
Death notice for Jefferson Pontious in Rochester Indiana
Isaac Pontious received word of his brother Jefferson Pontious death in Rochester Indiana. The 70 year old leaves a widow and six children. Isaac travels to attend funeral, described as remote. News item reflects multiple dated notices: timber lands sale posters, Indian tribal lands in Oklahoma with sale dates November 8 to 12. Neutramity placard urged by Postmaster Kelly for neutrality amid foreign war.
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Isaac Pontious
Rochester Ind
Jefferson Pontious
Rochester
Fter
Oklahoma
M. H. Kelly
Burleson
Caste Reserve Increas Rew York
The weekly statement shows the average condition of clearing house banks and trust companies. Cash reserve increased by 12,722,780, leaving a deficit of BLOSGa below inagal ree egy oy.
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Caste Reserve Increas
Rew
York
Wesk
Ingal Ree Egy Oy
Work Starts on Huge Smokestack
Abingis Contends Experts Ga Amol s Meliyl to Citizens, Men shifted pitine for foundation of the massive smokestack to be erected by the Holinois Celiltal Railway company on its shop premises. Entrenchment will be made to bedrock and then the construction structure will be pointed. It will rise at least 170 feet above grand. The old slick will be replaced by brick and the improvement aims to abate smoke from the roundhouse two blocks away. Boilers and furnace room upgrades involve about 10,000 dollars. A new garage for The Shores Fuel and Transfer Co. is near Trinota Central belt One on Fourth street, 24 feet wide with 64 feet frontage for housing a huge motor truck that has operated from a barn.
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Holinois Celiltal Railway Company
Waterloo Nord
the Shores Fuel and Transfer Co
Trinota
Fourth Street
Ike
Waterloo
Yvessons
Walco
Dria
Tia
Mery
Erick
Nordy
McConnel
Tor Uie Valley
Torax Jong
Aldrade
Polley
Yoru Hpartaly C
Toronto
Shaple Ling
B. Kive
Cleveland
Ohio
Saletman
Continental Jewelry
Continental Side
Fox Light Housekeeping
Randel
Jefferson
Ford
Franklin
Dr. Shannon
Timothy
Gonair
Iowa
C. B. Patterson
Lime Springs
Moler Brrber College
Siena
Howes
Plymouth
Ind
Ban M. Slemmons
Independence
Ars Broadway
Hosteter
B. L
Hosteter Real Realty Co Ce
Chautauqua Park
Jesup
J. C. Cavill
Fairfax
Waterloo local notes and social round up
Fort Uodge residents recover from illness as Dr Z Powers shows improvement. Mrs Sleeter recovers after surgery. Misses Vera Roy and Erminie Roy arrive from Grinnell to visit parents as Iowa College students. Henry Junge and John Mantle return to St Patt after a family visit by car. Rev E McCollum Jones returns from Tolet and Galesburg visit with Waterloo students. Y Brady and Gipe wed at bride’s sister home with reception. Prof John D Stoops of Grinnell College to speak at First Congregational Church. Police note pall list prep for Democratic central committee. Counterfeit dollar spotted at Sleeter & Merrill wagon. Sunburst pearls lost by Mrs Z Easton at Waterloo Theatre. Waterloo Woman’s Club delegates elected for district convention at Hamptons. alternates named. Two suspects in Kasser robbery released after inconsistent statements. Mrs TXN Hurd of Cedar Falls to attend Iowa Authors’ homecoming in Des Moines. Waterloo Courier and Reporter to attend gathering.
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Vera
Erminie Roy
Grinnall
Iowa College
Henry Junge
John 9
Mantlelave
St. Patt
Efe McCollum Jones
Tolet
Galesburg, Sr
Waterloo
Lombard
Tr. Fuller
Mexico City
City
Hisamily
Fuller
Marlyn
Chiutauqua Park
Fuller & Fuller
John D. Stoops
Grinnell College
First Congregational Church
Austin Burt
Democratic Central Committee
W. Mrevt
Bessare Theatre
Gedar Rapids
A. J. Diebold
Leighton
United States
Sealy
Cedar Rapids
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Mra
TXN
Hurd
Cedar Falls
Deg Moines
Iowa Authors’ Club
The Honor Man in the Rogue River Camp
In a rugged Oregon river valley a convict work camp edges a steep hillside. A silent young man, steady with a pick, works near a cook shack while a prisoner girl, McConnell’s daughter, observes him with wary tenderness. A distant roll call and a rolling stone signal hidden currents between duty, escape, and love within the harsh camp.
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McCommel
Simpostor
McConnel
Courier want ad boosts prospects for resounding announcements
A brief want ad in the Courier signals strong interest in restating and resuming announcements. It hints at renewed attention to correspondence needs and local employment opportunities. The notice suggests prompt responses from applicants and emphasizes reliability and prompt delivery.
Hunter and wolves trap in remote canyon tale
A rugged pursuit unfolds in a remote canyon as McConnel seeks help after a girl’s danger. A hunter finds a gun and rod, wolves roam, and a tense reunion with the woodsman ends with a hopeful rally and a wary, vows-filled farewell.
The Slaughter of Love and a Divorce Tragedy
A tangled tale unfolds as Anne abandons Abe, a costly marriage collapses, and Abraham arranges a divorce aided by a lawyer. Anne longs for Ben Noenbright, while Abraham funds her escape and finally delivers a last, dramatic reunion with her chosen lover.
Japan Seeks Higher Tokio Presence at San Francisco Exposition
Japan requested expanded representation at the San Francisco exposition with five bisentt face grace in Tokio and Tokyo areas. Officials discussed boosting cultural and commercial displays to enhance ties and showcase industry achievements.
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Japan
Torlor
Waterlogged Dluardy and Market Proclamations
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a waterlogged entry about Dluardy and Cobb, with references to Patan Wells Bapragenre and Haeh deed. The passage includes garbled quotations and scattered names, touching on trade, merchants, and a foreseen prophecy related to the honor roll qhig year.
Coal Rates Suspended Amid Freight Market Fluctuations
A terse notice reports suspension of coal freight rates as officials in Washington consider a broader inquiry. The document references limited activity and pending general investigations into the coal trade, with dates unclear due to OCR damage.
Nooy Faimers Bossiter Praises Local Figures in Pocahontas
Murt McDonald, head of the boys department in Pacahontas county, lauds Black Hawk County agriculturalist A A Burger and the local Crop heard ta lent Korlation for solid work. The remarks, made in the efty nday gathering, highlight community agricultural efforts and praise for regional leaders.
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Noy Faimers
Murt McDonald
Aiwven
Boys
Pacahontas
A.A
Hubbe
Ron
Wasenatos
Atdeswollen
McDonald
Awk
A. A. Burger
Npech
Pocahontas Coun
Can Wa Pull Anything Sir Oliver Lodge Lecture
A fragment discusses Sir Oliver Lodge explaining that a horse does not pull a cart but pushes against the collar to create motion. The note argues the enabling force comes from the horse’s body and the rider’s actions, clarifying the mechanism of motion in hauling.
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Oliver Lodge
Bizarre Labor Parade Described With Grim Rhythm
An Indianapolis News item recounts a raucous scene where workers load rails on a truck while a chief leads with a mournful chant. The article notes the eerie timing of their movements and compares it to a strange parade, while a Knoxville Tribe temper remark underscores social tensions.
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Knoxville
Mon Visit Details For Cedarville Merchants Trip
Secretary Charles Van Vieck schedules a Monday visit for merchants from the Cedarville area. A special train departs Waterloo at 8 15 PM with many participants meeting officials and the junket committee at La Porte City on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles van Vieck
Tlw Commercial
Cols- Inkieen
Sreelinin
Cedar Villey Hines
Waterloo
Mondigy
Sheve
Pearron
Otter Eitleee
George Huntley
Olver Cipman
Ben Lichty
W. A. Dbaster
Larandon
la Porte City
G. E. Liehty
James Black
Cotter
K. H. Cohen
Roo
Nowlee
C. G. Holden
W. P
Rank vi. Kelley
L. Kingster
Woc
Old
TH. T
Miloard
Geo
Miller
WLWL
HOM
Hood
Reusch
I. B. Vowers
Sedgwick
Bighmoy
NeGon
Dietrick
Walter Mattox
PS. Pettit
J.B. Shunewlie
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Aland GB
Congress Grounds
Duen's Weekly Review
King's Daughters and Sons State Convention
Abingis
Meliyl
CG. Martin
Fort
O. H. Sleeter
M. J. Morgan
Foginay
Mala
Sohn Y. Brady
Hally Gipe
Sleeter & Merrill
Mulberry and
Fourth Streets
Margaret V. Clark
W. J. Bleksey
Waterloo Woman's Club
Federated Clubs
Hamipton
Alford
Fred Austin
Jas
Kasser
Kesser
Res
Buckingham
Abraham
Morty
Anne Tristings
Abrahai
Aria
Ben
Abraleo
Abealiqam
Anog
Ighteen
Bee
Peter
Erlend
Ben Noenbright
Anoe
Anne
Gonbright
Abrmagin
Bonbrighet
Gle
Dhe
Ryan
Yvel Jong
le Sayne
Penthe
Abraham Wade
Modion
Dluardy
Pans
Cobb
Patan Wells Bapragenre of
Rey van Slice
Leligg
Seth
Ted
Malan
Martane
Miki Speetal Norgaias
Seeredimdine
Serebandishae
Mideavor
Anita
Hockford
Rockford
P.M
Jyvestiga
Benny Afriva
Aes
Heem
Lndianapolis News
West Side
G.H. Cheever
Central Savings Bank
Heal Katine
Minnesota
Steele County
Yail
Rey FP
Skinner
Albert-Lea
Mina
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