Women Campaign Train to Stop in Iowa Highlights
Mrs Charles Pickett and Mrs E K Johnson will head a Iowa women's committee to meet the Hughes campaign train in Davenport and conduct it across the state. The tour includes Waterloo for six hours with speakers such as Miss Mary Antino Dr Katherine B Davis and Mrs Raymond Robins. Local reception and entertainment committees are named with numerous volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pickett
E. K. Johnson
Waterloo
A. B. Cummies
Des Moines
James Good
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Women’s Committee
Hughes’ Women
Davenport
Iowa
Mary Antino
Katherine B. Davis
Raymond Robins
Harriet Wittum
Pickett
Mmes
Charles E. Pickett
E. L. Johnson
D. Cass
Alfred Longley
William Galloway
Fred
Petler
H. O. Bernbrook
B. F. Swisher
Albert Jackson
G. E. Lichty
I. B. Plumb
S. B. Reed
C. W. Mullan
Hayton Bronson
A. W. McFarland
E. H. McCoy
John Koeneke
William Parrott
Walter Kyle
W. H. Langlas
George Dawson
W. T. Headford
John Rath
J. L. Henderson
C. E. Ran
Landis to Probe Racing Syndicate
Chicago Oct. 4 Examinations of the bank accounts of the racing handbook syndicate were expected in Judge Landis court. The betting ring headed by Mont Tennes prompted further revelations of ramifications. Disclosures showed a nationwide string of race track betting agencies. The case may go before the federal grand jury and indictments for perjury may be sought. Tennes, who invoked his constitutional rights, was to testify again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Judge Landis
Mont Tennes
Federal Grand Jury
Tennes
New War Party Is Launched in Greece
Paris reports a new political party in Greece favoring allied intervention, led by Demetrios Gounaris, former premier. Athens dispatch says movement meets favorable reception while Peloponnesus dispatches note protests against the anti Venizelist trend. Gounaris once headed the 1915 Greek cabinet and later served as interior minister in Skouloutis administration amid anti allied sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Greece
Demetrios Gounaris
Athens
Havas
Peloponnesus
Gounaris
Skouloutis
Ertente
M B A Meeting Changes Dates and Lodges Gather
M B A No 1315 changes regular session to the first and third Wednesdays. Tabernacle Chapter 52 R A M holds a special convocation Thursday at 730 pm for mark master degree. Woodmen groups postpone meeting two weeks with a box social and dance. Court of Honor lodge postpones to Oct 11 with installation and refreshments. Grace Methodist women all day meeting postponed to Thursday. Women’s swimming class tomorrow at 9 am at the YMCA per Jacob Bintz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Bali
Tabernacle Chapter
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Circle
Court of Honor Lodge
H. A. Smith
Des Moines
G. L. Loomis
Mason City
Women’s Societies of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Jacob Bintz
City in brief notes from Waterloo column
Local items list movements and visits of residents and visitors. WW Pierce travels to Omaha. Dr J EK Brinkman to Chicago. Thomas Lewis called to Philadelphia for ill sister. Mrs M B Barber of Waverly visiting sister Miss Lillie Pettie. Harry Rabiner back from Chicago. Brumby family visiting in Waterloo. Miss Ella Todd arrives from Albert Lea. Ellen Hanna visiting son Emami Hanna family. Mrs Charley Mobling dies in Denver with funeral Monday. Mrs I D Page visits Humboldt. Mrs A S Tunks suffers stroke, serious condition. Mr and Mrs Frizzell and Virgil Allen of Tucson visiting Mary Miller. Ford and Branden guests of Hattie S Tuss. Verne Wilson welcomed daughter at Presbyterian Hospital. Harry Limbert and family return from Chicago vacation by auto. Union Congregational church film tonight. Real Estate World mention of Waterloo in Hess building rental story. new Gedar Heights plat filed. residents Kellys return from MN, IA, SD trip. Dr S S F Heverty dentist ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brumby
Osage
Waterloo
Ioin Andrews
Ella Todd
MM. H. Kelly
Albert Lea
Minn
Ellen Hanna
West Liberty
Emamil Hanna
Charley Mobling
Herome
Denver
I. D. Page
Princeton, I
W.W. C. Brownlee
Humboldt
F. Frizzell
Virgil Allen
Tucson
Briz
Hess
New York
Penn
Ind
Gedar Heights
Whitney Road
Rownd’s Street
Sunnyside Drive
Ashland
Nathans B. Barber
M. H. Kelly
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
Eleanor
Minneapolis
S&s F. Heverty
West Fourth St
Beginning Mindset for Constant Learning
A concise exhortation to remain perpetual beginners, never assuming mastery or rest. It stresses that true progress comes from sustaining a fresh, inquisitive stance and avoiding complacency in any pursuit.
Today's Games May Decide Pennant Race
Brooklyn leads the National League race as the season's final games unfold. If Brooklyn loses three and Philadelphia breaks even, Philadelphia could gain the lead. otherwise Brooklyn would atop the standings with scenarios showing various loss counts by both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Roston
Brookbyn
Doston
Injured Firemen Show Improvement After Explosion
Firemen injured in last week’s Bon Ton cleaning plant blast on Eleventh Street West continue to improve. Thomas Duane and Seymour Poyner show gains. Assistant Chief Marthturk and Captain Joseph Gibbs have passed danger. Pett expects return soon. others back at stations. Staffing shortages delay usual days off. extra duty continues to sustain full fire fighting force. Klerman Stark accepts new position as crews adjust schedules after Pett’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Ton
Eleventh Streel West
Thomas Duane
Seymur Poyner
Marthturk
Joseph Gibbs
James Pett
Bottling Works Bougitt Sold to Sibert & Sons of the City
Sibert & Sons of this city announce the purchase of the Bottling Works Bougitt at Charles City by J. M. Hoyer, proprietor. The plant will move to Waterloo around Oct 9, doubling capacity to meet rising bottled goods demand for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Sibert & Sons Company
J. M. Hoyer
Waterloo
Saving Banks Prosper in Des Moines Report
Des Moines reports savings banks show over 7 million more in deposits and 8 million more in assets than June 30, based on Sept 11 bank calls. Compared with September 1915, deposits up 20 million and assets up 40 million. Eight new banks started since June 30 and 48 in the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Meyers Confesses to Murder for Marriage to Wife of Victim
Clarence Meyers, 23, confessed in Grand Rapids that he killed William Travis, 43, a Fremont area farmer, last October to clear the path for marrying Travis's wife, 42. Travis was buried in a shallow grave and Meyers and Mrs. Travis were arrested. Meyers cried before a coroner's jury and exonerated Mrs. Travis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Clarence Meyers
William Travis
Fremont
Travis
Meyers
Investigation into Fort Dodge death of Mrs. Carrie Triplett
Coroner Wild T Man of Webster County opened an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Carrie Triplett of Redfield South Dakota. She died at her niece Mrs. Edwin Welch's home in Fort Dodge amid reports she took poison in a personal crisis. No official ruling has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Wild ™Man
Webster County
Carrie Triplett
Redfield
S. D
Edwin Welch
Lotal Society
Exhibit of Autos Is Dairy Show Adjunct
The Waterloo Automobile Dealers' association exhibit at the Dairy Cattle Congress draws much attention. A large tent beside the coliseum houses about 50 new 1917 models from makes such as Burd Auto Campbell Motor Campbell-Saxon Central Auto Cramer Hileman Miller Morris Padden Reepass Sutcliffe Reo Thorp Waterloo Auto Supply Waterloo Overland Terminal Webberking and Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Automobile Dealers’ Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
Jnew
Burd Auto Company
Campbell Motor Car Company
Campbell-Saxon Auto Company
Central Auto Supply Company
Cramer Motor Car Company
Hileman Motor Company
Millar Motor Car Company
Morris Motor Car Company
Harry Padden Auto Company
Peverill Motor Sales Company
Repass Auto Company
Sutcliffe Reo Auto Company
R. M. Thorp Auto Company
Waterloo Auto and Supply Company
Waterloo Overland Company
Terminal Electric Company
Webberking Implement Company
The
Graves Auto Company
Ames Wens Woo First Prizes For Cattle Judging
Ames Iowa state college of agriculture won first prize in stock judging contests at Kansas City and Waterloo reports via telegrams from judging team members. In Kansas City the order was Ames, Missouri, Nebraska, and in Waterloo Ames again took first with South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College of Agriculture
Kansas City
Waterloo
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
Kansas
Sperry rescued after hydroplane ordeal off Nantasket
Lawrence Sperry, New York aviator and inventor, was picked up by boats after an all night drive in his hydroplane off Nantasket where he had to descend for lack of gasoline. He was none the worse for the water ordeal. Real estate transfers follow with multiple deeds and parcels listed in Cedar Falls and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Nantasket
Lawrence Sperry
New York
Sperry
Time shift extended sunlight benefit in Berlin
Berlin residents celebrated the switch from summer to winter time with crowds gathering near clocks around 1 o'clock. Public cheer arose from frontline news and large contributions, with many favoring a standing time system for the extra hour of daylight and its economic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ford Pledges Support to Wilson but Refuses Campaign Cash
Long Branch New Jersey October 3 Henry Ford pacifist and Republican publicly pledged his support to President Wilson. When asked how much he would contribute to the campaign fund he answered not a cent saying the office should seek the man not the man the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
Henry Ford
Wilson
Ford
Silver Lining Amid Fire Trouble Quote Echoes Hope
A fragmented reflection speaks of enduring fire troubles that seem endless, yet hints that calm and morning will break through. The lines describe night and storm lasting seemingly forever, with an underlying message of resilience and impending relief.
Boston Leads in First Game 5-2
Philadelphia and Boston opened a doubleheader at National League Park in Philadelphia on October 3. The crowd filled the park as Philadelphia trailed Brooklyn by one game in the pennant chase. The first game score read 5-2 in favor of Boston, with pitching and batting names unclear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Prooklya
Baton
Phiiladelphi Ent
Tro Lie
Barrerios Ruviolph
Blackburn Wach Gawd Tisey
Mayer
Kit Mfer
Careful after fever or grip kidney health warning ad
After fever and germ diseases kidneys can weaken. Watch for back pain and urinary issues after illnesses such as colds grip scarlet fever typhoid measles pneumonia diphtheria tonsillitis or chicken pox and use Doan's Kidney Pills. Waterloo resident J Armstrong cites relief after six boxes from Wangler Bros. Drug Co. Price 40c. Foster Milburn Co. Props Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Waterloo
Armstrong
Eighth Street
Dean
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
Stomach Ailments The Nations Curse Mayr Remedy Ad
Panoramic 19th century advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for stomach troubles and related ailments. It claims rapid relief, no alcohol, and lists pharmacies offering the product with money-back promises, urging readers to try a dose and observe dramatic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Geo
Dader & Son
Wander Bros
Sony
Air and Sea Squads Busy at Kirkwall
New York news reports unusual air activity and submarine presence at Kirkwall Scotland. Passengers on the Danish steamer Hellig Olav describe crowds of aircraft and a captive war balloon over the harbor. The vessel left with an escort of armed aircraft and a search of waters ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kirkwall
Scotland
Hellig Olav
Copenhagen
Hiderses Boule
Twins Born to Queen Bessie at Crown Swiss Cattle Show
Queen Bessie a prize cow at the H. W. Ayers Crown Swiss exhibition gave birth to twins this morning. The healthy calves bawled on entering the world as barns buzzed with congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Bessie
H. W. Ayers
Bessie
Bossie
Kaiser appeals to Wilson for peace, but Wilson declines
An unconfirmed Zurich dispatch states the kaiser personally urged President Wilson to end the war. Wilson reportedly refused to intervene at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Zurich
Kaiser
Wilson
How To Stop Catarrh And Deafness At Home
A vintage advertisement claims a simple home remedy for catarrh and related symptoms. It prescribes Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken as a tablespoon four times daily. The copy asserts rapid relief, improved breathing, and restoration of hearing, noting that many ear and throat issues are caused by catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emell
Murus
Woman Alien Seeks Citizenship Here
Miss Louisa Meier a milliner living at 604 Fourth Street today filed a declaration of intention to become a United States citizen She is German by birth one of the few women in the country to seek naturalization The five year wait will precede full citizenship and may coincide with equal suffrage by that time she expects to be eligible to vote
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Meier
Fourth Street
United States
Miss Meier
Germany
Pho
Volta
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Hughes
Landis
Probe Racing Syndicate
New War Party
Knights and Ladies of Security
Buchaoan
WW. Pierce
Omaha
Dr. J. EK. Brinkman
Thomas Lewis
Harry Rabiner
A.S. Tunks
F. R. Hohl
Verne Wilson
Presbyterian Hospital
Harry Limbert
Weis Beg Case Factory
Auto
Union Congregational Church
Thirteenth and
Jefferson Streets
Africa
Bougitt
Black Trank County Abstract
Matthine Schuller
Thomas Weide
Cogan Falls
Thom Wylde
Ce Falls
Annie Schuller-Lee
Thomas Wylde
Peter W. Schuller
Marv Schober
Laura B. Riddick
J. M. Kantyel
Auditor Rainbow
Loran Avenue
Teehe
Barrie Ratha
Mack Ou
Cedbay River Park
John I. Judd
Miles Ts. Saperwein
Conger
Nodamar
Bof
Bleek
Hert
West Side
Air and Sea
Buchanan Optical Co
Manulig
East Side
Care Courier
Bale
Patterson Apartments
Washington Street
West Fourth Str
Thoroly
West Fifth Street
Elmar Carlson
Cara the Falan-Bollman Co
M. Friedman
BE. J
Furni!aide
Thuttl Steuet
Great Western East Side
Lafayette
Mulberry
P. P. P. Basket Grocery Co
East Fifth
Sycamore Streets
Hammond
Dairy Cattle Congress and Fair
Bath Packing Company
Willard
Standard Battery Service Co
Willard Station
East Fifth Street
Cattle Congress
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