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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1911

Page

6

Big attendance at market as farmers raise apples and produce

Large crowds flocked to the market with bars of butter and poultry selling briskly. Barney Conrad of Washburn offered fine Greening apples but priced to grocery stores, while watermelons from the Brown patch drew strong interest and several loads of poultry sold out quickly. Prices for fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy were quoted. the day drew thousands of buyers and showcased a wide variety of seasonal produce.

Brown Patch Cedar Falls Barney Conrad Washburn Conrad la Porte Independence Guernsey Buffalo

Men and Religion Forward Campaign Nears Cedar Rapids

Preparations for the Men and Religion Forward campaign are underway with a dozen committees organized to ensure readiness before opening day. The event aims to unite Christian men from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas on a shared platform of faith for a common purpose during its two convention days on October 22 and 21.

Cedar Rapids Towa Evers Church Civjfs

General Markets and Weather Forecast Summary

Iowa fair and cooler with frost tonight and Sunday. Illinois cloudy and cooler tonight, then fair and warmer. South Dakota rain tonight or Sunday with rising temperatures. Chicago market notes show mixed grain moves with corn and soybeans easing after initial gains, hogs advancing. St Louis and Kansas City live stock receipts and prices listed. Omaha cattle and sheep trade steady to higher. Chicago dairy and poultry prices steady with several product quotes.

Iowa Eart Illinois Tontelit South Dakota ST. Louis Kansas City Southern

Sheep Market and Wheat Prices in Chicago Trade

The report notes a strong opening in the sheep market with natives and western lambs listed at various prices. It then shifts to cash wheat and corn quotes, followed by New York stock closes, Waterloo markets, and local cattle and hog market activity with receipts estimates for Chicago. Trading showed mixed results with hogs steady to up slightly while cattle remained slow and weak.

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Spelling Bee Row Leads to Disorderly Charges

Three Greek restaurant owners Otto Poulis Louis Dowles and Jesup resident Mike Moarare faced court on disorderly house charges after a dispute over pie wordings pump kin versus junkin money wagered sparked a disturbance all fined 25 dollars each Logan Waller 116 Harrison Street added to parole list with 10 dollars weekly support duty and two more men jailed for drunk and disorderly by Illinois Central Special Agent Young with 10 dollar fines plus a local studio sale note mentions hand painted china by Ella Wright Studio at Henderson Drug Co.

Logan Waller Harrrison Street Caldwell Lst Young Ilinois Central

Amended petition in Megegison v Maine Sons Co damages

A substituted petition in the Megegison vs James Maine Sons Co case cites the death of Floyd Megsison a 12 year old boy struck by falling timber near Sycamore and Fourth streets on November 16 1910 alleging defendant negligence in the accident. The notice also promotes concert course tickets by telephone.

John H. Megegison S. James Maine Sons Co Floyd Megsison Syecamore Fourth Streets

Railway officers attend American Electric Railway convention

Cass general manager of the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway, chief engineer Rust, and special agent Welch depart for Atlantic City New Jersey for the American Electric Railway association annual convention. Cass focuses on general managers session, Rust on engineers, Welch on special agent matters. They also plan a Chicago transfer for a noon departure to join the convention. Glasgow Tailors offer suits and overcoats at 15 dollars made to order.

C. 1. Cass Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company T. B. Rust Maurice Welch Atlantic City N. J American Electric Railway Association C. PD Cass General Managers Rust Welch Chicago Atantic City

Walter Dietz vs Drop Forge Co damages case ends

Walter Dietz sued Drop Forge Co for 25000 claiming negligence caused loss of his right hand. The court directed a verdict for the defense and, at the plaintiff’s request, the case was dismissed without prejudice at his cost. Dietz was injured operating a machine at the plant. also notes a rummage sale at First Presbyterian church basement all day Wednesday October 41.

Walter Dietz Drop Forge Co Dietz First Presbyterian Church

Through Freight System At Waverly Transfer Station

Pennsylvania Railroad showcases rapid freight handling at Waverly New Jersey reducing car trips and time by consolidating shipments from 13 carriers and docks. The piece notes 160,000 cars processed yearly, 11,352 fewer inbound cars in 1910, and average loads rising from 6.44 to 7.42 tons per car. A hypothetical example of single car origin to fifteen destinations illustrates through freight efficiency. Also mentions Gadski ticket sale and Glasgow Tailors ads.

Pennsylvania Railroad Waverly New Jersey Newark Elizabeth New York City Jersey City New York State United States Bankers’ Clearing House

City in Brief Highlights Local Notices and Visits

Buchanan glasses and eye tests advertised. Oliver Kettwig returned from Sac City trip. Miss Minnie Edwards leaving for DuBois Pa. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Braman at 612 Fifth St W. Harry Holm takes N K Fairbank Co. traveling sales job. Irene Duba back from two months east. Mrs S H Cranmer of Minneapolis visits Waterloo. Mrs. Rolston of Fontanelle in city over Sunday visiting daughters. Relatives visiting from Fargo and Arlington trips noted. F. S. Hillsinger and son Lyle visiting in Waterloo. Twenty Waterloo Business College girls work at Galloway offices for cattle congress prep. Mark Rechtfertig involved in Galloway exhibit. Pen incident with Mark’s throat. Katherine and Grace Stewart return from Canada seven weeks abroad. Rev C A Peddicord begins as Fairbank Methodist pastor. family to move in. Crystal advised for doubts. Colds warned as foundation of respiratory disease. Foley’s Honey and Tar recommended. Mrs Ella Wright promotes new decorated china at Henderson Drug Co.

Katherine Grace Stewart Canada O. F. Fenton Saskatchewan Winnipeg C. F. Bennett St. Paul C. A. Peddicord Fairbank Winthrop

Funeral for Rudolph Fessler Sunday at St Marys

The funeral of Rudolph Fessler who died yesterday at his Ankeny street home will be Sunday at 8 AM at St Marys church where he was a member. Father H H Forkenbrock to conduct services and burial will follow in Calvary cemetery. A brief notice also mentions a rumage sale in the basement of First day Oct. if.

Rudolph Fessler Ankeny Street St. Mary’s Church H. H. Forkenbrock Calvary Cemetery

Chief Geologist Resigns to Enter Mexican Mining

Washington October 7 Dr C Willard Hayes chief geologist of the Geological Survey and 24 years with the service has resigned to enter mining in Mexico.

Washington C. Willard Hayes Geologiical Survey Mexico

Pett promotes dairy show visit to West Fifth Street

GEQ. W Pett invites dairy visitors to inspect a full display at 401 3 West Fifth Street featuring wind mills pumps gasoline engines tanks and pipes. He claims the equipment saves labor and money with improved well drilling outfits and guaranteed work and satisfactory prices for farmers and dairymen.

West Fifth Street GEQ. W, Pett

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