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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1914

Page

3

October crop forecast shows rises in corn tobacco and potatoes

Washington October crop forecast from the Department of Agriculture notes corn up to 78.9 million bushels more than September, tobacco up 82 million pounds, potatoes up 11 million bushels, oats up 21 million bushels, and apples up 10 million bushels. Spring wheat declines slightly while winter and spring wheat total a record.

Washington, D.C Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Town Notes Highlight Local Visits Marriages and Funeral Plans

Des Moines trip by Harry Burd and Waverly politician Burton Sweet noted. Justice of the Peace F. Knapp married Blanche Cale and Andrew L. Backerson of La Porte City. Mrs J Butin of Killduff visits Virgil Blackledge family. aunt of Mrs Blackledge. Frank Turner funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at his mother's Webster street home. Eva Crow of Norwalk and Carrol Crews of Des Moines to wed in Norwalk next Wednesday. Potatoes 70 cents a bushel at I freight house. delivery available by phone 1987 Black.

Harry Burd Des Moines Burton E. Sweet Waverly Justice of Peace F. ¥. Knapp Blanche Cale Andrew L. Backerson la Porte City J. Butin Killduff Virgil Blackledge Elmwood Avenues Butin Blackledge

Tax Collections Reach 1 424 564 From Black Hawk County

County Treasurer Bender reports 1914 tax progress with September regular tax 421 982 86 and total uncollected near 155 000. Regular taxes up to May 1 610 963 35, specials 194 981 89, plus post May 1 receipts 452 57 82 and 24 761 41. Delinquent taxes 40 000 and miscellaneous sums bring total to about 1 424 564 17. Potatoes priced 70 cents a bushel on local freight line.

Bender Black Hawk County

First Halloween Party Announced by Knights of Vthias

Knights of Vthias announce a Halloween party in the lodge hall on a Friday evening in October. The event invites Pythian Sisters and families, with a social hour and costume garb, though many details remain to be finalized.

Hallowe'* En Knights of Vthias Afts

Knights and Sisters Host Evening with Dance and Music

After supper, attendees will enjoy entertainment and a dance with an orchestra providing music. Velwer lodge organizers Gr. Munger Ralph Bills George Pike and Walter Mattox head arrangements. Pythian Bigturs Java chose women to chair after their part, including Mrs J TL Moore and Mrs Wo P Defirex among others.

Velwer Lodge Gr. Munger Ralph Bills George 3. Pike Walter Mattox Java Towk Mixa Mary Ho

Lord Cowdray's Third Son Killed in Battle

London reports Geoffrey Pearson third son of Lord Cowdray, a motorcycle dispatch bearer with the Army Service Corps, was killed in action after a dash to Morutty, struck by gunfire from Germans. Ancona dispatch notes four Austrian torpedo boats and two destroyers lost off Palmatia after mine contact, with most crew members deaths. Potatoes on track near freight house offered for delivery.

London The Express Today Geoffrey Pearson Lord Cowdray Army Service Corps Ublans Pearson Mburty Paris Messagero Ancona Fhtaly Palmatia

Two Simple Tests For Pure Water From Household Steps

Public guidance explains two at home water tests from the New York Sun. A sugar test uses a tumbler and overnight exposure. cloudiness signals contamination. A permanganate test checks if the water remains rosy or turns brown indicating impurity, with boiling potentially removing harm in some cases.

New York Sun

Aristocracy and tramps in Anglo American satire

A humorous contrast between British aristocracy and American selfImage. An English visitor laments missing aristocracy, while an American retorts that the true aristocrats are “tramps.” Anecdotes recount Coke of Norfolk facing knighthood threats, the Duke of Wellington’s army commissions, and a boy’s joke about gaining a commission. The piece notes England’s 28 million patrons attending 400 moving picture theatres weekly.

Duke of Wellington Grant Dutt Spencer Walperes Apsley House

Local Hender son Named Sheriff Candidate In Thack Hawk

Long profile praises D B Henderson of Sundance Wyoming as a friendly veteran printer and trusted railroad worker now nominated for sheriff by Republica ns. The feature notes his West history, family ties, and steady service with the Ti m ots Central railroad and local community leadership.

Latle Sundance Wyoming D. B. Henderson Thack Hawk Dave Lytle the Times Waterloo Hloack Hills South Dakota West Minnie McConaughy Tiinots Central Railroad Flenderson Henderson A. & Henderson Sealeh Hanlmate The Times David

Wenner Appointed Deputy Supreme Officer in Loyal Order

E. J. Wenner is named deputy supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Mooge with jurisdiction over 30 Town lodges. The appointment, approved by Mablan M. Garland, supreme dictator, follows two years of John B. Denison’s leadership in Dubuque. Wenner will adjudicate grievances and has served as trustee of local No. 328 and delegate to conventions in Baltimore Cincinnati and Milwaukee.

E. J. Wenner Supreme Baltimore Cincinnati Milwaukee

Pitchers Vaughn and Benz Lead Chicago Series Opener

Vaughn of the Chicago Nationals was set to oppose Benz as Manager Callahan’s choice in the first game today to decide Chicago’s baseball championship. Twenty five thousand spectators were expected at the American League Park for the opener of a seven game series. The AL club had won the city championship for three straight years.

Chicago Bens Callahan Vaughn Chicago Nationals

Announcements from Masonic and Ben Hur orders

Tabernacle Chapter No 62 R A M holds a stated convocation tomorrow at 7 30 for M M degree work and balloting with visiting companions invited Meleboir Court No 8 Tribe of Ben Hur meets in Soash Hall Thursday evening with district manager I H McCarty to present a matter urging all members to attend

Tabernacle Chapter Meleboir Court Tribe of Ben Mur Soash Order I. H. McCarty

Exporters get new National Foreign Trade Council bulletins

Secretary Chas Van Vieck of the Board of Trade has arranged regular bulletins from the National Foreign Trade Council. Bulletin No. 1 has reached local club rooms and offers much interest to exporters as the council’s slogan pledges to coordinate the nation’s foreign trade.

Chas, van Vieck Board of Trade National Foreign Trade Council

Winter Quarters Planned for Cavalry in Colorado District

Washington dispatch reports officers commanding federal troops in the Colorado coal mining district have been directed to provide winter quarters for the cavalry horses. Secretary Garrison said the cold weather makes this step necessary but no decision on duration of stay in Colorado has been reached.

Washington, D. C Colorado Garrison

Evidence in State v Murphy Heard in Dyke Court

Evidence in the case of the state versus William T. Murphy was heard in Justice Tullar's court yesterday afternoon. The defendant, a farmer near Dyke, is charged with hitting a horse and buggy owned by Mrs Rose Bowers in Hagerman addition while driving an auto during Ringling Brothers circus visit. No decision has been rendered yet.

William T. Murphy Court of Justice Tullar Ringling Brothers Bugsy Rose Bowers Hagerman

For Sale Ads Include Trade Offer and Room Rentals

Classified notices show items for sale including a cheap frame, a land equity in Linden addition offered for 75 dollars, and a house or rooms for rent on Lafayette Street. Additional lines list a plane suitable for a country school and a trade inquiry near W 11th and Forest with a phone contact.

W. 11Th and Forest Blackieal Estate wWill Sb Linden East Side Lafayette St Jefferson

Wanted-Position by Experienced bookkeeper and stenographer

Classified notices show multiple small ads including Wanted-Position by experienced bookkeeper and stenographer with best references at address T-17 care Courier and Wanted-Position by competent male stenographer and clerk with seven years experience addressed to T-19 care Courier. Also rental ads for 7-room house with furnace at 2170 Lafayette St priced at $16 and a 5-room cottage on Forest Avenue at $13, and other listings for sale and rent.

Care Courier Elm St Lavalier Bayard Commercial Iowa Cleaning and Dye Works Nace Lafayette St Forest Avenue

Bispilam to Sing at World Famous Baritone Event

The renowned baritone Bispilam performs on Thursday October 15 at a famed venue, drawing music lovers for a special concert night.

Bispilam

What Causes Colds and Preventive Tips From 1887

The article argues colds stem from a disordered blood and nutritional gaps, not just weather. It recommends fat-rich foods in seasonal changes to enrich the blood, and promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a drug-free remedy that strengthens the body to resist illness.

Scott Scot & Bowne Rmosmield

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Eva Crow Norwalk Carrol Crews Des Wmoines Misa Crow Tme George Wilson I. C Cowdray Batt Freilit House America New York Coke Norfolk Toetcester Prince Regent Connell London Chronicle England Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Grace M. FB. Rhared Ander Epworth Logue Young People’s Club Althea Egworth Jeacur Wenner Vaughn and Benz U.S. Marine Band Dairy Cattle Congress Cattle Congress U. S. Marine Band and Waterloo Business Hou Sherwood Greenhouse F.C. Rupert James Andres & Intort W. A. Berry George Weirhold M. Muzvzey Mushany & Sohner Mosher Brothers Smith & Bertch Woatson-Kerwin Camps Kimball Laundry Parsons Music F. M. Michael Independent Electric W. C. Brownlee Corson Brothers Charles A. Bertch Marry Hartong Thomss Meisch Meisch & Pint Glasgow Tailors A. Olander Hemsworth & Son M. EB. Isley Hershberger Brothers Margadant Brothers Waterloo Savings Ban Geo, Kraft Co Waterloo Electric Supply Co Woods Millinery Ellis & Foster Palace Clothing Company Sam H Pinkerton Young Coal Company Kemble, Floral Company Red Cross Floral Company Union Mills Company Falan-Bollman Company Bee H. Cobb Smart Shop A. J. Roepe Davidson Company Woolworth Company A. Asquith & Bro Waterloo Trunk Co West Fifth St Jtord Blm &T Broadway Noblet Russell-Lamson Hotel Boston Minnesota Cedar River Park Lewis Miller 4Th Street Town Redpath Victrola Dept Black's Ber Agi Toone Talnabie Howsahold P. Tle Ogthizio Congress U.S. Ma Rine Band IST Iowa
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