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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Scott
Scot & Bowne
Rmosmield
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New York
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Toetcester
Prince Regent
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London Chronicle
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Grace M. FB. Rhared
Ander
Epworth Logue
Young People’s Club
Althea
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Benz
U.S. Marine Band
Dairy Cattle Congress
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Sherwood Greenhouse
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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
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Redpath
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