New Passenger Station Ordered at Jeffersonville Ind
A state railway commission order directs the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis to build a passenger station at Jeffersonville Indiana. The plan aims to improve health and comfort for waterloo area riders and to modernize local rail facilities amid debate over forced construction versus private development.
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Jeffersonvillie
Ind
Waterton
Union Depot
Waterloo
Eland
Great Western
State Railway Commission
Mhal
Jeffersonville
State Railway Commission of
Indiana
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
Iowa News Briefs and Commentary Flavor Iowa Politics
A collage of brief notes from Iowa papers covers campaign candidacies, church issues, publicity woes, and apple crop concerns. Mentions include Des Moines preachers, state rail freight rates, and editorials on presidential primaries.
Davenport man’s half million estate sparks moral claim debate
An editorial contends a Davenport man’s estate of about five hundred thousand dollars should be shared with the city’s public needs. It argues the community has a moral claim on wealth accumulated with city help, and criticizes heirs who keep funds for private use.
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Ilona City
Davenport
The where is ft lady and a family hunting habit
An Evening Chit Chat essay critiques turning to mother as a first resort for lost items. It argues children should hunt for belongings themselves to build self reliance, while a mother should shift from constant rescuer to supportive observer. It warns against burdensome family dependence.
Boone youths pledge to avoid tobacco on streets and school grounds
The Boone Web School principal and student body have framed resolutions requesting boys to refrain from tobacco use on school grounds and in city streets. The action follows a series of incidents and was approved by Principal Co. D and staff.
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Boone
Allison Bank Closes Amid Liquidation at Allison
Stockholders of Farmers Savings Bank of Allison vote unanimously to liquidate. State Bank of Allison will absorb receivables and continue operations. Ernest Speedy remains in charge until deposits and debts are settled, then joins State Bank. Historic bank building sold to Edward Spengler with first floor a drug store and second floor a residence.
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Edward Spengler
Ackley
Leo Spangler
Spengler
Ernest Speedy
Taft to Present Cup for Dairy Judging Winners
President Taft offers a silver cup to the top student in the intercollegiate dairy cow judging contest at the national fair in Chicago. He notified Water son director W W Marsh of the National Dairy association during his Town visit and wrote the letter from the presidential train. The cup may be named the presidents cup in a tradition of prizes for agricultural college students. A sale in the basement of First Presbyterian Church runs all day Wednesday October 14 with article drop off by Tuesday afternoon.
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America
Taft
W. W W. Marsh
Waterson
National Dairy Association
Chicago
Marsh
Midwest
First Presbyterian Church
Congregational church visit fuels Anti Saloon League drive
Cedar Rapids figures, Rockford locals and regional residents appear in a rundown of church tasks, visits and events. Mrs Clint Wicks visits daughter Mrs J Cooper. The Catholic fair slated for Oct 10 11 and 18. Nearby officials and merchants, including Ralph Crowell and the Chandler Pump Co, are active in community scenes across Rockford.
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Rockford
Get
Sioux City
Brooklyn
Ralph Crowell
Cedar Rapids
Chandler Pump Co
W. Crowell
S. Barden
Greenville, Mich
W. Adams
J. B. Parmenter
Clara Spetford
Rockford BR
Wo Piper
Dubuque
English inventor tests wireless voice device in London vault
United States Consul General John L. Griffiths reports a dramatic test of Grindell Matthews’s aerophone in a fortified room. The small portable apparatus carried conversations across a thick barrier with clear voice reproduction, suggesting five miles of rock distance. The system uses high frequency air disturbances rather than Hertzian waves and costs about 48 dollars for a five mile setup.
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Ottumwa
Alonu
United States
John L. Griffiths
London
Grindell Matthews
Griffiths
Chepstow
Tintern
War Office
Bradley
Gloucestershire
Severn Tunnel
Cardiff
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Consul Griffiths
Local Social Notes Across Greene and Waterloo
Greene Waterloo business caller and visitors from Charles City and Montana share greetings and travels. Families announce new arrival and medical recovery as residents attend conferences and events in Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls and Outlook Canada with local civic outings noted.
Community Notes On Local Homes And Moves
City spent Sunday at the Charles Gates home. Mrs. George Hesalroad and children of Waterloo visited the Wm. Munson home Sunday and Monday. Mrs. C. C. Crandall returned from Bdge wood and took rooms in the J. Cole residence with Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bester. R. E. Hubbard of Clear Lake, who bought the Niles photograph business, rented the S. A. Clark residence on Fourth street and will move his family here soon. Mrs. Carrie Soeshe returned from Nashua after visiting her parents. Miss Josie Higgins is saleslady in the Buchholz basement. Mayme Thorpe promoted to the dry goods department. LeRoy Niles, ill two weeks, was about town Tuesday.
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Carrie Soeshe
Nashua
Josie Higgins
Buchholz
Mayme Thorpe
LeRoy Niles
Debate Over a Dress Purchases Sparks Domestic Tension
A brief exchange reveals a husband urging against buying a new dress while the wife insists on having one. The dialogue illustrates household budgeting tensions reflected in the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Motherhood Aid Promises Comfort For Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols Motter's Friend a soothing external oily emulsion aiding the expectant mother. It claims relief from common pregnancy discomforts and faster recovery postchildbirth. The ad promotes a free booklet and lists Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta, Ga as the manufacturer.
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Motter
Bradfield Regulator Coq
Atlenta, Ga
French & Frazee Offer $20 Rock Island Excursion
On Tuesday October 17 a special $20 excursion to Rock Island Texas is offered by French & Frazee. The firm also advertises crop growing land for sale on easy terms and assures protection for purchasers. Office locations are 610 611 Black Hawk building.
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French & Frazee
Rock Island
Tex
French & Frazée
Black Hawk Building
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Chisago
Daily Courier
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Little Brother
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A& Business
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Charles City
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Wm. Boylen
Black Hills
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H. A. Bunker
Leon Mitchell
Hall Company
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Cedar Falls
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M. D
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Franklin St
Robert G. Dakin
East Fourth Street
Bine
Gerrit Bennett
4Th St
R. D. Tiffany
Consolidated Service
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E. A. Wont
Edgar H. Knittle
Bank
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
DR. Bodwell
Practica
M. J. Butterfield
East Fourth Streets
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