Porter Speech Sparks Political Theater Show
Waterloo citizens endured a rambling Democratic gubernatorial meet as Porter attacked Republicans and national issues. The performance mocked reformers, dodged specifics, and left questions about tariffs, expenditures, and promised actions if elected governor.
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Porter
Waterloo
Peepul
Republican Party
Iown
Lawa
Yes Moines
Iowa
Congress
Mr. Porter
Waterloo tabernacle to seat seven thousand planned
An ambitious project in Waterloo builds a tabernacle for 7126 seats set to finish in four days after starting. The piece urges safety in construction and fire prevention and warns against false alarms while noting a growing population from the nearby factory expansion.
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Waterloo
Malka
Roller tower agitation stirs Cedar Rapids and Waterloo counts
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports growing opposition to the roller tower in several regions, with discussion spreading across the country. The issue touches population questions as the census approaches, inviting debates about public utilities and civic projects.
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Cedar Rapids
Leaders and primaries spark debates across papers
The Sioux City Tribune praises direct primaries as the true leadership while denouncing bosses who oppose them. Bedford Free Press mocks Porter’s shifting stance and labels him an Albaist. Cedar Falls Record recalls Senator De Wolf’s controversial voting and questions re election in Black Hawk and Grundy districts.
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Hosses
Sioux City Tribune
Bors Mule
Roosevelt
Saratoga
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk-Grondy
Senate
Cosson
de Wolf
State Senate
Black Hawk and Grondy
Sunrise and Afternoon Men in Deliberate Living
An excerpt argues for self control over rash action, noting Emerson on afternoon men. It cites a prison program where inmates work slowly rebuilding tiny parts to foster patience and discipline. The piece muses about teaching watchmaking in public schools to instill deliberation in youth.
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Emerson
America
State Library Workers Meet in Davenport Conference
Miss Fanny Duren city librarian and Miss Mary Brainard assistant librarian traveled to Davenport for the annual Iowa State Library Association meeting in session through Thursday afternoon.
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Fanny Duren
Mary Brainard
Tefl
Davenpor
Iowa State Library Association
Miss Duren
Davenport Hosts Brainard Visit After Meeting
The article notes Miss Duren's engaging talk on Creating a Demand by Supplying It read at 3 39 followed by a lively discussion. Miles Brainard is entertained at Mrs. David H. McKee's home in Davenport, a former Waterloo resident.
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Woon
Miss Duren
Davenport
Miles Brainard
David H. McKee
Alice Johnson
Waterloo
Suggestive Questions Oct 16 1910 Sunday Lesson
A structured list of questions on the Last Judgment based on Matthew chapters 25 and 26. It probes literal versus figurative interpretation, timing of judgment, soul fate, orthodoxy versus love, and the kingdom of heaven. The material includes verses references and prompts for church members to answer in writing.
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US. Linscott, DD
Jesus
Christ
Heaven
Waterloo Delegation Heads for California Winter Homes
The first group of about forty Waterloo residents departs for California to spend the winter at Golden West. They will travel to southern California, with many heading to Los Angeles, Tulare, and other coastal cities. Among those leaving are Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Bickley and relatives, plus many other named locals. More parties are expected to leave Waterloo tomorrow and Friday.
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Waterloo
California
Los Angeles
G. G. Bickley
Allen Kichty
John LaBarre
Tulare
A. J. Gardner
A. C. Bratuoher
Elizabeth Blough
Andrew
Angel
Charles City
Glate Dixon
P. H. Powers
Mae Sawyer
H. Y. Wilson
Laughing Dietz faces multiple charges in Wisconsin court
In Hayward Wisconsin Joan Dietz his son Leslie and wife Hattie were arraigned on charges including the killing of Deputy Oscar Harp during a cabin attack near Winter. Other counts included shootings at Bert Horell Patrick McGinmay and John Rogisch with hearings tentatively set for late October.
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Hayward
Wis
Joan Dietz
Vameron Jem
Leslie Dietz
Hattie Dietz
Riordan
Oscar Harp
Farm Brings 4270-Acre Estate to J Frank Belz
In Cedar Falls Iowa on October 12 G M Bronson of New Hartford oversaw bids for the 4270 acre George Beta estate farm six miles west of Cedar Falls. Four bidders Seward Higby Wm Lawrence L Bast & Bros and J Frank Belz. Belz topped with 42870 dollars while the low bid was 41210.13. Referee Bronson will file papers transferring the farm to J Frank Belz who lives near New Hartford.
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Cedar Falls
G. M. Bronson
New Hartford
George Beta
Cedar Walls
Seward Higby
Wm. Lawrence
Ll. Bast & Bros
J. Frank Belz
Belz
L. Bast & Bros
Bronson
Steal Potatoes From the Hills Reported Near Floyd Crossing
Charles City Iowa December reports a potato patch near Floyd Crossing where W R Follenshee found ten bushels stolen after intruders cut the fence wires and entered the field. The dry season did not deter a good yield.
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Charles City
W. R. Follenshee
Floyd Crossing
Waterloo Joins Marshalltown for State B and L Meeting
Four Waterloo building and loan associations sent secretaries to the state meeting in Marshalltown yesterday. Waterloo is noted as the strongest B and L city in the state, influencing the 1911 meeting site choice. Representatives included W. H. Brunn, Edwin Mesick, J. H. Hildebrand, and George R. Turner.
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Waterloo
Marshalltown
Waterloo B. and I. Association
W. H. Brunn
People’s Mutual B
Edwin Mesick
Home
J. H. Hildebrand
Perpetual B
George R. Turner
Gold Dust promised to ease every woman’s cleaning burden
An advertorial extols GOLD DUST as a universal cleaner for the home. It claims the product saves labor by handling hard rubbing and scrubbing and urges women to use it for all cleaning tasks, noting that failure to use it leaves them doing more work.
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Bethus
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Court weighs placement of Dietz children near jail
Mrs. Dietz objects to sending the children away while Sheriff Madden says they may stay with no cost to the school. The final decision rests with the court as to where the children will be placed.
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Riordan
Dietz
John F. Dietz
Bert Horell
Patrick McGin
Rice Lake
45000 Rail Men Strike in France
Paris reports that forty five thousand employees of the Northern railroad went on strike yesterday. By 11 A M trains were running only to Calais and Cologne. Military engineers are called to replace the strikers but cannot restore schedules. Military forces guard stations and roads to protect railroad property. The strike developed overnight and surprised both company and public.
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Northern Railroad
Calais
Cologne
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