Rail extension plan eyed to boost Waterloo Cedar Falls link
Plans push extension of the W C F N railway from Waterloo Cedar Falls toward Dike then Grundy Center and Marshalltown. The Cedar Falls Commercial Club will select the route and secure right of way and may plat land for new towns along the line. Construction hoped after frost and two-mile south connect to Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines.
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Harry Monroe to Speak at Union Meeting in Waterloo
Harry Monroe former head of the Pacific Garden Mission Chicago will speak at Grace M. E. Church Waterloo next Monday evening October 17 at 7 30. The union service brings together churches from both sides of the river and promises an interesting address as Hilly Sunday is due to visit soon.
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An Interesting Speaker at Evangelical Meeting Thursday
An interesting speaker is to address the Evangelical Association Thursday evening at 8 o clock. The event aims to inform and engage attendees on religious topics in a local community setting.
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Italian Missionary to Speak at Waterloo Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society invites the public to hear Bucoletti, an Italian missionary from Chicago, in Waterloo on the way to a state meeting at Waverly. He is a Malian native who converted to Christianity and has three years of successful work in Chicago. He will speak in English with a short Italian address to his countrymen.
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Attorney team closes argument in Union Pacific merger case
In St Paul Minnesota on October 12 Judge Dunne former Senator Spooner and WW Loomis general solicitor for the Union Pacific in San Francisco will conclude their argument for the railroad in the government’s bid to dissolve the merger. Frank Kellogg will reply for the government tomorrow and close the case.
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Mrs Shaffner III in Milwaukee
Word reached Milwaukee last night that Mrs Belle Shaffner attending the national convention of the ladies of the Royal Arcanum has been stricken by paralysis. Her brother Charles Ayers of Nashua rushed to her side, with Mrs d SN La Barre and Mrs John Walker nearby, but details and her condition were not given.
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Football Games Planned For Saturday At Local Parks
A warm football afternoon is set at Red Cedar park with Waterloo Boy independents facing East High. East High expects a practice feel while Waterloo aims to surprise and win. West High also schedules a Saturday game at Oelwein.
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Must Earn $2000 A Year To Inherit $50000
Kenosha Wisconsin October 19 1923 Martinus Peterson Winther a 24 year old tool maker in one Kenosha factory is named heir to $50000 in his uncle’s will filed for probate in Jamaha. He must prove he earns at least $2000 a year within three years by his own labor or the inheritance goes to other heirs. He currently earns $25 weekly and plans to work nights as an artist to raise income.
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Missing Word Contest Begins in The Courier Ads
The Courier launches a Missing Word contest on Waterloo ads with daily omissions. Readers send correct substituted words to win one dollar. results and winner names will be published. Contest aims to boost readership and ad value while noting varied opinions on wording.
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FP. M. Scane
Will Move C.G.W. Terminal November First
Oelwein Iowa October 12 Superintendent Vermillion reports a letter from W Causey of the Great Western east division confirming a terminal move from Dubuque to Stockton Illinois likely by November first. The shift will require many trainmen and engineers to relocate to Delaware and seek housing. Dubuque businessmen protest but Stockton roundhouse nears completion, plans deemed irreversible.
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Stockton
Great Western
Barnes Backs Out of Albany Republican Leadership
Albany Oct 12 Wm Barnes jr a former leader of the old guard in the Roosevelt opposition resigns from the Republican state committee as temporary chairman of the state convention.
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Los Angeles Bans Prizefights With New Ordinance
Los Angeles city council passes an anti prize fight ordinance permitting ten round amateur bouts with seven ounce gloves and barring professional fighting. No admission is charged and prizes limited to trophies costing no more than 35 dollars.
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Great Western Accident Assn. settlement notice
Peter J. Rosaner reports full settlement of a 14 week injury claim with Great Western Accident Association of Des Moines Iowa. He states the draft was received in full and is satisfactory, expressing gratitude for the company's handling.
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Nes Moines
Iowa
Peter J. Rosaner
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