Daughters Delay Naming Officers Until Next March
The seventeenth annual Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution voted to suspend naming officers for the next conference year due to moving the meeting from October to March, when current officers’ terms end. The group endorsed Mrs. Guernsey for president general and prepared a model set of by laws to unify work, while commemorating Iowa’s 15 daughters with a memorial tablet unveiled by Mrs. Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
Mary H. S. Johnston
Humboldt
Harriett Lake
Independence
The
National Society
Guernsey
Johnston
Dixie Cornell Gebhardt
Iowa
D. A
B. R. Harlan
State
Theophilus
Davenort
Legislative Committee
Fred Ware
Cal Daughters and Granddaughters Committee
Waterloo
Durrance van Brown
Waterloo Chapel
H. A. Jobb
Mary Melrose
Cobb
Haseen
Com
D. A. R. Mactine
Memorial Continental Hall
Delegates Tour City After Afternoon Session At D A R Drive
Revolutionists by France as reason 265 America's generous response at this time. No action was taken in the matter, which had already been preferred to the committee on resolutions for consideration of Thursday's sessions. The afternoon session opened with in selection by the D A R double quarter and after adjournment the delegates and visitors were taken for a fai automobile drive about the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Committee On
Fai
Drivers Not Hurt as Autos Collide
Three automobile accidents were reported at police headquarters Wednesday, but no one was injured and none of the cars were seriously damaged. H. A. Lansing said his car was struck by another when turning the corner at Commercial and Gridge streets, damaging a rear wheel. Simsons of 421 Baltimore street and H. C. Dunlap’s cars collided at Sixth and Jefferson, with minor damage to both. Dr J G McAlvin reported a collision at Baltimore Street and Hawthorne avenue, damaging his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadnesday
H. A. Lansing
Mr. Linsing
Simmons
Baltimore Street
H. C. Dunlap
Sixth
Jefferson Streets
J. G. McAlvin
Baltimore Streat
Hawthorne Avenue
Informal Plans For Towa Day Announced
Waterloo public schools have no special Towa Day programs except at West High School where Principal M. Wallace said H. L Haywood of Universalist Church will address students at 1 30 p m tomorrow in the auditorium. No other arrangements exist. Superintendents Hakill and Kline r said any programs would be decided by principals and funded by class instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
West High School
M. Wallace
H. L Haywood
Universalist Church
Hakill
Kliner
Diat &Ny
21-Player Limit Handicaps National League Says Tener
New York Oct. 15 The National League president John K Tener argues the 21 player limit hurts the league and will be increased next year He notes the limit affects World Series results and that the league’s prestige comes from the field not office He also mentions a potential meeting with Harry Hempstead and John J McGraw to discuss criticism of New York players after the final series with Brooklyn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John K. Tener
Tener
National League
Mr. Tener
W Nationalenete
Harry Hempstead
John J. McGraw
Wll
Temperrow
McGraw
Brooklyn
Revision of Prayer Book Prompts Doctrinal Debates
In St Louis on Oct 19 the General Convention committee reviews the Protestant Episcopal prayer book with 612 clergy and lay delegates, weighing changes to prayers and the risk of doctrinal shifts. A proposal to replace the term damnation with condemnation is among discussed revisions after three years of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
House of Denities
General Convention
Protes
Tt ‘S
Baracas Entertain C E Society at Central Christian Church
The Baraca class of Central Christian church hosted the Christian Endeavor society in the church parlors with about 25 young people attending. Red and white decorations and elaborate refreshments highlighted the event, run by the boys with a new satin banner on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Floyd Benton
Oman Lemon
Wayne Neal
Elks Minstrel Show Planned for Waterloo and Cedar Falls
Elks announce a three night minstrel production titled Tuxedo to be staged in Waterloo and Cedar Falls under Miller and Draper of New York. Charles Adams may return to supervise with new songs and acts, rehearsal to start once director arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
P.O. Ellis
Waterloo Theatre
Miller & Draper Company
New York
Cedar Falls
Miller & Draper
Elks
Charles Adams
New York Company
Thatcher
Thatcher, Primrose & West Company
Edward Marble
Waterloo Marksmen Win in Big National Rifle Match
Capt E S Geist reports Iowa First regimental team won the regimental team match with 308 of 900 as 32 teams competed under the National Rifle Association in Jacksonville Fla. The Waterloo unit includes Utley Crowe Allard and others, earning gold medals and about 125 dollars for the team, while Co G Waterloo finished second in the company match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Geist
Iowa National Guard
Jacksonville Fla
Iowa
H. G. Utley
Manchester
Clyde Elsworth
Dubuque
W. A. Myers
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Burchdenwald
H. L. Crowe
Henry Alla
Waterloo
Messrs
Dovchdenwald
Crowell
Allard
A. P. Ward
Birthday surprise for Mrs. David Lizer in Black Hawk county
A large group of elderly relatives and friends celebrated Mrs. David Lizer’s eightieth birthday at her daughter’s home in Shady Grove. Attendees included Rev. J. C. Kepford, Henry Miller from Florida, and multiple guests from Independence Waterloo Jesup and Walker, noting Lizer’s arrival in Black Hawk county in 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lizer
del Douglas
Shady Grove
J. C. Kepford
Douglas
Independence
Henry Miller
Florida
James Douglas
J. A. Clark
Olive Decker
H. M. Harmon
Waterloo
Howie
Ganter
Jesup
Peter Ham
A. J. Barry
Walker
Wilhelm's Anniversary Sale Coat Event Opens
Save a lot on your winter coat as Wilhelm's Anniversary Sale begins. This advertisement invites shoppers to take advantage of discounted coats and easy savings during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Free Instruction at W C A Gym Opens This Week
The W C A offers two weeks of free gymnasium instruction led by director Moss Mey L. Armstrong to introduce the department. Registration is at the WCA office. Classes include women morning, business girl advanced, beginners, aesthetic advanced, corrective work, junior ages 12 and under, and bars for ages 5 to 7, with various weekday and Saturday times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. A
Moss Mey L. Armstrong
WLC A
Waterloo City In Brief Highlights Local Visits and Events
West end of 4th St bridge hosts an equipped optical shop ad. Mrs Orleane Manhard of Idaho visits friends in Lisetty. Mrs Nita Wilking of Des Moines visits Waterloo. Mrs Alice Elwell of Chicago arrives for a sister’s visit. The junior league sociable at First Methodist Church is postponed. Mrs George Ellison and Mrs Les Ellison of Nashua visit relatives en route to Vinton. Letter carrier George Faulkner on vacation writes from Jenkins, Minnesota about fishing. Mrs Edward Baldenecker and her mother from Tacoma are guests at nine Street West home. Mr and Mrs Robert Walker of Greene welcome a son, John Robert. grandmother Mrs J C Walker. Salvation Army benefit concert planned at Park Ave and Lafayette St with A J Van Doren’s orchestra. small admission fee. Firemen battle coal pile fire at Waterloo Fuel Co on Sixth and Mulberry. pile turned over to inspect flames. Miss Christina Hasmussen and Mr Fred Joyce marry at Rev Slattery’s parsonage. attendance by Miss Ras mussen and Harry Joyce. The couple to reside at 619 Summer Street after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Faulkner
A. IR. Covert
Jenkins, Minn
Edward Baldenecker
Johnson
Tacoma, Walsh
Robert Walker
Greene
John Robert
J. C. Walker
Salvation Army
Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
A.J. van Doren
Waterloo Fuel Company
Sixth
Mulberry Streets
Edward Slattery
Mary Rasmussén
Harry Joyce
Mrs. Joyce
Summer Street
Seven Terms High Record in Prison
Des Moines reports at the state house reveal Fort Madison inmates holding long records. Richard Palmer and John McGione are seventh term break and enter offenders, with Palmer in Polk county and McGione also tied to a Polk county case. J H Gregory, from Pottawattamie, is an habitual criminal serving a twenty five year sentence. John Hogan of Cerro Gordo is sixth term for breaking and entering with explosives, age 45, fifteen year term. William Long of Lee is fifth term for larceny, age 89, five year term. The men may appeal parole boards. officials say many are model prisoners who earn good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Racorda
Fort Madison
State House
Sam King
Washington County
Richard Palmer
Polk County
John McGione
J. H. Gregory
Pottawattamie County
Palmer
McGione
Gregory
John Hogan
Cerro Gordo County
William Long
Lee County
Long
Board of Parole
Hughes Delivers Tariff Addresses in Michigan Tour
Saginaw Michigan October addresses Charles E Hughes spoke in two speeches here and at Bar City criticizing the Administration tariff policies and Adamson Act. He denied that supporting him equaled a vote for war and urged that a vote for him would favor lasting peace through strength and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Mich
Charles
Hughes
Bar City
North Iowa Tile Workers Strike Over Open Shop Pact
Mason City reports 600 workers at National Clay works and seven northern Iowa plants quit after recognition of the Brick Tile Terra Cotta workers union. J H Strief of the Iowa State Federation of Labor directs the strike with no violence. Some workers were prodded to quit by union men as the open shop agreement took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Yrg
Terra Cotta Workers
Iowa
J. H. Strief
Iowa State Federation of Labor
National Clay Works
Cunard Liner Alaunia Sunk By Mine In English Channel
The Cunard liner Alaunia with 230 crew and 143 passengers sailed from New York October 7 and was struck by a mine in the English Channel between Falmouth and London. Some crew and most passengers were saved. several are missing. The ship, 620 feet long with 13,405 gross tons, carried cargo including war supplies and was en route to discharge at London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cunard
English Channel
Falmouth
London
Im Port
Cunard Line
Denison
Alania
Almouth
Sone
L&5
Liverpool Office
Alaunia
Kenyon's Ex Aide Sues for Divorce in Fort Dodge
Maurice O'Connor former law partner of United States Senator W. B. Kenyon filed for divorce from Katherine at Fort Dodge alleging cruel and inhuman treatment He claims his wife repeatedly asserts he is not normal mentally He seeks custody of their two children Martha and Katherine A Romealeston inquiry into his mental condition was appointed six months ago at his wife's request The rise of the case comes despite his prominence and was not printed locally until today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Maurice O'Connor
United States
Kenyon
Katherine
O'Connor
Iowa
Martha
Romealeston
Graperias
Illinois Suffragists Hold 48th Annual Convention
In Springfield delegates from over 200 affiliates gathered in the state capitol to push for full suffrage for Illinois women. The forty-eighth annual Illinois Equal Suffrage Association meeting charted plans to advance the national platform and press state reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Capitol
Illinois Equal Suffrage Association
Temperatures Reported For October 19
Readings supplied by the Buchanan Optical Co show midnight to 1pm values range from 37 to 56 degrees with highs around 66. Historical notes list prior years yielding 40 to 59, 38 to 66, and other scattered figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Police search for missing wife after Milwaukee wreck
Police received a message from Milwaukee Wrecking Company at Columbus Wisconsin asking them to locate the wife of Charles Planabard. Planabard was in an accident there today and a search begins. Chief I D Caldwell thinks Mrs Planabard may be visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Wrecking Company
Columbus
Wis
Charles Planabard
Planabard
Dow
I. D. Caldwell
Planabord
Knights Templar Announce Friday Drill Conclave
A special conclave of Ascalon Commandery No. 25 Knights Templar will convene Friday evening for drill, inviting members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascalon Commandery
No. 25
Knights Templar
Odd Vox Populi Snippets From A Courier Ad Page
A collage of humorous quotes on appetite and manners appears in the Evenings Courier and Reporter. It cites exaggerated feasts by Eskimos and Yakuts, chides hospital systems, and ends with a cheeky want ad promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Evening Courier
Eventus Courier
A Stone Soldier’s Fortress in Mexican Bandit Raids
Edward Ingersoll and his wife defend their Durango home during a Mexican revolution era raid. They rig a stone sentinel fortress from a stone soldier statue, a smoking pipe, and a donnybrook drum to deter bandits while bandits raid the yard and plunder the town. After a tense night, the couple leave for the United States with their family, joining punitive expeditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestco
Porfirio Daz
Edward Ingersoll
Durunga
Mexico
Grenter
Ting
Trucing
Acarcely
Incersorl
Madero
Pr Huerta
United States
Mex
Tiamaderm
Ingersoll
Tromp
Spe
Menes
Nich
Maonel Nunez
Staneyard
Inversoll
Ingersolls
Feaut
Ingersoll Tran
Ungersoll
Jcliidien
Thestunerard Nuryez
Tim
Lesnier
Nunez
Poother
Nooes
Tommy Ingersoll
Tom
Ingersell
Met
Neersol
Tarernoll
Asker Nunez
Nanexr
Incersoll
Texas
Merantl
Two Bremens Taken By British Report Third Now on Way
The New York World reports on October 19 that the first Bremen was captured near Dover after following a British steamer, its mail and documents seized. A second Bremen was captured with few details released, and a third Bremen is en route to New London, with the Deutschland due in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
New York
Bremen
Dover
Britain
Chatham
Arso
New London
For Sale and Exchange in Waterloo Area Ads
Local want ads list business chances furnished rooms and housing in Reinbeck and Waterloo. Listings include a barber shop business, baby carriage, second hand heater, household furniture, stoves and furnaces with prices, plus a land exchange offer for 320 acres in Wilkins County Minnesota and a two furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Contact Georges Saul Reinbeck or R. C. Courier Yor Brat or Blackson Waterloo box 274.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Saul
Reinbeck
R. C
Care Courier
Washington
Oak Avenue
Waterloo
Wilkins Co
Minn
Ally Blackson
Bernt
Majestic
Acorn
Garland
Ty Custed
West
Railway Timetable Highlights for Illinois Central Line
Train schedules show connections from Dubuque to Chicago and Fort Dodge via multiple services. Express, Limited, and Local trains depart around 12:50 am, 7:00 am, and 2:28 pm with destinations including Dubuque, Chicago, Fort Dodge, Omaha, and Sioux City. Daily routes extend to Twin Cities and Albert Lea with seasonal or weekly variations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Chicago
Chicago Limited
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Ereess
Oman
Alail
Sioux City
Waverly
Waterloo
Prom Osdar Rapids
Waterlas
TOLL
Ps Soneenes
Transit Schedule Fragments From Oelwein and Chicago
Partial OCR lists times and depots including Union depot Oelwein East side Chicago lines with scattered entries such as 13:67 pm and 3:15 pm. Mentions C & Twin City routes and East side posts, a DM KC connection, and Gust side Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
C. & Twin C
C. & Twin City
C & Twin
East Side
Oelwein
Chicago
Chicago Lia
South Boma
Union Depo
DM. & KC
Gust Side
Kansas City
Rail freight schedules and routes across Cedar Rapids region
A fragmented timetable lists local and regional freight connections from Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, and surrounding towns. It shows departures to Minneapolis, St Paul, Albert Lea, Davenport, Kansas City, and St Louis, with varying times and prices noted throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St Paul
Albert Lea
Twin
Manly
Cedar Rapi Gion
Louis
Burlington
St Louis
Connec- Gar Hapius
Kansas City
Davenport
Cedar Rapide
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shallenberger
Waterion
Hotel Ellis
Elas
Miler & Draphier
Waterloo Marksmen
4Th St. Bridge
Orleane UB. Manhard
Idaho
Lisetty
Nita Wilking
Nes Moines
Alice Elwell
ER. Duke Naven
First Methodist Church
George Ellison
Les‘Hie Ellison
Inez, J
Nashua
Vinton
Michigan
Alanla
Englash
Illinois
Pickwick
AdIniral Saritcheff
Siberia
Illinois Central
Albert
Twin Cities
Limited
Lew
Minneapolte
Iron
Albert Leam
Alpert Leam Dany
North Bonsas
W.gf
Cedarasie
Wercloo Ling
Areu Ai
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