City urged to finish fills on Black Hawk bridge approaches
Residents in Hagerman and Downing additions protest delays in completing fills to the Black Hawk bridges. A fence halted traffic, forcing longer trips around the lower bridge and raising coal costs by about 50 cents per load. Citizens urge a large crew to finish the fills promptly despite weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman
Downing
Black Hawk
Black Hawk Creek
Yesterds i Coul
Hagermman
Flack Hawk Bridge
Parkersburg Social Notes and Local Developments
In Parkersburg last week Mr and Mrs William Mahanke Jr visited relatives before returning to Darby Minnesota. R C Buren funeral held at the Methodist church with long Parkersburg ties. Dr Cantonine’s sale drew good prices and Dr Cantonwine plans moved to Oskaloosa. Dr Cornell of Grand Rapids buys Cantonwine practice and property and arrives soon. Elmberg and Co open new store in Temple building. Community members including Olive Knowlton Belle Walker and others visited or traveled to Waterloo Estherville and Kansas City. no school due to Cedar Falls meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Oct
Wm. Mahanke
Darby
Minn
W. H. Mahanke
R. C. Buren
Methodist Church
Emma Smith
Cantondine
Cantonwine
Oskaloosa
Cornell
Grand Rapids
Mich
Olive Knowlton
Waterloo
Belle Walker
T.A. Hobson
Lewis Miller
Wagner
A. W. Caul
Vinton
Baptist Convention
Fredérika Philpot
Duchbuane
B. BE. Schrack
Douglas Shuler
Estherville
J. W. Bonnell
Council Bluffs
Grand Chapter
O. F
Miss Warner
Kansas City
Cedar Falls
Wm. Pierson
Belle
McConnell
Wm. Blume
Elmberg &c
Temple Building
O. L. Whigsou Ra
TIZ Cures Sore Feet for All Ages
Ancient ad highlights TIZ foot remedy curing sore feet, corns, blisters, and pains. Claims quick relief after long work and dancing, promising restful comfort and ease with a 2a cent per box price via mail order from Walter Luther Dodge & Co of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Visitor Returns Home From Pueblo After Three Weeks
After a three week stay at the Val Lake home in Pueblo Colorado the visitors returned to their homes on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Val Lake
Pandora and the Canal in Picture and Prose
The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes Pandora and the Canal in Picture and Prose by Willis J Abbow, a richly illustrated educational book on the Panama Canal region. The offer, aimed at readers nationwide, lets subscribers obtain the volume for six certificates and a small distribution fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
Pandora
Canal
Willis Jabbow
Sige
Culebra
Americas
Panama
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
United States
Canada
Shallenberger offers free medical consultations at Hotel Elis
During the 106th monthly wall Dr Shallenberger has treated hundreds and gained many grateful patients. He invites the public to his free case evaluation at Hotel Elis Water loo on Saturday October 26. In Chicago telegraph notices a letter attempts extortion with sperm germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Hotel Elis
Waterloo
Debated Owen currency bill sparks banker critique
B L Johnson of Leavitt and Johnson Trust addressed the Waterloo Bank Clerks' association outlining perceived political control and varied opinions among supporters. He warned that if the bill passes and fails to function, the public would bear the cost while bankers act as brokers and shield their own interests. Dr Davis of Leavin and Johnson Trust clarified further points of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Woodrow Wilson
B. L. Johnson
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Waterloo Bank Clerks’ Association
F. J. Eighmey
Johnson
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier Oct 25 1893
A fragment from the 1893 Courier notes several local items. Mrs Jacob Farrew hanged herself at a Ledpost dest, aged 99. Irvin T Lichty died of typhoid fever with funeral at First M church. John Stewart, 84, longtime Barclay township resident, dies. Barnum & Bailey Congressmen J C Burrows address near Clarkburg. Potatoes drop to 45 cents a bushel at Albert Lea. Wangler angling with Col Page, a fish tale and a convex mirror bought in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Farrew
Mr. Wangler
Chicago
Jack Casebeer
Dubuque News Notes and Local Moves From Yesterday
George Ordway and C. Miller attend federal court in Dubuque. W. M. Sindlinger prepares to move into Hackett store. Snow blankets Chicago to western New York while Indian summer lingers here. Senator William B. Allison and bride return to Dubuque after a four month bridal tour of Europe. A H Frank heads to Chicago exposition. A D Hallock returns from a one month eastern trip. Rev G W Brindell to preach for young men. C F Stolt moved boot and shoe business to new building opposite the Central. Waterloo Dramatic Club organized for winter shows. Co B Campbell leaves for Columbia Co N Y on a month visit.
Removal in Dubuque and Local Notices From 1868
Twenty years ago on October 21 1868 the city notes a 25000 vote majority growth and reports a removal into Benight's hall at Commercial and Fourth. Elias Lichty drummer boy from Co 32nd Iowa dies of chronic diarrhea after enlisting in 1862. Samuel Lichty his father died as a prisoner. Lichty brothers still in service. William M Stone elected Iowa governor. Deputy Provost Marshal T Covert's residence fire causes 150 damage. A woolen factory to be built using water power. Rail fares to Dubuque expected around 3.20, with eastern roads charging over 3 cents a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benight’s Hall
Commercial
Fourth Streets
Med
Elias Lichty
32Nd Town Infantry
Samuel Lichty
Pittsburg Landing
Lichty Brothers
Banks to be reorganized under Aldrich law plan
Mr Johnson did not mention the bill. He described twelve regional banks replacing the central institution under the Aldrich law. A seven member board of nonbankers would control the system. Vincent J. Rechtfertig of First National Bank warned the law gives banks only one year to adjust to the new order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Vincent J. Rechtfertig
First National Bank
Iowa Falls Plans New Union Station Near Business District
Iowa Falls on October 22 reports plans for a union passenger station shared by the Rock Island and St. Paul Kansas City lines. After a conference with General Supt. Beacom, the commercial club and city council, engineers will be sent to survey a new line and locate the depot closer to the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Rock Island
St. Paul
Kansas City
Supt
Beacom
Rock Island Lines
Railroad Committee
The
Commercial Club
D A R Convention Opens in Keokuk Iowa
Keokuk Iowa hosts the Iowa conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution with Mrs William Cumming Story national president general and state regent Mrs Harold R Howell among honored guests. About 125 delegates attend the opening social at the Collier home and a statue unveiling for Chief Keokuk follows a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
William Cumming Story
National
Harold R. Howell
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Historical Department
Mrs. Howell
Chief Keokuk
Stearns' Electric Paste Exterminates Vermin Overnight
Eliminates cockroaches rats and mice in a single night. Powderless Paste ready to use with money back guarantee. Sold by druggists or direct prepaid from Stearns' Electric Paste Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Keokuk Chapter Hosts Delegates and Walker Mentor
Nellie V. Walker of Moulton is mentioned along with Lorado Taft the Chicago sculptor and Miss Walker’s preceptor. The Keokuk chapter entertains delegates from outside the city. Election of officers is scheduled Thursday afternoon. Keokuk may nominate a candidate for state regency though no strong contest has emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie V. Walker
Moulton
Lorado Taft
Chicago
Miss Walker
Keokuk
Vinci tonic touted for anaemia relief in Waterloo ad
A Waterloo Iowa advertisement claims Vinci tonic improves anaemia and general weakness. It cites a Fall River Massachusetts case and testimonials from a Mrs. Holmes, stating three bottles restored appetite and digestion. Wangler Bros. Co. promotes the product with a money back guarantee if benefits are not achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Holmes
Fall River
Mass
Wangler Bros. Co
Waterloo
Iowa
Wonderful new discovery for eczema skin cures
A new treatment called KRESKO replaces foul salves and is claimed to cure eczema pimples rash and other skin afflictions. It is sold by druggists in Waterloo with trial sizes two pence large jars and family sizes one dollar. Free samples offered by Kresko Laboratories Dept 76 450 Fourth Ave New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kresko
Waterloo
Kresko Laboratories
Fourth Ave
New York
Wangler Bros. Co
BRW
Sehuneman Co
Knapp Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
High Ww
Tagseart
Henderson Drug Co
Loss of Appetite Signals Digestive Disorder
Meritol Tonte Digestive is advertised to aid stomach digestion and restore appetite. The firm claims the remedy cleanses and sweetens the stomach, backed by a positive guarantee and a trial offer. Red Cross Drug Co. and Henderson Drug Co. are named as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tiz
Happy Tiz
Frederick Steele
Everall
Marsh-Place
Courier
Jones County
Irvin T. Lichty
M. Dd
Reva. Basher and
Miller
Mr. Lichty
J. K. Joder
John Stewart
Barclay Township
Barnum & Bailey
J. C. Burrows
Civcut
Clarkburg
Michigan
W. Wa
East Side Opera House
T Maes
Wea
Rey Ower Ata
H.C) Wangler
Col. Page
Albert Lea
George Ordway
C. Miller
Dubuque
Federal Court
W. M. Sindlinger
Hackett
Pee
William B. Allison
Bride
England
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
A. H. Frank
A. D. Hallock
Illinois Central
G. W. Brindell
C. F. Stolt
Waterloo Dramatic Club
Cc. B. Campbell
Columbia Co
N. Y
William M. Stone
T. 4. Covert
Sioux City
Union Station
Stearns’ Electric Paste Co
Chicago, Nk
Miss Holmes
Wrigley’s
Ke Sy J
Marah Place
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!