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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

5

Iowa Weighs State Butter Trademark Plan

Des Moines dairy official outlines proposal to trademark Iowa butter to raise grade and prices by 2 to 3 cents per pound. Plan requires 93 percent score, monthly audits, and authorized use for creameries meeting standards. Legislature to authorize funding and implementation via state dairy and food commission.

Des Moines W. Hh. Bareney State Dairy and Food Comisioner R. Harlan State Historical Department Barney Iowa State Dairy Association Buitermakers’ Association State Dairy and Food Commission Jews State College Iowa Carney Lows Experiment Station State Dairy and Food Commissioner Dairy Department Low State College Crealiery Dairy and Fon

Reberams Nomination For June Election

The Rebekah assembly at Burlington nominates officers for the June ballot. Officers include President Mrs. Josie F. Cutting Decorah Vice President Mrs. Effie Graham Des Moines Warden multiple holders from Mason City Menlo Boone and other towns Secretary Miss Heney Keokuk Treasurer Miss Georgia Quist McGregor and others. Clinton to study parks in Cleveland Marion Spirit Lake and Los Angeles during western trip. Crystal theatre ads and a Hamilton Ontario soap factory plan are noted.

Burlington Rebekaha Josie F. Cutting Decorah Effie Graham Des Moines Warden Nannie Buckley Menlo Leah Washburn Mason City Paul Warner Moulton Della Gray McGregor Zella ‘Kelley Boone Maud Spires Magnolia Helen Simmons Ida Grove Ellen Carlson Belle Plaine Redla Lone Tree Flora Cosh Heney Keokuk Georgia Quist McGregor Margaret Mae Pier Dtbuane Lillian Veach M Clinton Q. C. McClinton Clevelanl Marion

Bank Clearings for Week Ended Oct 22

Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending Thursday Oct 22 totaled 1 695 497 481. Week by day figures show 206 7HOTO on Friday 416 066 27 Saturday 385 432 28 Monday with totals compared to last year 1 BI 5RE 866 32. Mortgages and instruments metrics are listed with week ending dates and prior week comparisons.

Black Mawk Co. Abstract Co Waterloo Bank

Stephen Ostrander Dies at 83 in Janesville

Stephen Ostrander aged 83 died yesterday at his son’s home in Janesville after living in the county since 1868. He is survived by one brother Ira and his wife who died eleven years ago. The body lies at Kistner mortuary with funeral details not yet arranged.

Stephen Ostrander Ostrander Fowler Derensed Delaware County N.Y Dareased Ira Old Homestead Ostrauder Free Methodist Church Janesville Kistner Mortuary

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Toy Hinkle mother of Rev G W Hinkle

Mrs Elizabeth Toy Hinkle mother of Rev George W Hinkle rector of Christ Episcopal church Waterloo died at the home of her daughter in Evanston Illinois on October 30 funeral will be from St Luke's Evanston tomorrow at 2 pm interment Rose Hill cemetery She was past eighty suffered a paralytic stroke in Waterloo and another stroke is believed the cause Her son was summoned but arrived too late to bids farewell Mrs Hinkle had joined him for the funeral services Mr and Mrs Hinkle spent several weeks visiting Evanston last summer

Elizabeth Toy Hinkle George W. Hinkle Christ Epietopal Church Waterloo Abbie A. Hinkle Evanston George H. Smith iGleveland St. Luke's Church Rosehill Cemetery

Sacred Bearr church to host Halloween entertainment

The Literary society of Sacred Bearr church plans a Friday October 28 evening program in the church hall featuring a debate as the main event.

Literary Society of Sacred Bearr Church

Palace Theatre Show Runs Million Dollar Mystery Episode

Large crowds at the Palace last night witnessed the new installment of the Million Dollar Mystery with Blaine disguising himself as a benevolent old gentleman. A battle of wits and a suspenseful break in lead to a dramatic confrontation, followed by the butler’s interruption and a climactic clash with conspirators.

Blaine Jim Braine Builer the Janen The Dramatic Association of Vale University

Farmers Congress May Meet Here Next Year

Waterloo expects to host the Farmers National Congress as officers led by President W L Ames and Treasurer I K Unsicker visit within a week to inspect conditions. Omaha also bid, Fort Worth session sparked a lively contest before the decision.

Farmers Congress Waterloo Farmers National Congress Fort Worth Texas Riy Gardiner Reinberk Omaha WL. Ames Oregon Wis K. Unsicker Af Wright

Canada Business Simply Stopped In War Time Talks

Ex representative Charles L. Walters describes hardship in western Canada near Vancouver where war duties sap labor and business stalls. He notes taxes rise, prices lift, and young men barred from leaving, leaving idle workers and a grim winter. Banks, homesteaders, and farmers face a slow recovery amid wartime measures.

Attipes Charles LB. Walters Tama Western Honda Visiouver Moos Daw Canada Fatima Prince Albert Hanesteider Lnck Che

Vessel releases after embargo on fuel export

The oil aboard the ship was destined for the Danish Petroleum Company and Vera Marken was in Venmark when an export embargo declared fuel and lubricants as conditional contraband. Directions were issued for the vessel’s release.

Daniah Petroleum Company

Reach Agreement on War Tax Bill in Congress

Washington Oct 22 Conferees from the house and senate reached a deal on the war tax bill with major details agreed for final passage. They removed the 5 cent gallon tax on rectified whisky and reduced beer tax from 1.74 to 1.50 a barrel while pursuing a 2 cents per gallon gasoline levy. New York Democrats pledged to oppose any beer tax above 1.50 and warned small brewers could fail.

Washington, D. C House Senate New York Hiit Iitzgerald Wels and Drys Jon Sharp Williams Mississippi

Grand Lodge Plans Waterloo Meeting Message

Telegram from Ward Kellows reports Waterloo to host grand lodge event in 1915 with about 600 fellows and a notable grand barge gathering. Courier and Reporter notes Burlington relay.

Grand Lodge Waterloo B. King Courier Burllington

Bombardment Report From Belgian Front Interfaces

A Telegraft dispatch from Amsterdam reported today that German forces are advancing from Mariakerke and Middelkerke while French troops move from Nieuwport and British ships offshore. Allied aviation directed operations against German positions as the conflict intensifies.

Ontend Niesport Amterdan London Exethangs Telegraph Co Mariakerke Middelkerke Nieuport

Colorado Strike Zone Question In Washington D C

United Mine Workers officers filed a protest over Governor Ammons plan to send the national guard to Colorado. President Wilson received the protest and sent it to Secretary Garrison for handling. Ammons rebutted reports of reorganization saying a cavalry rifle team and two infantry companies were being added and equipped, with training conducted in Las Animas and Fremont counties. The governor claimed no further significance to the issue.

United Mine Workers of America Andimons National Guard Colorado Wilson Garrison Ammons Amimons Las Animas Hueriano Fuerfang

Leavitt Johnson Bank Building Progress Stalled Briefly

The Leavitt and Johnson bank building rises seven stories with concrete work paused for supporting floors. A steel hoist is repositioned to complete hoisting, while arriving mattiaced brick for facing is hauled to site. Terra cotta finishes will cover the first two floors with matching trim. Contractors aim to finish by May 1 barring foundation issues.

Stnels Leavitt & Johnson Bank

Interest rates lower and dividends higher in 1913 report

Hearing before the interstate commerce commission on eastern railroads higher freight rates shows fixed charge interest dropped to 4.44 in 1912 from 4.80 1902-1912 while 1913 dividend rate reached 6.48 versus a ten year average of 6.43. analysis suggests a lower annual dollar return need, though Oldham argues funds were not borrowed cheaply.

Washington, D. C John E. Oldham Investment Bawkers’ Association Interstate Commerce Commission Toflay Oldham Louis D. Brandeis

Defective wiring starts fire at Cedar Rapids paper plant

A fire in the press room of the Cedar Rapids Republican and Times building, caused by defective wiring, damaged equipment and delayed the Morning issue. The Gazette press printed the morning edition, and the Evening Times will be discontinued until repairs are made. Insurance fully covers the loss.

Cedar Rapids Republican and Times Republican Evening Times

Raise Funds for English Widows Move by Sons of St George

The Sons of St George, English born fraternal order, launches a relief fund for widows and families of British soldiers and sailors killed in the European war. The local branch urges members and sympathizers to contribute. A business meeting is set for Tuesday Nov 2 to organize the effort and review reports, with a social dance planned for Thursday Nov 4 at Pinkerton hall.

Sons of St. George Tien Roral Order Pinkerton Hall

Oil Steamer Release Mentioned In British Statement

A British statement discusses the hold on the oil bank steamer Johny Rockefeller and notes concerns over its detention. The report hints at actions or reasons behind the seizure and references oil interests tied to the vessel.

Washington Amblor Oil Bank Joli DB Rockoefeller Johny Rockefeller

Town Talk Items and Local Notes from Des Moines

Des Moines social and travel notes include F Kramer in town on business awaiting return tonight. Marriage news: Harry Shadman Jr and Lara J Doyle wed by justice F F Knapp yesterday. Local visits include Mrs Duren of Eldora with daughter Miss Fanny Duren, city librarian. John Nugent family left for El Reno Oklahoma to visit son. Mrs F J Hanlon shows recovery hope. J F Klingaman and C Blanchard traveled to Vinton. roads reported good. Ros Tabach, 6, injured by car driven by J B Harrington. pending condition at St Francis hospital. Harriett Lytle leaves Locust street for extended travels to Pennsylvania and Ohio. Men’s chorus to sing at Grace M B church service. Midget quartet performs and Frank Elghmey to lead devotional.

F. Kramer Des Moines jLusiness Harry Shadman, Jr Lara J. Doyle Justice of Peace F. F. Knapp Duren Eldora Fanny Duren City Ros Tabach Jacob Tabach St. Francis Hospital J. B. Harrington Harriett Lytle Locust Street Pennsylvania Ohio William Albert Pittsburgh Grace M. B. Church Frank Elghmey

Error in Filing for Representative Faces Ballot Issue

The Progressive candidate C W Lyon may not be on the official ballot after a filing error. Withdrawal of J E Lee and Lyon substitution were filed with the county auditor rather than the secretary of state, prompting action by the county chairman and Rainbow to correct the defect before the deadline.

C. W. Lyon J. E. Lee County Central Lyon Secretary of State Rainbow Progressive County

D A R Home Baking Sale in Waterloo

Waterloo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a home baking sale at the Waterloo Furniture store on West Fourth Street this Saturday. Hardware rail experiments reported on Indian railway lines show new steel car trials developing.

Waterloo Daughters of the American Revulsion Wast Fourth Street India

Wanted To Trade Equity In Linden Lot For Buggy

Classified item notes several wants and sales including equity trade in Linden lot for a buggy. Also listings for potatoes at Great Western depot 60 cents a bushel, two furnished rooms for rent, stressmaking services, and a cheap heating store for sale. Also ads seeking housework by day and a go cart for sale at 618 Lincoln. Contacts listed by phone with red or black ink labels.

Linden Great Western Depot East Side South St Allwin Lincoln Kurth Mar‘tin Hotel

Classified ad items and notices from a local paper

Mixed notices list lost tire exchange a safe swap for larger size, contact Hemsworth & Sons at Ward, plus For Sale items stove furniture and range, phone numbers 1957 and 1649 Black, rental partly furnished rooms at 425 Hast 11th St, real estate Calgary property with two houses eight city lots and six acres, farm lands in Iowa, stray dog ball onlf row found by H. H. Morgan Cedar Falls R.4 with reward and contact details.

Ward Hemsworth & Sons Jefferson Calgary City Iowa Maclean Bhi Canada

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Reberams Crystal Theatre Today the Wire Hamilton Ontario Cincinnati Frm Fij Islands G.W. Hinkle Palace Theatre Pheu Wlater Bulletin Wisconsin State Journal John Bull England United States Possessions Paris Miller-McCartney Agen F. J. Hanlon J. F. Klingaman C. Blanchard Vinton Burch’s Jersey Aes Women’s Union Buffet Guermecy H. H. Morgan Cedar Falls McCune First Nat’l Bank
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