Local Notes and Visits Fill City in Brief
Miss Clara Rundlett of Waterloo high school faculty is listed as sick. Amelia Wetzlich of Dunkerton recovers from recent surgery. Mrs. George F. Skinner of Clinton Ia visits J E Sedgwick family. Ella Benedict of Osage visits Waterloo with A B Lovejoys. Mrs Wm Meyers and Edith of Browerville Minn visit Julia Cary and relatives. Dr G H Edgington left for Minnesota for hunting and land interests. Ralph B Sippy reports carbuncles. remains at office. Mrs A M Mott and Mrs Harriet Mott of Hampton visit Nathan Northey home. elder Mrs Mott plans Los Angeles winter. Harriett Mott attended Cedar Falls federation. When in doubt, go to the Majestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Wetzlich
Dunkerton
George F. Skinner
Clinton
J. E. Sedgwick
Ella Benedict
Osage
Waterloo
A. B. Lovejoy
Third Avenus West
Wm. H. Meyers
Uttle
Edith
Browerville
Minn
A. M. Mott
Harriett Mott
Hampton
Nathan Northey
Fourth Street
Ames Iowa soil study to boost farmer yields and fertility
Iowa agricultural experiment station gathers soil samples from across the state to 40 inches depth for analysis at Iowa State College. Researchers will determine plant food content and advise on crop rotation manure and fertilizer to maximize crops. Illinois spends far more on soil study, while Iowa lags behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa State College
Illinois
Utews
Illnois
Plaintiff Wins 95 Dollar Verdict in Auto Collision Case
After a two day trial in district court a jury rendered a sealed verdict at 9 20 pm and the opened result awarded Benjamin Vaughn 95 dollars. He sued for 260 dollars claiming a collision between his horse drawn wagon and Charles Christiansen's automobile.
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Benjamin Vaughn
Charles Christiansen
Blood Poison Cure Promoted by S. S. S. in Atlanta Ad
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. as a proven blood purifier for Contagious Blood Poison. It claims the remedy removes germs from the circulation, heals sores, stops hair loss, and cleansing the blood clears symptoms. Home treatment book and medical advice offered free. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga. markets the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlante
Waterloans Sell Land In Texas Ten Acre Tracts
A group from Waterloo traveled October 17 to Rock Island Texas to showcase Rock Island Orchards & Gardens. The prospecting letters claimed not all would buy, but every buyer who went down purchased land as the orchards and gardens sold themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Gulf Coast
Texas
Iowa
Rock Island
America
Land sale progress and excursion offer notice
Day Letter from the Western Union Telegraph Company reports closed sales with every ten acre man in party and satisfaction with the land. It notes Frazee lands sold and announces excursion rates for November 7 with a $20 ticket deposit due by November 4. telegram dated October 24 11.
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THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Frazee
Next $20 Excursion Leaves Waterloo
An advertising pitch invites readers to a November 7 trip to Texas Gulf Coast country aboard a private car offering ten acre fruit and truck farms for $500 to $750 with easy terms. The seller pays taxes until full payment, and deposits $20 reserve a seat. notify by November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Rock Island Orchards & Gardens
Des Moines Man Sells Body to Pay Debts and Is Fatally Injured
Fred D. Moffman a 32 year old teamster from Des Moines sold his body to a medical college for $100 to pay debts. He was later reported fatally injured in a horse accident and remains unconscious as authorities search for his location and the rightful heirs contest the body’s use.
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Fred D. Moffman
Des Moines
First National Bank
Glenwood Street
Burlington
C. H. Johnson
Hoffman
Lisbontown
Fred Stoffman
Enlle
Mrs Gilliland Dies After Sudden Illness at Daughter’s Home
The obituary notes the sudden death of Mrs. J. B. Gilliland on Sunday evening October 22 at her daughter Mrs. W. W. Mitchell’s home in New York City after a stroke on Friday. She and her husband had four children Roy B. Gilliland G T Barksdale and E B Barrett. Mr. Gilliland had died in 1908 in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gilliland
W. W. Mitchell
New York City
Gilliland
Sarah Harden Britt
Jnc
Jnc. B. Gilliland, and Four Children Were Born To Them—Wmrs. W.W. W. Mitchell
Roy B. Gilliland
G. T. Barksdale
Washington, D.C
E. EB. Barrett
Randolph Street
Community basketball notices and upcoming junior league event
The notice discusses former players and the junior league, inviting readers to attend and expect speeches on team rosters. It mentions refreshment plans and a community gathering with toasts and personnel announcements, reflecting local sports and social emphasis. A testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar appears as an advertisement.
Basketball Night at Y M C A Plans Spring League
Next Monday evening the senior athletic class of the Y M C A will be the guest of the first basketball team led by captain RobertS Walker. The event aims to gather all class members to discuss plans for the basketball league this winter and to impress upon them the central idea of participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts. Walker
Automobile Fire Threatens Rodamar Property
Retired farmer B. J. Rodamar of 747 South Street owned an automobile that caused a fire this morning in the barn as he started the engine. The flare-up prompted a still alarm and the Commercial Street fire department was dispatched, but the blaze was quenched before arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Rodamar
South Street
Rodamar
Commercial Street
Fire crews respond with no damage reported
Firefighters arrive at the scene and report no damage after the incident. No injuries are noted and authorities close the case as routine.
New Fixtures for Security Savings Bank Remodeling
Extensive remodeling at Security Savings Bank located at Fourth and Lafayette has removed a brick wall under a stairway to add space. A steel girder of 26 feet supports the ceiling, creating room for desks as new fixtures are installed by bank officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bome
Security Savings Bank
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Bank
Van Camp’s milk saves daily use and waste
The ad claims Van Camp’s evaporated milk provides instant milk and cream, never spoils after opening, costs less than daily milk delivery, and reduces milk bills by half. It boasts supply from model dairies and 30,000 cows milking daily to meet wide demand.
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van Camp’s
van Camp
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Buchanan's
Clara Rundlett
Waterloo High Schol East
Fifth and
Tafayette Streets
Bandfield Co
Columbus
French & Frazee
Black Hawk Building
Towa
W. J. French
Black Hawk Bank
Mrs. Gilliland
Washington, D. C
Beecham
Foley
T. J. Adams
Kansas Ave
Kan
H. Iw. Taggart
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis, Ind
van Camps
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