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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1914

Page

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Iowa Pays for Coal Supply at State Institutions

Iowa's coal costs rise slightly due to workmen's compensation. The price gap between Eldora and Marshalltown arises from switching charges and small-car rail rates. Armour & Co. wins the butterine contract for state institutions at 15 cents a pound, 130000 pounds. Fifth alfalfa crop at Cherooka Farm shows strong yields. all institutions report good condition and smooth operations.

Des Moines Iowa Rosebrook Belmoose Hi@ora Marshalltown Fearther Fful Eldora State Board Armour & Co Stave Revenue Department Asata Cherocon Voldengia Board of Control Cle

Republicans Working Together in Iowa Campaign

Repulican leaders claim unity across the state as Cummins Clarke and other officials campaign. Democrats counter by accusing factional snipers and urging votes for their slate. The piece notes Woods’ role in coordinating district efforts and temperance debates affecting Hamilton and Harding.

Des Moines Get Rawson Republican State Committee Colege Towa City Htepublicans Iowa Fin Nog Atumus Cummins Clarke Kenyon Hardlig Allen Cosson Thorne Green Scott Good Haugen Towner Cammine Woods Washington Cumming Cummins and Hit Congressional Committee Hamilton Harding Aml Connelly

Pioneer Waverly Hardware Merchant F H Curtis Dies

F H Curtis longtime Waverly hardware merchant and the town’s oldest trader died after a two year decline. Born October 19 1825 in Utica he moved to Waverly in 1855 opening a hardware store and building a large family with Sarah A Couse. Ten children were born eight living. No funeral plans announced.

Waverly F. H. Curtis Curtis Sarah A. Couse Htl Conse Bremer County

Auto Collision Kills Frank Seeley Near Holstein

Holstein Oct 26 Frank Seeley of Correctionville was instantly killed and several others injured when two automobiles collided near Holstein. Arthur Bagenstos and family returning home collided with Cy Hanneman’s car from Correctionville. Seeley was thrown from the vehicle and died after striking his temple. Hanneman and others sustained minor injuries. Mrs Bagenstos and her child were hospitalized.

Holstein Frank Seeley Correctionville Arthur Bagenstos Cy Hanneman Correcsignviflaé Arnold Hansen Jess Westphal J. I. King Seeley Bagenstos Hanne- Man

Fort Dodge Couple Injured In Auto Wreck Near Wilmington

Colonel W. T. Chantland and Mrs Chantland, residents of Fort Dodge, were seriously injured in a car collision with a carriage near Wilmington Delaware while returning from New York. They were taken to a nearby house and later to Washington for care. His injuries described as severe but not dangerous. Chantland is a colonel and special assistant to the Iowa attorney general widely known in local National Guard circles.

Washington, D. C W. T. Chantland Wilmington Del New York Chantland Fort Dodge Iowa National Guard

Boy in Adel Attempts Suicide Over Punishment

Lee Ruggless, a 12 year old fourth grader from Adel Ort, remains in serious condition after shooting himself with a .22 rifle to avoid punishment for not attending school. He sought to end his life following his father's reprimand.

Adel Lee Ruggless Mr. Ruggless Young Rirexless Huggless

Auto deaths in Sheldon and Charles City scare town

Sheldon Oct 26 Harold Wil Yemsen a 5 year old boy who was struck by an auto over a week ago died of tetanus Friday. The vehicle was driven by Mr Bunker of Remsen who was not at fault as the boy jumped into the street. Charles City Oct 26 Allen Wricht 8 son of Dr Ruth Wricht was killed by an automobile Saturday afternoon near the Main street bridge. Allen was the youngest child in a family of six.

Sheldon Harold Wil- Yemsen Mr. Bunker Remsen Charles City Allen Wricht Ruth Wricht Main Street Bridge Allen

Reinbeck Beats Conrad in Open Air Basketball Debut

Reinbeck high school defeated Conrad 13 to 3 in an outdoor opening game Saturday afternoon. Novel outdoor conditions challenged players while Reinbeck’s teamwork and defense produced the easy win. Lineups included Reinbeck Cooper and Watson at forwards with Schmidt center Smith and Cummings guards, while Conrad started A. McLain and Batra at forwards, Evans and Rannells at guards. Field goals by Watson, Schmidt, A. McLain, Cooper, Evans, and Rannells. Schmidt 3 of 5 free throws, Evans 5 of 7.

Evans Rannells N. Melanin Alexander Watson Schmidt McLain Cooper Evang Ranalls

Fifty-five Minutes From Broadway at the Waterloo

The Waterloo presents Fifty-five Minutes From Broadway this Saturday October 31 with matinee and night shows. The show is billed as an entertaining departure from traditional melodrama or musical comedy, emphasizing a clever gong idea and a light, accessible program.

Broadway Waterloo George Cuh

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Bowel Action

Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural aid to regularity, claiming they ease constipation without harsh laxatives. It emphasizes gentleness, non pain, and a small olive colored tablet sold for 25 cents per box by the Olive Tablet Company.

Dr. Edwards Pip Edwards Nature Olive Pde Oliva Columbus

Pope's Diapepsin Promises Fast Safe Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Pope's Diapepsin as a quick harmless remedy for indigestion, dyspepsia, gastritis and stomach upset. It claims rapid relief from symptoms like gas, acid, nausea and sour stomach, urging readers to keep a large fifty cent case at home for instant use.

Pape Pope

Young actor playwright wide success and Baldpate

A review discusses a young actor‑author who has produced ten successes in ten years, most recently Seven Keys to Baldpate. It analyzes Party Five Minutes from Broadway as melodrama with farce and musical comedy elements. Corinne makes a fresh Mary Jane Jenkins and Bernard Riggs imitates Kid Burns with sharp slang. Matinee prices: balcony 25 cents, lower floor 50 cents.

Kid Burns Mary

Shrine Ceremonial at Waterloo Nov 5 attracts large Shriners

Waterloo to host Elkahir Shrine of Cedar Rapids on November 5 for a grand Shrine ceremonial. A special train and multiple delegations arrive, with a 3:30 PM street parade, banqueting at Pythian temple for about 500, and a dramatic candidate ceremony at the Ammory on Sixth Street.

Shriners Waterloo Iowa Elkahir Shrine of Cedar Rauids Russell-Lamson Pythian Temple Cedar Rapids Rockford, Ill Dubuqre

Delegations Readied for Midnight Departure after Ceremony

Delegations from scores of towns far and near will depart after the ceremonial closes at midnight. The special train will leave for Cedar Rapids and other visitors will quietly fold their tents and depart, like the Arabs.

Cedar Rapids

Real Estate Transfers From Black Hawk Co Abstract Co

Real estate transfers list numerous Waterloo and West Waterloo parcels including lots and blocks in additions such as Whit ney Selgwick Ricker Bramobert Hager man Place and Grand View Place with transfers to buyers like A E Osborn, Harry Knight, Joseph A McNaughton, P E B Sinnott, Ralph A Law, Lillie Roberts, F W Gregory, A J Wittick, Ellis Rhodenbaugh, Frank P Huntscha, Lewis A Bernard, Hattie M Jordan, and Northwestern Land Investment Co at nominal sums. The entries reflect multiple parcels in 36 87 12 and surrounding additions, each priced at 1 dollar except larger transactions noted.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co A. E. Osborn Harry Knight Knight Joseph A. McNaughton Geo. Kirchner P. EB. Sinnott West Waterloo Ralph A. Law Lillie Roberts R. N. Cowin Waterloo FW. Gregory A. J. Wittick Whitney & Selgwick F. W. Gregory Ricker & Bramobert Land Co Ellis Rhodenbaugh F. EB. Stewart Grand View Place Frank P. Huntscha Lewis A. Bernard Manson Waterloo Loan & Trust Co Hattie M. Jordan Alford Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co Northwestern Land & Investment Co Hagerman Place

Trustees Transfer Lot At Enterprise Place Waterloo

Trustees assign to J T Sullivan lot 3 block 3 Enterprise Place Waterloo for 625 dollars in a formal conveyance notice noting the transfer of property ownership and the monetary consideration.

J. T. Sullivan Enterprise Place Waterloo

Closing Week of Special Services at Walnut Street Church

Yesterday's gatherings at Walnut Street Baptist Church closed four weeks of evangelist Lawrence Greenwood's campaign. He spoke thrice including two afternoon and evening sessions with topics on Christian conduct and opportunities, and plans were announced to move services to Champlin Memorial Chapel tomorrow. Greenwood's Bible lectures continue this week starting at 3 o'clock on The Second Coming of Christ.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Lawrence Greenwood Greenwood Walnut Street Champlin Memorial Chapel Riehl Street

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