Parcel Post Growth in Waterloo 1916 October Report
Postmaster M. H. Kelly released a Waterloo parcel post report showing 22 778 parcels handled Oct 1 5 and 57 720 Oct 16 31 6 1916 with a strong rise over 1915. The data details receipts 16 284 dispatches 20 605 mail 33 494 weight 2 061 18 and notes delivery by carriers and automobiles amid remarks by Charles Van Vieck on improving business conditions.
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Waterloo
M. H. Kelly
Arles van Vieck
Primercial
Chuir
IRGES CO-OPERATION IN BUILDING UP RIVER TRAFFIC
La Crosse Wisconsin October 26 Cooperation by every town from New Orleans to the head of navigation as best means of river traffic was urged by R A Durkee head of an association at the Upper Mississippi River movement convention He said prosperity depends on exporting wheat flour and manufactured goods by gulf markets and that proper river terminals docks and freight handling are needed to move merchandise by boat or barge efficiently
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la Crosse
Wis
New Orleans
Tomy
R. A. Durkes
Adreas
Upper Mississippi River I Movement Association
Huntry
Durkee
Eis
Richoe
Rem
Boy 12 sets girl ablaze in Brooklyn fire tragedy
New York October 26 a 12 year old Veronica Brandes died after Benjamin Roganck 12 years old poured kerosene on her clothing and pushed her into a bonfire. He told police he wanted to see a big fire and faces juvenile delinquency charges after children played near the bonfire Saturday evening. The boy was taken to his home and then sent to the Children's Society for processing.
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New York
Benmin Rojanck
Veronica Brandes
Thirty-second
Brook“ig
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
M Benjamin
Kanden
Elr
Bic
Benjamin
Children's Society
Chil- Arena
Men to Hold Rally at Melvarr Church Friday Night
Fourteen men will gather at Melvarr Evangelical Church Friday night for a rally in the interest of the brotherhood. W. C. Nuhn of Cedar Falls will speak and music will be provided. No evening meeting at the First Presbyterian tonight and there will be additional lectures by Dr. B. Lous.
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Melvarr Evangelical Church
Brotherhood
W. C. Nuhn
Cedar Falls
B. Lous
First Presbyterian Church
Banker Refuses Wilson Campaign, Fires Back Strong Letter
John M. Herbert of Murphysboro, president of Citizens State and Savings Bank, rebukes Democratic official Charlier Boeschenstein for soliciting a Wilson campaign contribution. He denies responsibility for Wilson's policies, credits wartime profits to munitions to Allies, and says he will not contribute but will spend time and money to defeat Wilson’s re-election.
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Chicago
Charlier Boeschenstein
John M. Herbert
Citizens State and Bavings Bank
Murphysboro
Herbert
Myr Bovechenstein
Fred E. Sterling
Linst
Wilson
United States
Europe
Christian Not Home When Deputy Calls
Deputy sheriff Harlow Bleness sought William Christian on a warrant from Justice Knapp for the alleged theft of six cattle owned by James Gordie and Bud Clark near LaPorte City. Christian had left his Spring Creek township home the morning before and could not be located. He rents with his family. his residence lies east of the Cedar River about four miles south of Gilbertville. Curdle occupies a large farm on the river's west side.
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William Christian
James Gordie
Bud Clark
LaPorte City
Harlow GO Bleness
F. F. Knapp
Christian
Spring Creek Township
Cedar River
Gilbertville
Curdle
Two Women Die in New York Loft Fire
Two young women perished in a four alarm fire that devastated a seven story loft and factory on Houston Street New York. Police and firefighters aided about twenty people trapped on the roof as flames spread to a building on Green Street four blocks away. Several firemen and other occupants were overcome by smoke or injuries from flying debris during attempts to rescue victims who leaped two stories into a neighboring tenement. The estimated property damage reached around $100,000.
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New York
Ast
Houston Street
Wongton Treet
Green Street
Manta Fan
CANDIDATES QUESTIONED ON WET OR DRY STANCE
The ad notice to voters lists Republican candidates Areh W. McFarlane and C. B. Santee from Black Hawk county as moved for, and notes Democratic rivals Matt Demuth and M. B. Neff have not replied on whether they support wet or dry positions.
Pape's Cold Compound Promise Quick Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses clears nasal congestion and associated symptoms, tasting pleasant with no inconvenience and priced at 2 1/2 cents at drugstores.
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Pape
Papa
Which One Shall I Marry at Waterloo Theatre
The Waterloo Theatre screens a big scenic production Which One Shall I Marry on Saturday spelled as a non moving picture show. The company, fresh from Chicago and Kansas City, features Marguerite Henri and Marie Kingin among others. The plot centers on a young Whitnaps grapher beloved by both her wealthy employer and a foreman, with a rich man and a poor man central to the drama.
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Waterloo
Hivmer
Nighy
Waterloo Theatre
Wade
Chicago
Kansas City
Ft Louis
Whitnaps Grapher
Nahn
Marguerite Henri
Marie Kingin
Dollie Day
Almaworth Armold
Gore Horner
Hagar Murrey
Charles Hich
The Majestic Presents The Blow Out Go Musical Comedy
Leo Green leads a 25 member company in The Blow Out Go at the Majestic with several notable scenes and a dramatic illuminated runway. The production features abundant music and humor in a tabloid style likely to draw crowds tonight and into the run.
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the Majestic
Leo Green Woul
Blow 007
The
Majestic
Greenwood
Amusical
Faree Witt
The Incorrigible Dikuno on Stage by George C. Shedd
A dramatic and romantic stage work titled The Incorrigible Dikuno brings John Barrymore to a family production. The play blends drama and comedy with a cast featuring Shari Dora and others in a unique, lightly satirical presentation.
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George C. Shedd
John Barrymores
Pinex Remedy Promoted for Coughs and Colds
A home remedy claim extols Pinex as a fast acting treatment for coughs bronchitis and colds. It prescribes 244 ounces of Pinex diluted in syrup and taken immediately with instructions to obtain from a druggist with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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The
Pinex Co
Mt. Warne
Ind
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