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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
8
No word has been received yet regarding funeral plans for the late Mrs Ho Wy Lamport of Chicago. Her mother Mrs Nellie M Strayer left yesterday afternoon for Chicago to assist in arranging details. Definitive telegram news expected soon.
Chicago October 28 Market news reports stronger crop signals from Argentina easing wheat prices after an initial dip. Corn slipped on weak cables while oats recovered. Hog prices fell with provisions, though hog buyers were inactive and cattle saw no price gains. Lambs and sheep found steady demand.
The Chicago markets report receipts of 22 000 cattle and 60 00 hogs with a strong opening. Cattle mix includes native steers cows and heifers western and Texas stock. Hog prices opened higher and closed steady with heavy and light categories noted. Sheep market opened and closed steady with native and western lambs and yearlings listed. A Westminster church social and minstrel event is announced for 8 o'clock tonight with proceeds to the general fund.
George and Sines Triffilis brothers of the late Chaetes Triffilis have moved to file suit against Chicago Casualty Company seeking damages. Peter Mavrelis acted for the estate and accepted $50 for the death claim, amid questions of proper credentials and fiduciary duties. Proceedings focus on alleged disability and legal intricacies under dispute.
A. T. Speed of Dubuque was arraigned before Justice Harry Tullar for failure to support his two children. Prosecutor Lila Shot of Highland presented the case. Speed pleaded guilty and posted bond to provide support, agreeing to pay $100 from wages and $200 due from the Illinois Central Railroad to the Shot woman.
The La Porte community learns of a three year old grandson's death in Mobile Alabama. Local business updates include Ralph Hudson taking over a clothing shop with plans for improvements. Several residents and visitors are noted in social notices and upcoming basketball games between Shellsburg and Garrison are previewed. Barns and health related travels are mentioned along with family announcements and local movements.
An auto tire tube exploded while pumping a tire in Cedar Falls on October 28 injuring the vehicle owner’s eyes. A physician treated him and he was expected to recover.
Fragmentary text describes a river find labeled a missing link, with references to a fish, Vanderveer, and a physician lad. The garbled notes mention a bright object and a cameo vial, with hints of recovery efforts and wages.
Henry Walters of Fort Dodge visits Cedar Falls and manages local real estate interests. Tuesday club meets with Mrs Batley to discuss The Life of Edgar Allan Poe. Hallowe en party planned by Philosoph and Alphas at the Teachers' College gym. Several residents travel to Waterloo Iowa City and Columbus for work or visits. Minor hospital updates and society notices fill the day.
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