Corn crop looks strong across Cedar Valley region
Farmers report excellent growing weather in Black Hawk county and surrounding areas. Kenwood Park stalks reach 12 1 2 feet with several seven foot ears observed, suggesting a potential 60 bushels per acre if late-season conditions stay favorable. Local observers Millers, Johnsons, and Ellsworth note unusually tall, well ear ed corn across Orange, Kenwood Park, and Hardin county areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Cedar Valley
W. H. Miller
Lawnsdale Farm
Orange Township
Vermont Street
Orange
Hagle
A. Johnson
Kenwood Park
Johnson
F. G. Ellsworth
Iowa
American Lithographing Co
Hardin County
Ellsworth
Honest Heart and Hand song for Progressive convention
Des Moines reports another song for the Progressive convention called The Honest Heart and Hand by Edward G. Allanson of Anita. The piece, to be performed by Clover Leaf quartette with band, echoes themes of truth, justice, and national unity amid contest and a wave of reform.
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Des Moines
S. H. M. Byers
Edward G. Allanson
Anita
Allanson
Illinois
Iowa
Mr. Allanson
Emily Clara
Clover Leaf Quartette
How Women Can Save Money
A feature on affordable at home beauty remedies notes that ingredients bought at a drug store can yield long lasting results. It cites shampoo powder from arms root and thorax, a safe paste for hair removal, and cheap complexion formulas using magatone witch hazel and pyroxin to improve lashes brows and skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Ellis
Roosevelt Reform Rally Anthem Cheer Leading to Vote
A poem praising Roosevelt, urging voters to back him for principled leadership and reform. It extols honest policy, accountability, and unity to defend democracy and resist incumbents profiting from the public. The piece frames Roosevelt as the steadfast candidate with clear principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Liberty Granted to Two Suspects
Justice Knapp ordered the release from custody of Edward Hollaran and Fred Ferguson, arrested in Centralia for stealing an Illinois Central paycheck from Henry Meyers. A third party is named as the real offender. Deputy Sheriff Harlow O’Blenes brought them here for trial last week. Manlich seeks continuance for a separate theft case involving a farmer McCann’s team and buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
Edward Hollaran
Fred Ferguson
Centralia
Ill
Illinois Central
Henry Meyers
North End
Harlow O‘blenes
Charles Manlich
McCann
Lincoln Township
Manlich
Chickasaw County
Kaiser Runs Ostrich Farm Plan With Hagenbeck
Berlin reports the emperor will convert his Swakopmund sheep farm in southwest Africa into an ostrich operation aided by Hagenbeck. The scheme follows a lunch with Herr Hagenbeck and could boost imperial revenues as ostrich farming begins on the imperial estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Edward
Hagenbeck
Swakopmund
Africa
Hageybeck
Hagenhbeck
Itta
September rainfall totals reach near ten inches since August
Rain fell almost daily this September with 4.06 inches in the month and 0.77 inches last evening before 7 am. Observer Ralph B. Slippy records 3.96 inches for the month with showers and an electrical display during the rain. Ground soils are soaking, grass grows, and corn ripening slows.
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Ralph B. Slippy
Constable Narrow Escape in Horse Writ Incident
Constable Theodore Peek, serving a writ of attachment on Hurley & Walker for a horse owned by Sam Fry, was halted by fellow officers at a barn on Eighth Street East. Believing a joke at first, he complied by raising his hands as police backed off after recognizing the error and learning neighbors had reported a suspected crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Peek
Peek
Hurley & Walker
Sam Fry
Eighth Street
Mr. Peek
Wanamaker Resting After Operation in Philadelphia
Philadelphia dispatch says John Wanamaker merchant and former postmaster general underwent an operation. He is reported resting comfortably at his home after returning from Europe and attending the Republican national convention in Chicago. Surgeons delayed the knife due to his age, with no immediate complications.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Europe
Chicago
Bretton Woods
Nhl
Big Town Hollor
Walnut Street
Cedar Falls girl deemed fit for hospital treatment
A 19 year old girl from Cedar Falls was judged fit for treatment at Independence hospital after mental illness or insanity proceedings. She has shown four to five years of deteriorating mental state and discomfort with a neighboring family. Black Hawk county lacks adequate facilities causing high maintenance costs. The supervisors plan to seek tax funding for a county home addition at the November election.
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Cedar Falla
Commissioners of
Independence
Eatow
Cedar Falls
Sheriff's Office
Sha
Black Hawk County
Board of Supervisors
Plan to allot government coal lands to cities proposed
Secretary Fisher proposes a bill to grant 640 acres of coal land to each city and 160 acres to each town with conditions for rapid development and safeguards. The plan aims to keep coal prices fair and prevent private exploitation while reverting land to the government if conditions fail. The proposal would affect states west of the Missouri River including Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana Idaho and others. The interior department has withdrawn the land sought by Grand Junction Colorado pending congress action.
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Washington, D. C
Fisher
Congress
Grand Junction
Colo
Interior Department
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Missouri River
Secretary of the Interior
Farewell Day ushers end of electric parkway for fair season
Yesterday marked the farewell for park operations as Electric parkway began dismantling. George Evans and Arthur Ford removed over 3900 lamps and wires for winter storage while others packed merchandise and prepared for the dairy cattle congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Parkway
George Evans
Brounds
Arthur Ford
Dairy Cattle Congress
Bupy
Peterson
Nashua
Maurits Peterson
Jeter
la Porte
Elsworth Adams
Waterloo
Hanna Family Reunion At Waterloo Township Home
A Hanna family reunion will be held at Mrs. Mary Hanna's home in Waterloo Township next week. Attending will be Phil C. Hanna the American consul at Monterey Mexico George Hanna of Luverne Iowa John Hanna of Blackwell Texas Mrs Edith Colton of Sherman Texas Mrs Emily George of Jayton Texas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hanna
Waterloo Township
Phil C. Hanna
Monterey
Mexico
George Hanna
Luverne
Iowa
John Hanna
Blackwell
Texas
Edith Colton
Sherman
Emily George
Jayton
New Remedy Highlighted by Drug Association
A Merito Pile Remedy praised as a top product for internal and external use by the American Drug and Press Association. The Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co promoted its benefits for relief and healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug and Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
No Third Ticket in Nebraska Endorsed by Third Party Governors Visit
Nebraska convention of the third party decided to endorse the Republican state candidates. A committee will interview candidates to confirm endorsement desires. W O Henry of Omaha and C J Smith of Kearney will be nominated as presidential electors to replace Taft supporters. Remaining six Roosevelt‑favoring electors will be endorsed with state candidates.
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Lincoln
Neb
Johnson
California
Nebraska
W.O. Henry
Omaha
C. J. Smith
Kearner
Taft
Roosevelt
Syrup of Figs Promises Safe Liver and Bowel Relief
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a harmless, gentle cleanser and tonic for the liver and bowels. It claims to ease constipation and indigestion without griping or weakness, and promotes the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna by The California Fig Syrup Company.
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Rentia
California Fig Syrup Company
Recount of Injury and Family Age Details in Waterloo Area
The daughter Mollie of South Pdalo ta is noted with parents in Waterloo township in 1845. Mrs Hanna, aged 92, remains in good health and recovering well from injuries from a recent fall.
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Mollie
South Pdalota
Waterloo
Hanna
Incurable Disease Responds to Napro Pathy Treatment
Mr. Charles Anderson of St. Charles reports complete recovery from Aran Duchenne type progressive muscular atrophy after a year of numbness and muscle loss. The case highlights Napro pathology as a spinal treatment claiming cure for previously incurable diseases and chronic conditions.
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Mr. Charles Anderson
W. Third
Mr. Anderson
Naprapathic physician promotes spinal cause of chronic disease
Naprapathic physician S Bruce Galloway arrives in Waterloo from Chicago to treat chronic illnesses he says stem from spinal vertebra pressure. He cites Mr Anderson's nerve compression near the neck as root of a clawed hand paralysis and endorses examinations, eight treatments restoring function. He opens an office in Black Hawk Building with hours and phone number provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Anderson
Bruce Galloway
S. Bruce Galloway
Naprapathic
Chicago
Anderson
S. Brice Galloway
Waterloo
Permanenly
Black Hawk Bana
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Orange and Eagle Townships
Blanche Scott
English Channel
London
Blanche Stuart
Scott
Miss Scott
Harriet Quimby
Miss Quimby
Hollaran and Ferguson
Kaiser
Constable Peek
Gil
Edar Falls
Rust
Waterloo Evening Courier
Gates Lockes and Conces
SIONS
H. M. McMillan Meat
Jeffer
Son Street
Mehlem & Wight
4Th Street
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Wateriax
Phone
Franklin
James Black Dry Goods Co
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