Style Show Plans Underway For City Event
Three committees of the Retail Merchants association meet to finalize details for a Friday and Saturday Style show in Waterloo theatre. Over 30 trained actors will perform sketches in fashions for the coming season, while merchants display windows trimmed and lit for a simultaneous curtain raise on opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Board of Trade
Waterloo
Paul Davis
Charles Kuapy
M. J. Morgan
Town Talk items from Waterloo Iowa society and events
Local briefs report residents traveling to Des Moines and Chicago for fairs and teaching posts, teachers leaving for Jefferson and Vinton, a foundation under way for a new grade school, and a Labor Day committee meeting. A milk machine exhibit and state fair demonstrations are noted along with hospital visits and injuries.
Woman Attacked by Picture Solicitor in Home Altercation
Mrs. A Mulray of 511 Dane street resisted a picture agent J B Trainor who forced entry after a dispute over payment for an enlarged picture. Mulray and her infant were knocked to the floor before Trainor fled. Police Chief Leighton took Trainor into custody. The agent claimed the sellers mispriced the item and undercharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Wheat Futures Jump on Export Demand and Weather Pressure
Chicago traders reported wheat climbing after a sharp rise in May options to 1.26 as US export orders intensified. The market touched higher levels with gains exceeding 3 cents per bushel from the prior night while rye and barley also advanced to new highs in spot cash trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adviers
United States
Great Britain
France
Greece
Prada
Dar
Trustees Reach Decision in Haines Case
The police pension case involving W C Haines takes a step forward as trustees prepare a verdict after days of deliberation. Charles Hoxie, a former patrolman, is named to review medical findings amid questions about physician oversight and the deceased’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jruste
Police
W. C. Haines
Short Jim
Charles Hoxie
Tralmai
Beachey and Oldfield Set for Cedar Valley Speed Carnival
Vast crowds expected at Cedar Valley fair grounds for a speed carnival featuring Lincoln Beachey and Barney Oldfield. Beachey will perform aerial stunts including spiral drops and loop-the-loop, while Oldfield aims to set records and race Beachey in a series of exhibitions and a five mile race. Local service promised for Waterloo and Cedar Falls visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Fair Grounds
Lincoln Beachey
Barney Oldfeld
Beachey
Barney Oldfield
Headhey
Deachey
Reachey
Fair Grounds
Europe
Oldfield
Tacoma
Wash
Indianapolis Speedway
Elgin = raach
Bexchey
Th Street
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Dimite
Christie
Berchey
Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
An old time hair dye pitch promotes Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a darkening solution. It claims natural color, gloss, and reduced dandruff with simple home application using a sponge, sold at WOW Taggart for about 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowaldys
Byepvbods
WOW
Taggart
Waterloo Sportsmen Club Hosts Upside-Down Lesson
Beachey and Oldfield attended a Waterloo Sportsmen's club gathering at the Ruskell Lamseo hotel. The event began with lark coffee and featured a playful upside-down lubelleon activity for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachey and Oldfield
Givkts
Sportsnen's Club of
Waterloo
Ruskell-Lamseo
Lark
Plans Made For Convention Here
Joseph Erwin of Cedar Trapido and Sehonck of Burlington met Waterloo laundrymen to discuss the state convention of the Lauerders association to be held later this month. A noon luncheon at Russell-Samson set preliminary arrangements. Local committee members are G. R. Spensley Phil Shaw H. O. Bernbrock and EB Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Erwin
Cedar Trapido
Selenck
Gurlington
Lowa
Waterloo
Erwin
New Process Laundry
Bunny City
Mr. Sehonck
New Method
Burlington
G. R. Spensley
Phil Shaw
H. O. Bernbrock
EB. H. Wilson
Nurse Returns to Work as Hospital Regains Duty Patients
Miss Webster, confined at Presbyterian hospital recovering from appendicitis surgery, resumes visiting nurse duties. Miss Strayer goes on vacation. Miss Nettie Bell fills her position on the city staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Webster
Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Strayer
Staf
Public Schools May Hire Nurses For Sanitary Oversight
Waterloo city and school boards weigh shifting sanitary duties from physicians to visiting nurses. A joint push by the Associated Charities seeks one nurse in sole charge of school health, with a third visiting nurse added if adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Associated Charities
J. E. Bragdon
W. W. Marsh
H. M. Reed
Boards of Education
Wheat Jumps Nearly 7 Cents a Bushel
Chicago September 4 Extraordinary broadening of export demand pushed wheat futures higher with gains around 6 3 8 cents from yesterday’s record. Trading slowed late with final prices up about 3 to 57 8 cents from the prior day amid ongoing volatility since the war Lexan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Waterloo hive No 22 guard meeting at A C U W hall
The Waterloo guard team No 22 is urged to meet Saturday at 2 30 PM in the A C U W hall. They will discuss plans with state commander Hla Mark Lee about a future purses drill to be conducted by the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Hive
No 22
A. C. U. W. Hall
Hla Mark Lee
Franklin Dealers Stage 100 Mile Nonstop Run Test
Mr H Cramer of Waterloo will join over 200 Franklin dealers nationwide for a unique test on Thursday September 24. He will attempt a 100 mile non stop run on low gear, aiming to showcase the car’s endurance and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Cramer
Waterloo
Franklin Automobile Company
Franklin
Stolen horse recovered near Eagle Center by Mr Cook
A horse missing from the Waterloo Steam laundry barns was found yesterday near Eagle Center by resident Mr Cook from the old Jack McGarvey farm. The animal appeared to have been driven and was wandering on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Eagle Center
Mr. Cook
Jack McGarvey
GETS-IT Enders Corns In Two Drops
A 1900s style advertisement touts GETS-IT as a new liquid remedy that ends corns quickly. It claims two drops on a corn shrivels and removes it with no pain, promoting safety versus knives or harsh salves. Sold by E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago for 2 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Franklin six-thirty machine run demonstration announced
A Franklin six thirty model will be made from stock and start at o o clock in the morning regardless of weather. The run will be attested by a notary public and the engine kept running throughout the demonstration. The run must be completed within 10 hours.
Colby Attends Iowa State Fair at Des Moines
Colby, editor of Kimball's Dairy Farmer, returned home this morning after several days in Des Moines attending the Iowa state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Marshall
Des Moines
Security Savings Bank of Waterloo Iowa September 1 1914 Statement
The document presents a formal statement of condition for Security Savings Bank of Waterloo Black Hawk County Iowa as of September 1 1914. It lists assets including discounts 562 008 00 vault gold 1 800 silver 1 080 and other cash items 8 740 48 with total assets 707 407 69. Liabilities show capital stock 100 000 deposits total 353 744 00 bills payable 15 600 surplus fund 10 000 unpaid dividends 2 . other profits 27 913 63 totaling 707 407 69. Signed by J W Arbuckle president W W Peddicord vice president Claud F Berry assistant cashier sworn before Geo F Sager notary public on September 4 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Legal Tender National Bank
Woca Eee
State of
Black Hawk County
J. W. Arbuckle
W. J. Peddicard
Claud F. Berry
W.W. J. Peddicord
Peddicord
Geo. F. Sager
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W. OP. Hexle
Bibingey
WW. Miller
B. F. Thomas
Trier
John Ashe
Deas Molines
Hazel Bond
Manchester
E. E. Watson
Mercy Manton
Crawfordsville
Judys Martin
Vinton
Cottese
Mobile
Raymond W. Millen
West Branch
J. Ferm Hosteter
ER. Shank
W. A. Lentz
Minneapolis
Tesla O'Neil
Rowan
Floyd Thompson
Harry Hartong
Dubuque
St. Paul
Minnesota
Dairy Cattle Rangeross
Towa
Labor Temple
J. A. Forrester
Jim
J. S. Forrester
Jett
Dorothy Perry
Indianola
Ilso
Forrester Hous
Ily
Adel
Jim Peb
Illinois Central
FR. Mariske
Ecrope
Dan Onnwa Enanis
Charles W. Kline
Kataryn Buxbaum
America
Buxbaum
W. Woolley
East Side
High Sthoal
Packing Cea. K
Bath Parking
Wtatter
Millere-McCartney Ins
Ageg
Oing
Borren Avenue
County Recorder
van Prat
Bovin
Hugh G. van Pitcie
Daily Rattle
Pee Moines
Torontn
Toronse
V. Pelp
Peat Hyet
Jndian
Kenture
Gelestia L. Anderson
JP. & N. Railway
Fred L. Inlorf
Wells-Fargo Express Co
Fourth Street
Parker and Ackermont Streets
Stead of Physicians of City
Fitzgerald
New York
Comiter Orice
Fata
Bes
AEA Courtel
Gorn
Happs, Corntens Fraternity
B. Dietrick
F. J. Landgray
Waverly
Wangler Bros. Co
Osne Fae
Joe Raymond
Parry
Hileman-Garner Motor Co
W. 5Th
Blake
Hummel Hotel
Black
W. E. Debe
Debe Dental
Kath
Iowa State Bank
West Fourth and
Jefferson Street
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