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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1922
Page
8
Classified items describe gas stove, washer, refrigerator, furniture and fruit stands for sale. Nearby notices include a legal filing about the Laughlin estate in Black Hawk County with court dates and service via Waterloo Courier.
An obituary notice recounts the life of Mr. Pike, born in Indiana, who moved to Independence and worked on county bridges and roads. He survived by two brothers, a daughter in Rock Rapids, and a wife who died earlier. His service was Sunday afternoon.
Vinton Ta September 4 The Chautauqua association reorganized with 40 directors appointed to committees to push next year’s program without a deficit. Dr J Kies president D C Krupt vice president George H Bickel secretary Wilson treasurer. A meeting of the American Legion in Vinton with district organizers set for September 12. Contests in tennis and illumination noted. Thomas Wesley Sanders dies at the home of his parents. Services held yesterday afternoon.
Fragmentary Waverly text mentions individuals and places including Waverly Algona Pewih Metipestan and Warrly. References to schools and a possible investigation or social note appear with garbled names such as Ryan BKlamp and Genser. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Hundreds of samples of butter from 20 states will be shown at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. The contest aims to pick the best entries with prizes and a display of modern dairy products. Fans can taste fresh butter and watch exhibits in the refrigeration hall with expert explanations.
Manchester Idaho September fair closes after four days praised for no rain and large attendance. More than 11 000 paid admissions and 2600 cars on grounds plus exhibitors. E W Williams secretary lauded for leadership. fair investments near 190 000 with land value and utilities improvements noted. Premiums paid by September 28 with a history of uninterrupted payments since 1916.
Mount Vernon township farmer August Mathews says fruit thefts threaten crops and urges legal action against trespassers. Neighbors share concern as farmers form to curb pilfering, noting a strict trespass law enforceable in cities but applicable in rural areas.
Cedar Falls reports corn shelling dominates farm work as neighbors assist with shelling for patrons. Tang J Schmidt and Lowe Timsen run long hours to meet demand while farmers haul shelled corn to market. Some deliveries fetch 30 cents per bushel, others 2 to 3 cents less. Major shellings include Albert Nielsen delivering 22 loads for 299, and Refshauge neighbors delivering 1,120 bushels for 375. Refshauge and family expect shelling today after a Nebraska visit.
W B Baroy formerly Iowa dairy commissioner for 12 years has been elected to the board of directors of the American Holstein-Friesian Association and named head of the extension department of Union Association. He will be paid about 6000 dollars annually and will base in Des Moines with an office there.
Courley notes 45 known Tamworth hogs in Black Hawk County previously. Sage Brothers of Bennington township import and raise Tamworths since 1902, weighing 146 pounds at spring pig, seen as good for the breed. Youth Ted Hezar, 28, seriously ill at W Thompson home after fall.
Owner Sam L. Kern offers a number of fine residence lots on 4th Street and Logan Avenue near the new St Marys School. Located in California, willing to make terms to suit the buyer or loan money to build a home. See me at the Mis Hotel during the next four days.
Cedar Falls September reports the death of Miss Sara I Rice after forty two years at Mine Bara Plith and long service at Hine College. Friends recall her teaching career in Iowa schools, Sunday school work, and leadership in church and college activities.
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