Mrs Fred Kraft Called By Death In Waterloo
Mrs Fred Kraft a longtime Waterloo resident and Fairbank native with five children and a widow since last year died at her home on Tenith Street East after a heart illness. Born Mary Howard in Elgin Illinois, she lived on a Fairbank farm before moving to Waterloo sixteen years ago. Survived by sons Edward Charles Fred and daughter Mrs Paul Wagner, mother Mrs Clara Howard sister Mrs Walter Jolls and brothers Stephen Riley and John, with several grandchildren. Funeral plans incomplete with Rev McElroy or Rev Skinner to assist.
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Fred Kraft
Geen
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Tenith Street
Owas
Fairbank
Albert
Oelwein
Edward
Charles Fairbank
Fred
Los Angeles
Cal
Paul Wagner
Kraft
Clara Howard
Walter Jolls
Stephen Howard
Riley
John Howard
Orchard
Neb
Mr. McElroy
Riceville
Elias Skinner
Bank Statement of Black Hawk County Bank 1911
The document presents a bank statement with assets and liabilities including overdrafts, U.S. bonds, deposits, and reserve figures. It lists cash items, notes of other banks, and legal tender, along with capital, surplus, undivided profits, and deposits. Signed by cashier H.C. Schultz and witnessed by directors and a notary on September 8, 1911.
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U. S
U.S
Bucome Panies
United States
Philippine Volcanoes Mayon and Taal Eruptions Highlight History
Mayon, the famous Philippine volcano, reaches 8970 feet and has 1766 long eruption record. Major eruptions bury towns, with 1814, 1825, and 1886 87 events causing loss of life and property. Taal, on an island in Hombon Lake, remains active with dust and vapor, but has had no major eruption since 1864.
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Mayen
Mayon
Lake of
Hombon
Taal
Lengthy Visits and Old Virginia Hospitality
The piece recalls generous Virginia hospitality, noting elastic homes that shelter guests all summer. It cites cordial hosts inviting visitors to stay, with weekends unheard of and guests lingering for seasons. It mentions Isaac Watts and long stays at Stoke Newington as examples of generous hospitality and lasting visits.
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Virginia
Roger A. Fryer
Weathrer
Drewry
Isaac Watts
Thomas Abney
Stoke Newington
Mozart Memory and Portraiture Readings
A collection excerpt notes Mozart’s memory of the "Niserere" at age fourteen in Rome, where he copied the piece after hearing it, then performed it to acclaim before Pope Clement XIV. The piece also includes a photographers’ quip on why the left face appears gentler and how the right reveals character, with a Tribune reference.
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Mozart
Rome
Sietine
Clement Viv
New York Tribune
Representatives of unions confer in Chicago and San Francisco
Representatives of nine international unions of the Illinois Central employes meet in Chicago as a telegram from Harriman lines officers in San Francisco sanctions a possible strike. At noon the meeting broke for lunch and resumed behind closed doors with hopes for peaceful settlement. Presidents of the International Railroad Shop Unions in San Francisco press for the Harriman advisory board as they confer with Vice President Kruttschnitt.
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Chicago
Louois Central Employes
W. F. Kramer
International Blacksmiths’ and Helpers’ Union
McCreery
Federation of Illinois Central Employes
International Union
Harriman Lines
San Francisco
Wom
International Railroad
Kruttschnitt
Federation of Shop
Harriman
J. W. Kilne
Natives Murder Advent Preacher in British Guiana
A cablegram from Rev F C Rodgers reports the murder of Rev O L Davis 32 year old superintendent of British Guiana missions. Davis had planned a two month journey upriver to reach Indians and study medicine upon return to the United States. His wife accompanied him.
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Washington
Seven Day Adventists
O. LE. Davis
British Guiana
F. C. Rodgers
California
Mr. Davis
United States
Mr. Davie
Married Bliss Was Very Brief
Hattie E. Sly filed for divorce from John D. Sly, alleging cruelty and non support after a Feb 21 1910 marriage and a July 1 1910 separation. She seeks divorce and to resume her maiden name Hattie E. Edwards. A groom of a few hours died last night after being found intoxicated on the streets, possibly drinking to celebrate or ease sorrow.
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Hattie E. Sly
John D. Sly
Hattie E. Edwards
Rean Eyed Camera Captures Hidden Skin Eruptions
Miss Frances Day returns from a three weeks vacation at Lake Geneva and Chicago. Photography may prove the presence of skin eruptions invisible to the naked eye.
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Frances Day
Lake Geneva
Chicago
Her Importance
A humorous anecdote about a woman who praised Shakespeare and read his plays aloud but quipped she wished the poet were alive to enjoy a conversation with her. The tale reflects vanity and vulgarity through Herbert Spencer's acquaintance.
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Herbert Spencer
Costly gowns spark talk of Paris customs
Quoted dialog questions value of expensive gowns bought to Paris. The Pittabarg Post notes some men chase wealth for money itself, while others fear inspectors. Juvenat adds a critique on avarice.
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Paris
Pittabarg
Town Talk: Wagon Bridge Demolition and Local Changes
Tearing down the wagon bridge across the cut-off at Sans Souci park began today with river crossing halted at Waterloo. Beekley and Graf dissolve their real estate partnership. both continue in same office with Feeley Brow but operate independently. Bernice Ferguson and two other locals take Labor Day trips and vacations in Mason City and other cities. Georgiella Jay and Bessie Reed return from summer breaks from Waterloo Conservatory. others visit Oak Park Syracuse and Chicago. Sacred Heart Altar society plans to meet tomorrow at Mrs Shuchs 217 Leland avenue with all members urged to attend.
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Sans Souel Park
Georgiella Jay
Bessie A. Reed
Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Sacred Heart Altar Society
Three Die In Velvet Special Train Wreck
Three men were killed when part of the Soo Line Velvet Special northbound from Chicago to the Twin Cities jumped a misplaced switch near Fremont Wisconsin early today. A number of others were reported injured in the derailment and crash.
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Fremont
Wis
Soo Line
Chicago
Twin Cities
Runkel couple to move into seventh floor studios
Prof and Mrs Kenneth E Run kel will move tomorrow into their studios on the seventh floor of the First National Bank building. Their first public recital is tonight at Grace M E church featuring organ and voice numbers inviting all music lovers.
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Kenneth E. Runkel
First National Bank
Grace M E. Church
America Wins International Motor Boat Races on Harmsworth Trophy
Huntington Long Island Sept 5 America won the international motor boat races and retained possession of the Harmsworth trophy this afternoon when Dixie the 4th defeated the British challenger Pioneer in the second series.
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Huntington
Long Island
America
Dixie
Help Wanted Advertisements in Private Family and Local Jobs
Classified notices show wants for boarders and roomers at 407 Locust St with phone 1685, bridge work near Electric Park via Miller Hay Construction Company, experienced girl for general housework for Mrs. W. B. Addy, 614 Wellington St, and a help wanted for Waterloo Steam Laundry at West Fifth and Jefferson streets.
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Boaddersa
Locust St
Cut Off
Electric Park
Apply Miller, Hay Construction Company
W. B. Addy
Wellington Street
Girris
Waterloo Steam Laundry
West Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
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Fred Krret
Mrs. Jamies Baish
Dunkerton
Commercial National Bank
Iowa
AAAS
State of
H.C. Schultz
KE. W. Miller
A. Jd. Edwards
Tuthile
Unia
H. RE. Dunkelberg
Notary Publica
Philippine Volcanoes
Old Virginia
Bernice Ferguson
Mason City
Bernice Demmel
Mis Isabelle Farr
Milwaukee
Freeport
Cedar Rapids
Velvet Special
Sycamore St
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
East Fourth Street
Uneeda Biscui It
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