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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1914

Page

11

National Hymn Singalongs in Schools Across Nation

Schools nationwide will join in singing The Star Spangled Banner at noon on Monday marking the Francis Scott Key anniversary. Messages from state and national education leaders urge broad participation and quick communication to ensure a united patriotic observance. The poem and hymn lyrics are noted as well as a Republican district meeting in the Third district where leaders predict a strong year for the party and report decline in bull moose influence.

United States Margaret Myrra Deyoe P. P. Claxton Washington Frank W. Miller Ohio Francis Scott Key Baltimore Devoe Miss Myers National Commission Ellis Hotel Charles 4. Rawson Des Moines State Republican Central Committee Walter P. Jensen W. St. Law George E. Lichty Arch W. McFarlane Henry W. Grout W.F. Parrott C. B. Peckett G. W. Dawson E. M. Callender Clarion W. W. Saylor Waverly T. B. Taylor Independence Burton E. Sweet J. F. Grawe W. H. Babcock E. A. Dawson Prkett Sweet Talk C. BE. Pickett Waterloo Republican Party Burton BE. Sweet Congress W. R. Law Sweet Mr. Sweet Harry E. Netcott Buchanan County Bains Buffalo Hazleton Jefferson Sumner

Widow’s pensions in Black Hawk county attract attention

New law grants pensions to widows in Black Hawk county for children under fourteen. August warrants totaled 455.70 dollars, implying about 5600 dollars yearly if the trend continues. District court judges decide eligibility. auditor only issues warrants. A caller sought a pension amid rumors of a wealthy widow receiving funds. Advertisement note about a lingerie sale appears incongruent.

Black Hawk Rainbow District Court

Tournament of City Golferg Opens At Byrnes Park

Waterloo golfers compete for city championship at Byrnes Park with 36 hole qualifying, 18 holes possible Saturday for those needing it, scores due Sunday. Top 16 advance to 18 hole match play. eight eliminated first round. consolation event offered with a decorative fob for the runner up and an ornamental medal for the champion.

Waterloo Byrnes Park Algned Carda Geapon

Disastrous Floods Follow Heavy Rain

After three days of gloom and rain, floods hit near Sioux City and Kansas City with damage near Davenport. Iowa towns report heavy rainfall totals including 5 inches at Sioux City and 3.04 inches at Concordia Kansas. Warmer southwest weather hints at rising temperatures in Iowa and the Waverly fair attendance was hurt by yesterday’s rain.

Middle West Sioux City Kansas City Davenport Concordia Kan Des Moines Keokakees Charles City Dubuque Iowa Waverly Fair

New Departure Decided Success in Cash Coal Plan

Roy Bryant of W A Bryant and Sons endorses a cash only coal sale model. Prices fall 50c to $1 per ton, aiming to attract customers and shrink overhead. He cites customer approval and a heartwarming story of an elderly buyer affording coal for her home, predicting many future customers saved €5 to $10 and advocates boosters for the system.

Roy Bryant W. A. Bryant and Sons Co Businness

Mrs. Sarah Hall Dies After Long Illness at Parents' Home

Mrs. Sarah Hall wife of TL B Hall died at 10 40 this morning at her parents 412 Twelfth Street West after months of illness She had lived in Pine River Minn and Rochester for treatment later returning to Waterloo Her survivors include her husband a three year old daughter Velma her parents a brother Hi B Harrison of Waterloo and two sisters Mrs George B John Buffalo Center and Mrs J F ______.

Sarah Wall TL. B. Hall David Harrison Twelfth Street West Pine River Minn Rochester Hall Sadie Harrison Missouri Waterloo Waterloo West J. B. Mall North Dakota

Funeral rites delayed for Mrs Hall in Washington

Washington reports funeral plans pending for Mietz and Miss Jennie Harrison of the city. Mrs Hall, a member of First Brethren church since youth, awaits final arrangements as details are finalized. Separately in Washington DC on Sept 11 the American Red Cross received 1200 dollars from American league clubs and 848 dollars from the National League along with 1000 pounds from Mrs Albert Halstead wife of the US consul at Birmingham England.

Washington, D. C American Red Cross Today American League Baseball National League Albert Halstead United States Birmingham England

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