Bremer County Market Story Reports Apples and Potatoes
A Bremer county market report notes potato prices around 95 cents a bushel and forecasts further declines. S. A. Nichol from the Big Sweets area brings in nearly a thousand bushels of apples, with his 120 trees yielding about eight bushels each. The piece also catalogs assorted market offerings, including milk, chickens, butter, peaches, melons, and other produce, with prices and conditions observed at the early market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Hackster
Tom Morris
East Market
Morris
S. A. Nichol
Bremer County
Nichol
Quest
Fragmented Market Prices Card
Partial OCR list shows item names such as ham bacon Bologna Weinles cauliflower and New baskets with unclear prices. The readable entries include ham price per pound and cauliflower price per head, suggesting a grocery market page.
Judge McCoy Leads Tax Ferret Campaign to Reassess Property
Judge Ben McCoy highlights Iowa section 1374 allowing ferret like search to recover overlooked property for taxation. County treasurer and authorized officials have turned in about 1,000,000 dollars in value for assessment, with one estate potentially paying 10000 dollars and others contributing smaller amounts.
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Ben McCoy
Iowa
General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
McCoy
Waterloo Concern Gets Big Contract
The Smith Lichty and Hillman company of Waterloo won a state board of control contract to supply all sugar for town public institutions for a year. The bid sets 6.60 per hundredweight for 190000 pounds, manufactured by Iowa Sugar at Waverly using Iowa beets. It marks the first Iowa firm to secure the contract amid rising sugar prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Company of
Waterloo
State Board of Control
Iowa Sugar Company
Waverly
Iowa
Chicago
Aided Prisoner to Escape Police
After a disturbance at his home, D C Rupke was arrested on a different charge than intended. His wife notified police, an officer left Rupke with a prisoner who then fled with Rupke’s help. Rupke was fined ten dollars, five suspended, and claimed pain from a back injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Rupke
Caldwell
Diphtheria Claims Several Local Deaths
Diphtheria caused the deaths of Gertrude Gushard nine, and Morton Kent Brandt infant. Private services were held for Gertrude at 9 a m and the Brandt child burial follows at home then Steamboat Rock. Orvis K Strong printer died suddenly and was buried in Fremont Nebraska after services by Rev H G Beeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Gushard
Fred Gushard
Forest Avenue
Frank Cole
M. EB
Elmwood
Baby
Little Morton Kent Brandt
H. G. Beeman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Fremont, Neb
Baby dies at Pine Street Hospital from cholera infantum
Eleven week old Robert Allonyous Koch, son of Mr and Mrs John Koch of 1741 Fourth Street East, died this morning at 5 o clock at Pine Street Hospital after four days of care. Funeral services set for Friday at St Marys Catholic Church with Father H H Forkenbrock officiating. burial in Calgary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Allonyous Koch
John Koch
Fourth Street East
Pine Street Hospital
North Waterlo
St. Mary's Catholic Church
H. H. Forkenbrock
Calgary
Reinbeck Pastor Mourns Mother in Des Moines Death
Mrs. D. G. Shear mother of Rev. George B. Shear of Reinbeck died Monday in Des Moines. Body to Cedar Falls for burial with funeral at M E church Cedar Falls at 10 oclock conducted by Rev. Geo B Shoemaker. Interment at Fairview Cemetery Cedar Falls. Degree of Honor receipts for September assessment No a and expense fund are at Citizens Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Shear
George BE. Shear
Reinbeck
Des Moines
Cedar Falls
M. E
Geo. B. Shoemaker
Linden Church
Fairview Cemetery
The
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Sheep Market and Futures Highlights Across Midwest
The report from Chicago and surrounding markets notes sheep prices opening weak for native and western lambs and yearlings. Cattle and hog markets in St Louis Kansas City and Omaha show mixed results with steers stable to higher, hogs generally lower, and lambs up in some spots. cash wheat and corn prices trend lower amid crop news and demand shifts.
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Chicago
Canada
Russia
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Germany
Liverpool
Kansas
Kansas City
Omaha
Neb
Ap Sadesss
SAA
Waterloo
Wellington
Iaic
Crystal Theatre Booster Benefit Tonight
The Crystal Theatre hosts a booster benefit this afternoon and evening with Manager J Jolly Jones donating all receipts to the baseball association after expenses. Davenport and Waterloo teams attend, urging fans to come and support the cause while enjoying the billed entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Theatre
J. Jolly Jones
Baseball Association
Davenport
Waterloo
Wong
Unpaid Bets Arrests Shadow Des Moines Wrestling Case
Des Moines reports Robert O Callaghan a former Western league manager was arrested on gambling charges over bets on a recent wrestling match. Mayor Hanna filed the charge as bettors complained he did not honor stakes after Chicago referees ruled. O Callaghan pleaded not guilty and was released on bail. A Chicago probe cites 75 subpoenas to witnesses for the Civil Service Commission inquiry into gambling at a Labor Day wrestling event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert O'Callaghan
James Ro Hanna
O'Callaghan
Hanna
Rrn
Chicago
Eivil Service Commission
Hareball Park
Parole System Helps Family Through Court Levy
Judge Caldwell’s parole program prompts a municipal court case where a man paid over 300 dollars in support for his wife and children instead of the original 100. The man had been fined for intoxication and non support, and the parole system led to consistent payments to aid his family and a vow to keep funds with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Butler Co. Boy Is Making Good
Donald Austin, former Butler county teacher near Shell Rock, now teaches in the Northwestern Business College of Chicago. A letter from the Chicago college president praises his splendid work and says he is “making good” in every way. He heads the English department by day and teaches shorthand at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Austin
Butler County
Shell Rock
Waterloo Business College
Northwestern Business College of Chicago
Chicago College
Mr. Austin
Officer Found Asleep On Duty In Indefinite Suspension
Night patrolman William Urie was suspended after a failure to check in. Sergeant Hollcroft found Urie asleep beside a radiator during an on foot patrol, disrupting the night. Chief Dinneen reported the incident and Urie faces action by the civil service commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Civil Service Commission
Urle
Hollcroft
Urie
Dinneen
Progressive boost for La Follette at mass meeting
A Westght progressive meeting passed resolutions to elect four delegates to the Republican National Convention to back United States Senator La Follette for president. Water from a burst pipe caused $25 damage at Mrs. J. S. Van Schoyck’s home, flooding a toilet room on the second floor and loosening plaster on the ceiling below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
United States
LaFollyue
Hurat
J. S. van Schoyck
Licensed to Wed Arrangements in Waterloo
A notice lists marriage licenses issued with Arthur R. Willson and Sarah Barclay both of Waterloo among names, along with Clayton Smith Raymond and Marion A. Mills also connected to Waterloo. The record shows monetary or filing codes next to several names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Willson
Waterloo
Alta Sarah Barclay
Clayton Ls
Smith, Raymond
Marion A. Mills
Etna Lava Brings Terror to Nearby Villages
Mount Etna erupts with sixteen new fissures and a fast moving lava stream at 1250 feet per hour. Villages like Linguaglosa and Randazzo face lava threats as tremors continue and forests and vineyards are consumed. Residents panic. some flee as railway routes near Linguaglosa threaten disruption.
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Etna
Ontaria
Siciliy
Mount Etna
LineUa AlOssa
Waterloosts Readies Decorations for Taft Visit
The sub-committees in Waterloosts coordinate street adornments for President Taft's September 28 visit. They have held several planning meetings and aim for the finest decorations ever seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Water Inc
Gladstone hotel project secures investor boosts
Northwestern Land & Investment Company advances its Gladstone hotel plan with strong investor interest. Subscriptions to 50000 stock rise with Mercantile Warehouse at 5900 and individuals taking 2900 to 3500 each. Lots sold in Downing Trace and Hagerman Place amid construction funding progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadstone
Northwestern Land & Investment Company
Fiuthnelly
Mercantile Warehouse Company
J. BE. Stewart
Bernrock & Sibert
Downing Trace
Hagerman Place
Community schedules and notices fill Waterloo events
Local groups announce suppers meetings and rehearsals across Waterloo venues. W. A. Co supper for G A R soldiers set for Sept 16. East Waterloo camp 5321 Modern Woodmen hosts regular session Sept 14. Tabernacle Chapter 52 R A M convocation Sept 14. M B A Lodge 47 meets Sept 14. Coterie Club at 129 Argyle St Thursday. Royal Arcanum 380 meets tonight with Grand Regent LaBarrePresent. Royal Ladies serve refreshments. Christ Church choir rehearsal Sept 14 7 30. Hospital Auxiliary meets Sept 14 230 at First Congregational. Harmony Club at 419 Wellington St. marriages authorized for Joe Hi Alien 32 and Christine Low 28 Cedar Rapids. 24 pound musk melon exhibited by C D P Dutcher Cedar Falls. Henry Timion disclaims debts of wife Mary after Sept 13.
Anniversary coincidence marks Plainfield W C T U meet
About forty people gathered at the Plainfield home of Mr and Mrs A P West for the annual Plainfield W C T U meeting to elect officers and discuss business. The day marked the 18th anniversary of both couples marriages with ministers performing the weddings, a notable local coincidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
A. P. West
Plainfield
T. F. Trestler
Mise Inez M. Metralf
J. B. Metnalf
Upper Iowa
Rhodes
Orrin West
FL Prestler
Lulu Arkills
Baptist
Rudd, Ta
M. EB. Arkills
Baptist Church
Cavalrymen Hold Reunion in Mt Pleasant Iowa
The fourteenth annual Fourth Iowa Cavalry reunion opened in Mt Pleasant with the business meeting. Indianola was chosen as the 1913 meeting site. Officers include President Col Peters Manchester and Vice Presidents Spearman Mt Pleasant Abraham Mt Pleasant Kelley Villisca Ogg Indianola Mann Hamburg Wells Aurora Treasurer Young Mt Pleasant.
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Mt Pleasant
Fourth
Iowa Cavalry
Indianola
Col. Peters
Manchester
C. F. Spearman
Mt. Pleasant
Lot Abraham
Samuel Kelley
Villisca
Ogg
Mann
Hamburg
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Aan
Waterloo Concern
General Market
Lamson Bros. & CO
Chicago Board OF Trade
Bennett
Marsh-Place
Market News
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N. S
New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
American Smelter
Wee
Union Pacific
EG Ale
Baltimore and Ohio
Boc Cane
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel
Common Spabe
Pfd
Amalgamated Conde - Sal Tment
Northern Pacific
Erie
Els
Illinois Central
Seker
St. Paul
Central
Texas
Gladstone
W. A. CO
G. A. R. Hell
East Waterloo
Modern Woodmen of America
Soash Hall
Neignhbors
Tabernacle Chapter
Coterie Club
Wm. McCoy
Argyle Street
Royal Arcanum
Pythian Temple
Christ Church Choir
Kenneth BE. Runkel
First Congregational Church
Grace Friend
Harmony Club
M. M. Bezold
Wellington Street
Joe Hi
Alien
Christine, Low
Cedar Rapids
C. DP. Dutcher
Mary Timion
Henry Timion
Bretser
Edwards St
Bath
Oiver
Dane St
East Park Ave
Rkent
Uttea St
Aluiberry St
Wellington St
Care Courier
East Side
Chops
Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Bldg
South St
F.C. Gaul Book Binding CO
Lesther
Sycamore Street
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