Methodists of Upper Iowa In Conference Here
The Waterloo conference session opened with changes to the program and a postponed address by Rev. Co. M McConnell. District reports showed Cedar Rapids leading in church spending and Waterloo noting growing attendance while Dubuque faced difficult conditions. Women’s suffrage greetings passed after debate. Appointments and examiner lists were announced, with an informal reception drawing clergy and laymen from other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
8. R. Beatty
Dubuque
W. G. Crowder
W. F. Spry
Waterloo
Ragarda
Wai
Lemen
McConnell
United States
Cedar Falls
Lemon
E. BE. Prescott
W. A. Odell
W. ,G. Rowley
G. R. Skinner
Dr. Lockwood
D.L. Shillinglaw
W. B. Law
W. H. Beachler
O.A. Baker
Methodist
J. W. Arbuckle
Grace Church
Bishop McConnell
A. M. Jayne
W. C. Keeler
Mount Vernon
W. W. Carlton
J. W. Holland
Dodge Brothers Name New Waterloo Dealers
Water loo grows as a car center with Dodge Brothers naming J. A. Peverill as exclusive Waterloo dealer. Peverill, a prominent local auto man, will launch the business with strong backing from the noted Dodge car line widely praised for quality that "sells itself."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
New Waterloo
Waterloo
J. A. Peverill
Peverill
Dodge Brothers Cars Make Notable Records in 1916
The article notes record sales potential for the Dodge Brothers in Dodge Brothers cars. It highlights widespread attention to their cars on the Mexican border with 200 vehicles used by U S army personnel. It mentions O K Parker and a Death Valley trip in a Dodge touring car, accomplished despite many difficulties. The Detroit plant spans 60 acres as production grows rapidly after starting less than two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
Death Valley
O. K. Parker
Los Angeles
Blackmail Probe Taken to Capital
Investigation into a national blackmail syndicate was moved to Washington as Clinton G. Clabaugh left Chicago for a Justice Department consultation with the Attorney General. William C. Woodward surrendered and was released on 2500 bond. Three suspects discharged for lack of evidence. four others held to be examined by a U S commissioner next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Clinton G. Clabaugh
Department of Justice
Gregory
William C. Woodward
Edward Donahue
Frances Chapman
George Bland
United States
Doc” Donahue
Helen Evers
Henry Russell
James Christian
Ballots To Be Out As Result Of Paper Shortage
Iowa state executive council recognizes paper shortage affecting general election ballots. Newspapers across the state request minimizing ballot space to conserve print paper amid the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deg Moines
Iowa State Executive Council
Bakers to Demand Embargo on Wheat
New York Sept. 20 Wilson will be asked to call a special session of congress to declare an embargo upon the exportation of wheat and a federal and state investigation into the increase of flour prices will be demanded by resolutions adopted by local bakers and allied groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Congress
Embargo Sparks Bread and Flour Price Debate in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn yesterday about 200 bakers gathered amid assertions that flour will sell at 14 dollars per barrel and bread at 40 cents per loaf next spring, while opponents announce their stance against the embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Neck and Neck Race in American League
In the American League chase Chicago Boston Detroit stay in a tight race with Detroit one game ahead of Chicago and Boston two behind. Remaining games pit Detroit at Detroit and Chicago at Philadelphia, with Chicago and Boston matching up soon as well. Call to donate clothing to the Social Welfare league via phone 1436 for the city’s poor, especially children’s wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Social Welfare League
Interest in Revival at East Park Presbyterian Church
Enthusiasm grows for evangelistic meetings at East Park Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Newton D. Methressel with Dr. Good directing music. A Sloan chorus appeal drew many prayers, and tonight a Methodist conference speaker will deliver the sermon as the big booster chorus performs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park Presbyterian Church
Newton D. Methressel
Dr. Good
Sloan
Methodist Conference
Tent Taken Down Meetings Move to Church
The tent has been removed and gatherings are now held inside the church. Community group shifts venue to accommodate ongoing meetings and activities.
Residents Send Greetings and Travel Notes From Mt Auburn
Local residents and visitors share weekend trips and arrivals across Mt Auburn and nearby towns. Flora Clark of Waterloo visited with her mother, and Mrs Dorsey spent the weekend in Shellaburg with relatives. Glen Edmonds arrived from Fort Dodge as a guest of the St. Clair family, while Kenneth Sue returned home after three weeks in Chicago. The Ladies Aid of the Mt B church met and elected officers last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Auburn
Flora Clark
Waterloo
Dire
Glen Edmonds
Fort Dodge
Arch St. Clair
Lizzsig Schany
Hare
Sarah Lormor
Chicago
Nuster Kenneth Sue
Minn
Theresa
Dayla
H. A. Frawson
W. W. Usher
Dporney
Claude Pollock
Davonport
Albert Wiese
Misa Zella Q. Rogers
W. McKinstry
West Liberty
Cedar Walls
C. ©. Todd
Helen
Steven
Local Club Names Officers for Ensuing Year
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. George Lormor as president, Mrs. George Wiegand as vice president, Mian Laure S ruve as secretary, and Mr Edate Hill as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lormor
George Wiegand
Mian Laure S Ruve
Edate Hill
Dysart Notes Include Moves and Visits Across Iowa South Bend
Dysart plans shift as Henry Pippert upgrades a recently bought stock building for Krocorlen, with a move expected soon. Miss Bernice Pat and Miss Florence Brownell visit Cedar Rapids and Cedar Palin respectively, while many locals travel to Waterloo and Des Moines area events. The Dysart cannery closes after a two week run, and several residents prepare for university study or trips to Milwaukee and Waterloo conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dybart
Dysart
Bernice Paton
Bibston
Henry Pippert
Krocorlen
Saith Mekering
Cedar Palin
Dave Wilton
Lloyd Howard
Weet Union
Hallia
J. Wallowe
Vinton
Wall
Join Crowe
Saurday
Waterton
Soma Theich Loo
Iowa City
K. F. Douglass
Waterloo
A. Rue
Churden
Mra. W. Mage
Minges
Amanda Hix
June Lao
Kanneth
Harry von Lackum
Hal- He Clough
Red Mark
Towra City
University - Witon Redmond
Milwaukee
Wis
University of Marquette
Remarkable Quaker Remedy Claims Cure for Worms and Toxins
A Wichita woman 55 endured six years of illness with bloating belching dizziness headaches and fatigue claims she was cured after taking Quaker Herb Extract advertised by the Health Teacher. She supposedly expelled two tape worms after three doses and praises the remedy as a cure for chronic diseases attributed to parasites. Hansen & Hansen offer bottles at 1.00 each or 3 for 2.50 with Balm 265 and 50 cents a bottle at 215 North Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Snyder
Gold Stree
Wichita
Kan
Waterloo
Mars
Hansen & Hansen’s
Haat
Fourth Street
Prominent Virginia Man Endorses Swift Specific for Catarrh
A Forkland Virginia resident Edgar Jones wrote in 1916 praising Swift Specific Co of Atlanta for treating severe cold and catarrh. He describes symptoms including breath shortness, swelling, cough, and mucous, notes relief after taking the product and urges others to try it. The letter emphasizes health as wealth and cites the tonic as a long standing national remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Jones
Forkland
Nottoway Co
Swift Specifice Co
Atlanta
Jones
Swift Specific Co
Swift
Gamement
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Methodists OF
Upper Iowa
Board of Stewards
G. P. Shoemaker
C. W. Cleveland
W. H. Slingerton
Official Record
S. C. Bretnall
M.L. Bil
R.C. Busk
J. A. Young
Earl A. Roadman
P. Potter
W. Court
A. B. Curran
M. J. Locke
A. M. McIntosh
J. W. Turner
G. Copeland
R. F. Hurlbert
B. A. Lang
H. E. Wilcox
Ge. K. Hudson
D. M. Parker
C. E. Baker
A. T. Bishop
W. N. Baker
E.G. Hunt
DeWitt ,Clinton
H. Ellis
C. Witzigman
J. W. Bearce
D. O. B. Butler
W.B. Eltrink
E. C. Ferree
H. H. Todd
The
Evangelical Association
W. A. Buell
R. C. Busenvark
0.C. Domer
F. D. Hoffman
C. O Lam
Maple Hurst
Iown
WM. Holland
Waterrod
Iowa
Frank Miller
Co. C. Lamson
Bakers
Virginia
Scane’s
West Fourth Street
Scane
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