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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1911

Page

12

Special Showing of Oriental Rugs From Many Regions

Special showing of New Oriental Rugs including Baluchistan Shirvan Kirman Mossel Daghestan Serank and Anatolian varieties. Rugs are from reliable importers and offered for spot cash to save on prices. The New French Wilton Rugs are praised as the finest shown, with silk like quality and woven labels. Special money saving prices.

Baluchistans Shirvans Kirman Mossel Daghestan Serank Anatolian

New Lace Curtains and Sunfast Draperies Arrive Tomorrow

Tomorrow on the first floor a sale showcases New Portiers and Sunfast draperies with a selection of Mini sing underwear for men women and children in all sizes. Direct importation ladies cashmere gloves priced at 25 cents a pair. Also ladies pure linen hemstitched items and flannels offered at 9 cents a dozen or 8 cents each.

Markets in Chicago News: Wheat, Livestock and Prices

Chicago market summary Sept 21 reports wheat prices easing amid Canada reciprocity vote while India and Russia send bearish signals. Corn and oats dip. hogs firm with steady cattle demand. St Louis Kansas City and Omaha markets show varied livestock receipts and prices. Chicago produce and cash grains list several price points for wheat corn oats and assorted farm goods.

Chicago Canada India Russia Kansas City Omaha Neb

Potato Market Brims With Early Harvest and Fears of Oversupply

Rain and fog kept many away from Waterloo public markets but activity remained steady. Farmers reported strong potato interest with Burbank and Rural New Yorker varieties selling at about 1 dollar per bushel, while carloads traveling from Minnesota and to Chicago hint at stable supply. Concerns linger over possible oversupply as growers praise the market system yet worry about education and sustained turnout.

Chicago Frank Dann Cedar Falls Burbank Minnesota Burbanks Eagie Bremer County Waterloo

For Rent Seven Room House at 212 West Park Avenue

Furnished rooms wanted for light housekeeping within eight blocks of Potatoes and Butternuts. A young married couple seeks the space. Inquiries to 79a South Street or phone 653 during office hours. Watermelon and wild grapes offered by the seller at various prices.

West Park Avenue South Street Grean

Soldiers guard federal prisoners aboard tourist coaches

United States soldiers escorted government prisoners on two New York Central tourist coaches attached to Chicago Great Western southbound No. 5. The prisoners occupied a day coach and sleeper, heavily manacled, while Regulars paced the aisles with muskets. Ends of each car were guarded, and some guards stayed awake throughout the journey. The piece hints some prisoners may include former eminent businessmen drawn to “Get-rich-quick” schemes.

New York Central Chicago Great Western United States Leavenworth Kan

GOOG GILL AT THE MAJESTIC MAJESTIC BILL CHANGE

The Majestic theater announces a revised bill for Sept 21 22 and 23 with liberal attendance expected. Featured acts include Fink's Animal Circus a European novelty act Real quartette Walter Ressmer and his juggling girl Little and Allen Aunt Susan's Visit Bord and Sergeant Mears in a musical monologue. Matinees and evening shows start at stated times.

Majestic Fink Walter Ressmer Little and Allen Susan Ne and Bord Sergeant Mears

Fractured Hip Upsets Mrs George Brown in Waterlnn

Mrs George Brown four years old resident of Waterlnn fractures hip en route to Armour with husband to see son Dr C A Brown in Sioux City. She travels home to 427 Tenth St West as doctors fear slow recovery due to age. Others in local notes include Mathew Lindner, O Douglas family visitors, Florence Hetple Waterloo visit, and farming updates on corn and silo work.

George Brown Waterlnn First Baptist Church Armour C. A. Brown Sioux City Tenth Street West Mathew Lindners Filla Hobson Catherine McVey O. Douglas West of Town Florence Hetple Waterloo Ed Marhie C. H. Hall William David Mary Phillips P. M TI. Dunham A. Burt Selma Ala HO. Davis E. Arthur Wm. Naptecek Sbreme County Chas Britzman

Social visits span region and state lines

Raymond residents hosted guests from Bremer county Mrs. Fred Hartman and Mrs. Will Oberlien visiting the Britzman family. Mrs. Charles Baker of Roswell New Mexico stayed over Sunday with cousin Mrs. Fred Hewett and family. Geo Thome and wife concluded a two week visit to Minneapolis and St Paul and returned home Saturday night.

Raymond Fred Hartman Will Oberlien Bremer County Britzman Charles Baker Roswell N. M Fred Hewett Geo. Thome Minneapolis St. Paul

Dedication Planned for Sacred Heart Church

Preparations for the feast of dedication are under way by Father J. J. Han ley. Sunday, Oct. is set for the impressive ceremonies with Archbishop James J. Keane to pontificate. Many out of town priests will be present to assist.

Sacred Heart Church J. J. Hanley James J. Keane

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