Nominations Open in Waterrloo Contest for Jamestown Trip
The Daily Reporter announces a large entry field for a James town exposition tour prize. Nominations close January 23 1907 at 2 00 pm with votes tallied from all parts of the county. The plan offers paid work and a guided travel package from Washington to Norfolk, including rail and steamer arrangements for four selected girls. A partial list of nominees across districts is published, inviting further entries.
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Waterloo
Daily Reporter
Or Teleaters
Ofice
Iowa
Commingions
Washington
Phil Adelpais
Baltimore
Norfolk
Richmond
South
Jamestown
Will and Ger Nash Life Story Case Sparks EMO
A case following the lives of Will Nash and Ger Nash draws EMO attention as local outlets report on their paths, struggles, and social impact. The feature emphasizes personal history and community reaction without sensational detail.
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Will and Ger
Two Cent Railway Fare Bills Advance in Senate and House
Des Moines dispatch notes both chambers consider two cent railway fare and primary election bills, with similar details across versions. The appearance of these measures signals ongoing moves toward economy and political reform, as lawmakers push companion legislation amid a mood of sympathy signals and procedural shifts.
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Des Moines
Iowa City tragedy and marriage deception case unfolds
A woman died after an operation in Iowa City while her husband Will Nash impersonated her dead brother George Nash to pay funeral expenses and debts. Nash was jailed pending investigation as details reveal long separation and shifting identities. The report also notes births reporting rules and legislative fare debates in Iowa.
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Gertrude
He’ Hospital
Iowa City
City
Wil Nash
George
Maw
Will Nan
Nagh
Blackhawk County
Nash
Mote
Newton
R. A. Doty
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Gail Beck
Eagle Center
Thesday
Jews City
South Dakota
Charles Cuy
Peter Béth
Waterloo
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Indaw
Wateriolo
Wes
Witan
Des Moines Legislative Salvo On Clerks and Fees
In Des Moines this morning the house introduced bills on clerk pay and duties including a committee clerk efficiency act and badge requirement to 8:30 am to 5:20 pm. Other measures higher baggage fees and a one mill road tax were debated while the senate approved resolutions and a governor mansion fund was advanced. A funeral service for Agnes eum, daughter of W. S. Renu, was held at St. Stephens Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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Martin Fealey
Blackhawk County
Conn
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Boohe
Thio
Meredith
House
Wi. Larrabee
Doran
Lee
Emmet
van Houten
Taylor
Senate
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Clary
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Ericson
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Des Moinés
Des Moines
Booster’s Club
Iste
Agneseum
W. S. Renu
Steph's
Father Cooney
Catholic Ceruvatory
Explosion at Dr. Hoxie's office rattles Waterloo site
Saturday afternoon an overheated vulcanizer near Dr. Ralph Hoxie's dental office exploded, tearing a heavy base from the machine and scattering debris. The blast sent a ten pound piece of metal into the air and forced occupants into the street while workers and observers, including photographer Hunt, watched in shock. No injuries were reported. The article also notes plans by the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railroad to invest about 300000 in spring improvements, including a new power house, extra tracks, and a larger waiting room to serve Cedar Falls and parks, with schedule tweaks and store room access changes.
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Huint
Bradley Clothing Store
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
East Fourth Street
Sans. Souci Park
Thea
Dorcas Society Officers Elected At First Bap Hist Church
The Dorcas Society of the First Baptist History Church met at Edwin Mesick’s home at 227 Commercial Street. Officers for the year were elected: President A. J. Edwards, First Vice President Mrs Rovida Pendleton, Second Vice President Mrs A V Innfagle, Secretary Mrs D W Bayee, Treasurer Mrs Edwin Mesick. A social hour followed the business, with a fire lunch served. Members of A J Edwards's Sunday school class attended with their wives.
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Edwin Mesick
Commercial Street
A. J. Edwards
Rovida Pendleton
A. V. Inffnagle
D. W. Bayee
National Clothing House Plans Second Floor Expansion
The National Clothing house at 102 Gast Fourth Street will enlarge by adding a second floor, creating 20 by 60 feet of new display space for boys and children's suits. The rear printing office space will be remodeled, an indoor stairway installed, and renovations begun next month to speed occupancy. The store, three years at the present location, has outgrown the basement storage and sales area. The owner expects improved service for Waterloo and surrounding territory.
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National Clothing House
Gast Fourth Street
John Didldeon Land Co
Childens
The
National
Waterloo
Jackman Bros Open East Side Place on Water Street
Jackman Bros opened their new east side venue in the remodeled Eickelberg block on Water Street with strong expectations of becoming a city favorite. Wm. Wager resumed business at his Water Street stand to a warm loyal turnout, and a five year lease was signed for the room. Waterloo residents are alerted that Higgins, once of Waterloo, is affected by paralysis and may not recover. he now resides in California.
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Eickelberg
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Wm. Wager
Waterstreet
Wagner
Estherville Architect James S Cox Seeks West Side Opera Plans
Architect James S Cox of Estherville visits to interest Haf ta Lichty in plans for a new west side opera house and to win scenery and stage equipment contracts. He runs an office and studio in Chicago with his brothers and has drafted plans for several modern structures. Cox aims to secure the contract for scenery and is conferring with promoters. no firm decision has been made yet due to further visits and multiple competing firms surpassing twenty in number.
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Estherville
Lo City
Measrs
Hafta
Lichty
New Coat Side Opera House
Ais Brothers
Chicago
Cox
West Side Opera House
Ceveral Esting
Congregational Members Organize Charity Club Meeting
A group of sixty men gathered at First Congregational church under Rev. W. H. Rollins to socialize and plan a men’s club with a constitution and bylaws. A committee was named to draft the charter, with a February 5 meeting set, while other notes report a foreclosure case and hospital update.
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Industrial Society
Massachusetts
van Roe
DB Don
C W
Knoop
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