Modern Theatre Planned for Klopp Drug Site
Henry Graaf, proprietor of the Grand Theatre, outlines plans for a new modern theatre costing about $60,000 to be built on the Klopp drug store site after January first weather permitting. The 44 by 125 foot building includes a 44 by 30 foot stage, 70 foot left, balcony seating 400 with three boxes each side, dress circle on first floor, nine fire escapes, vacuum cleaning and syphon ventilation, marble lobby, asbestos fire curtains, and room for future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Graaf
Grand Theatre
Klopp
Graat
Trond
Pretty Homa Wedding Unites Lydia Yeager and William Shillinglaw
A Tuesday evening wedding at the bride’s parents home on South Eighth street united Lydia M. Yeager and William Shillinglaw with a five thirty ceremony performed by Ray J. Coffin of the Christian Church. Guests included Cedar Rapids visitors and Spirit Lake relatives. The couple will reside in this city and receive many good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hawk
South Eighth Street
Lydia M. Yeager
William Shillinglaw
Ray. J. S. Coffin
Christian Church
Hawk
Shillinglaw
Rock Island Railroad Company
Mise Weager
Oransky
Geo. Shillinglaw
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Shillinglaw
Walter Peck
Spirit Lake
Helen Hall
Sadia Harcourt
J.B. Coffin
John Stockdale killer in Chicago
A 72-year-old retired Iowa landholder John Stockdale was beaten to death in a Chicago sanitarium by 87-year-old Oliver Bennett, a fellow patient treated for mental disorder. Bennett fled with a chair leg after a struggle. Stockdale’s funeral is planned for Davenport. The report includes local notes on Estherville’s football loss and reflections on the field judge’s duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Stockdale
Atogkman
Lake Dark
Iowa
Bia
Oliver Bennet
Beloit
Wincongin
Stockdale
Bennett
J. B., Stockdale
Lloyd
Allen Stockdale
Lake Park
Davenport
Estherville
Emmateburg
Emmatsburg
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburgh
Netherville
Stookey of
Ruthven
Thomas
Spencer
Woods
Higley
Downa
Uch
Kanneteburg
Back From Fadderland Return From War-Torn Germany Today
Frank Von Lankin, brother-in-law of Claus Clausen, arrives home from a 14 month absence in Germany. He traveled from Kiel to Rotterdam amid wartime restrictions, endured shortages and strict border searches, and recounts scarce bread, high prices, and hospital sights in Kiel. He was warmly greeted by family and old friends at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank von Tlankin
Claus Clausen
Dollivar
Germany
Puncola
Mr. von Lankin
Kiel
Kiel Canal
von Lankin
Chas. A. Barnett
Grand View
Wash
John Bruhn
Bruhn
America
van Lankin
New York
Rotterdam
Holland-American Line
North Sea
English Channel
English
Atlantic Ocean
von Dlankin
Aemsick
Frank
Ak Firat
Huasian
Brench-Fingliah
Flanders
Waat
Vor Dankin
West Front
Holland
United States
Decauas
Gas Franchise Assured for City and Plant Plans
Sumner and Jackson of Charles City seek a twenty five year gas franchise with a per thousand feet rate of 1.75, rising to 1.35 after three years, plus a 20 cent rebate for early payments. The ordinance calls for project completion within eighteen months and a special election for voter approval. Also noted are M&StL schedule changes affecting morning Minneap olis service and a new North Sixth street home nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Ithe Gity Council
Sumner & Jackson
Charles City
Advertising pays the advertiser in early Christmas business
The piece argues advertising is a business investment not a consumer tax. It claims ads boost output, reduce overhead, and split selling costs, creating extra profit as two customers buy where one did before. It urges merchants to advertise in the Vindicator and Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Wanamaker
America
Morai
Republican
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sita Af Klopp Drug Stara
Grand Theater
H. B. Anderson
Grand Lodge
Order of the Hastern Star
Des + Moings
Chirago
County Board of Supervisors
Maritays
Court House Square
Fadderland
Frank von Lankin
Dolliver
Pricas
Rial
Bordar
Ando
Prina
4. Mathwig
North Sixth Street
J. A. Coleman
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