Captain Armstrong Retires After Twenty Fire Service Years
Captain Lew Armstrong of Waterloo Central Fire Station marked twenty years in the department last night. He began in La Porte with the volunteer force, later advancing to Waterloo where he served as private, assistant patrol driver, patrol driver, and finally captain. Known for speed in hose coupling, he once competed under an assumed name to reach the state champion level. He remains active in demonstrations and will be pension eligible in two years.
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Lew Armatrong
Central
Waterloo
la Porte
Armstrong
Eight Year Old Robert Wadlow Believed World’s Largest Boy
Alton Illinois April reports eight year old Robert Wadlow claiming to be the largest boy of his age. He stands about six feet two and a half inches tall and weighs 195 pounds. Born weighing nine pounds, his growth has been steady. he entered kindergarten at age five wearing clothes for a 17 year old. He leads his classes and dreams of becoming a movie star.
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Alton
Til
Robert Wadlow
Tibbitts Murtagh to Be B'nai B'rith Speakers Sunday
Mayor Glenn and Murtagh will address the inaugural B'nai B'rith Waterloo lodge tonight at Moose Hall. Murtagh will speak for the city while Tibbitts receives the charter on Waterloo’s behalf. Also noted is jockey George Duller's flight to Gatwick and race victory. A delayed bank deposit case involving Anna J. McAlpine is mentioned.
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Tibbitts
Murtagh
Glenn, Tibbitts
Moose
the Independent
Waterloo
Waterloo Lodge
Moseley Emerges as Socialist Star of British Labor
London reports Moseley rapidly rising among Labour orators in the Commons and at rallies. A wealthy heir and son in law of Mary Lester, he left the Conservatives last year, now hurling invective speeches from the labor viewpoint. He denounces Baldwin and shouts at Conservative benches amid cheering crowds.
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P—Dewald
Labor Party
Lester
Chicaro
Cynthia
Lord Curzon
Mary Lester
Labor
House“Of‘ Commons
Mosley
Baldwin
Smethwick
House of Commons
Young
Gadarene Swine
Bears Play The Game In Eluding Hunters
Philadelphia report notes the black bear of Pennsylvania among the cleverest animals. In summer, protected by game laws, the Bruin rambles carelessly through the state inspecting and sampling delicacies.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Bruin
Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Slimming Without Exercise
Advert from a vintage paper touts Marmola tablets as modern fat reduction with no abnormal exercise or dieting. It claims 19 years of use, broad results, and daily supply from druggists at $1 per box, with each box detailing action and benefits.
Notable Season Silence Follows Hunters’ Shore
The text describes Brain slipping away from activity as fall arrives and he becomes “in season” yet seeks refuge in remote ravines away from the hunters. It notes pauses to observe hands at work in orchards berry patches and dairies, reflecting a quiet retreat from disturbance.
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Eles
Pennsylvania Hunters Bagged 514 Last Season
The survey highlights notable hunting results as Pennsylvania records show hunters bagged 514 game items last season. Officials note strong participation across counties and emphasis on wildlife management.
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Pennsylvania
Hagen Holds Lead In United North and South Open
Walter Hagen led the field in the United North and South Open at Pinehurst with a 215 for 64 holes, one stroke ahead of defending champion Bobby Cruickshank who finished one back. The report notes the dromedary misapplied to camel breeds in the closing line.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Walter Hagen
Bobby Cruickshank
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Maca
Bethel
Maine
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Resinol
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London
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Sir Oswald Moseley
Magen
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Balbriggan Union
of Estern Outfitter
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East Fourth St
Wm. Deerfoot
Iowa City
Lucerne Hotel
Sycamore St
Kuck’s Store
Allen
G. W. Kuck
Allen’ St
Worrad
Westmings
Little Stown P
Novy
Newark Shoes
Ala Shoe Stores
Newark
Newarks
Victor
U. S
Eeast
Pat
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