Real Estate Board Banquet Foreshadows Prosperity in Waterloo
Members of the Waterloo Real Estate Board gathered for their annual banquet at Hotel Russell-Lamgon with a large turnout and a then business session in the parlor. GE Breber was unanimously chosen to represent the board on the board of directors of the Tawa Crip er. Yranimons opiden voiced objections to any plan to rename Waterloo streets as discussed in a lively meeting. The tone of the National Real Estate Board meeting in Los Angeles June 21 to 24 was highlighted, with several locals planning to attend.
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Waterloo Real Estate Board
Hotel Russell-Lamgon
Keay Son
GE. Brebrer
Tawa Criper
Yranimons Opiden
Aty
National Real Estate Board
Los Angeles
Attendahi
Malt Liquor Bill Doomed to Failure in Des Moines
In Des Moines on April, the town house voted to defer action on the malt beverage bill after amendments altered it into a practically new measure. Supporters realized it could not pass, as Sawyer of Lee county proposed an amendment allowing existing breweries to ship beer outside the state until July 1916. King of Linn moved to defer action and print amendments for member awareness.
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Hes Moines
Friends of
Sawyer
Lee County
King of Linn
House Journal
Tower of Spandau hoard yields English gold
London reports that Germany appears to have opened a hidden war chest stored at Spandau near Berlin. An 1872 indemnity funded gold moved to England via the Julius tower at Apan dar and later returned to a major London bank, revealing a long untouched hoard drawn upon amid wartime tensions.
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London
the Times
Germany
Spandau
Berlin
France
Julius Tower
Apandar
England
Bank of England
Ceremany
Probe Theatrical Trust in New York Investigates Managers and Agents
Special attorney general Claude A Thompson continued the federal inquiry into the theatrical trust examining managers and booking agents. Winthrop Ames was among those requested to appear before Mr Thompson as the proceedings continued in New York.
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Probe Theatrical Trust
New York
Claude A. Thompson
Theatrical Trust
Winthrop Ames
Thenpeon
Valuable Item For Men Health and Strength Tonic Ad
An advertisement touts a men’s tonic promising strength and vitality with a claimed non habit forming formula. It describes symptom relief for self control and poise, asserting quick benefits after administration and offers a full set of tablets with directions.
City in Brief Highlights Local Events and Visits
The city notes several items from health to legal matters. Christ Philippe Rives owes Zonis Bros. $74.33 for labor. Sheri Henderson rushed M. Jt. Hughes to a hospital for treatment. Miss Elsie Gilje’s case vs John G. Miller moved to jury. 18 couples planned a theater and social event. Knights of Pythias dance plans advance. Traer’s C. A. Pratt attends legal business. Europe trip reflections shared by St. M. Reed. A prairie fire near Rimmond cemetery caused roof damage at 74 Lafayette. Harriet Labadie to perform tonight. Jose Adhegaray’s works noted.
Central Labor Union Meeting Scheduled at Labor Temple
The Central Labor union plans a night meeting at Labor temple with several committees reporting. The wars all means committee is listed among those due to present final reports as the session is broadcast by cable.
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Central Labor Union
Labor Temple
Wars All Means
Blunder Exposes Clerk Secret Before June Wedding
A Curler hardware clerk’s secret plan is exposed after a misaddressed letter leaks his wedding date in June. A colleague intercepts the mislaid note and discovers the upcoming nuptials, revealing a comical misstep at the office.
Norwegian and Dutch Ships Blocked for Inspection
Norse and Dutch vessels encounter stoppage near April calling at Gothenburg and Leith for examinations. The Norwegian ship Sha Whieh departed New March 1 bound for Gothenburg escorted for scrutiny. The Sprras Valhine from Savannah Mauritius with no offer was detained at Falmouth before Rotterdam passage.
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P Sha Whieh
New
Gothenburg
Gothmr
Leith
Saterday
Exami Hun
MAT Eoos
Two More Players Join Jays SQ Ad
Two more players joined the Jays squad in Waterloo this afternoon. Pitcher ery Clark and shortstop Dada-1 arrived as winter arrivals, previously basing in Des Moines. Clark, a former Wester reggine maandsmaty, played with Austin in the Texas league last season.
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Waterloo
Ery Clark
Dada- 1
Bom
Des Moines
Clark
Austin
Hieelih
Ress Knigie Ho
Ughey
Waterloo Girls Honored by Hungarian Countess for Aid
Evelyn Colby and Dorothy Jenks, fifth graders at Washington Irving school in Waterloo, received official recognition from Countess Tisza of Hungary for sending Christmas gifts to war victims in Europe. Each girl got an envelope from the U S State Department containing a card and a note of thanks from Countess Tisza, with attached Austrian coat of arms. The girls’ addresses are 1202 Berth Avenue and 506 Hammond Avenue.
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Evelyn Colby
Dorothy Jenks
Black Hawk County
Washington Irving
Waterloo
Stephen Tisan
State Department
Brel
Royal Place
Budapest
Austria-hungary
Evelyn
H. &. Colby
Berth Avenue
Dorothy
FP. Willis Jenks
Hammond Avenue
Europe
Waterloo Wallops Waverly in Two Volleyball Games
The Waterloo Y. A. C. A. volleyball team defeated Waverly in two straight sets 21-7 and 21-8. Captain Liffring and teammates FY Mub kern Dr. Smith RE Ti Shannon and C. C. Lamson led the win while J Q Lauer EL Knight J Betterman A Beehe C Durcker and W Kerum hald played for Waverly. Physical Director Bintz credited the attack for the decisive victory and noted improved play may boost state tournament hopes in Des Moines.
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Waterloo Y. A.C. A
Waverly
Liffring
FY Mubkern
Dr. Smith
RE. Ti. Shannon
C. C. Lamson
Bintz
J. Q. Lauer
EL. Knight
J. Betterman
A. Beehe
C. Durcker
W. & Kerumhald
Des Moines
Deceased Waterloo native Joseph Saylor dies in Texas
Joseph Saylor, long time Waterloo resident, died March 21 in Amarillo Texas at nearly 73. Born April 17, 1842 in Somerset County Pennsylvania, he married Elizabeth Berkley in 1865 in Waterloo, had seven children, now only daughter Mrs Graver C Far ned survives. He and wife moved to Harper County about 30 years ago, later to Amarillo to be with daughter and son-in-law Harned. A funeral service was held Wednesday and burial followed in the I O O F cemetery.
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Joseph TL. Savior
Amarillo
Tex
Harper County
Kan
Black Hawk County
Joseph Saylor
Somerset County
Waterloo
Eizabeth Berkley
Graver C. Farened
Mr. Saylor
Saylor
Villa Prepares For Matamoras Siege
Brownsville Texas April. The advance guard of Villa reinforcements reached the Villanes today for the Matamoros siege. The main force is delayed by rail problems. In Matamoros soldiers work on defenses. railroad shortages hinder relief.
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Brownsville
Tex
Villa
Matamoros
Villanes
Ord
Sale of Girl Body Not Asset in Bankruptcy Ruling
Des Moines April 7 The body of Miss Julie Morgan of Denver after death would be of no waste aid nor asset for the liquidation of the bankrupt Mose Leviel business, per referee Whitaker in a decision issued today.
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Des Moines
Julie Morgan
Denver
Noc Bs
Mose Levivrd
Coot TW. Whitaker
Leviel
Miss Morgan
Dannaty
Peet
Younge Indy
British Militants Refuse to Attend Hague Peace Conference
London April 7 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst announced that the Women’s Social Political Union and allied suffrage groups in Great Britain and France would not participate in the forthcoming Hague conference. She called the move well meaning yet mistaken and warned against pro German influence and German money circulating in America.
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London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Women's Social Political Union
Great Britain
France
The
Hague
America
Town Criers plan meeting on conventions handling
Three members of the Town Criers club will meet Friday evening with three representatives from the two commercial clubs and the Retail Merchants association to discuss conventions. It is probable one man will be allotted to go after conventions in the half of the Town Criers era. Turn to the Want List.
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Town Criers
Clu
Cbs
Retail Merchants’ Association
Germany Admits Loss of the U-29
The German admiralty released an official note confirming the submarine U-29 did not return from its last cruise. British reports say the vessel and its crew were sent to the bottom on March 26, making the U-29 lost. Previously commanded by Otto Weddigen, the 800 ton sub had raided the Channel in March, sinking one French and four British ships and damaging three others.
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Berlin
Ita
Otto Weddigen
Hague
Aboukir
Cressy
Engagement Surprise At W. F. N. Offices In 1425 Franklin
Miss Emma Geeker announced engagement to Adelbert Grossman at a gathering hosted by Miss Hahina Stark for the young women of the W. F. N. offices. Miss Fannie Stark won a guessing contest revealing the date. Music and readings followed with several guests in attendance and plans for future social events.
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Hahina Stark
Franklin Street
Emma Geeker
Adelbert Grossman
Fannie Stark
Marguerita Winn
Leo Fordan
Margaret McNamara
Elsa Wilson
Edith Ford
Fordan
Elva Becker
Mayor halts Twilight Sleep film permits in Chicago
Chicago mayor Harrison bans the Twilight Sleep moving pictures and declines to review or aid the film's permit. Maj. Funkhouser supports the decision, declaring no permit will be issued for such footage as the issue is settled. An advertisement for Wantson-Porter at Hotel Martin runs separate from the ruling.
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Chicago
Harrison
Maj. Funkhouser
BEY S MARKETS NEW YORK PRODUCE PRODUCE PRICE REPORT
BEY S MARKETS NEW YORK PRODUCE reports butter steady receipts 6136 tubs cheese steady receipts 1491 boxes eggs steady receipts 21746 cases poultry live steady western fowls 17 turkeys 15 dressed quiet unchanged Chicago Wheat bearish crop report drags market to weaker close 1 to 2 under Monday's level Chicago Corn small country offerings support close 1-2 to 1-8 and 5-8 net lower
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New York
Chicago
Waterloo Markets Update From Waterloo Ta April 7 Market Prices
Waterloo markets report daily prices for flour and grain next to other staples. Grain items include Clear Qu and Wellington and assorted cereals, with prices per unit and notes on quality. Produce and dairy items list fresh eggs butter creamery and dairy products, plus lard and potatoes with retail and wholesale remarks.
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Waterloo
Wellington
Orange
Moose Memorial Services Sunday
The Loyal Order of Moose will meet Thursday evening at the K. of P. hall to finalize arrangements for Moose memorial services Sunday at 3 p.m. The memorial address will be delivered by Harry E. Tullar. Members who died in the past year include J. Eb Bienis M. O. Smith J. W. Reeve George P. Johnson George W. Abel and J. A. Kelley. Also set at Thursday's meeting are plans for the annual installation of officers on April 15 and the lodge trustees are listed.
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Order of Moose
K. of P. Hall
Moose
Harry E. Tullar
Order
J. Eb, Bienis
M. O. Smith
J. W. Reeve
George P. Johnson
George W. Abel
R. E. Morrison
E. J. Wenner
A. C. Green
M. Blaisdell
Waterloo Lodge No
Little Boy Loses His Whole Foot in Tram Accident
Carl Gibbons, eight years old, lost his left foot six inches above the ankle after being drawn under an Illinois Central train by vacuum suction. Earlier his toes and part of the heel were amputated. a second operation at St. Francis was necessary. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Omer Gibbons. The Evening Courier notes its circulation to boost ads.
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Curler Hardware
Paselbte
Gibbons
Carl
Illinois Central
St. Francis
Omer Gibbons
Notice to Publishers of Text Books in Black Hawk County
In accordance with law bids for school texts and supplies will be received until 10:00 a.m. April 6, 1916 by the board of education at the courthouse for Black Hawk County. Listed items include Arithmetics Speller Geographies United States history Grammar Language lessons and more. All bids must include all text books, and deposits stay in the county superintendent’s office. The board may reject any or all bids. Margaret C Myers President. 1 Rainbow Secretary. April 4 1915.
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Board of Education
Court House
Black Hawk County
United States
Black Askounty
Margaret C, Myers
Rainbow
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