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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
20
Fred E Pettit Waterloo clerk of the courts argues the 1920 census undercounts Waterloo growth. He cites near 1,000 births yearly in Waterloo over past two years and notes many homes shelter two families, suggesting enumerators missed children and omissions inflated by out-migration.
HH A Snyder who has held the post of grand secretary for 28 years will leave for Des Moines to attend the grand council. He has never missed a session since the order began in 1892. Attending with him are C H Wightney J N LaBarre and Mark Scroggy, as the council meets Tuesday in Iowa.
The American Legion forms in Clarksville with Carl Bergen as post commander Floyd Asher as vices commander Keats Cook as chaplain Buren Calease as finance officer and Perry McCague as adjutant. 25 members already enrolled and 15 more names to add A meeting is planned Monday night to advance the organization.
A local advertisement touts stylish hats from Woods Winery, promising a wide selection for customers seeking eye catching headwear. The promotional piece highlights bold designs and seasonal colors to attract visitors and boost sales.
Things theatrical presents a Burlesque talent show at the Waterloo theatre with Ed. Lee Wrothe and The Twentieth Century Maids. Star talent includes Donna Illg Owen Martin Bus ter Perry Mile Babette Clare Evans Lee Hickman and Byer.
A Plaza showing titled Every Woman arrives for next week, featuring Violet Home and a starry cast in a modern extravaganza about love wealth vanity and self image. The production promises gowns, spectacle and a melodramatic quest for beauty amid temptation and dissipation.
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