Essay Contest on Highway Transport Draws Attention
Washington announces a national high school essay contest offering a $4,000 scholarship. The topic asks students to explore The Influence of Highway Transport Upon the Religious Life of My Community. Definitions from Thomas H. MacDonald clarify highway transport as movement of people and goods over roads using vehicles and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Thomas H. MacDonald
Hhe U.S. Bureau of Pubic Roads
Highway Education Board
MacDonald
MacDonall
Nis
Lownship
New York City
William L. Ettinger
Precious Stones From New Sources and Their Formation
A report discusses diamonds found in Pike county Arkansas by prospectors John Fraddieston and family, noting multiple carat stones and near volcanic vents. It covers emeralds rubies sapphires and aquamarines from various regions, explains corundum varieties and color causes, and describes agates, amethyst geodes, turquoise matrix, fossil corals, and opalized wood forming from volcanic and sedimentary processes. It mentions notable gems in Dresden, Madrid, and museums, plus a giant aquamarine from Minas Gerais sold for 25 000.
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Notton
John Fraddieston
Pike County
Ark
Sune
Murfreeshero
Kimberley
South Africa
Cortez
North Carolina
Fergus County
Mont
Taney
Dresden
México
Minas Geraes
Bahia
Upper
Egypt
The
Red
Yellowstone
Brazil
Santa Cruz
Museum of Natural History
New York City
National Museum
Washington
New Mexico
New York
Fine Ole Dwelling Here Is Torn Down
The old Waterloy residence of George W. Warbin near Park Avenue is being torn down after demolition plans for the Masonic Temple site proved infeasible. The house was sold to the Masonic Temple Building Association and salvaging of materials is underway as Warbin and family previously occupied the property.
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Waterloy J
George W. Warbin
Park Avenue
Molberey Stress
Tas
Masonic Temple
Ixzpetation
J. K. Fucss
Warbin
Tanuly
Musonte Temple Building Association
Book Collection for Paris Library Urged
Waterloo library committee urges book collection for the American library in Paris with help from Teachers' association Women’s clubs and high school principals. Inquiries flow in about suitable titles including American and English Bulwer-Lytton type novels as acceptable. Maria Brace librarian notes the Paris library fosters international understanding and counters apathy.
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Paris
Waterloo
Inquirer
Maria ©. Brace
Bse
Americans Aid Far East Relief Effort After Armistice
New York dispatch notes Americans have contributed over 3.1 billion to Near East relief since 1918. More than 3 million people benefited, with 21000 orphans housed in Alexandropol by American relief workers. Donations include grain, flour, clothing, condensed milk, and medical supplies distributed across Turkey, the Caucasus, Southern Russia, Greece, and the Aegean islands.
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Byte Associated Press
Near East
Turkey
Caucasus
Russia
Greece
Heegéan Islands
Americas
Mosn
Europe
American Red Cross
American East Relief
American Reliefnistration
Y. M. CL Aa
Cory
United States
America
Asia Minor
Aegean Islands
Mrs Anna Severin Suffers Fall Injuries in Lawn City
Cedar Falls April 11 Mrs Anna Severin aged 80 was injured in a fall at her residence corner Fourth and Washington Lawn City today. She is in an unconscious condition and her physician cannot estimate the probable extent of the accident. Mrs Severin is described as a pioneer of the city.
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Anna Severins
Lawn City Today
Cedar Falls
Anna Severin
Washington
Severin
Hetts Get Contract For Memorial Hall Floors
Willian Jetts awarded a contract by the board of supervisors to replace all wooden basement floors in Memorial Hall with cement. Work will begin next week as the floors have been in poor repair for months.
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Willian Jetts
Board of Supervisors
Memerpia Hall
Monte Carlo roulette advice from croupiers warns against gambling
The article reports croupiers at the Monte Carlo casino insisting there is no system to beat the house and that most players lose in the long run. They advise quitting early when ahead and say walking or sleep is more profitable than wagering. yet crowds remain at the tables with men and women from all ages seeking risk.
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United Staties
Monte Carlo
Tnternational
Nick
Serv Hce
CasinoPlayers Chase Luck With Personal Numbers
Croupiers display devices for Dickine lucky numbers as eager players place bets on numbers tied to personal reasons. Some use coat colors, while others stick to lifelong favorites such as three numbers 6 8 and 28. An American actress bets those three since they mark her birthday, wedding date, and age, believing one will bring a big win.
State Auto Officer Triggers Four Arrests
State agent J. R. Kam-Tar from the automobile department caused four car owners to be arraigned in municipal court on charges of operating vehicles without proper plates. Two cars wore dealer plates exceeding the limit and two bore 1922 numbers. All defendants were fined $10 plus costs, with $5 remitted. Kamvar will stay in the city the rest of the week to check plate delinquents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Kam- Tar
Automobile Department
Deg Moines
Kamvar
Bavaria Wins Vast Holdings From Imperial Rulers
Munich reports Bavaria gains extensive Wittelsbach properties including Nymphenburg and Würzburg palaces, Schkeissheim, Netzwassenstein, and Linzerhof castles. The state also inherits royal art and scientific collections, with funds needed to preserve them and maintain sightseeing sites for international visitors.
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Preas
Munich
Avyaria
Wittelsbachs
German Empire
Ludwig VII
Bavaria
Berchtesgaden
Ludwigshoehe
Bere
Starnberg Lake
Ludwigs
Max Emanuel
Nymphenburg Castle
Wuerzburg
Schreissheim
Regensburg
Europe
Landshut
Ansbach
Bayreuth
Bamberg
Wuerzberg
Ascha
Lincerhof
Oberammergau
Wittelsbach
Royal grants shift as state takes over Wittelsbach assets
The royal family long ceded control of vast assets with millions in marks spent on their upkeep. Now the state assumes ownership and government aid is set to replace former Wittelsbach grants, changing how these assets are funded and maintained.
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Sea
Mexico
Spain
Royal Gem Colection
Madrid
Oregon
Wittelsbach
Police Called to Silence Dog Disturbance
Police dispatched Sergeant Charles Mohlis and a patrol driver to the 1900 block of Third Street West at 72 a.m. to quiet a barking dog disturbing a sick family. Investigators found a dog seemed attached to every household and no single dog could be punished. The incident was referred to the city dog catcher for further follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mohlis
Waterloo Girl Wins College Song Contest
Miss Doris Allen of Waterloo wrote The Witching Hour for Milwaukee-Downer College interclass song contest in March 1923. The original composition won the prize cup for the class of 1923.
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Waterloo
Milwaukee-Downer College
Doris Allen
Conductor F S Washburn Attends Horace Boies Funeral
Fred S Washburn of Cedar Rapids a veteran Rock Island conductor traveled through Waterloo to attend the funeral of former governor Horace Boies. Washburn said he has known Boies since boyhood and recalls Boies walking from his home to his office.
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Fred S. Washburn
Cedar Rapds
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railways
Waterloo
Gary
Horace Boies
Mr. Washburn
Gov. Boies
Mr. Boies
Washburn
Rock Island
New York Plans Big Celebration on 300th Birthday
New York marks its 300th anniversary with an official commission led by the Federal Council of Churches. Honorary chairs include President Harding and foreign dignitaries Queen Wilhelmina and King Albert. A commemorative service is set for the last Sunday in April 1924 under Dutch West India Company auspices.
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New York
New York City
Federal Council of Churches
Harding
Millerand
France
Wilhelmina
Holland
Albert
Belgium
Dutch West India Company
America
The
Netherlands
Washington
Charles 8. MacFarland
J.B. Hubrecht
Jules J. Jusserand
Baron de Cartier de Madhienne
William Phillips
Hague
Thieves Steal Brass Patterns From Powers Manufacturing
Police report a break in at Powers Manufacturing in Newell and Mobile shes, eight large brass patterns stolen. Authorities suspect youthful thieves aiming to cash the brass as old metal. Holy Name Court to install officers at Sacred Heart School hall Thursday evening with social hours and refreshments.
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Powers Manufacturing Company
Newell and Mobile Shests
Holy Name Court
Sacred Heart School
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Obie
Chads
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Alexandropol
Boma
HETTS
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Potter
Shell Rock Church
Shell Rock
W. W. Potter
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Methodist Episcopal Church
C. G. Fort
Mmes
Phila Jewell
George Austin
J. W. Gibson
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Tuxeda
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Miller
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