Admen Prepare for Discussion in Waterloo Club Rooms
Ad men and Waterloo Woman's Club civic department members will meet tonight at 8 in Waterloo club rooms to discuss raising advertising standards. The program includes 200 word policy articles by local advertisers and talks on window display, customer complaints, one price policy, price comparisons, and delivering advertised goods. Women of the John son’s department will present constructive suggestions for improving Waterloo advertising with a post discussion on ways and means. Authorities note national importance of advertising and reference Keokuk retail recommendations on pricing, clerks, store cleanliness, and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Criers
Ad Club
Waterloo Club
Civic Department
Waterloo Woman's Club
Hls City
A. BE. Haswell
Educational Committee
Waterloo
Fan Davis
Paul Davis
R. G. Wang
Thomas N. Randall
Herman Lefkowitz
Peterson
E. L. Johnson
Woman's Club
E. Haswell
Keokuk
Address on Birds Delights Young People at Grace M E Church
Mrs. W B Small, president of the Audubon society, told the Young People's club last evening that one bird in the bush is worth two in the hand and urged bird houses to attract useful species. She cited stomach findings of a morning dora and a chickadee to show birds' value in weed and moth control. Government bulletins on bird houses are available, and nearly 200 teachers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls organize bird clubs for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Small
Audubon Society
Young People’s Club
Grace M
EL Church
Sons of St. George Dinner and Ball Announced
Britannia judge’s group the Sons of St George plan a dinner for members and families in A. QO. 0. W. hall tomorrow evening followed by their second annual ball with dancing from 9 to 11 o'clock. On Sunday they will attend Christ Episcopal Church where Rev. Mr. Hinkle will deliver a sermon honoring the anniversary of St George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannia Judge, Sons of St. George
A. QO
Royal Arch Degree Work At Tabernacle Chapter No 2
Thursday April 22 at 7 40 p m there is a special connotation for the Royal Arch degree with supper at 6 20 all members and visiting companions invited to attend in Te A M lodge tabernacle chapter number 2 hosts the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Chapter
Te. A. M
Royal Arch
City in Brief: Waterloo Happenings and Local Notes
Local notices from Waterloo cover a range of brief items. Cadvertigether at J H Vaughan travels to Rock Island for business. Miss Rachael Finnelsen visits Miles Moran in the area. Elmer Goodell named deputy game and fish warden. J L Jones departs for Chicago. Public health updates include Miss Freda Baldwin improving after ptomaine illness. Several residents plan trips to Chicago and San Francisco, with garden and home projects noted. Community events mention hikes to Shell Rock, a birthday party at St Francis Hospital for George Otis after Easter surgery, Ruth Ludwig’s sendoff to Omaha, and funeral arrangements for Patrick O’Brien. Also reported are bank club plans, a Birds and Bird Life talk, and a Prospect Golf Club meeting proposing city water piping to Byrnes Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wainwright
Chicago
Waterloo
San Francisco
George C. Welker
Reed Street
Waterloof
Lloyd Loonan
Hudson
George Otis
St. Francis Hospital
Otis
Ruth Ludwig
Bluir Street
C. R. Ludwig
Issie Walling
Ruth
Omaha
Gladbrook Young People Will Wed in Waterloo
Harry Goettsch and Miss Anna Reisman of Gladbrook arrived in Waterloo to visit a cousin and will be married at 5 30 PM at First Lutheran Church parsonage by Rev H Mueller. A wedding banquet will follow at 611 Fifth Street West for ten guests. The couple will honeymoon briefly in Waterloo before returning to Gladbrook where Goettsch works in undertak ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Goeilsch
Anna
Reisman
Gladbrook
Waterloo
A. T. Peterson
First Lutheran Church
H. Mueller
Peterson
Fifth Street
West
Goettsch
Temperature Report Fragments From April 24
Fragmented temperature data from a historical page shows varying readings with unclear times. References mention Buchanan Optical Co and numbers ranging in the 40s to 70s, plus historical years 1911 1912 1942 1914. The readable items include single day temperatures and ranges without coherent structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Defer Action on Bond Issue By Waterloo Officials
City officials cite misunderstanding among taxpayers over tax levies as cause for delaying a $59,000 bond issue. Treasurer’s report shows $181,088.84 state and local shares, with city funds only $55,858.99 for operations. A new decision will await the next treasurer’s report and council finance committee notes reveal tax distribution among city and county departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Wat
Elitad
Jack Casebeer
Siveeesh
Board of Education
Board of Supervisors
Park Commissioners
River Front
Window Smasher Waives Hearing
John Hunt waived preliminary hearing when arraigned before Justice Frank F. Knapp on burglary charges. Bond set at 2000, he remained in county jail awaiting grand jury action. Hinat accused of aiding in April 14 theft at Joseph Sons store, arrested at Cedar Rapids, jewelry found in his possession. Pinkerton detective Haydn departs for St Paul. leader of the gang at large, officers hopeful to identify and arrest him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunt
Frank F. Knapp
Hinat
Joseph Sons
Cedar Rapids
Haydn
Pinkerton Agency
St. Paul
East High Seniors Pick Class Play Mid-Summer Eve Wish
East High School senior class selects Mid-Summer Eve Wish for commencement. Rehearsals led by Miss Faye Vaughan with acts set in 1903 and 1603. Cast includes Kenneth Patton Harold Mandeville Jack Ming Edward Bodholdt and Ruth Garman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High School
Faye Vaughan
England
Kenneth Patton
Lord Trangeran
Harold Mandeville
Jack Ming
Edward Bodholdt
Will Ledson
Will
Ronald Reed Percival Thompson
Reeteeseees Tompkin
the Tapster
A. Justin Edwards Blapeth Ferrell
Lady Elizabeth
Madeline Hutchinson
Malena Ledson
Malena
Ruth Garman
Eleanor Ledson
Eleanor Tyldney
Mabel Anderson
Harriett Phipps
Waterloo Savings Bank deposits rise in April report
The state auditor dates the Waterloo Savings Bank statement April 19 showing deposits of 2025200 and gross assets of 1058000. Deposits increased by 60000 since the February 2, 1915 call, indicating strong growth in deposits and bank business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Savings Bank
Auditor of State
Centrat. Savings Bank
Central Savings Bank
Doge of Business
Burglars Ransack Cedar Falls Farm Home
Mr and Mrs John Fearer returned from their Grundy county farm to find their Cedar Falls home broken into by burglars. A hole was cut in a door to gain entry. The interior was left in disarray but only ten dollars in currency was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Grundy County
John Fearer
Kaiser Letter Says German Leader Opposed War
A prewar letter from Albert Ballin to London concerns is published, claiming the Kaiser urged England to stay out of conflict. Ballin cites an interview in which the German emperor supposedly said he was averse to war and not responsible for starting hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Albert Mallin
England
Ballin
Germany
Jack Hill Forced to Quit Baseball
Outfielder Jack Hill, who stirred the Central association with his hitting last season, has turned in his uniform to Manager Andrews and likely will not play again. He fractured his leg sliding into home plate last July, and the injured limb has caused ongoing pain, forcing retirement. Hill’s absence weakens the Jays’ pennant chances and ends a promising career in organized baseball after a standout first season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hill
Central Association
Andrews
Hill
Jays
General Markets update from New York April markets
General Markets New York reports butter at 2 score, 299 q7 29 with irregular receipts 6,684 tubs and creamery extra. Cheese firm with 2,779 boxes. Eyes steady with 29,926 cages. Poultry live weak. western chicks and broilers 45 50, fowls 164 1845, turkeys 12 13. Dressed fowls 14 17. Turkeys frozen 152. Western roasting chickens frozen 164 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rev WW Smith Conducted Communion at M E Church
Local notes from Janesville April 21 report Rev WW Smith led the communion service at M E church Sunday morning. Auctioneering by A A Zemke at his residence Saturday. E A Baker fined 4.50 for disturbing the peace after a Saturday evening incident. Mrs Turner's Sunday school class gathered at Deloras Zemke's home Monday with eleven girls enjoying ice cream. Will Myers tested his tile ditcher in the country this week. Ti HW Pippert seeks rheumatism relief in Colfax. Mrs Late Newell visited on Monday as Royal Neighbors party at A A Zemke home honored Mrs Zemke prior to her move to Waseca Minnesota to engage in real estate with a partner. Lucas Ren appointed rural carrier for Route 2 starting May 4. Licenses to wed listed for Athert Donovan Cedar Walla Cedar Falls Leot Stringer Watering Cedar Falls Margaret Meyers Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Smith
M. E
A. A. Zemke
E. A. Baker
Pippert
Colfax
Late Newell
Zemke
Waseen
Minn
Lucas Ren
New Course Of Study Adopted At East High School
The board approved a new course of study for all grades, reorganized the manual training department with H. Johnson at the head, and elected teachers for next year. The athletic director search proceeds with several candidates. Graduation requires thirty two credits, with four per semester per pupil and a two credit music allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witeh
Deart
Emsignae
Ig Oourp Carp
Aplavedl
Fedehers Mogl Sian Wy
H. ¥. Johnson
East High
U. S
Martin Dros Co Incorporation in Waterloo Iowa
The Martin Dros Co formed in Waterloo Iowa with authorized capital $150000 and paid up $119000. It wholesales and retails clears pipes and smokers supplies with branch stores in several Iowa cities. Officers include Hope G C Martin president M A Martin vice president and secretary and F A Martin treasurer. Par value $100, 1500 shares. Headquarters in a two story Fourth street building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin U Dros
Waterloo
Iowa
Martin Dros. Co
Clears P
Seare
Hope GC. Martin
M. A. Martin
F. A. Martin
Fourth Street
Twelfth Night to Open Waterloo Chautauqua
A noted cast from Boston and Harvard affiliates will perform Twelfth Night as part of the Chautauqua program in Waterloo on June 21. The production features Maude Scherer, Viola Leo Leonard, John Heines, and other prominent actors from the Otis Skinner and Toy Theatre associations, promising a rare Shakespearean treat with simple staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovery O
Drama Ciul
Leland Powers
Genduuete
Uexehoot
Prst
George Kiddie
Harvard
Viola Leo Leonard
Men Creet Players
Duke Orato
John Heines
Otis Skinner Company
Marvello
Mr. Chirk
Por
Noston
Park
Ming
Innaington
Sir Toby
Warry Anthistle
Robert Mantell Company
Waterloo
Fort la
Model Farm for Public Benefit Nelson Bequest
A Kansas City report details a model farm created by the William R. Nelson will for public benefit. It funds stock raising instruction and an art center, with future Star property site plans and road improvements near Buckingham. Waterloo grading firms W M Lent2 and Norman Ringler hold the contract and departed with crews and equipment. project lasts weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William R. Nelson
Kansas City Star
Nelson
Laura Nelson Kirkwood
William Rockhill Nelson
Buckingham
Waterloo
W. M. Lent2
Norman Ringler
Waterloo adverts seeks 1200 delegates for Chautauqua week
The Waterloo Commercial club and state Adventist leaders advertise for a Seventh Day Adventist convention in Waterloo from May 27 to June 6. Aimed at drawing 1200 delegates, Waterlog is used in official notices to promote the event with Chautauqua park as a venue. Prof. Wasam is billed to speak Friday night on the Modern City with 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
R. McNay
Chas, van Vleek
Waterloo Commercial Club
Fim
Waterloo
Morniig
van Vleck
Nevada
Iowa
Chautauqua Park
Waasam
Central Savings Bank assets and liabilities report
A 1915 bank compliance record from Waterloo Black Hawk County detailing assets including gold silver and government notes, deposits subject to check and savings deposits, total deposits and capital stock. Notary public A B Lawton and directors J W Arbuckle and William Kaumann listed with attestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due Clearing
A.B. Lawton
Black Hawk
J.W. Arbuckle
William Kaumanns
Belle H. Hough
Black Hawk County
Carleton Sias
J. N. LA Barre
Alj
Edwards
Statement of Condition of Security Savings Bank 1915
The document lists assets and liabilities of Security Savings Bank Waterloo Black Hawk county Iowa as of April 18 1915 with figures for gold, drafts, deposits, capital, and surplus. Executed by J W Arbuckle president W J Peddicord vice president and F B Dietrick cashier sworn April 21 1915 by County Judge Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
G. H. Cheever
A. R. Doorley
Do. Golemnly
Aaid Bank
Ita
G. WH. Cheever
Security Savings Bank
Iowa
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Stats
Jawa
Ss. We
J. We Arbuckle
W. J. Peddicord
F. Fh
Merrick
J. W. Arbccele
Peddicord
B. Dietrick
J. W. Arbuckle
F. B. Dietrick
Parks
State of
Gsee
Emmons Johnson
W- C. Logan
W. C. Logan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sons OF ST. George
Buchanan's
J. H. Vaughan
Rock Island, Ill
Rachael Finnelsen
Peoria
Miles Helen Moran
Elmer Goodell
A. P. Houston
J. L. Jones
The
Freda Baldwin
Third Avenue West
James R. Haswell
Fort Dodge
A. E B. Haswell
Home Park Boulevard
W. A. Bowen
Walters
State Teachers’ College
Lafayette
Patrick O’brien
Illinois Central
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rohlman
Calgary
Mr. O'Brien
Ireland
Prospect Golfer Club
Alfred W. Mullan
Byrnes Park
Elty
Gertrude Nauman
Jefferson Street
Elwood
West Hill
Waterloo Business College
AWALT
Taxpayers
Kaiser
Albert Balaia
Frestiman
Caesar
Caernr
Cicero J
Woj
tCicero
Incorporated
Mason City
Bern
Ethel Barr
Carl Jolley
Los Anges
Charli
Sola
Lillie Prate
Ndith Serkin
Prates Ward
Nelson Bequest
Adventiots
Loo AS
Meeting Vlack
Inwa
Counhy
Lualness
Gutorg
Reyer Weadinge
Jefferson St
E. S. Cobb
Dare
Bill Orpington
Kimmel & Co
Caurier
Pommer & Co
Jefferson St. Fe
Legal Tender National Bank
GOV
Cascee
Stabie
William Law
Landgraf
National Bank
Bue Clearing House
Young Coal CO
Bruner & Salz
Lafayette Street
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