Skyscraper Contract Signed for 12-Story Front on Commercial Street
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank officials signed with N A Maine & Co to build a 12 story skyscraper on Commercial street with 145 rooms on upper floors. Tenants are vacating rapidly and construction equipment has been ordered with work starting within 30 days.
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Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Commercial Street
N. A. Maine & Co
James Hinck
Marsh Place
First National Bank
W. A. Covell & Son
Wang & Miller
Fourth Street
A. S. Asquith & Brother
Bridge Street
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
James L. Henderson
Henderson
Arcade
Union Station
Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson
Des Moines
Bank
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
Children Diseases Widespread And Cures Mentioned
Whooping cough measles and scarlet fever are widespread. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised to ease inflamed throats and coughing. Mrs J C Hostler of Grand Island Nebraska reports rapid relief after a few doses. Available from druggists nationwide.
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Foley
J. C. Hostler
Grand Island
Nebr
Local Briefs from La Porte City April Weather and Death
La Porte City reports include T A Gillan leaving for Litchfield to manage land interests and Lon Klug's return from Wichita. Dr R H Clark dies at 79 after a two week illness, with funeral plans pending. Mrs Amy Yarrow’s funeral is noted as Will Salmon and relatives attend.
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la Porte City
Ila
T. A. Gillan
Litchfield
Minn
Lon Klug
Wichita
Kan
Frank Bryant
John Page
Central City
Fletcher Brown
Des Moines
Marla McPhayden
Rochester
Waterloo
J. B. Sedgwick
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
W. W. Marsh
R. H. Clark
Dr. Clark
New York State
W. G. Clark
Chicago
A. Rector
Montana
Ora Brust
L. A. Bannister
Kenneth
Will Salmon
Luverne
Amy Yarrow
Uncle Joe Cannon Talks on Wilson and Progressives
Jackson McCoy of the Courier and Reporter reports Uncle Joe Cannon, humorously described as temporarily retired, commenting on President Wilson's policies, the Democrats, the Progressives, and Roosevelt. He likens himself to a two year old colt eager for the fray and mentions travels in the Bermudas.
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Joe
Pres. Wilson
Washington
Jackson McCoy
The
Courier
Illinois Statesman
Tweledoe
Wilson
Te District
Bermudas
City Seeks Party to Cover Damaged Pavement Costs
Street Commissioner Harvey Will leads workers in repairing east side brick pavement and plans to compel plumbers gas, telephone and water firms to pay for proper repairs. He campaigns to ensure charges are covered when pavements are not replaced correctly.
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Harvey Will
Will
Theodore Hansen May Be Sent To Knoxville
Police Judge Meyers recommended that Theodore Hansen be sentenced to Knoxville after a district court transfer. Hansen has spent many days in the city jail over the past two years and was warned that a future arrest could send him to the state inebriate asylum.
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Meyers
Theodore Hansen
Knoxville
Hansen
Recovering Jewelers Rings After Forgeries Probe
Lieutenant Howard Garrison leads a young prisoner and Milton Welch to Minneapolis to recover rings from four of five forged checks. One ring was delivered to a city woman and found, with local firms paying travel costs. Police warn of continued risk from forgers despite recent success.
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Milton Welch
Howard Garrison
Minneapolis
Welch
Leighton
Waterloo
Young Welch
Waterlooaqs swamped with secretary applicants
Waterloo’s Board of Trade sees a rush of local applicants after Dr. G E Funston resigns as secretary. President B J Howrey says within 24 hours he had several applications and a flood of petitions from Waterloo residents praising their qualifications for the $1800 to $2000 yearly post.
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Howrey
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as reliable medicine for coughs colds croup whooping coughs bronchial and la grippe coughs and hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing. Sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Thomas Veron
Hancock, Mich
New Passenger Rates Take Effect Nationwide Tonight
The interstate commerce commission enacts sweeping rail fare changes from all stations nationwide effective at midnight. Some routes rise, others fall, with intra state rates unchanged. Waterloo sees notable shifts: Waterloo to Chicago up seven cents, to St Paul and Minneapolis down, Kansas City down, St Joe up, among radical tariff adjustments. Local station agents received bulletins this morning to guide sales amid expected confusion during the transition.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Waterloo
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Joe
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertisement Injury
A wholesome cathartic tablet promises stimulation for the stomach liver and bowels. It cleanses action and keeps you regular with no griping or unpleasant after effects. It relieves the distended feeling common to stout persons and is offered for sale by all druggists everywhere.
City in Brief and Local Notices
Community items list residents visiting, moving, and local events. Vincent Banke visits Du buqui. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drew relocate to Greene with grocery purchase. F F McElhinny returns from Chicago on business. Miss Corner Harsield visits from Kansas City. Mrs. C E Stainbrook undergoes tonsil surgery. Jeasie Farguson to Nashua to manage exchange. A C Collyer hosts dinner with Marian Quest and Hilda Sylvester. George Quest pursues farm purchase near Altoona. H M Cowles returns to First National after illness. Janes Duffy hospitalized in critical pneumonia. Fred J Orth files for supervisor. Matt Demuth not seeking re-election. Walter Dotson travels to Chicago for Board of Trade matters. C B Lehmer’s brother freed by Mexicans. C B Lehmer travels to Mason City. Mrs Herbert Jones hosts Stitch and Chatter Club with 46 attendees. W R Glesner wins prize in club contest. Miss Mota Whitehead visits from Shell Rock. next meeting May 6.
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Janes Duffy
Fairs Bank
R. R. Reed
Dawson Street
St. Francia Hospital
Fred J. Orth
Fox Township
Matt Demuth
Walter Dotson
Chicago
Windy City
Dotson
Board of Trade
C. B. Lehmer
F. W. Lehmer
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Mason City
Herbert Jones
Fowler Street
Mesdames
Clyde Graham
John Hansen
Fred Mattes
James Reese
W. R. Glesner
Mota Whitehead
Shell Rock
John Johnson
Alumni to Hold Annual Reunion at East Waterloo High
East Waterloo High School Alumni association plans its annual reunion and banquet for June 8 at the local Y M C A cafeteria if arrangements can be made. President K J Howrey presided. officers include B J Howrey, Marion Wrant, Lula Barnes, Earnest Koepke, Arthur Fowler, Leo Kelly, and Blanche Martin. The treasurer and committee will canvass members for dues to cover the banquet.
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East Waterloo High School Alumni Association
Charles W. Kline
Mattal
K. J. Howrey
Marion Wrant
Lula Barnes
Earnest Koepke
Arthur Fowler
Leo Kelly
Blanche Martin
Motor Service Truck Approved
Mayor R. C. Thompson and council members returned from Des Moines after witnessing the motor fire equipment demonstration. Des Moines recently purchased 16 motor apparatus pieces including motor service trucks like those desired locally, with 50 foot ladders featured for potential use here.
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R. C. Thompson
Burtner
Jack Caseheer
I. N. Hoyer
Dunham
Des Moines
Fire Committee
Local Fire Committee Considers New Truck Purchase
Fire Chief Dunham urges urgent need for a $6000 service truck funded from the fire equipment fund. The American LaFrance proposal awaits. distance-based needs prompt suburban and downtown deployment plans as the fire committee acts soon.
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la France
Dunham
Walnut Street Baptist to Host Cradle Roll Party
The Walnut Street Baptist church cradle roll children will enjoy an afternoon packing event next Tuesday in the sunshine room. Unique cradle shaped invitations will be given to attendees.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
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RH. A. Maine & CO
Steel
Cannon
Democrata
Roosevelt
Mavien
Nestle’s Food
Nestlé
Nestlé’s
Nestle's Food Company
Woolworth Bldg
New York
Wat
Neapolis
Nreliable Foley
Buchanan Optical Service
Majestic
Vincent Banke
Dubuqui
Harry Drew
Greene
F. F. McElhinny
Corner Harsield
Gladys Kline
C. E. Stainbrook
Brandon
Jeasie Farguson
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Nashua
A. C. Collyer
Washington Street
Miss Marian Quest
Hilda Sylvester
City
George Quest
Fohk
Frank Corey
Altoona,s
Black Hawk County
H. M. Cowles
Evening Courier
Waters’ Style Shop
Franklin
Fourth and
Washington Streets
Automobile Club
Press
R. H. Cramer
Franklin Dealer
West Fourth Street
Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co
Majestic Theatre
Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Phila
Top Floor Black
Scott Prowell
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