Portrait of Mrs Samuel J Kirkwood Presented to Iowa Society
The portrait of Mrs. Samuel J Kirkwood widow of Iowa Civil War governor was presented to the State Historical Society of Iowa by artist Mrs Virginia Couzens in Iowa City on July 17 1919. The painting joins Governor Kirkwood’s portrait in the society’s rooms. Mrs Couzens is a granddaughter of Robert Lucas the first territorial governor of Iowa.
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Kirkwood
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Iowa
State Historica Society of
Virginia Couzens
Iowa City
Maclid Sanders
Governor Kirkwood
Meg. Kirkwood
Ohio
Couzens
Towa
Robert Lucas
Library of the Historical Society
Fat and thin beauty tips from a dated column
A one day column offers dieting and cosmetic advice for women, praising two methods to gain flesh and detailing foods to induce weight gain, followed by reader questions about hair, skin, and weight loss. It includes specific tips on oatmeal drinks, high calorie foods, and skin care routines.
Hospital Fund Drive Names Team Captains For Campaign
Campaign manager Harry G. Hoak announced the team captains who will lead the men’s soliciting committees to raise a minimum $150,000 for a new hospital. The captains are Dr. C. R. Hoxte, J M. Hileman, J. T. Houser, P. W Belangee, J. L. Cooler, A. C. Will ford, Verne Bartling and Russell Dean. W. W. Marsh will preside at a banquet at 6:20 tonight at First Methodist church with soliciting committee members and Waterloo residents attending. Pre campaign subscriptions will be announced. Waterloo physicians pledged large blocks at a special Water loo Medical Society meeting last night as the drive begins tonight.
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Harry G. Hoak
C. R. Hoxte
J M. Hileman
J. T. Houser
P. W Belangee
J. L. Cooler
A. C. Willford
Verne Bartling
Russell Dean
W. W. Marsh
First Methodist Church
Waterloo
Matt
Waterloo Physicans
Waterloo Medical Society
Unrest in Chicago Railmen Not Felt in Waterloo
Waterloo officials report quiet by railroad workers amid ongoing national agreement talks with the railroad administration. A statement from the Federated Trades and National Agreement Committee says no work stoppage is expected and a definite position will be shared as soon as possible.
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Waterloo
Federal Railroad Administration
Chicago
Illinois Central
Veresteday
Walker D. Iines
Areetas
United Suns
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The Joy of the Unexpected in Childhood Parties
Ruth Cameron reflects on the joy found in unexpected small events from childhood. She recalls vivid moments like surprise parties with personalized cards, a parade seen from a storefront, circus tickets with dinner, and a door knock that sparked a magic day. The piece invites readers to recall their own memory moments sparked by surprise.
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Ruth
First Congregational church to hold August sermons Cedar Falls
Rev. H. s. Mahood to lead the First Congregational church in Cedar Falls with morning sermons planned for August. Congregation plans a church meeting tomorrow evening to outline the year’s work and discuss August services. Relief fund canvass progresses with $100 subscriptions and multiple $50 pledges noted. Farmers’ Co-operative began grain intake. Ralph Brush delivers first two loads at the new elevator opened yesterday.
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Schleswig
Co-operative Co
Farmers’ Co-operative Company
Ralph Brush
Store Change Hands In Local Market Sale
Burnett Carey, former proprietor, plans to retire again after selling the store and preparing to reopen Monday morning. A. J. Chirk delivered to Jamerson over 210 bushels of 1918 Nunley commodity at $1.20 per bushel.
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First Annual I. C. Picnic Tomorrow Event
Several thousand Illinois Central workers their families and other Waterloo craftsmen are expected at Elk Run park for the first Illinois Central picnic. The day features parades concerts by student bands a wrestling match boxing exhibition dancing and community singing with refreshment stands and special train service arranged for attendees.
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Litchfield Plant Maintains Open Shop Policy Amid Labor Tensions
E C Litchfield, vice president of Litchfield Manufacturing Co, states the Webster City outfit began as an open shop and has never discriminated against union men. He cites moving the plant to Waterloow and ongoing discussions with workers, noting no complaints from staff about adjustments and stressing willingness to confer with unions if necessary.
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Adventist Authority Urges Shorter Waterloo Work Day
In Waterloo churches the Adventist calendar outlines Sabbath observances and weekly services. A dispatch notes factory workers facing a strike by local machinists, with management claiming few trained machinists and predicting continued production if not disrupted by outside pressure. The piece cites unions, plant duties, and a call to shorten the workday to compete with other regions, while detailing surrounding church schedules across denominations.
Western Union to Keep Rates, Manager Says
A Gregory, manager of the Western Union telegraph office, states no rate reductions will occur to maintain current service standards. The firm introduced a night letter rate for 40 words at one-half the day rate and a day letter at increased prices, which would be hardship to remove. Additionally, bonuses have been announced for long-serving staff, with 34 percent for six-month veterans and 20 percent for longer service, while the local office employs two staff with a $2,000 monthly payroll.
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Io- Real Western Tnnion Telegrath
Western Union
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Tarleton
Ion Erploy
Officer Nabs Man in Act of Giving Drug Dose
Police arrested Allen Crawford and three companions late last night after witnessing a man attempt to inject a drug dose. The group, taken to headquarters, included two women and another man who were later released when no drugs were found. A physician’s medicine case and habit‑forming drugs were also reported, with a woman claiming to have found it. her link to the trio is under investigation.
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Allen Crawford
Crawford
Branford
Fire breaks out at Waterloo Steam Laundry department
Fire alarms rang when waste thread and cloth caught on a steam pipe in the dry cleaning section of the Waterloo Steam Laundry. The blaze started around 8:92 a.m. and was put out before the fire department arrived. No damage reported.
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Waterloo Steam
Rotary Club Meeting Sees Ruth Reed Return to Service
Miss Ruth Reed, recently back from Red Cross service, attends the Rotary Club meeting at noon. Mr Wall plans to discuss Italian operetta activities, a vaudeville group will perform, and new members will be balloted. Also advertised are theater and show dates at local venues.
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Princess Ceatre
Myanee
Crop conditions in South Dakota improve shares rise
Howrey and Horren report crop conditions in Aberdeen area are good with wheat at 15 to 25 bushels per acre and corn and other crops thriving. Windy spring weather is noted and claims farms near Aberdeen will fetch prices from 74 to 125 dollars per acre with a reduced railroad rate offered to prospective buyers.
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Witer
Minister on Vacation at Christ Church for August
Rev. ML Pate rector of Christ Episcopal will conduct services at the pro cathedral Des Moines during August having been granted release from duties here for that period He will be at home several days each week Services at Christchurch tomorrow include nine forty five and ten forty five am armistice signing noted Mr Sidney sued for separation by Mrs Ahna Sidney a New York hotel manicurist His affidavit in opposition to alimony cites drafted into the national army in August 1918 and his desire to die for country to end marital unhappiness concluding armistice ended his plans MARRIAGE LICENSES list Waterloo Waterloo Waterloo Cedar Falls Albert Lea Minn UNION SERVICES in First M E church with Rev Howland Hanson of First Baptist Des Moines preaching and a pipe organ recital by Prof C E Weaver Valparaiso Ind leading to a baccalaureate service for Waterloo Business College graduates Try Phelps Glasses ad 518 Jefferson
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Farm Sale Sickens Wife Hubby Rebuys at $8900 Premium
A Hammond, Indiana report says Tred Bowman of West Creek sold a 160 acre farm to B. F. Garlin, Lake County farm bureau president, for $209 an acre. Upon hearing, his wife collapsed and Bowman later bought back the farm for $8,900, netting a $40 bonus but leaving him ill.
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Lake County
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Births Reported At Tinden Church Ceremony
A late ragged birth notice lists several names in a sequence, noting a May 25 date and a 40 daughter count. The event is described as being played at Tinden church with a local conductor and participants, though many names appear garbled.
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