Two Flat Buildings Planned for Cedar Falls District
Cedar Falls Iowa August 5 Leased Lindell hotel intends to modernize and operate it as a business venture. Al Norris buys J H Paulger property plans two two story flats facing Franklin with modern amenities improving the area. Francis Gilkey returns from Europe with companion F E Birch staying longer. J F McClintons plan California move with The Grand sold to Tama firm. Nels Juhl visits from Fresno after eleven years away. Don Pedro the traveling showman visits Cedar Falls entertaining locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
M_ C. Brown
Waterloo
Lindell Hotel
Brown
al Norris
J. H. Paulger
Fifth and
Franklin
Franklin Street
Teachers Seek Lower Wages To Conform With Salary
A Waterloo and East Waterloo township teacher with first grade certificates asks to lower her certificate grade from 87 to 85 to fit the minimum wage law. Des Moines Capital notes Black Hawk county schoolmistress seeks salary reduction from 52 to 55 dollars per month to meet district pay limits under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Des Moines
Black Hawk County
Frank D. Joseph
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
To Keep Skin in Fine Condition in Summer
Advice from The Family Physician on summer skin care recommends minimal use of cream powder and rouge. Regular use of ordinary me real ized wax keeps pores clean and removes scaly skin, while a night application and morning wash renovate complexions. A tonic Saxolite salt bath is suggested to prevent sagging or wrinkling.
Brief Notes of Travel and Social Visits in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls IA August reports show Mrs L Danning leaving for Salt Lake City to visit daughter and son, and Alfred Utter visiting New Hartford. Local residents travel and entertain, with several couples camping, visiting relatives, and a few taking vacations in Chicago St Louis and Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
L. Danning
Salt Lake City
R. KH. Walker
Randall
Canning
Alfred Utter
New Hartford
William Stevenson
College
St. Louis
Inez Devans
James Shields
Harvey Drohman
Jimmie Miller
Leone Hummell
Charles City
George Jensen
J. H. Paulger
Janesville
G. W. Samson
Faye
Grace McIntosh
Durant
Okla
Dickinson
N. D
Oklahoma
Teachers face wage gap under new minimum per diem rule
The applicant explains district officials would pay at most $51, fearing the minimum per diem of three times the grade on a teacher's certificate would be violated by $52.20. The new law mandates a minimum per diem wage linked to certification grade.
YWCA Dues Drive Organizes Membership Effort
The YWCA plans annual dues collection with a committee appointing reps from each church to oversee renewals and new memberships. Named volunteers include Grare M. E., Mrs. W. P. Hoxie, Mrs. E. E. Peek, and many others from First Presbyterian, Emanuel Evangelical, First Baptist, and additional churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grare M. E
W. P. Hoxie
E. E. Peek
First Presbyterian
David Stevenson
Emanuel Evangelical
C. F. Alstadt
First Brethren
Clyde Smith
Krouse
First Baptist
W R. Cole
Walnut Street Baptist
B. J. Howrey
First Congregational
J. E. Ridenour
Plymouth Congregational
W. HH. Schwedler
M. E
W. Bruner
St Paul’s
W. L. Law
Central Church of
Chrisrs
J. J. Webb
United Presbyterian
Hugh Mellroy
United Brethren
John Blim
Westminster Presbyterian
Vi Tyler
Guy Loomis
Northminster Presbyterian
W. P. Smith
Church of the Brethren
Eva Lichty
St. Luke's
Christiansen
Union Congregational
William Cox
Episcopal
J. Cecil Bickley
New Building Delayed By Brick Shortage On Mulberry Street
Construction of Hileman and Gindt on Mulberry Street is partially suspended this week due to contractors’ inability to obtain pressed brick. The report notes the Chicago manufacturing plant of the community is located in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileman & Gindt
Mulberry Street
Thin Commonaity
Kansas
Airdome in Cedar Falls Sold for Storage Venture
Charles Champlin sells the Cedar Falls airdome to Byron Clark and Joe Jennings who plan repairs and convert it into a storage and exchange business. Champlin ends his amusement line in the city and heads to Greene to supervise a new picture show costing about 20000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Charles Champlin
Airdome
Byron Clark
Joe Jennings
Champlin
Packard Opera House
Greene
Brick factory delays end as new cars arrive
Machinery breakage stalled local brick supply delaying construction. Two cars of pressed brick arrived yesterday and work resumes this afternoon. Additional cars expected in a few days, and no further erection delays are anticipated. A large basement crew has hastened progress and the basement nears completion.
Good Tuesday Market Showing Busy City Lot Sale
A bustling morning market on the city lot displayed plentiful produce while gardeners urged rain. Mr. Fairburn notes drought damaged blackberries on adjoining land, plans irrigation like neighbor Mr. Dailey. Prices included sweet corn a dime a dozen, potatoes $1 a bushel, apples 15 to 20 cents a peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fairburn
C. BE. Dailey
Smith Forces Owen Off Floor in Tariff Debate
Senator Hoke Smith forced Senator Owen from the floor with a point of order during a tariff bill debate in the senate. Owen announced he would resume his speech at the next opportunity, replying to Senator Hitchcock's attack on immediate current bill legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoke Smith
Owen
Senate
Hitchock
Girls Quick Wit Saved Four Lives in Blaze
In Jonary Aug 4 Lillian Klema seized an oar from a burning launch to aid companions Leo Amish and Katherine Bell. As flames intensified the group jumped into shallow river water near a min stream after the engine died and an explosion followed. William Goss owned the boat and asked Amish to strike a match before the blaze but the crew struggled to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonary
Lillian Klema
Jone
Leo Amish
William Goss
Katherine Bell
City in Brief Updates and Travel Notes
A long list of short notices covers travel and visits by locals to Los Angeles Janesville Moosejaw Edmonton and Denver with family ties and a possible Iowa cattle congress inquiry. Also noted are health improvements and a Chamber of Commerce meeting, plus a sale advertisement for large blankets at 8 dollars a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Park
Board of Trade
Benoist Aircraft Co
St. Luis
Iowa Cattle Congress
Stel
Congress
Byron Verhaven
Josephine
Ler
Rork Island
Los Angeles
California
Colorado
Picnic at Cedar site delights A M E church group
Members of the colored A. M. E. church held a picnic along the Cedar. a young woman from a river camping group gave boat rides to the children, making the day enjoyable. Also an advertisement touts a wool nap blanket sale at The Boston Brokerage Co on Sycamore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Brokerage Co
Sycamore St
Colored A. M. E
Job Printing Plant Sold in Crowther Transfer
The Crowther printery at 185 Park Avenue in the federal block has been sold by Crowther to former Osage judge and his son J. J. Waterloo for 2000 dollars. Judge Clyde attended the transfer this morning to witness the sale and oversee the business continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowther
Park Avenue
Federal Block
Osage
J. J. Waterloo
Clyde
List
Tke Rin Abe
Blanket Sale This Week at The 8s ton Brokerage Co
A local ad notes a blanket sale this week at The 8s ton Brokerage Co located at 706 Syraniecre 3. It urges customers to visit during the sale and take advantage of discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Ston Brokerage Co
British Debate Over Panama Pacific Exposition 1915
In the House of Commons debate London August 5 ministers defended Britain’s decision not to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. Sir Edward Gray said the cabinet choice rested on commercial reasons, not canal tolls, and private enterprise might push for adequate representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San Francisco
House of Commons
Edward Gray
Dock Strikers Land Victory at Superior
Strikers at the Allouz docks in Superior have won major concessions with J. B. Morrell announcing near-term gains. New wage schedule includes a 16-cent an hour increase and night lighting on handled cars. Old pay scales are set to be replaced after a meeting led by Fr. H. Little of the IWW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. H. Little
Freight Derailment Claims Fireman in Iowa Crash
A Wabash freight train carrying hogs to St. Louis derailed near Ruanel s Iowa early today. Fireman Henry Lang was instantly killed and Engineer Frank Lumay was seriously injured as the engine slid down a embankment and overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes Moines
St. Louis
Ruenels
Henry Lang
Frank Lumay
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MD. Brown
Waterloo Man
Francis Gilkey
Europe
F. E. Birch
J. F. McLinton
J. F. McClinton
Little Picture Theatre
Grand
Erickson & Brooks
Tama
Nels Juhl
Fresno
Cal
Chris Juhl
Mr. Juhl
Don Pedro
Lawn City
Edgar Yokum
H. L. Stech
Jack Dahl
Chicago
Ed Weisbard
J. H. Byers
Citizens Bank
H. N. Silliman
Colo
Dennis Oleson
Mr. Sims
Sims
Dave Savage
East Fourth Street
Yw.c.a
Falls
W. E. Frederickson
Palini
Alexander
Pasini
Tennessee
Anton Sartori
le Mars
T. J. Hessjon
Rock Island
Christine Frier
Black Dry Goods
Smith
Mayestie
White Bear Lake
Minn
Byron Verharen
Evelyn Woods
J. H. Woods
A. B. Lovejoy
W. F. Thompson
Moosejaw
Sask
Thompson
Misa Hettie Saylor
Edmonton
Katherine Gallagher
Mason City
RE. J. Gallagher
William Warr
J. C. Helter
Dubuque
Orange Township
James K. Quay
East Palestine
Wm. T. Lytle
Mr. Quay
Jerome
Idaho
George W. Evans
Slorado
Vans
J. Evans
Katharine Evans
Denver
R. T. Sisson
N. W. Frisbie
Mapte Street
Anes
FL W. Powers
Aladys
Evangeline
Fanchon
Dr. Powers
Clear Lake
The
Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo Club
Paul Davis
C. M. Woods
Coats
Alexander Johnstown
N.Y
Father John
G. A. Goodwin
John
Sth
Ave
New York
Carleen
Lowell
Mass
Batt
House Commons
Uneedit
W. A. Covell & Son
VESOT
Pape Siyyir
Hagerman
Downing
Northwestern Land & Investment CO
Boot, West Fourth Street
Watrilo, Towa
Dock Strikers
Land Victory
Klinefeller & Sons
Park
O. Sh. Gates
la Porte City
Iowa
Jia Porte City
Terry Hotel
la Porte
Towa
Lowa
C. A. Clark
WM. Holland
Auct
Roy E. Ashley
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