Drowning of Ira Evely at Sans Souci bridge
Ira Alfred Evely aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Evely of near Waterloo, drowned in a stopoff just above Sans Souci bridge while swimming with a farmer’s hand. His brother John, 21, attempted rescue but nearly shared fate. both were pulled from 12 feet of water. Efforts by Capt Lou Armstrong and local firemen used lungmeter for 40 minutes with a physician, but Ira did not revive. Funeral set for Friday at Petersen Bros chapel with Rev Shoemaker and Rev Peterson officiating. Burial will be at view.
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Ira Alfred Evely
Henry Evely
Waterloo
Sans Souci Bridge
John Evely
Ira
John
Altho
Sans Souci
Lou Armstrong
East
Ira Alfred
Evely
Henry Ively
East’ High School
Mount Hope M. EH. Church
Petersen Bros
iRev
George B. Shoemaker
W. A. Peterson
Wil Air View
Editorials on a bluejay shooting and military justice
A Rocky Mountain News excerpt defends a Georgia pastor for shooting a bluejay during church service, praising his restraint and marksmanship while criticizing civilized protest. It contrasts with a New York World piece urging reform of military justice after harsh treatment of American soldiers in France and noting slow accountability for offending officers.
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Rocky Mountain News
W. A. Wray
Sandersville
Mercer University
Georgia
Wray
New York
France
Urta
Police Officer Resigns to Trap Coons for Income
Barrois of the New York City police force has resigned saying he cannot support himself and two wotherless children on his pay. After resignation he will return to Alabama to trap coons, claiming earnings of 10 to 30 dollars daily. The death of his wife and rising costs forced him to break up his home and board out his two children.
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Curtis ¥. Barrois
New York City
Barrois
Alabama
Batrety
True Heart Susie at Crystal Theatre Shocks Quiet Town
Theatrical notes describe True Heart Susie as a bride dancing secretly with a young man named Sporty, shocking the minister in a church-going community. The film stars in the new Artcraft picture showing at Crystal Theatre today and Thursday, with additional features including Other Men's Wives and a Go West, Young Man engagement. Doyle promises each audience a blend of drama and novelty with two part comedy and Gaumont weekly.
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Susie
D. W. Griffith
Crystal Theatre
Oyher
Dorothy Dalton
Cynthia
Gaumont
Foundry closures at Waterloo Gas Engine plant amid strike
Waterloo Gas Engine officials announced the foundries would close due to machinists strike and mounting work. About 300 workers in the department faced layoff while company policies were said to remain unchanged and operations could resume when conditions improve. A note also warned against moving castings to avoid overstock.
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Waterloo Gas Engine Company
Grand Lodge
Waterloo Gas Jngine
Brunswick Tire Promises High Standards and Value
The Brunswick tire line is praised for its high standards and skilled 20 year veterans in rubber, claiming no secrets or patents hinder perfection. It asserts continuous improvements, unanimous adoption of betterments, and that Brunswick tires cost no more than similar brands while delivering superior quality. A bold invitation to try one Brunswick.
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Bruunswick
Tires
Brunswick
Brouswick Organization of
Tire Makers
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