City Adopts Bond Requirement for New Streets and Additions
City Council approves bonds to grade streets in new additions and subdivisions. Property owners must post bonds in future to cover costs, as past agreements left the city with expenses. City Engineer Raby noted Galloway addition sidewalk work delayed pending proper grades. city attorney to serve ten-day legal notice to Galloway Investment Co. to commence work or city will proceed and charge the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raby
Galloway
Cers
Galloway Investment. Co
Iowa Hails Strong Influence in Finance and Traffic Edits
Local officials approved traffic ordinance changes including pavement with asphalt on Tenth street east from Franklin to Sycamore and Steeley street to Marsh, and restricted driving on closed streets. Iowa bankers B L Johnson and M B Hutchison elected to Chicago district Federal Reserve directorate amid broader regional influence.
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K. L
Tenth Street
Franklin
Sycamore
Steeley Street
Hingsley Avenue
Sullivan
Marsh
al Schroeder
Ilinois Central
Illinois Central
Lafayette
Hawkeye State
Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank
Iowa
Reserve Institution
No. 7
B. L. Johnson
M. B. Hutchin
Ottumwa
Treatment by Dr Myers at 712 Sycamore Waterloo Iowa
A traveling salesman touts Dr Myers as a specialist with a scientifically equipped office and modern instruments. His practice targets chronic stomach liver kidneys blood skin nerves and more. Free consultation. Office hours 9 to 4 with evening sessions and Sunday hours.
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Dr. Myers
Waterloo
New York
Iowa
Cigaret Smokers Face War Induced Shortage
War disrupts supply of makins and papers used for cigarettes. Wheat straw papers come from countries in conflict, causing panic among dealers. Shipments have slowed, creating potential famine in the makins line. Drug experts warn of shortages in chemicals with Germany as a leading exporter. Quinine remains plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herope
Germany
Swiss Beheads German Seeks Army Data
Paris reports that Swiss mobilization is complete with all approaches into Germany manned. A German in civilian dress asked a harvester about Swiss troop numbers. the harvester swung his scythe and killed him. Also listed are real estate transfers in Waterloo and surrounding areas with multiple deeds recorded at $1 or small sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berne
Germany
Zurich
Genial Work and Strength from Grape-Nuts Breakfast
A Washington stenographer narrates how switching to Grape-Nuts and milk for breakfast transformed her mornings and work energy. She recalls cold boards, heavy meals, and how the grain-based breakfast revived vigor, urging readers to consider congenial work linked to proper nutrition.
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Washlington
Posttum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Driver Fleeing After Wreck Reported In State Charge
Maurice Welsh, chief special agent, was struck on Logan Avenue by a fleeing automobile. The driver fled after damaging the left rear wheel, was pursued by R. E. Nauman, and will face a state charge once the driver’s identity is known. Welsh’s wife suffered shock but he was uninjured.
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Maurice Welsh
Mulberry Street
Welsh
Logan Avenue
R. E. Nauman
Secretary of State
Florence La Badie dives from ship for film stunt
Florence La Badie leapt from the George Washington near Sandy Hook while filming The Million Dollar Mystery. A tugboat camera captured her struggle as Director Hansel urged her, then she was hauled aboard and the ship moved on. Funeral for Jesse Wood set for Wednesday at Union Congregational church.
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Florence la Badie
Miss la Badie
Sandy Hook
Howell
Hansel
Mr Perkins and the Lawn Mower Delusion
Mr Perkins and his wife discuss a diary entry about buying a lawn mower. They weigh heart risks, exploding boilers, and thunderbolts as imagined dangers, then decide against purchasing a mower for now. The dialogue blends humor with cautionary tone about lawn care reality.
Royal Society Packinge Coods and Needle Work Items
Fragmented OCR draft describes stamped coronation centerpieces and white linen cord designs, with packing goods and instructions for making articles. Mentions crochet and needle work accessories, hooks, and dusters.
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Royal Society
Paralytic Attack Sudden Onset In Local Resident
E Conrail of 24 South Bar lay street, an employe of the Byvank Transfer company, returned home last evening after supper. He complained of feeling ill and collapsed with a stroke of paralysis. A physician was summoned and he was moved to St. Branvis hospital. This morning he was reported much improved and likely out of danger.
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E. Conrail
South Bar
Lay Street
By- Vank Transfer Company
Lund
St. Branvis Hospital
York Man Reads War News Delays Honeymoon Plans
J V Bragdon of York Maine notes scant European war coverage in his home paper. A glance at the Abilene Kansas paper shows a single reference to the theater of conflict and the newlyweds from Springfield had their honeymoon to the continent postponed due to the war.
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Weather Bureau
Abilene
Kan
St. Louis
Springfield
Maine
Vondhe Safed
Europe
Thunderstorms Break Drought Across Central U S
Thunderstorms swept over the Mississippi River area easing a long drought in southern lows northern Missouri and southern Illinois while heavy rain spread through Kansas into Oklahoma Michigan Wisconsin and Winnie. Cooler northwest air followed with a refreshing breeze from Canada.
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Missouri
Southearn Links
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Michigan
Wisconsin
Winnie
Canalian
Oil usage report for city street oiling in east and west
City Engineer Roby reports oil used for street maintenance in east and west sections. West section received 19 450 feet of oil with 10 200 gallons. east section 20 280 feet with 10 200 gallons. Council approves purchase of 1 000 gallons to finish east section treatment. Also a Crystal theatre advertisement feature.
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Roby
Notice to Eagle township landowners on weed removal
Landowners in Eagle township must move weeds along the public highway by August 15. Failure to comply will result in the weeds being cut and the costs charged to the land, Trustees Hagie Township.
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Eagle Township
Hagle Township
Poslam Promises Relief For Various Skin Ailments
A 1910s style advertisement touts Poslam claiming to conquer wet or dry eczema, acne, itching, and related conditions. It urges readers to consult druggists or request free literature from Emergency Laboratories in New York. The copy promotes Poslam Soap as a skin aid and lists price and contact details.
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Street
New York
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Alice Boyce
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Crystal Theatre Today
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J.B. Forbes
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Geo. M. Regimalds
J. B. Forgan
EB. L. Johnson
Harry BH. Joy
Detroit
M. B. Hutchison
A. H. Vogel
Milwaukee
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Mr. Johnson
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Freda Thayer Roberts
A. B. Laird
Susan Gushard
Isaac Gushard
Baker
Henory W. Taster
Arthur C. Cole
Doe
Frank J. Bighmer
Arthur A. Mosher
Blower
Lot
Litchfield
Palace Theatre
Courier
Mr. Perkins
M. Quad
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Jorm
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Speciel
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