Retaining wall plan eyed for river front work
Illness Central began an feasibility study on a concrete retaining wall from Park Avenue to Mullan Avenue along Kings Central river frontage. Two Chicago engineers met Waterloo officials to inspect blueprints and determine bedrock depth and excavation needs. Plans seek joint funding by the T. C. company and the river front commission, with awaiting cost estimates.
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Park Avenue
Mullan Avenue
Illness Central
A.S. Baldwin
Chiesga
Waterloo
River Front Commission
Kings Central
T. C. Company
Chicago
River Front
Telephone Looted At Ellis Hotel
A sneak thief used a screwdriver to dismantle a telephone booth at the Ellis hotel last night. He emptied the cash drawer, left the phone in pieces, and escaped. The booth looted was little used, with only about four dollars likely missing after the crime. The neighboring booth held a larger sum.
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Ellis Hotel
Tnid
Helpless Cripple Enjoys Life Hugely Birthday Celebration
William Ravane marks his twenty second birthday and celebrates a life spent at home since infancy. He praises the opportunities he has had to read, visit friends, and access literature, despite being unable to walk. A birthday dinner was held at his sister Mrs J W Miller's home, with Relatives and friends visiting to extend greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ravane
Aly
J. W. Miller
Postmaster 15 Arrested in Kenwood Park Suburb
Cedar Rapids reports postmaster J A Oxley of Kenwood Park was taken in charge by U S postal inspector R A Griffith for alleged defalcation. Shortage claimed near 1900 dollars. Advertisement notes claim about kidney function and a shoe sale, with no direct relevance to the case.
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Cedar Rapids
J. A. Oxley
Kenwood Park
Here
R. A. Griffith
United States Post Office
Russian paper confirms German Pracek overtures
Petrograd August 12 The Novoe Vremya confirms reports of German peace overtures to Russia offering Galicia and the Dardanelles with guarantees of Russia's frontiers. It states Russia should not oppose cession of Egypt to Turkey or hinder Germany's peace with Russia's allies.
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Petrograd
NovOe Vremya
Russia
Germany
Galicia
Dardanelles
Egypt
Turkey
Traveler criticizes anti tipping laws in Iowa and Illinois
George E. Howard traveling from Chicago through Iowa and Illinois denounces anti tipping legislation as class in nature. He compares it to prohibition and argues liquor sales rely on federal and interstate commerce and that saloon revenue affects municipal budgets. He notes Des Moines appears dead to travelers while northern and central Iowa show better business and carpenters strike impact has boosted Chicago trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
George E. Howard
Chicago
Illinois
Mr. Howard
Des Moiness
Towa
U S Needs Army of Trained Regulars Says Gen Wood
Major General Leonard Wood told attendees at the Plattsburg military camp that volunteers cannot form a sufficient defense, warning against relying on them for national protection. He urged a mobile army and a strong navy while stressing nothing replaces a trained soldier.
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U.S
Wood
Plattsburg
N. Y
Leonard Wood
Washington
Chicago To Seek Army Officers Training Camp
Chicago news reports Congressman Madden will push for an army training camp for officers modeled on Plattsburg. He plans to travel to Washington to advocate establishing a midwest camp to prepare volunteers as officers. Madden cites Chicago participation as indicating strong local support and ease of access could boost enrollments.
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Chicago
Plattsburg
N.Y
War Department
Martin M. Madden
Washington
Middle West
Farmers Celebrate Jesup Gathering with Exhibits and Events
Farmers from Bato Caeteheen town converge for the annual Community clan gathering in Jesup. Morning train arrivals feed a bustling display of farm and garden products with prizes for top vegetables and grains. Three bands perform while speeches by Congressman Sweet and Mr Geaumont anchor a day of dances, ball games, and endurance contests for all ages.
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Josip
Say
Bato Caeteheen
Young Street
Congressman Sweet of Way
Erls
Geaumont
Greater Town Association
DNNAY EXPERTS COMPLETE PLANS FOR DAIRY CATTLE DEMONSTRATION
Prof. H C Barker of Iowa State and Prof. C A Burlingham of the U S department in Washington joined E S Estes to finalize plans for a new cooperative contesting association demonstration at the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress. Automobiles will be provided by Frank Bryant’s Retail Auto Dealers association to advertise within sixty miles. Advertising banners have arrived for distribution to auto owners aiding the Waterloo event.
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H. C. Barker
Ames
Iowa State College
C. A. Burlingham
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
E. S. Estes
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Contesting Association
Cattle Congress
Barker
Burlingham
Waterloo
Estes
Frank Bryant
Retail Auto Dealers' Association
Substantial Aid for De Wagenaere
Cedar Walls friends again come to the aid of Edmund De Wagenaere the Belgian youth who nearly a year ago lost his feet in a railroad crossing accident in this estrand the three contributions to the fund reported above are from residents of the Lawn City. The Courier and Reporter gratefully notes the generous response to the appeal as he studies at Waterloo Business College aiming for a career where his handicap is not a barrier. All funds go to his needs including clothing lodging and board while completing the course.
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Cedar Walls
Edmund de Wagenaere
Lawn
de Wagenaere
Waterloo Business Co
Business College
Courier
Courier and Reporter
Exiled Greek War Minister Venizelos Returns to Athens
Eleutherios Venizelos, former Greek premier, returned to Athens today after resigning in March over King Constantine's disapproval of his pro Entente policy. The timing of any policy pronouncements hinges on the king's Aug 15 parliamentary speech. Venizelos had retired from public life but hinted at resuming leadership after noting the people’s call.
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Athens
London
Eleutherios Venizelos
Greece
Constantine
M. Venizelos
Htrals
Two Centuries Old Bedstead On Display At Wells-Randall
A handsome antique bedstead 200 years old, carved from solid rosewood and made in England, is shown at Wells-Randall furniture on Fourth Street West. The piece belongs to Mrs. H. Berntrock, recently acquired from the estate of the late Judge Woodrutt of Quincy, Indiana. The headpiece features three panels topped by a heavy hand carved design.
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Wells-Randall Furniture
Fourth Street
England
H. ©. Berntrock
Judge Woodrutt
Quincey
Responsibil ties we owe our children
The Courier promotes the Encyclopedia of Etiquette to teach children manners and courtesy. It cites parental responsibility in guiding kids to polite behavior and notes a historic example from Lincoln’s mother. The book is available at the Courier office for a limited time at $8.
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Courier
Abraham Lincoln
Begin Probe of Russians Failure to Get Munition
London reports a commission of inquiry has been appointed to investigate charges against General V. A. Soukhomlin off and others over shortages of munitions that have hindered Russian army operations. Soukkomlin off’s resignation was announced June 26, with official reasons undisclosed but presumed linked to supply failures in the field.
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London
Wail Petrograd
V. A. Soukhomlinoff
Souk[Komlinomi
New baseball park planned at busy Waterloo shops
Master Mechanic Norman Gell receives authority to lay out a ball park on the Waterloo Illinois Central shop grounds at Barclay street end. A. Adolph drafts plans with grading to start soon. L A Kuhns Frank Loni H I G Crowther and A Adolph named to committee to build the diamond and organize teams.
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Ilinois Central
Norman Gell
All Show Grounds
Barclay Street
A. Adolph
Yell
Tenma
L. A. Kuhns
Frank Loni
HI. G. Crowther
Adolph
F.C
Jobbers
Gas & Klegtric Co Annual Outing At Cedar River Park
Nearly 400 attendees gathered for the third annual Gas and Electric Co outing at Cedar River park. By noon, employees and guests toured grounds aboard company buses, with planned activities including a baseball game between Gan division and electric division. The event thanked neighbors for support after the recent bereavement of Peter Kolp and featured floral offerings from Mrs. Frankey Kolp and Mrs. Bertha Jpmullen. Lenore Ulrich’s Kilmeny at the Plaza drew praise and a preview of Kathryn Williams’ The Rosary was billed as a powerful picture sermon for today through Saturday.
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Cedar River Park
Panticipate
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Cedar Valley Electric Company
Cedar Valley Hydrantle Company
Gan Division
Electric
Peter Kolp
Frankey Kolp
Bertha Jpmullen
Lenore Ulrich
Kilmeny
Kathryn Williats
Edward EB. Rose
Frank Clark
Wheeler Oakman
Brotherhood Yeoman to Meet Friday for Special Business
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman will meet Friday evening at the Inc. of P. hall with all members urged to attend for special business. Dancing will follow the meeting. Fred Willier camp No. 1 M & W. V. will hold a regular meeting Friday evening in Labor Temple. AY L comrades urged to attend. Helen Gould auxiliary No. 23 W. V. to meet Friday afternoon in Labor temple. A stated convocation of Ascalon Commandery No. 25 E. T. Friday evening for regular business and work. Attendance requested.
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Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Inc
P. Hall
Fred Willier
W. V
Labor Temple
AYL
Helen Gould
W.V
Labor Temps
Ascalon Commandery
E. T
Order of the Temple
Uggish Liver Causes Trouble Ad Claim
An old advertisement warns that neglecting a cold strains the system and exposes children to other diseases. It cites wet feet and temperature changes as culprits and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a sure relief, noting it is sold by druggists everywhere.
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Yoley
Foley
Today’s Beauty Helps and Homemade Hair Care Tips
A column offers inexpensive beauty advice promoting a skin tonic and hair shampoo. It suggests dissolving spurmax in hot water to make a skin lotion that purports to whiten and even complexion, and using canthrax in hot water as a hair wash to remove dandruff and leave hair soft, fluffy, and glossy.
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A. Oxley
Wang-Miller Shoe
Pracek
Wang Ter
Jesup
DNNAY
T. B. Casey
Anna I. Severin
John Lemmer
Selints
Daul Davis
Mazda
Westinghouse
Conmier
Industral
A. GC
Baby Engine
Waterloo TC
Tritois Central
United State
Embryo State
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
A. B. Lawton
Duckwitz
Daluqua
Minnesota
A. Fry
I. C
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Central Bank
W. Atwell
Thi
Roy O'Haran
North Waterloo
Reuben Mayne
Dunham & Sohner
Dubuque
J. J. Craig
W. W. Melfarlane
G. Demmer
John Davenport
Newcastle
W. L. Bradford
Galesport
Helen Johnson
Onlwein
Guyda Wagner
Agams Street
WI. C. Todd
Frank Lee
Waverly
P. Seibert
GAS & Klegtric Co
TAS
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