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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
16
The city considers esurfacing brick streets Fourth and 3rd with a Tarvia gravel and sand mix at about 30 cents per square yard. If approved, two worst blocks will be resurfaced under city supervision, testing durability through seasons. Authorities weigh saving brick paving against asphalt costs and legal steps for bids.
A Delaware County Fair report notes expansion of stock buildings and upgraded facilities. The Commercial harnessed effort aims to increase exhibit space and improve accommodations for livestock and attendees at the annual event.
Mr Sleman proposes two new stock pavilions to be ready in six days after starting work by August 21. The gusseted design mirrors the 186 feet wide 112 feet long pavilion built two years ago. All stalls are pre-sold for the fall, and funds for construction were raised by Abr Nieman who contributed 2100 from county stockholders to cover the costs.
Hog cholera cases appear on farms south of Grundy Center Iowa as of August 13. Local residents include Ever Botaoo Transfers and Kryn De Blaey buying a house. Henry Schafer selling and considering moves to Clear Lake or Spencer. Martin Burd selling his home with plans to Waterloo by Sept. 1. A wedding trip ends with Mr. and Mrs. Kiner Shoemaker returning to Sher city. Violet Schults of Iowa Falls the bride. Four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Davidson dies after illness. funeral held with Rev J O Curry. Harold Pelton returns to Great Lakes Naval Training Station after short visit. Mrs Eugene Bailey and daughter Mae to move to Los Angeles Sept. 1.
The Waterloo Theatre presents The Whirl of Mirth featuring Al Iceria Mabel White and Ruth Addington with a chorus of twenty girls. A tale of mistaken love, adventures, and dramatic escapes unfolds as the heroine flees to London and back, amid thrilling incidents and comic turns.
The Cedar Valley District Fair reveals an extensive expo plan for September featuring expanded exhibit space across agricultural horticultural dairy and livestock departments new classes in farm implements trucks and automobiles and a big horse racing circuit. Auto races on September 11 and 10 promise a strong dirt track field with crowd-pleasing thrills. Aerial acts and circuses plus a sacred concert on September 3 and a major address are slated along with a robust parade of entertainers and a Rainbow Division style musical program by the E orth Infantry band. Communications to L Bailey secretary Cedar Falls Iowa.
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