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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1921

Page

9

Changing Waterloo's Theodore Roosevelt High name sparks board survey

In Waterloo the fight over renaming the new West High building continues. Alumni press the school board for written views, while babies cats dogs and friars weigh in with playful and serious opposition signals. Presidents of the Friars protest the rename.

Theodore Roosevelt High School New West High West High Alumni Association B. F. Swisher F. L. Marquis Carleton Sias J. A. Francis W. A. Peterson C. W. Campbell Austin Burt Fred Wray Alumni Association J. M. Schultz West High Enius Friars Friars Fraternity West School Board Roosevelt High

Moonshine Still Captured in Lincoln Street Raid

In Lincoln Street officers with Capt. Tom Morris and Detectives Walker and Davis found a four still operation in the basement of 918 Lincoln Street during a Saturday raid. Copper setup used city water and sewer, with jugs of moonshine. no arrest made as Clark H Holdridge was away. Evidence sent to the county attorney. police took illicit gear to headquarters. Special motion picture films are shown after Sunday service in a Middlesbrough church.

Lincoln Street Tom Morris Walker Davis Clark H. Holdridge Holdridge

Tragic crossing claim claims life of six year old Irvin Sherman

Irvin Sherman six son of Mr and Mrs Carl Sherman residing three miles north of Center Point died when the car carrying his family stalled on the W C F N interurban track at Gilchrist crossing. The south bound interurban struck the vehicle as the family tried to push it clear. The engine stalled and the whistle warned but Irvin fell under the wheels and died. His parents and train crew aided the others in escaping with minor injuries.

Irvin Sherman Carl Sherman Center Point Gilchrist Vincent Sherman Rock Island Railroad Irvin Jrear Harvey Bagley EB. B. Jackman

New Star Brighter Than Venus Sparks Skywatchers

Early morning observers saw a brilliant celestial visitor rise near Orion and rival Venus in brightness. The object may be a nova or comet fragment, with experts awaiting confirmation from astronomers. Nearby notes mention wood heat values and a marketing ad in the Courier.

Venus Mount Lick Observatory Heidelberg Germany Scorpio Tycho Brache Orion

US Grants Near Forty Thousand Patents for Carriages

U.S. patent offices record close to 40 000 patents issued for carriages and wagons signaling a surge in transportation technology during the period.

United States

New arc lumps bet tee picture studios candle power so

A fragmented OCR item mentions arc themes and bets at picture studios, with reference to candle power and lighting. The readable text centers on production details, equipment, and a potential betting or risk note. Key entities include picture studios and candle power terms.

New Arc Lumps Bet Tee Picture Studios Candle Power

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