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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1920

Page

14

Special Waterloo gas rate session proposed by council

The Cedar Falls and Waterloo area reports cover a planned city council special session to discuss Citizens Gas and Electric rate revisions. Washington news touches on national transport strikes and a federal advisory stance on service at cost for urban transit.

Ison City Cerro Gordo Vu W. Sord Waverly Bremer Banner Denier Sot Martti Ohn Seliger Morovnk Cedar Falls Willams Ti Morgan South Dakota Citizens Gas & Electric Washington News Bureau of Company Waterloo Sveningourier Eas Ashington D. C Iowa Ric Railway Commission Jem Bankers Public Service Corporation Inon Aeg National Defense Sugeested Cleveland

Grocery Ad Items and Prices from Northfield Store

A scanned list of grocery items with prices and packaging details from 313 E B Fourth Street. Items include Sun Maid Raisins 20¢ for six large cans, Northfield Milk 75¢ for two pounds, Prunes, Ginger Snaps, Jello Corn Flakes, Quaker Oats, Quaker Corn Puffs, large Kleen Maid Bread, Libby Dill, Pink Salmon, Sardines, Blue Ribbon Sorghum, and Campbell's Pork and Beans, among others.

Northfield Japan Campbell's Pork and Beans

Double murder on railroad tracks in Petersburg Ind

August 17 authorities seek suspects after two young men, Cecil Sharp and Muren, were found mutilated and laid on rail lines near Muren eight miles south of Petersburg. The victims were robbed of 75 dollars and killed before being placed on the tracks to mislead investigators. Train crew reported one body cold and the other warm, suggesting killings prior to being struck.

Petersburg Ind Cecil Sharp Muren Thern Burton

Dogs and Kiddies Make Unique Movie Audience

A Crystal Theatre matinee welcomed more than 50 children and their dogs as an all ages parade formed in the Plaza at moon led by the Crystal orchestra. The varied dogs including mastiffs, terriers, spaniels and poodles attended with each child having two balcony seats and an extra seat for their dog to watch the film Down On the Farm.

the Crystal Moon Crystal Orchestra

Evidence Recovered After Saloon Raid in Chicago

Prohibition agents raided Mike Costello's saloon in Chicago. Mrs. Costello claimed to throw the evidence bottle to the floor and break it. An agent dropped a sponge into the puddle yielding half a pint of evidence from the spill.

Chicago Mike Costello

The Record Breakers at W. Theatre Burlesque Show

Things Theatrical notes an upcoming burlesque attraction The Record Breakers at the W theatre. Tack Reid will present a massive scenic production with a cast of burlesque principals and additional features promised.

Tack Reid Addistion

A Big Night of Theatres Across Town and Films

The Garden Theatre and Palace Theatre run a slate of features led by Bullet Proof and The Dancin Fool with Vitaphone acts and cabaret numbers. Prominent players include Viola Itlow Perry Ila Lkeld Gast Bob Garmitd Carl Stevens Josie W Vert Hall Pauline Has and Tully Marshall in supporting roles. The program includes Lavenders, Suds, and Down on the Farm with Mack Sennett.

Viola Itlow Low Perry Ila Lkeld Gast Bob Garmitd Carl Stevens Josie W Vert Hall Pauline Has Comigene Family Keller Wate LA Tear Palace Mr. Reid Bete Danters Dollabies Ithelates Gaumont Weekly Nso

Lebarron Declines Doctor Checkup in Remarkable Reply

A neighbor's call for a doctor met with Mrs. Lebarron's firm statement that she has never had a doctor and will not start at any age. She added that staying healthy is sufficient and she refuses medical visits despite aging. The account ends noting Mrs. Lebarron recovered.

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