Illinois Central Prizes Waterloo With Monster Engines
The Illinois Central showcased monster freight engines at Waterloo station near Park avenue and Water street. Locomotive 2966 weighs 590,600 pounds and is 95 feet long, with 73,800 pounds tractive force, prompting a $2.88 million fleet along with a $204,000 roundhouse upgrade and a 100-foot turntable.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Park Avenue
Water Street
Waterloo
Illinois Central
Ilinois Central
Illinois. Central Company
Chimazo
Memphis
New Orleans
Williams
Western~lines
Marsh Place
Fourth Street East
Waterson
California
Frest
African Church Rally Service and Basket Social
The African Methodist church hosts an all day rally tomorrow inviting Rev. Andrew Ford, Cedar Rapids organizer and first pastor, to conduct services at the invitation of Rev. H. C. Bord. Members will share basket dinners after the morning service and stay for a full day of worship and fellowship.
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M. E
Andrew Ford
Cedar Rapids
H. C. Bord
Two Youths Travel 3000 Miles by Flivver for $90
William H. Byvank describes a four month road voyage from Santa Barbara to Waterloo in a Ford touring car rebuilt as a truck. The 3006 mile trip cost about 90 dollars for two travelers, with stops at Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Pike's Peak and other western wonders. They camped in tents, endured desert passes, and faced rough mountain roads while maintaining health and sharing expenses with partners from Boston and Gallup.
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William H. Byvank
Santa Barbara
Cal
Waterloo
Mountain Trail
Mac Grosman
Boston
Mass
Mr. Byrank
Gallup
N. M
John C. Murtagh
Grosman
Byvank
Altho
Mr. Murtagh
Pasadena
Pomona
Mecca
Blythe
Greendike
Siloam
Toadside
Vicksburg
Phoenix
Ariz
Roosevelt Dam
Flagstaff
Houck
W. i
Murtagh
Wes
Mac
Mesa Verde
National Park
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Spruce Tree House
Cortez
Lewis
Canyon
Red Vale
Montrose
Gunnison
Black Canyon
Monarch Pass
Salida
Canyon City
Coloradio Springs
Pikes Peak
Pike’s Peak
Denver
Longmont
Colo
Reverend Goughnour to Preach at First Brethren Church
Rev H L Goughnour former pastor will occupy the pulpit at tomorrow’s service. An offering will be taken for Rev Mr Goughnour who is leaving Manchester to resume duty in Pennsylvania.
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H. L. Goughnour
First Brethren Church
Mr. Goughnour
Manchester
Pennsylvania
Gluesky Artist in Fayette Jail
West Union Iowa August 20 Harry Crawford captured at Cedar Rapids held for cheating by false pretense. He sold 10000 to 12000 dollars of stock at a Clermont filling station bought a corner lot mortgaged it built a small structure and secured a 5000 loan from A Larson of Clermont. Bound over to September grand jury in 10000 bond unable to raise. Roys blood 30000. Dad Roy jailed on similar charge in Oelwein case involving George Smith 20600 stock sale. Bond set 30000. Henry Ott sent to state hospital at Independence over losses in Paul Goodman Omaha hospital scheme. Goodman's dealings tied Ott's backing to failed land deal and hospital equipment purchases.
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West Union
Harry Crawford
Cedar Rapids
Clermont
Iowa
Larson
Roy
Dad” Roy
George Smith
Oelwein
Jay Cook
Owlwein
Henry Ott
Alpha
Independence
Paul Goodman
Omaha
Ott
Goodman
Thieves Foiled In Attempt To Steal City Car
A trio of youths tried to steal a car on a busy city street yesterday afternoon. The car belonged to Leon A. Link, president of the city council, and was saved when Mrs. Link returned to the curb at 308 Fourth Street East. The men fled when confronted, offering excuses and denying ownership. Police were notified but the suspects were not identified.
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Leon A. “Link
Link
Fourth Street
Focus and lens crucial for Iowa motorists headlights
The article explains proper headlight focus using the No 1 focus, determined by a wall test from 25 feet, and recommends lenses approved by the Iowa State Highway Commission. It notes No 2 and No 3 focuses are impractical for most drivers and emphasizes lenses that fit the No 1 focus without tilt for legality and ease.
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Iowa
Iowa State Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Central Life Agents Guests in Waterloo
Agents of the Central Life Insurance company from northeastern Iowa were hosted by R. H. Hill Waterloo supervisor at Hotel Russell Lamson. A noon luncheon an afternoon business meeting and a banquet followed with attendees from Des Moines Mason City Hampton Waterloo Dubuque Mitchell Cedar Rapids and Alison among others.
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Central Life Insurance Company
Iowa
R. H. Hill
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
T. C. Denny
Des Moines
G. M. Duck
E. E. Hunter
Mason City
R. H. Kreiner
Hampton
J. Q. Page
L. G. Page
E. L. Gifford
Dubuque
A. C. Trine
Mitchell
L. Stokes
W. E. Forset
Cedar Rapids
C. B. Williams
A.B. Furbush
L. W. Coonradt
Losage
Eugene Owen
Alison
Jowans Renew Home Ties at Long Beach
About 50,000 expatriate Jowans gathered at the Hawkeye picnic in Bixby Park Long Beach California as crowds wore badges marking origins and years in Iowa. Former Gov Horace Boies though 94 stayed home on medical advice but expressed hope of attending next year and addressed Jowans with affection and pride about Iowa’s enduring loyalty.
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Bixby Park
Long Beach
Cal
Horace Boies
Waterloo
Boies
California
Stu Heetery
Bixby
Iowa
Fast Seventh Street
Jowans
Southland
Sons of
Towa
Tere
Waterloo Building Commissioner Returns From Brief Vacation
Edward Mahnke building commissioner returns to city hall after a two week trip to Minnesota cut short by his sister Louise Mahnke's death in Waverly Pennsylvania. In Minneapolis he studied permit handling and noted their office and 16 staff and ongoing residential work while large projects faced delays due to unsettled conditions.
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Edward Mahnke
City Hall
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Malenke
Plans and contracts dominate office as season closes
Scores of plans filled his office this past season with contracts noted among documents. Few exceptions stood out as contracts completed or rejected, reflecting a busy period of negotiation and recordkeeping.
Rotary Luncheon Features Stories and Talks at Black's
Rotary members plan a noon luncheon at Black's ballroom with story telling on the program. A warning warns any member may be asked to unload a story. Kiwanis hold a meeting Tuesday at Black's tearoom for members to share tales of past present and future.
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Rotaryslub
Black's Baroom
Kiwanis Club
Black's Tearoom
Tent Blown Down in Oohoyedan Iowa Storm
A tar-itic wind on Thursday night tore the Valy shows tent in Oohoyedan, flipping it and injuring none seriously while several people were struck by poles and ropes and a number of women fainted as the crowd left the evening performance.
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Oohoyedan
Waterloo Man Named on Auditing Committee of Yeomen
William Kober of 217 Independence avenue Waterloo has been named to the chief auditing committee of three by G. W. Frink national president of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Kober has led the local lodge for 16 years and served as foreman for nine, with membership rising from 2356 to 1100 during that period. The national organization totals 306,000 members. The item notes Ollie B. Mackan, longtime Plain City publisher, has disposed of his newspaper property after more than two decades.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Des Moines
William Kober
Independence Avenue
Kober
G. W. Frink
Lodge of
Yeomen
Plain City
O. Atea
Ollie B. Mackan
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J. C
J. S. O'Callaghan
California State Board of Pharmacy
San Francisco
America
William Byvank
Wild and Scenic
Death Valley
Grand Canyon
Pike's Peak
Mesa Park
Winkerman
Prescott
Grand View
Gluesky
Fayette
Harry Crawson
Central Life Agents
Stataxman
Keownverlny
Whess
Hale and
Strong
Hawkeys
The
All American Cafe
Elsa. Barker, Mer
Yeomen Brotherhood
Rynearson & Koch
East Fifth St
Fred O H. Stearns
Samuel James Cameron
We Falls
Margart May
Lydia E. Pinkham
Thom
Hagerstown
Lydia E
Reopa E. Carbaugh
Mrs. Carbaugh
Vantine
Hind
Pond
Paul Davis Dry Goods
Contest Department
Matthew J. O'Keefe
Edward M. Towne O'Keefe
Towne Funeral Home Phone
Franklin St
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