Lyceum Chautauqua Ticket Sale Plans Reported
Ticket sale campaigns for the Lyceum and Chautauqua association convention run Sept. 12 at the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds. G. F. Meyers Jr directs the effort across Waterloo area towns with tickets sold locally and by agencies. Books cost four dollars and admit one program, with single admissions five cents more after tax. The program promises top US and Canadian talent in music drama and other acts. Housing for visiting delegates is coordinated with the YMCA. A 2000 extra chairs order secures seating for crowds, with a stage to be built for presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum and
Chautaua Association
Gts
E. S.estes
Hiry Cattle Congress
la Porte City
Warly
Cedar Falls
Hudson
Branch
Gilbertville
Waterloo
Theh
Advision
United States
Canada
S.cohagan
Waterloo Y. M. C. A
Chautaua
MG. A
Chauaqua Association
Magers
Chauaduas
Farmers plan to reward victors at Monday picnic
Cedar River park hosts a county farm picnic with contests for all ages. A young man capturing the fast greased pig wins 10 gold pieces. girls victors receive box chocolates. First prize in jousting is 6 dollars, flag race prizes give 1 dollar each to winning team members. Children’s events and a 1 p.m. dinner are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River Park
Iarge
Igh
Rail excursion fares to Iowa State fair announced
Reduced round trip tickets offered by Waterloo to Des Moines railroads for the state fair begin August 24 with a special adult fare of 5.14 for August 24 and 25. A 20 percent increase applies from August 26. Minimum children's fare 50 cents. Tickets valid only on purchase day for going and return trips must be completed by September 4 with no stopovers and same road for both directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Railreads
Waterloo
Des Moines
City IK Brief Have Your Jenues Incured Advertisement
The fragment notes a city brief about an advertisement related to 11 Y building and Buchanan. Readable elements indicate a real estate or business notice, but the text is fragmented and lacks clear action or date details. Further context is needed to confirm the exact event and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Notable Visits and Personal Travel in Waterloo Area
Local notices list Miss Carrie McFarlane visiting Russell Iowa and Miss Francis Shinn visiting Waterloo friends. Entries mention several residents traveling or staying with relatives, births, vacations, and a doctor away on leave. A wedding-like update notes a newborn son Frederick Rocque Henning in Chicago and a dressmaking firm opening in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Shinn
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Three New Homes Planned in City Expansion
Three additional houses will be built in the city after contracts were let today and building permits issued. P. W. Belanges awarded Charles Christenson a $7,000 Kendell Fourth Street residence contract, Burton B D Wilson contracted H. B. Beckley for a $6,000 824 Hammond Avenue house, and Max Miller hired H. J. Saylor for a $7,000 residence at 523 Campbell Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Belanges
Charles Christenson
Kendell
Fourth Street
Burton BD. Wilson
H. B. Beckley
Hammond Avents
Max Miller
H. J. Saylor
Campbell Avenue
Rail Rate Clerks Sought by Commission in Nationwide Exams
The Interstate Commerce Commission seeks expert rate clerks after a general rate increase. Examinations occur September 22 and October 20 nationwide for tariff examiners. Entry salary is 1620 dollars yearly with possible 20 dollars monthly raise for good service. Promotions available for higher tariff admin roles. Information from C B Brainard and the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
C. B. Brainard
U. S. Civil Service Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brain
Civil Service Comission
Washington, D. C
Sugar Price Outlook Sparks Waterloo Commentary
Waterloo wholesale grocers doubt sugar will drop to 10 or 11 cents by January 1 1921 despite Chicago reports. L E Fowler of Smith Lichty Hilhman says demoralization in trade fuels the chatter and retail prices should stay near 18 to 22 cents. He warns housewives to buy now as cannery demand may lift prices, while wholesale stocks run below normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chicago
L. E. Fowler
Smith, Lichty & Hilhman Company
Mr. Fowler
Fowler
Russell J. Poole
Gas Company Picnic Draws Many Employees
Practically all employees of Citizens Gas and Electric Co in Waterloo and Cedar Falls attended the annual Cedar River park picnic with a program of sports and races after a 2 pm dinner. Waterloo office closed 12 to 2 for the event and most departments were closed all day. Mrs George King Dies at Gelwein Hospital. Mrs King died at Oelwein hospital at 10:30 am following an operation for a long standing illness. Funeral plans are not complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley Electric Company
Charles City
Hampton
Cedar River Park
George King
Gelwein Hospital
Oelwein, Ta
Oelwein Hospital
Puneral
Camp Will Hear Plea for Saving State Parks by Scouts
Waterloo scouts at the second Iowa State Park camp hear Prof. Campbell of the state conservation board discuss Wild Life Protection and Propagation. Visitors with parents may attend if weather allows. camps run with Mohawk Pawnee Commanche tribes listing patrol leaders and scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Waterloo
Iowan State Park
Campbell
State Board of Conservation
Des Moines
John Johnson
Buxensiter
Gay Orr
Albert Overton
LeRoy Simmons
Wayne, Harthip
Kenneth Miller
Adelbert Schenk
Carl Moeasner
Ted Ott
Saxton Pee Bernard Larsen
Gayland Fini
Kiwanis Club Plans Inside Look at Public Schools
Kiwanis members will learn the inner workings of Waterloo public schools at a Tuesday noon luncheon at Hotel Rusgell-Laruson. H D Lee and W Kling, school superintendents, will speak as part of an acquainting Waters program featuring talks and visits to active sites. Last week members inspected the Iowa Dairy Separator company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Kiwanis Club
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Travelingmen's Bionic Picnic at Electric Park
Annual Waterloo Travelingmen's association picnic set for September 4 at Electric Park. All travelingmen and families welcome regardless of membership. Dinner served at 4 p.m. Coffee cream ice cream sugar butter bread and melons provided. Attendees to bring their own silverware and other dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Travelingmen’s Association
Electric Park
Memorials and Obituaries from Local News Briefs
Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. for James R. Klack seven year old son of Gale F. Klack at 315 South Barclay Street Rev C Askins officiating burial in Fairview after a weeklong diphtheria illness born October 15 1913 survived by parents and three sisters Charlotte and Ethel Interment will be in Los Angeles for Frank H Burbank of South Pasadena Calif death announced by D J Burbank maiden name Lydia Anderson interment in Los Angeles Chester Anderson brother died three weeks ago William C Boyd Ames Aug 16 death from heart disease survived by wife Ida A Geist Cedar Rapids sister Mrs George Douglas Jr Cedar Rapids three daughters and a son imminent cause enlargement of the heart arteriosclerosis additional note about apple skin texture included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Reed
Jefferson Street
Pecatonica
H. W. Clasen
Mulian Ravenue
Milwaukee
G. L. Austin
Freeport
Ill
Jean North- Tidgé
Jenness
Clay Street
Lydia Henry
H. L. Turner
Conger Street
H. C. Blakeslee
New Britain
W. J. Hanlon
Wichita
Kan
Lafter
M. J. Heinen
Sycamore, Street
R. Newcomb
Mason’ City
M. Felts
John Blin
James Rh. Klack
James R. Klack
Gale F. Klack
South Barclay Street
Rev. C
Askins
Fairview
Iextors
Charlotte
Ethel
Mars
Frank S. Burbank
D. 3
Burbank
Frank H. Burbank
South Pasadena
Cal
Lydia Anderson
Mr. Burbank
Waterloo
Los Angeles
Chester Anderson
William C. Boyd
Ames
Ida A. Geist
Independence Avenue
George Douglas, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Boyd
Henry Boyd
Fowler Service Buys Plant at Marshalltown
The Leonard Fowler service of Waterloo has taken over the sign painting establishments of A Benny at Marshalltown and the plant and business of H F Maynes. The two shops are consolidated and a new location will operate under Leonard Fowler Service. Large orders for bulletins and outdoor displays to be done in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Smulter orders commercial work and rush work in Marshalltown. The service now runs three plants under general management from Waterloo, employing 56 people including two designers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Fowler Service
Waterloo
A. Benny
Marshalltown
H. F. Maynes
Lille
Leonard Fowler
Cedar Falls
Smutler
Bower Endorses Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
R. Bower of Dixie Crooks County Georgia testifies that Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is one of the best family medicines he knows and the best he has seen for dysentery flux and related diseases. He adds that castor oil should accompany it when treating dysentery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower of Dixie, Crooks Co
Chamberlain
Wandering Fragments Incoherent Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named Charles Solomon and references a New York assembly, a park corner Mulberry Street, and advertising phrases. Details are unclear with many garbled words. No cohesive event or date visible.
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Katedeharda Othare
Charles Solomon
Assembly Ina
New York
Spakie la Waite
Eet
In Praise of Chamberlain's Colle and Dinerhyen Remedy
Mrs Carre Fosner of Zanesville Ohio writes that Chamberhea’s Coolie and Diarrhoeca Remedy have relieved cholera morbus and other bowel troubles for fifteen years. The testimonial claims it never fails to give relief for both herself and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberhea
Carre Fosner
Zanesville
Ohio
Cadbyetti
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Armers
Iowa State
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Carrie McFarlane
Russell, Ia
C. Calkins
Charles
Hot Springs
S. D
H. W. Hobart
Exline
P. M
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Ben
Everall
jAccounta
Commission
Federal Double Cable Base
Seema
Waterloo Vulcanizing CO. Distributors
East Vitih Street
Hall
GAS Company Picnic
Lawrence Drotman
Dek Burt
Fist Patrol
bin Lumry
Chester Kern
Alfred Prrrot
Rowland Moriiz
Loyd Willant
Richard Furnas
Joe Vander Veer
Vardus Hougen
Fulton Batny
Robert
Sibert
Commanche Tribe
Lester Davis
Robert May
Raymond Mayer
Emert Oislet
Harold Aiken
Raymond Verfurth
Stanley Gruehn
Jai
Servic
Marshaludown
Cal J. Miller
Peerless Baking Co
Morsford
Lydia Maki
Lonte
Call Red
Underwood
Ay Chey Company
Underwood Typewriter Co., Inc
Bees Marsh-Price Blde
Witertoo, Lown
L. E. Glaza Tin
Independence Ave
Howrey & Herren
Realtors
Phioue
Pyard
Mantal
Westinghouse
Zane Grey
Burroughs
Curwood
Jack London
John Fox
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Churchill
Bleanor Torter
Montgomery, Connor
Myrtle Reed
Mc~ Cutcheon
Roosevelt
Adams
Warwick's
Warwick
Minneapolis, Minn
East Fourth Street
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