Approaching school days bring busy prep and bargains
A school season reawakens as stores push bargains for uniforms and shoes while mothers plan pickles and preserves. The writer recalls that autumn signals a return to school, notes cheap dresses, fall hats, and coats, and shares a simple cucumber pickle recipe. She mentions shopper tips, fabric colors, and local clothing trends, plus a nod to Henry's school-like schedule.
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Waterloo
Jaws
Lye
Henry
Flore
Sam Elad
Local concern wins bid for sewer project contracts
Littwola Street area to reopen as Moore Selg Construction Co wins the sewer contract covering Reber avenue Iorn treat Fletcher and Archer avenues. Only two bids were filed with R C De La Hunt of Cedar Rapids losing. Local firm bids include pipe and rock prices while Cedar Rapids firm quotes higher pipe costs. City council also updates street openings ward precincts and ground purchase. Crossing on Lincoln Street ordered with Muncess Central to install. Water Works Cedar Falls & Northern agreement allows sewer lines along right of way to Falls area connecting with Westfield system. Salary ordinance amends patrol driver pay up ten dollars monthly. Amusement license fee ordinance passes third reading. Junk yard license petition referred to committee. Sewer petitions from Glenwood Street property owners referred to committees.
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Moore-Selg Construction Company
Reber Avenue
Iorntreat
Fletcher Avenue
Archer Avenue
R. C. de la Hunt
Gedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Company
Lincoln Street
Fron Riehl
Dawson
Slope €. Martin
Lottie M. Bentler
Muncess Central
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern
McKinley
Mites Street
Falls Arenus
Westfield
Joe Fishman
J. Er. Siegel
Eleventh Street
Committee On
Glenwood Street
Linden Avenue
Vinton Street
Water
Gan
Safety first crosses: crossings improved campaign launched
Ti nois Central railroad expands Safety First program to reduce crossing accidents. J T Tr s claim agent, road and train masters, and a division motor tour identified obscured sight lines and trees needing trimming. Farmers complied. signal bells will be installed at priority crossings. Mr Tate stresses driver responsibility and public cooperation amid rising automobile speed and collision risk.
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Tinois Central Railroad
J.T
Nesota
Ig Company
Rassuet
Tate Tadar
Local Wheat Prices Steady After Break
Local mills manager W J Peddicord says the sudden drop in wheat on the board yesterday does not alter paying prices. He expects only a temporary setback with prices steady this morning and a modest advance anticipated.
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Board of Trade
W. J. Peddicord
Loral Mills
Waterloo wedding plans announced for Miss York and Mr Paul
The Des Moines Register reports the engagement of Miss York of Waterloo to Mr. Paul of Lincoln Neb and notes a pink tea at Harris-Kimery's tea room announcing the Sept. 26 wedding. Miss York attended Drake University and taught at Whistler School. Mr. Paul is manager for Toledo Seales. Also mentions social events and farewell gatherings for local residents and out of town guests.
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Miss York
Paul
Bray
Harris-Kimnery
Whittler
Kodak
Mike York
Drake University
Firtmary
Whistler School
Toledo Seales Company
Fern Belt
A. J. Belt
South Street
Walter Lt. Guenther
Lincoln
Neb
Thlie Guenther
Reuser
Farty
Gertrude Shaw
Park Avenue West
Wot. Sheun Tin
Aiss
I. Smith
Lincoln Streat
Herschel
Alberta Woodring
Harold
Paul Johnson
Charlotte, Johnson
Cornell College
Clifford Uniton
Champaign
Misa Gaylie Woodring
West Virginia
Hiram Noonan
Charles Went
St. Louis
Community notices mix in wartime era schedule and events
Fragmented OCR items describe meetings, hospital drives, and a Methodist event with a brides breakfast and baby shower. Individuals named include Ruth Glenyy, Miss Vernona Weller, and Ruth Pinkerton. Planned picnic for September 7 gathers Suburban and St Paul’s M. I. groups with details on decorations and invited mothers with children.
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Ruth Glenyy
Vernona
Eden Weller
lModauiur
Ruth Pinkerton
Pearl Woodford-Williams
Chicago
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Community Events
Community members gather for a Chautauqua Park meeting with Mrs Victoria Hoenn and Mrs Bend Morrowit hosting. Hailey faces AMCst at home in two weeks while Lemorrow and Sarkela plan events. Visitors plan a Marble Road move as Mr Sheckley considers a new residence. Daniel O Reefs at 419 joins local notices.
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Elehson
Mrs. George
Cemail Mas
Hailey
Sarkela
Thursdiy
Chautauqua Park
Mourth
Commeredal
Tue
Clinton
Shackres
LM. Shore
Sheckley
Unclear OS Event At Brytes Park Sparks Reaction
Fragmentary note describes a US Os Dawghtera event at Brytes Park involving Morrow AMC. Mention appears to reference couples and a public gathering with possible pri ed husbands, but details are unreadable and context is uncertain.
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Dawghtera
Juenie Bas Morrow Amc
Brytes Park
Prieed
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Havana
Emmatine Grarde
Florence Dewey
New York City
Hammond
Independence High School
Grace Ninkerton
Mabel Ettinger
Lakee
W. Oh. Walker
Minnesota
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HW. Wetrich
Roberta Jane
Jacksonville
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Virginia Walker
Florence Lithty
Geraldine Alen
Cedar Rapids
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Yao
Miyste
Marjorie Lech
Biel
Koetehe
Crane
Charles
Stra
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Leon
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Chris Cipele
Chester Calwatkidin
Will Tate
Walt Wenney
Menodist Hospital
Man Foi Wiese
Eelets
Ue Ells
Hiarry Martong
Charles Stearns
John la Varre
Mmnes
George Liebig
Doc Raymond
M. J. Bumgardner
Matin
Vienne
Caine
Ceara
Iypnes Park
Progriba
Victoria Hoenn
Bend Morrowit
Torrinia
Lemorrow
Mary Menu
MMTG
Daniel O' Reefs
Igentry
Saturiking
Minots Central Grounds
Meneto
Traptorc
Tien
Cleo Ridgley and
Wallace Reid
Ruth Berry
Kleine Forces
U.S
Harcore
Hebris
Hestle's Food Company
Wootworth Bldg
New York
Randolph Stront
Michael
Eatin Qebyeln
Churet
Andy Pon Boro
Lowe
Mra
May Walker
Jodee
Chariter Park
Thareadiay
Srypor
Bota
St. Mranvis
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Mie Creed
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Berteh Avenue
Hoover Street
Corner
Glenwond Streets
Tadvertiarment
Viola Dana IN
NO Man's Land
Billie Burke
Gloria
June
Tiny
Dea
Norma Talmadge
Gilbert Ogaard
West Fourtie Sprent
Gouin
Pasilion
Evening Courier
Seathe
Peeees
Seeee
Steen
Paul Davis
Goosie
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Wisconsin
Bayview
Palm Beach
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