Plaza Theatre Opens With Luxurious Waterloo Debut
Waterloo unveils the Plaza Theatre a fully appointed motion picture venue by J. E. Brant. Architect Mortimer B. Cleveland oversaw Italian landscape panels by F. H. Lundah with Paul Davis Drs. Goods Co. supplying interiors. The 50 seat venue features a fireproof maze of exits two 42 inch fans and 150 electric lamps for even illumination. Wildflowers was the opening show.
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Waterloo
New Plaza Theatre
J. E. Brant
Chicago
Bryant
Mortimer B. Cleveland
Jobby
Mathine
Cleveland
F. H. Lundah
Davenport
Knabe
Paul Davis Drs. Goods Co
A. R. Sechrist
New Strand Theatre
New York City
Plaza Theatre
Ryant
Tre
Fin Artielic
Lens Graft Still Is Working Fine
A Sumner woman visiting First National building claims she was swindled by a con artist posing as Dr. Jackson offering glasses and German tinted lenses. She bought two pairs for 20 cents, spending 20 dollars previously and eight more through the fraud. The victim seeks redress after failing to locate the doctor, with locals noting the glasses could be bought cheaply elsewhere.
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First National
Jackson
Sumner
Germany
Twin Babies Seek Donated High Chairs
A caller via Miss Minnick requests help to donate or purchase high chairs for twin babies. The mother is a widow with limited resources and a church member described as a good Christian woman. The call was made today, noting the family’s need to support two infants.
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Miss Minnick
Minister warns against improper city solicitations
Rev M G Munn speaking for the Waterloo Ministerial association cautions residents not to donate to anyone soliciting in the name of the citys colored churches unless the solicitor bears a written endorsement from the pastor I W Bess of the A M E church or G F Broyles of Antioch Baptist church The warning protects both the public and the churches and notes both churches are in good standing doing worthy work in the city.
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M. G. Munn
Waterloo Ministerial Association
I. W. Bess
G. F. Broyles
Antioch Baptist Church
Leo M. Frank Granted Habeas Corpus Hearing Again
In Atlanta on December 18 a federal judge set a habeas corpus hearing for Leo M. Frank, condemned for Mary Phagan's murder. His lawyers argue lack of due process and absence from the courtroom during the verdict, planning to seek US Supreme Court review regardless of the ruling.
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Atlanta
Leo. M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Newman
Frank
United States Supreme Court
Cattle Scourge Forces Wisconsin University Cancellations
Foot and mouth disease spreads through Dane county flocks prompting Madison Wisconsin university to abort the midwinter farmers course and suspend stock judging. Quarantine placed on barns and stables with several courses and conferences postponed. In Milwaukee the boxing commission bans permits for a Langford McVey bout, restricting future Wisconsin contests to white boxers.
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Madison, Wis
Dane County
Madison
College of Agriculture
Country Life
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Boxing Commission Today
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
Wisconsin
Good Fellow Store 13 Bug Continues Aid Drive
Public and parochial schools were mobilized to identify families in need. Teachers provided names, homes were visited, and a list of necessities was compiled. Associated Charities and Salvation Army cross checked names as volunteers act as Santa Claus to aid Waterloo families before Christus.
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Good Fellows
Courier and Reporter
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
Christus
Waterloo
Stenographer Near National Building Plans Christmas Day Joy
A stenographer at the first National building proposes a practical Christmas plan by taking two poor city children for the day. She will provide a dinner, gifts, an afternoon show, and evening entertainment, ensuring the youngsters have a good time and she likely enjoys the day as well.
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First National
Utcie
Chrismas
Pheasant Found in Hunter's Bay
John Hamilton’s hunting career ends as Victor Speer of Cedar Falls brings a Mongolian pheasant slain southeast of the State Teachers college. Deputy Warden William Benton hunts the trail. penalties reach up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail. Some birds reportedly fall to unscrupulous hunters of chickens and rabbits.
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John Hamilton
Victor Speer
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Speer
Black Hawk County Fish and Game Protective Association
Waterloo
William Benton
Benton
Red Cross Seals Not Valid Postage Alone
The postmaster M. H. Kelly warned purchasers that Red Cross seals are not substitutes for postage stamps. Letters and postcards bearing only Red Cross seals were dropped at offices or mailboxes and will not be mailed further. All mail must include the required postage in addition to the seals.
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Red Cross
Iome
M. H. Kelly
Suitcase Brigade Brings Waterlo o Merchandise on Rail Arrival
Waterloo shoppers boarded morning trains as delegations arrived and brisk business spread through stores. An unspecified Supreme Court liquor decision is quoted on page five, with a list of government liquor licenses in Water Van noted in an advertisement.
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Waterloo
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Mrs J P Elston Dies in Chicago at 23
Rev George W Hinkle of Christ Episcopal Church received a letter noting Mrs J P Elston died in Chicago Wednesday night after a sudden uraemic acid poisoning attack. She had diabetes for months but was well until 24 hours before death. Remains to Pittsburgh for burial tomorrow afternoon. She lived in Waterloo for about two years with her husband, an architect’s engineer for Russell Lamson hotel. She was active in church and social circles at Christ Episcopal church. Mr and Mrs Hleton later moved to Chicago six months ago, where he joined her father in Standard Concrete Construction.
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George W. Hinkle
Christ Episcopal Church
J. P. Elston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Hleton
Standard Concrete Construction Company
Christine Miller Coming to First Methodist Concert
The Brotherhood of the First Methodist church contracted singer Christine Miller for January 13. Miller previously appeared here to favorable reception, and a second appearance in Waterloo is expected to attract a larger crowd than the initial concert.
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Christine Miller
Brotherhood of the First Methodist Church
Miss Miller
Waterloo
Free trial of Foley remedies offered by mail
An old advertisement urges readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co. Chicago to receive a free trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Bold by druggists everywhere.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Indkpert
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PLA
Picture House
Ventures of
Art
H. A. Maine Co
Fred Calkins
A. H. Wessel
Bruner & Bruner
Black Hawk Electric Co
C. Seheberhorn
Michael Palat Co
Jas. Bruce
Lundahl
W. W. Kimball Co
Scott Prowell
Hallerfelt CO
Nliday
SILK
LISLE
Dress Goods
Omielot
Lue Yal
Floor
Her
Guernsey
Apeuias . A . Ee
Hall-Ekfest CO
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Street
Leo M. Frank Gase
Hunter's Bay
Arizona
General Hill
Naco
Mexico
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