Soft Drink Tax Reduced Under 1921 Revenue Act
The 1921 revenue act cuts taxes on cereal beverages to two cents per gallon and unfermented fruit juices to two cents, effective Jan 1 1922, while preserving or adding levies on still drinks five cents a gallon and fountain shops five cents. New taxes apply to cigar and cigarette shipments, autos, cameras, films, candy, firearms, and express charges. admissions to certain groups are untaxed. Public will save about 1.5 million from express shipment tax removal. parcel post packages also untaxed.
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American Legion
Mortuary notices and obituaries in Portland and Des Moines
Deaths of Mrs Alice L Slade 16 of paralysis at her son Loran Slade Portland Oregon announced by telegram. Survivors include Oscar Chicago Loran Portland Arthur west. two sisters Mrs Simon Tedford La Porte City and Mrs William Messer Gig Wash. George Blasdell 39 Des Moines pneumonia survived by widow and father. rites in Des Moines then Elmwood burial. Edward M Clark death at Independence hospital from general paralysis. services at Hileman Gindt chapel conducted by Edward Lamount. burial in Elmwood.
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Alice S. Slade
Alice L. Slade
Loran H. Slade
Portland
Ore
William Hamilton
Jefferson Street
Slade’ & Daniels
Slade
Rebekahs
Waterloo
Eastern Star
Lincoln Ofr
First Presbyterian Church
Oscar
Chicago
Loran
Arthur
West
Daugher
Simon Tedford
la Porte City
William Messer
Gmak
Wash
Reoms
George Blasdell
Blanche Strickler
Des Moines
W.C. Stricker
Lafayette Street
C. W. Strickler
Parker Street
CG. McCormick
Hazel Strickler
Bluff Street
Alt
Blasdell
O'Keefe
Towne’s Chapel
Rev
W. HH
Elmwood
Edward M. Clark
Edward M.clark
Tata
Order of De Molay Receives Gifts From Masonic Bodies
Waterloo chapter of the Order of De Molay closed the year with six initiates. Second degree work was given to 18 candidates, lifting local membership to over 100. Presentations included altar coverings, jewels, and candlesticks donated by Masonic bodies and individuals during formal receptions May 27.
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Waterloo
Order of
de Moly
Oys
Martin Se
Tabernacle Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Flag Presented by As Calon Commandery Knights Templar
The splendid silk American flag was formally presented by officers of As Calon Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar under George EB. Pike, the current commander, with remarks by officers and past officers of the chapter. A sizable turnout of Masonic visitors attended the event.
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Ascalon
No. 45
Knights Templar
George EB. Pike
Dr Cooke Speaks On Divinity And Humanity Of Jesus
Dr T F Cooke, lay evangelist, expounds the divinity and humanity of Jesus at Epworth League meeting in First M church. He uses the text We would see Jesus and notes Christ’s life from birth to public ministry. The program includes a Clear Lake club music segment and a pre meeting prayer. Spokane claim to own a mountain 80 miles from the city noted.
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DR. Cooke
Jesus
T. F. Cooke
Epworth League
Cooke
Clear Lake
Epworth Institute
Christ
Reinstatement Drive Nears Final Day for War Insurance
Many former service members rush to reinstate government war risk insurance as the year ends. Walter Hollen of the U S veterans bureau says applications have surged with policies issued from 500 to 10000 dollars and costs about 14 per 1000 dollars. The bureau will stay open tonight and tomorrow to accommodate applicants before the December 31 deadline.
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WW. Hellen
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Eix-service
Walterloo
Aman
Hollen
Chicago
Stores and Offices to Observe New Year Holiday Monday
Waterloo area announces New Year holiday observances with closures for Water loo Retail Merchants Association stores and libraries on January 2, banks closing via Waterloo Clearing House, and limited post office mail service the following Monday. Large clothing stockups noted in Scotland as porridge demand declines.
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Waterloo Retail Merchants Association
Ils
Waterloo Coal Comanies
Waterloo Clearing House Association
New I. C. Bureau Will Keep Tab on Carload Shipments
The Illinois Central will inaugurate a new service bureau to furnish shippers with daily carload shipment information. The office will trace cars and freight, provide location details on arrivals and departures, and offer rapid data from Waterloo terminals. Information will be distributed by Western Lines General Superintendent Wy Williams to operating and trade departments.
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Minals Centrial Raltrandlings
Qvylen
Fust Portant Dorminaky
Trafic
Waterloo
TH Iinois Central
New
Service Bureau
Wy 5
Whilains
Westernt Lines
Bursting Boiler Shocks Sumner Home
In Sumner Iowa on December 30 a kitchen range boiler exploded at the home of W. A. Parramont family. Windows shattered and doors blown from hinges as boiler and range pieces were carried over a block away. Local water samples noted.
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Sumner
W. AT. Parramamt
Samueli
Farnum home boiler explosion shocks family
A boiler in the Farnum home exploded as hot water heaters filled quickly causing steam to accumulate with no outlet. Mrs Farnum escaped serious injury, though she was frightened and briefly hurt. the family noted no further damage beyond minor injuries and shock.
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Farnum
Shaw
Lesa
Tie
Klong
Danderine Claim Promises Thicker Hair For Women
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that thickens thinning hair within ten minutes after use. It argues the product delivers moisture to roots, strengthens follicles, and makes hair look fuller and more radiant, urging women not to leave hair colorless and dull.
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Canis
Watchnight Service Planned by Baptist Young People
The Boy Scout Baptist Young People's union of First Baptist Church invites members and friends to a watchnight service at the church parlors this Saturday evening starting at 8 30 o clock.
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Baptist Young People's Union
Lrst Baptist Church
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Jon
Order OF DE Molay
Spokane
America
Hight
Markh
Scotland
I. C. Bureau
Sai
New Victor Records
Don Pasquale
Lucrezia Bori
Giuseppe de Luca
Vado Corro
Lucrezia Sori
Beniamino Gigli
Mendelssohn
Jascha Heifetz
Louise Homer
Edward Johnson
Violoncello
Hans Kindler
Paul Whiteman
Joseph C. Smith
Fox
John Steel
William Robyn Love
Charles Harrison
Francis
Ada Jones
Billy Murray
Ed Smoke
Dapper
Dan
Fox Trot
Royal Orchestra
The
Sheik—Fox
Mammy
Peerless
Mandy ’N’ Me
June Moon
Benson Orchestra of
No One
Birds of 2 Feather
All Star Trio
Leave
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden, New Jersey
Ailieien
Waterloo Laundry Co
Newark
Oxfords
Newark Shoe Stores Co
United States
E. 4Th
Sycamore
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