Waterloo motorbus plan condemned by technical society
The Waterloo area is criticized for proposing to run motorbuses on streetcar routes. A technical society condemns the plan as inimical to city interests and unfair to the street railway company. The City Council authorized negotiation with a motor company to provide bus service, amid concerns that buses undermine transportation quality and the city’s franchise conditions.
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Bosa
Waterloo
Wa- A Technica Society
Uke
Des Moines
Ulation
Joe W. Miller
Millera Construction Company
Esmenders
Ember
Vyatoe Ereas
Rlo
Rotorbus Company
Orcas
Terion
Aurd Whersts
Hot
Wislons
Brafon
Cha Abeet
Honors Paid to Barnes Pioneer Service and Burial
George W. Barnes honored in a funeral service at Orsen Trust chapel led by J. Asking. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery Cedar Falls. Barnes served on the city council 1872 to 1876 and was praised as a man of integrity who avoided profanity and salacious tales.
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George W. Barnes
I. Nessman
Orsen Trust Chapel
Y.c J. Asking
Enwood Cemetery
Cedar Falle
Barnes
Jack Caseer
O. O. Hummel
James Kinne
C. M. Berkley
J. K. Joderermann Miller
City
T. H. Ier
Rock Lake
N. D
Wentworth
Die Kellett
Chicago
Tonere
Ris
Fam P
ITERANS PLAN HONOR TO LAST WAR VICTIM ARIS
The French Renaissance questions when the last man died in the war and notes allied nations urging corroborated details to identify the first and last combat deaths. It cites a British colonel killed near dawn and the French honor for a serviceman who crossed borders unaware the war had ended, as efforts to solve the identity puzzle continue.
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Iterans
Aris
Istice
Entelassad
Tse
Sali
Fron
New York Auto Show Opens January 7 at Grand Palace
New York prepares for the first national automobile show of the year opening January 7 at Grand Palace. Ninety manufacturers exhibit new models, a record surpassing 1921, with 42 new makes on display. The event reflects recovery from recent closures and includes exhibits at the Palace and Hotel Commodore.
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York
Grand Tval Palace
Te. Bg
Legion outlines big year s work
Becker Chapman post leaders unveil an enlarged program for the coming year in Waterloo to promote Legion principles, foster ex service member fellowship, and host the Iowa department convention. Events include Dad's Night January 6, dances, county organization, boxing contests, a Springtime play, and cooperation with other patriotic groups.
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Beckerlire
Chapman Post
Waterloo
Legion
Herman GC. Miller
Comander
Iowa Department of the Region
Creston
Waterton
Auxiliary
Electric Plan
Dancing Payil
Kendall
Becker
Tor
Guy
Nate 5
Migs Florence la Tier
Dairy Cattle Congress
Bi House
Aries
Whatever the Farmer Wants We Are For in Iowa
M L Bowman writes that Greater Waterloo Association's farm department leads a cooperative drive to improve rural roads. Farmers push for gravel or hard surfacing on township and county routes, arguing better roads boost farming and city prosperity.
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Greater Waterloo Association
Agriculture Department
M. L. Bowman
Farm’ Department of
Iowa
Waterloo Association
Farm ‘Department
Towa
Farm Department
Greater
State
Im. White
Black Hawk County
Black Hawkk County
State- Highhway Commission
Black iHawk County
Black Hawk Eounty
Jal
Farm Bureau
Regent
Burger
Department of Greater Waterloo Association
A. Burger
Thes
Blackheads
Gurys
Jocaliies
Wisconsin
Pikechasing Road
Sae Greugrape
Fanm Wirean
Yeater Waterloo Association
Priner
Tost
United States
Waterloo gas and electric lines extended with repairs and growth
The Citizens Gas and Electric Co reports 51,475.82 spent on permanent improvements in the past year. Gas mains and service lines add 14,836 feet with 140 meters, while electric dept shows 37.9 miles of wire in extensions and 6.85 miles of new electric line extensions. Electric services installed number 61, with total electric extensions at 37.9 miles and gas and electric improvements totaling 1,201,518.82 for 1923. The piece argues farmers must regain purchasing power. calls for enhanced farm programs including calf and pig clubs, purebred sires, and alfalfa roads to spur regional prosperity. Also lists Black Hawk County real estate transfers and local financials.
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East High
Ted
Currie-Simpson Company
Wae Nigh Athletic Feld
Vine Street
Altho
Citizens Gas & Blockng Co
Austin Burt
Ara Ag Ful- Jows
Fine Works
Strust Wight
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Wal
Farm Department of Greater
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
John C. Kuhns
Anna Lyons
Cooley's
Orlin T. Harris
George R. Haym
Summit Addition
Waterloo Arie
Cuniler
Bo Fens
Ry Gouller
Cedar Walls
Alma E. Fullerton
Alice M. Spicer
Cedar Falls
Marr
Lambert
A Spicer
Nery Pe
Cedar Fallz
Bultlerton
Alles Mt. Silser
Stanley E. Harris
Auto Owners Rush for 1922 Licenses Before Deadline
Automobilists across Amsterdam rush to secure 1922 motor vehicle licenses before the final deadline. A $1 penalty will be imposed for each month’s delay, with officials noting this year’s penalty tally may become the county’s largest.
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Taent
Plaza theater to reopen under Davis Schultz management
The Plaza theater, long under reconstruction, plans a near February opening as a first class moving picture house. New owners Davis and Schultz promise top notch programming with first run features, a $10,000 Kimball pipe organ and silent curtain. interior design echoes Italianate cathedrals with Adam period panel work and advanced projection.
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Davis
Schultz
Waterloo
Theodora
Camille
Barnes
Lady Fingers
New Year Party Prelude by Old Father Time
The Sandman Story recounts Father Time inviting all the Months to a New Year party. January and February arrive in white gowns while March bursts in loudly, and Little New Year stands by to greet the guests, feeling anxious at the crowd.
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Minn
Tine
Pehmary
Harding Denies Rumor of Hughes Resignation
United Press reports rumors that Secretary Hughes will resign from the cabinet due to armament conference disputes. President Harding dismissed the chatter as silly at a Washington press conference and allowed a direct quote. The president stated he intends to quash the reports.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Hughes
Harding
Governor Praises Theatre Man For Bringing Big Production
Des Moines, Ia Dec 31 Gov Kendall praises Roland McCurdy for arranging Aphrodite a major production to play at the Coliseum Des Moines the week of Jan 9 Special train from Denver brings the show with larger stage facilities and enhanced seating Des Moines traffic and out of town visitors logistics prepared for the event plus marriage licenses listed at end
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Theatre Man
Des Moines
Des Moins
FE Ray Comstock
Morris Gestapectacle
Athrodita
Gov. Kendal
Roland McCurdy
Bes Moines
Iowa
McCurdy
Denver
Coliseum
County Sues For City Court Fees In Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa December 41 Judgment for 4497.11 sought in district court by Marshall county against the city of Marshalltown to recover fines penalties and forfeitures from state cases tried in the municipal court The suit aims to interpret the law and determine disbursement of receipts from state cases since January 1915 The county says the money 4497 11 through November has been turned over to the city treasurer in violation of state law and asks that the city treasurer turn over future state case receipts to the county treasurer for the school fund and to clarify money derived by the court from state cases
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
FSI
Iowa
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Amsterdam
PLAZA
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J. M. Sehultz
Middlewest
April
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Thue
Warina
Judy
C. W. Davis
J. OW. Schulrz
F. A. Walker
Hamlet C. Halt
Columbua Janetson
Miriam J. Walker
Franklin H. Tribon
Alice Drerek
Frederick Macklyn
Dametrias
Olga Krolow
Chrysis
Marshail Co
United Taxi Service
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