City in Brief Highlights and Local Notices
Local snippets report C D Cass writing from Havana on Jan 28 and good health from Chicago. Mrs Ehrma Cloyd's complex mastectomy operation lasted over three hours with her condition listed as good. Leah Robinson granted divorce from William P Robinson with custody of two children and alimony. L L Cadwell of Decorah announces candidacy for department commander of the G A R of Java.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Af Woods
Chicago
C. D. Cass
Havana
Cuba
Cass
Deviar
Ehrma Cloyd
Miss Cloyd
Leah Robinson
William P. Robinson
L. L. Cadwell
Decorah
Java
Majestic
Jubilee Singers at East High in Waterloo
The Midland Jubilee Singers arrive from Nashua for a concert at Waterloo High School auditorium tonight with Marguerite Field and others. Proceeds fund slides for geography, history and science classes. A basketball game between East High and Independence precedes the concert at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Jubilee Singers
Waterloo High School East
Waterloo
Nashua
Marguerite Field
Garolyn Dixon
Richard Warren
Abram L. Gardner
Walter E. Gossett
W. A. Hann
Arthur Williams
East High
Independence
Company B Team Shoots Well in January Marksmen Report
The January marksman squad of Company B, led by Lt Fisher and including Sgt Durchdenwald, Sgts Altiand and Hebel, Cpls Pettit and others, posted a strong score of 3.097 of 699. The top state team earns a trophy. The unit is one of four squads and each month a winner is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company BF
Fisher
Durchdenwald
Altiand
Hebel
Pettit
Drake
Banfield
Merrill
wWiddie
Donley
Ellis and Lyons
Prices Rise For Butter Eggs As Cold Weather Hits Potatoes
Retail potato prices range from 1 to 1.49 a bushel with scarcity fears as frostproof storage may hide losses. Butter quotes fall a few cents with orange creamery at 49 cents, Traer brand at 38, and dairy butter at 26. Eggs stay strong with storage varieties at 37 cents a dozen and fresh at 40 cents. scarcity drives up guaranteed brands.
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Traer
Domestic Art Exhibit Delights Students and Community
Supt alt Hukil of Waterloo west travels to Mason City to judge a Cedar Falls vs Mason City debate as part of a state league prelim. Visitors are urged to see the domestic art exhibit in the Central building and the high school gym through Saturday, praised for the fifth and sixth grade handiwork and freshmen work led by Miss Iris Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt. Hukil
Waterloo West
Mason City
Cedar Falls
Iris Livingston
Jimmy Doyle Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Syracuse report states Jimmy Doyle, young Chicago Cubs third baseman, died at 9 pm after an appendicitis operation at St. Joseph's hospital. Doctors had said recovery seemed possible midday, but a relapse led to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Jimmy Doyle
Chicago Cubs
St. Joseph's Hospital
Cantilever Bridge of Logs Across Skeena River
North Pacific scribes describe indigenous log cantilever bridges on British Columbia’s Skeena system. wooden legs 60 to 80 feet long brace 120 foot deck girders buried and lashed with crossings. Indians copied suspension methods and even wire from white engineers and rail workers to reinforce the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena
British Columbia
Bulkeley River
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Scientific American
Walking as a tonic for nerves and skin health
The article extols daily walking of four to five miles as the best regular exercise to oxygenate blood, strengthen nerves, and improve skin tone and complexion. It notes that inactive people suffer oxygen deficiency and dry, colorless skin, urging fresh air and simple movement for overall vitality.
Spare the Rod Debate on Parental Discipline
The piece argues against corporal punishment citing Solomon and Psalm 23. It notes that the rod symbolizes parental authority and guidance rather than a physical weapon, challenging advocates who favor whipping as discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
David
Irish Peer Expelled For Directing Lottery In Parliament
London Chronicle notes expulsion of an Irish peer for directing a lottery and barring Sir Robert Sutton and two others in 1780 for forming a shady charitable association. Steele of the Tatler was barred for insinuating danger to the Protestant succession under the Hanoverian monarch. Mr Asgill was closed out for a treatise on the possibility of avoiding death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Robert Sutton
Steele
the Tatler
House of Hanover
Asgill
Legless Man Converts On Sawdust Trail at Billy Sunday Meeting
A legless man once selling pencils on Fourth Street reportedly traveled east at year’s start and attended Billy Sunday’s Tuesday night revival in Canton Ohio. He came forward with ninety others, spoke with Sunday, and showed conviction as he joined the sawdust trail. The man has been without legs from the hips for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Canton
Billy
Crippe
New Spring Suits and Coats for Ladies Arrive
Ladies are invited to visit the department on the second floor to view new spring suits and coats. Many arrivals are on display with no obligation to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Von
Trunks Bags Suit Cases Direct from Manufacturers
Advertising copy promises trunks bags and suit cases sold directly from manufacturers with the lowest profit margins and guaranteed quality. Aimed at offering better values to customers.
Dress Forms For Sewing on Fourth Floor Displays
Plain and adjustable dress forms are advertised as essential as a sewing machine. Prices range from 1 98 to 15 dollars. Full assortment available on the fourth floor for viewing.
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Kohl
Hugh Shannon
Webster Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Sluteying Avithay
the Fox
E. Fifth ST. Ellis Hotel
Jubilee Singers
Chamberlain
Mexico
Associated Tropical Plantation Co
Minatitlan
Vera Cruz
J. O. Williams
First National Bank
UBERS
W. BR
FOX Grocery
Indiana
Genius
Scott
Mirabeau
Tallervraud
Bismarck
Dumas
Paris
Alexander
Harper's, Weekly
New York
Brittany
Germany
Italy
Spain
Japan
China
Golden Forks
W. Lawson Tali
Denver
Bob Sawyer
Doc
Snip
Commercial Street
Independent Meat Co
Waterloo Savings Bank
T Hospital
F. A. Hunt
Third Street West
Ing Apparel
Paul Davis
Express
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