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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1920

Page

6

Dry Cleaners Convene In State Meet Here

The Dry Cleaners association of Tows will meet here Monday and Tuesday with 125 delegates expected from across the state. National officers and ex consul general Phil C Hanna will speak on the Mexican Situation at a banquet in Hotel Russell Lamson. A theatre party closes Tuesday with events planned by L W Egbert G B Spensley and W F Higgins.

Dry Cleaners’ Association of Tows Hotel Russell-Lamson Phil C. Hanna Mexico Hanna Quartet L. W. Egbert G. B. Spensley W. F. Higgins H. E. Mechling Louisville Soldiers’ Uniforms Conservation Board C. C. Hubbard St. Louis C. W. Loughead Cincinnati Tom Endicott Atlantic City Hugo Ulbrich Detroit Mick J. Corley Ll. Dresher Omaha Keb M. J. Heldman Chicago D. E. Dempsey Cedar Rapids G. BR. Spensley Iowa State Laundry Owners’ Association

Status of Person in Income Tax Law Fixed as Last Day December

The article explains the December 31 rule for tax status for married and single individuals. It notes that a husband may pay single-person tax if his wife is legally separated or unavailable on December 30, and that the $200 exemption for dependents can vanish if a child reaches age 48 by December 30. Deputy J A Fosselman clarifies the timing and exemptions, and the piece also mentions high daily office attendance and peak hours for the income tax office.

J. A. Fosselman Fosselman

Benton Farmers Widen Bobsleds to Car Width

Benton county farmers join a campaign to widen bobsleds to standard car width to improve snow road passability. The Vinton Eagle notes leaders offering free widening for the first six signers, with six miles between towns for each. About 150 farmers signed a pledge to widen their bobsleds once half the county farm bureau members have signed.

Farm Bureau Benton County Vinton Eagle Vinton G. C. van Nice Charles Inman John Ferguson L. L Johnson H. C. Ralston Chris Kinsel Benton County Farm Bureau

Boy Scouts Begin Week With Church Observance

The tenth anniversary week of the Boy Scouts in America opens with a Sunday church service in uniform and a day of observance. Deputy national field scout commissioner Ray L. Short reports plans include daily themes from community service to Father and Mothers Day, culminating in the big hike on Saturday.

Boy Scouts In America Ray L. Short Waterloo Boy Scouts’ Organization Father

Meetings Announced By Greater Waterloo Association

The executive committee will meet in the secretary’s office Monday at 11 30 a.m. The board of directors meets Tuesday at noon with luncheon. The publicity committee gathers Wednesday in the ward rooms of the association per the secretary’s program.

Greater Waterloo Association

Nels Nielsen 72 Dies at Sartori Hospital

Nels Nielsen aged 72 died at 6 p m yesterday at Sartori hospital after a complication of illnesses. He was a Cedar Falls resident and is survived by two daughters Mrs Chrly Kilegaard Cedar Falls and Mrs Marie Fulguang and a son Nels Nielsen of Kewanee Illinois. His wife died four years ago. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Cedar Falls Nels Nielsen Sartori Hospital Chrly Kilegaard Cedar Fells Marie Fulguang Kewanee Jis H. ©. Hansen Washington Street Ohio W. J. Philpot Peoria Hubert S. Willard Ifrank Kennison Par‘kersburg F. Beniz George Knoene Bentz Washington Ralph Cox New York City George S. Mornin 4Fon Evangelical Church John QO. Theimer M. K. W. Heicher Dubuque F. M. Kratter William Lawrence Oscar Tostlébe John Kyhl Ar Jtie Mather

Swanson Transferred to Cromby Station Chief Engineer

R Swanson chief engineer of the electric plant at Citizens Gas and Electric to transfer March 1. He leaves Waterloo after 16 years with the company to take charge of the Cromby Pennsylvania power plant. The Cromby plant mirrors Water loo and is owned by American Gas Company Philadelphia. Swanson came to Waterloo from Fort Dodge as an assistant engineer and became chief when Nels Christianson left for Des Moines in 1906.

F. R. Swanson Citizens, Gas & Electric Company Cromby Waterloo Citizens Gas & Electtric Company American Gas Company Philadelphia Austin Burt Mr. Swanson Burt Fort Dodge Nels Christianson Des Moines

Flour Price Drop Set for Monday in Local Market

Grocers were notified of a 20 cent per barrel cut in flour by Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill, effective Monday. Best grade retail drops to about 4.05 per sack, other grades near 3.90. Slump in wheat and market weakness drive the price cut as two weeks of rising prices reverse.

Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Mill Company W. J. Peddicord

Fresh Vegetables Rise in Stores Amid Stiff Prices

The survey notes lower box temperatures than earlier winter and fresh vegetables appearing in groceries, though prices remain above typical household levels. Margins are easing slightly from the previous week, with no major reductions forecast.

Mardi Gras Parade Revival Planned for Feb 17

Mardi Gras will be revived in New Orleans with a great dress parade slated for the afternoon of February 17. The festival had been discontinued last year but will return in this limited form, with no additional parade arrangements announced.

New Orleans

Marriage Licenses Listed in Des Moines Waterloo and Kansas City

Fred G. French of Des Moines and Ethelle Bovee of Waterloo are issued a marriage license. Charles Z. Hill of Waterloo is listed with Velma M. Carpenter of Kansas City Missouri. The notice preserves local customs of evening meals and marriages in the period.

Fred G. French Des Moines Ethelle Bovee Waterloo Charles Z. Hill Velma M. Carpenter Kansas City

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DRY Cleaners National Officers of Organization Benton George H. Twaddle Representatv Seder Kalla West Fourth Street J. H. Byers Citizens Savings Bank California Byers R. Swanson Electric Plant la Perla Castile Woodbury Facial Jardin de Rose Shere Toggery Fifth Lafayette Iowa Vadve Electrical Appliances Bridge ST. Next Majestic BUICK Sycamore Street
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