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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1917

Page

10

Iowan Beguiled by Ange Faking and Vanishing in Florida

A Tampa Florida crime tale recounts James Criglow of Rock Rapids Iowa vanishing after a fraudulent $10,000 draft related to a New Orleans horse race scheme. His nephew Jack Criglow traced him through Lakeland and Tampa before the older man disappeared, with police still seeking him.

Miami Pia.) Herald Court F. Fowler Tampa Herald Fla James Criglon Rock Rapids Jack Crigiow Crigion Henderson Criglow James Criglow Franklin Street Iowa Lakeland Bank Jack Criglow Police Department Courthouse Miller Hotel No. 918 Twelfth Street Jackigsow Trump New Orleans James Criplow Pampa Jack Criglow Wito Bridges Hotel Lekeland Jack Crigson I. C. Co

German Descendant Will Fight for U S

J Lloyd Althouse son of HLeWW Alt house and a student at Town State university writes in a letter to his father that he has been promoted from Co D first battalion to Co G second battalion with rank of first lieutenant. He vows to defend the flag if actual hostilities arise between the United States and Germany. His family has Civil War and German army ties, yet the father and son remain loyal Americans ready to uphold the stars and stripes.

J. Lloyd Althouse Hleww Lloyd G. W. Clarke Meathers Co. K. Thirty-second Wisconsin Infantry H. W. Althouse

Trade prospects in postwar Russia and global rivals

George W. Jones of the South Russia company in New York forecasts Tunisia as a field for sharp competition among Americans and English big business after the war. He notes Russia's vast seed exports, a New York office to bid on Russian business, and warns British censorship and delays hamper deals while Japan recedes as a factor.

Tunisia George W. Jones South Petrograd Russia Mr. Jones France England United States New York Jones Eagle Altho

Butter and Potato Prices Hit Record Highs

Today grocers offer creamery butter at 52 cents a pound, the highest price in Waterloo history, while potatoes sell for 32 dollars a bushel, a peak not seen in over 30 years. Eggs remain cheaper at 40 cents a dozen as supply meets demand. Flour declined 20 cents per hundred pounds this week amid fresh Florida tomatoes, radishes, and green onions on market. Strawberries are unavailable this week but expected in large quantities within two weeks.

Waterloo Florida

The Girl Worth While Opens At Majestic Theatre

Arthur Conrad and Primrose Lemon lead in The Girl Worth While, a new musical comedy from John Mulgrew, opening a four day run at the Majestic Theatre tomorrow afternoon. The cast totals 24, with 17 dancers, 43 song numbers and a Patria feature.

Majestic Arthur Conrad Primrose Lemon Gus Edwards Majestic Theatre John Mulgrew Dubuque Boyle Woolfolk Twentyfour Conrad and Lemon Anj Ruth Page Witt

The Neer-Do-Well at Lite Plaza Ends Weekend Run

Rex Beach drama at Lite Plaza stars Wheeler Oak, Kathryn Williams and an all star cast. Kirk Anthony, college grad and former football player now coach, loses money and baggage on a late voyage after a football victory. He falls for a mysterious Spanish girl Chiquita while navigating a diplomatic plot led by Mrs. Cortlandt.

Rex Beach Lite Plaza Wheeler Oakman Kathryn Williams Kirk Anthony Nick Kirk Stephen Cortlandt

Vaudeville and film bill highlights at Majestic Plaza Crystal

A dense listings page outlines nightly and weekly attractions across three venues. It features Momi Walama and a Hawaiian Night's Entertainment, The Wife Question with Medlin Watts and Towns, and acrobats Heras and Preston at the Majestic. Also listed are The Neer-Do-Wells, Douglas Fairbanks in The Americano, Dorothy Dalton, Clara Kimball Young in Marriage a la Carte, The Jungle Child, Men She Married, Manhattan Madness, and a note on Herbert's musical style and production values at multiple theatres. The Waterloo Theatre hosts Richard Bennett's Bria and Damaged Goods on February 15 one night only, with focus on parental obligations. Family attractions include Ann Pennington in The Rainbow Princess, Girl From Frisco, On Her Wedding Night, Heir to Honorah, Bobbie of the Ballet, What's Sauce for the Goose, Sis Hopkins in A Lucky Mistake, and Pearl White in Pearl of the Army.

Momi Walama Kao Medlin Watts Towns THE Crystal Clara Kimball Young Dorothy Dalton Howard Hickman Gail Kane Douglas Fairbanks Man_hattan Mednass Richard Bennett Gonds Waterloo Theatre America Ann Pennington Frisco Edith Story Meighan and King Louie Lovely Bobbie Helen Gilson Sis Hopkins Pearl White

The Princess Pat at Waterloo Theatre Night Show

At the Waterloo on Tuesday the original production of Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom's The Princess Pat will be presented. The book by Blossom is said to be new and lively, promising a bright stage adaptation of the musical play.

the Waterloo Victor Herbert Henry Blossom Princess Pat Mr. Blossom

Circus Permit Clash Sparks Township Court Scrutiny

In the township, members of a circus company faced sheriff court action over permits. Rexhialog advocated the site as ideal for staging scenes, with Judator guiding the production setup amid tensions.

Rexhialog Jnator

Rector Secures Photo Access for Channel Tunnel Project

The rector obtained permission for his photographer to document the four foot progress. the historic plan to build a channel tunnel between France and England is now deemed a military necessity.

Channel France England

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