Seek To Settle Street Car Case In City Talks
Officials and street car representatives meet after Judge Boies delayed insulation hearing until March 12. A council and mayor led conference with Central Labor union Waterloo club and Chamber to craft a compromise franchise. If agreed, the measure goes to voters. existing franchise ends in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Boies
W. Ro-Law
Mayor Law
Central Ibar Union
Waterloo Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Record Sub Zero Days Break Winter Cold Record
Winter toll of sub zero days tops 41, eclipsing all years since 1905 per Ralph Slippy’s records. Describes 1911-12 severity and ongoing cold waves with only brief thaws, notes December 16 days below zero, January 16, and a min of 11 below. Des Moines predicts warmer night as end-of-cold looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Slippy
Des Moines
Alumni to Meet President Jessup at Iowa Banquet
Waterloo University of Iowa alumni club prepares a First Congregational church dinner tonight with about 125 members attending. Dr Walter A Jessup, newly appointed university president, will deliver the principal address marking many grads first chance to meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo University of Iowa Club
First Congregational Church
Walter A. Jessup
Jessup
Iowa
Navy Orders Increase 25,000 Men Before Break
Navy officials have held an order authorizing 25,000 more men for the fleet for weeks, with no enlistment rush yet reported by the local recruiting station. Local navy officers say ships are short handed and need the manpower, while four recruits from Charles City and one from Waterloo were sent to Des Moines yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Hansen
Charles City
Waterloo
Albert Oleson
Des Moines
The Princess Pat at Waterloo and Damaged Goods Next
The Henry Blossom Victor Herbert musical The Princess Pat opens at Waterloo, sourced from New York and hailed by critics. Brieux’s Damaged Goods comes to town Thursday, sparking controversy over its unfit marriage theme. The Majestic presents The Girl Worth While a bright four act musical comedy with Arthur Conrad and Primrose Lemon, plus Patria as a thrilling added feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Henry Blossom-Victor
Herbert
Pat
Metropolis
Metropolitan
Messrs
Blossom
Ed Mill
Brieux
THE
Majestic
Majestic Theatre
Arthur Conrad
Primrose Lemon
The Neer-Do-Well thrills at Plaza theatre
Rex Beach's The Neer-Do-Well shows at the Plaza theatre with Selig players in a two and one half hour Canal Zone drama. Kirk Anthony and Mrs Cortlandt share top honors as the cast delivers strong performances amid standout scenery and a stirring score by K D Boomhower. The action includes a New York case fight and a jail beating, with repeat showings today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Beach
Panama Canal Zone
Plaza Theatre
Selig Players
Canal Zone
Wheeler
Gakman
Kirk Anthony
Kathryn Williams
Cortlandt
Jack McDonald
Allan Allan
Harry Lonsdale
Stephen Cortlandt
Sidney Smith
Ramon Ailfarez
New York
Kirk
Colon Department
Allan
K. D Boomhower
Christensen Sues for Separate Maintenance in Desertion Case
Gean C. Christensen filed suit Saturday for separate maintenance against Ben T. Christensen whom she wed June 24, 1908 at Cedar Falls. She says he deserted her in June 1911 and seeks custody of both minor sons and $40 per month alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gean C. Christensen
Ben T. Christensen
Cedar Falls
Blood as a Nerve Tonic From a Nerve Specialist
An eminent nerve specialist warns against overwork and daily anxieties causing nervous breakdowns. He argues worry, not actual illness, fatigues many. poisonous sedatives harm, and a rich blood supply is the true tonic. Dr Williams Pink Pills are claimed to restore appetite, spirits, and strength in days. A free booklet on nervous diseases is offered by the Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Sunday Fires Set New Record In City Note
Thirty five February fires were logged as nine alarms rang Sunday at Central station. Fire Chief Dunham reported near three hundred dollars in day losses, one auto wheel damaged, and one false alarm at J H Siegel's store. Several roof and chimney blazes dominated the day with two alarms near the Siegel home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fire Station
A. A. Dunham
Altho
Dunham
J. H. Siegel
Siegel
Eleventh Street
Martin Burke
N. C. Altand
Tenth Street East
Reat
Reat Fire. 5:00 A. M—C. GC. Dean
Tenth Street Wear
Fred Austin
Highth Street East
B. J. Howrey
Walnut Street
Fremont Street
aArthur Colby
Riverside Drive
Ray Gibbs
Randall Street
H. Siegel
Sycamore Street
Girl Wife Gone. Husband Seeks Police Help
Eugene Roberts of 17 Sycamore Street reported to police Sunday that his wife, age 18, has disappeared and that Herbert McMurray, 21, is said to have left with her. Roberts says he learned the pair may have gone to Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids Police were alerted to watch for them, with no arrests made. The couple were recently married and Roberts says McMurray showed excessive attention to his wife.
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Edward J. Stang
Jack Martin
Michigan Penitentiary
Grand Rapids
Stang
Waterloo
Jefferson Street
Eugene Roberts
Sycamore Street
Herbert McMurray
Roberts
Cedar Rapids
McMurray
Wilson Pledges Support At Knights of Columbus Banquet
Knights of Columbus members endorsed President Wilson's European policy at a banquet in the i. of C. hall with 350 attendees. M H Mitchell of Fort Dodge urged a rising vote for endorsement while Rev W Kunkle of Raymond urged unity for Americans of German parentage. The event featured a full program, honorary degrees, and plans for additional classes.
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Wilson
Knights of Columbus
I. of C. Hall
M. H. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Wigiem Kunkle
Raymond
Germany
United States
Father Kunkle
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Waterloo
E.R. O’brien
Oel
Wein
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Mason City
St. Mary's Catholic Church
H. McCoy
RE. R. O'Brien
Oelwein
Rev. Kunkie
Hey. H. P. Rohiman
Post Office
Clara Glass
Joseph Devine
Lincoln Assassination Story From New York Herald
Mrs. Mary A McCormick of 523 Denver Street has a nearly intact April 15 1865 New York Herald with Lincoln assassination coverage. The four column front page recounts the shooting Booth escape and Lincoln’s death in graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A.mccormick
Denver Street
New York Herald
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Booth
Castle Hill elects first town officers in Saturday caucus
Castle Hill elected its first town officers on Saturday with a 21 vote tally. Lunch and a musical program were offered by town women at the schoolhouse for voters. Officials named were Mayor C. H. Hackett Clerk D. L. Rankin Treasurer J. F. Thomson Councillors J. B. Knowles C. S. Shaw C. W. Stilson J. B. Allen Waide H. Brown. Buy shoes at Wane Miller Shoe Co with good quality and moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang-Miller ‘Shoe Co
Castle Hill
C. H. Hackett
D.L. Rankin
J. F. Thomson
J. B. Knowles
C. 5. Shaw
C. W. Stilson
J. B. Allen
Waide H. Brown
Wane-Miller Shoe Co
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Employment Ad
Men 18 to 44 sought for production work at Goodyear Rubber. No experience needed. unskilled labor can earn 3.00 to 5.00 daily after learning, 2.00 daily during initial weeks. Steady employment with no war-order dependence. Physical exam required. Apply at the Employment Office, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohir
Eczema treated with Zemo offered by druggists
A Cleveland company promotes Zemo as the quick remedy for eczema and related skin conditions. The antiseptic liquid, non greasing and stain free, is sold in small and large bottles with claims of rapid relief and clear skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Cleveland
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Health
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a time-honored remedy to cleanse kidneys and bladder, relieve congestion, and improve overall health. It claims the product is not a patent medicine, is government reviewed, imported from Holland, and backed by a money-back guarantee through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Holland
Musterole Relief For Rheumatism Adverts
An old time advertisement touts Musterole as a remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It promises quick soothing effects, describes a clean white mustard-based ointment that penetrates to the pain seat and substitutes for mustard plasters. It claims use for bronchitis colds chest pains, neuritis, sprains and other ailments.
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Ould Grads
A. B. Lovejoy
A. P. Blough
H. C. Moeller
W. F. Parrott
George E. Whiteman
George Be, Whiteman
Marie Whiteman
Waterloo Laundry Co
Miller-McCartney Ins
Agen
Moose Hall
Man
Earl W. Jacoby
Lafayette
Brnights OF Columbus
Vruve Attitedes
Huoge Cliss
Bane
Quet
Victor
Avery Victrola
Victrolen
Victor Records
Aya
Caruso
Alda
Bori
Braslau
Calvé
Culp
de Gogorza
Destinn
Farrar
Gadski
Galli-Curci
Garrison
Gluck
Hempel
Homer
Journet
Martinelli
McCormack
Melba
Ruffo
Schumann-Heink
Scotti
Sembrich
Tetrazzini
Whitehill
Williams
Witherspoon
Werrenrath
Elman
Koessler
Paderewski
Powell
Zimbalist
Sousa
Pryor
Conway
Vessella
Victor Herbert
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden
N. J
Victor Talking Machine Company
Thin Company
Bakine
Tagrippe
Ae Directel
Malbei
East Side Library
Phat
Ben C. Everall
W. E. Patterson
Commercial’ Bank
R. m
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk
C. A. Waterbury
Swilo
Mack Wauldiz
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