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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1924

Page

14

Nominations Loom in City Election as March 15 Filing Nears

With the final time for filing nominations in the city election within 80 days, little opposition to Mayor A. E. Gnagy and other administration officials has emerged. Rumors name two former mayors as possible ticket builders. W. C. Kohl may lead a slate while N. W. Frisbie and J. R. Rector are also heard despite no formal announcements. Nomination papers must be filed with Charles C. MacKay by March 15 for ballot placement. In the judicial race, Ernest W. Koepke and Joan N. Sweitzer filed papers. George Kreiman seeks bailiff. incumbents O. B. Courtright and John W. Gwynne likely run again.

Thea A. E. Gnagy A. Piicel Charles C. MacKay Fn Kreiman Sweitzer Ernest W. Koepke Joan N. Sweitzer George Kreiman Maylers Lig O. B. Courtright John W. Gwynne

American songs and dances presented by school pupils

The program featured songs with Mrs. Robert Parrott and Mrs. A. Welshaar reading a paper on The Musical Inheritance of America. Second grade pupils performed a Virginia reel, while third and fourth graders presented an Indian dance. Junior high girls performed a folk dance.

Robert Parrott A. 3 Welshaar America

Theatrical Highlights At Waterloo And Strand

The Waterloo Theatre hosts Cuadro Planienco by St Denis and Ted Shawn with new visuals set to MacDowell and a Spanish Cuadro Flamenco using shawls Shawn acquired in Spain. St Denis also presents Is That of the Seven Gates, a Babylonian epic, with Shawn as guest. At Strand, Doug Fairbanks Jr stars in When Stephen Steps Out, the first feature film of Fairbanks’ father’s legacy, continuing with Jamestown.

St Denis Y Ted Shawn Waterloo Theatre MacDowell Miss St. Denis Shawn Spain Stephen Richard Harding Davis Doug Fairbanks, Jr Doug Jamestown America Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Theodore Roberts Harry Myers Noah Beery Young Doug Paramount Stephen Steps Crescent

Babcock Reports Earliest Robin Seen Last Week

D H Babcock of 627 Mullan Avenue West claims to have seen the earliest robin. In a Courier letter he notes he saw one last Saturday morning in a tree near A Morrison’s yard at 608 Pleasant and says he can prove it by the attention he called to it.

D. H. Babcock Mullan Avenue Courier Paner Charlies Mac- Way A. Morrison Pleasant C. A. Hamiel

Homemade Pinex cough remedy praised for quick relief

A home made cough medicine using Pinex and sugar syrup promises fast, lasting relief for severe coughs, throat tickle, and chest colds. The ad claims easy preparation, low cost, and strong effectiveness, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co of Wayne, Indiana.

Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Young director Hlahone shines in Hollywood rise

A 29 year old aspiring director, Hlahone, stands out as artistic in Hollywood and aims to push ahead with determination. His milestone project Three Wise Wolves debuts at the Plaza next Sunday, while Vitagraph presents The Midnight Alarm with Joseph Kilgour portraying a wary villain in a special production.

Victor Hlahone Hollywood Plaza Spenplaza Thwatre Joseph Kilgour Vitagraph Tle

Simple Calonite Powder Destroys Blackheads

A simple method dissolves blackheads using calonite powder and water. Apply two ounces of calonite to a hot wet cloth, rub briskly over the area for a few seconds, then wash. The process claims to dissolve every particle and restore pores to a natural condition without squeezing or plucking.

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Upbeat Broadway Star Leads New Waterloo Theatre Show

The article highlights Jim Mahoney headlining a new musical comedy titled Bringing Up Father at the Waterloo Theatre, with a star-studded cast including Silas Curringford and Arthur Hammerstein’s production praised for its funny plot and globe-spanning touring. The show opens with a Saturday matinee on October 16, promising a strong comeback for Mahoney as he travels widely to prove he remains the top box office draw.

Father Jimel Mahoney Vhta Jdnas Arthur Hammerstein Waterloo Pueasainy Tepiico

Notable composers yield a famed year’s tunes

The article lauds Klerbert Stothart and Vincent Yothinne for providing the most tuneful score of the year. Mr. Herrnstein has gathered a peculiar array of memorable chortses, described as a light, playful special. A water lug pha appears in the piece.

Klerbert Stothart Vincent Yothinne Hrrmerstein

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