Prosperity Seen in Far East for Next 12 Months
Washington reports 1925 prospects for Far East economies. China remains troubled by civil war, but Japan and others show stabilizing budgets and improved markets. The Commerce Department notes currency effects of silver, cautious revenue estimates, and prior postwar public works programs shaping fiscal policies.
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Far East
Washington, D. C
Julius Klein
China
Japan
Klein
United States
Department of Commerce
Yapan
India
Ceylon
Wooden Aqueduct of 1799 Found in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on February 16 a wooden pipe aqueduct dated 1799 was uncovered while street work near the Delaware River Bridge was leveling the ground. City records show 792 water mains planned in 1792, with wooden pipes hollowed from logs to shuttle water through Chestnut Street by 1801. The relic four and a half feet long, with a front band still intact, reveals the early water system tax of five dollars per house.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Chestnut Street
Seventh
J. K Costello
Delawaras River
Ingrown Toenail Fatal for Muskegon Man
Orin C. Olds aged 21 died after surgery to remove an ingrown toenail in Muskegon Michigan. The Muskegon Heights High School alumnus, who married recently, passed away during the operation on February 16.
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Muskegon, Mich
Orin C. Olds
Glis
Olds
Muskegon Heights High School
Cedar Falls social notes and local bids and obituaries
Seventy five guests were entertained Saturday evening at the Cedar Falls Traveling men's association party in Hotel Black Hawk. Talks were given by Rev. H Culver and W S Bowen with a program of music. A Valentine party for children under 14 was held by BP E Chapter 1as. Mrs M J Wilcox died at University Hospital Iowa City. Funeral held at Mankato Minnesota. City to bid on municipal light and power plant gear including boiler and chimney. School board finances show balances. operating cost projected. University broadcasting equipment installed for Iowa City station. Several residents noted in passing including Mrs Bridget Howe and Mr and Mrs David Leister. Albert J Clark in hospital with heart disease. new baby born to Mr and Mrs Gayton Gasal.
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Cedar Falls
Traveling Men’s Association
Black Hawk
A. H. Adams
H. ©. Culver
M. E. Church
W. S. Bowen
Louisa McKitrick
M. J. Wilcox
Mankitto
University Hospital
Iowa City
Education Department
Teachers College
Mankato
Minn
TE. P. Finkenbinder
George ST. Mach
Elmer L. Ritter
Bridget Howe
John Hartnett
Des Moines
Cedar Talls
Walnut Street
Christian Nelson
William Himarson
Nelson
David B. Leister
Benildji
Leister
Albert J. Clark
Twelfth Street West
Gayton Gasal
Dope fiend suspect arrested after office breaks
In La Porte City on Feb 16 a man named Kelley entered the offices of Dr. R. B. Fisids and then Dr. Paige and Dr. Buser in nearby hours, pretended to seek the doctor, and fled. He was arrested by the city marshal after being caught with a hidden pen. doctors report theft attempts and tightened security. Mrs Ruth Boots married James Steinbeck at the Evangelical parsonage with Rev Kerney officiating. the couple plan a brief honeymoon then settle on a farm near Grandon. Mrs Arthur Anton briefly visited after attending her father Bradfield’s funeral in Canton Wisconsin.
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KR. K. Wields
la Porte City
Kelley
Dubuque
R. B. Fisids
Mildred Hughes
Flo
Paige
Marshal Quackenbush
Waterloo
Bonn
Ruth Boots
V. Boots
James Steinbeck
Brandon
R. £. Kerney
Stella Hackett
Roy Boos
Steinbeck
la Porte
Oel 'Wein
Minneapolis
Grandon
Arthur Anton
Roy EB. Ashley
Jier
Clim Walls
Wis
le Porte City
Canton
Bradfield
Fire and personal loss sweep Cedar County notices
Fragmented local column notes multiple tragedies and life events. A Canton widow’s remains moved for burial after a long life. Dr Ralph Kline in Port City suffers a total fire loss of his practice. A house fire at Herman Hilmer’s on Main street causes minor roof damage. Mrs Walter Gardner hosts visitors from Surday to Sunday, then Mr and Mrs Gardner join. Ronald Foster and wife welcome a baby boy, their fourth child.
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Gardner
Walter Gardner
John Berry
Burrel Bunten
Vinton
Ronald Foster
Collapse risk at Ulm Cathedral prompts bracing and rebuilding
The edifice was neglected during the war, the revolution, and inflation. Ulm Cathedral, capable of holding 30,000 people, began in 1377 and work continued afterward. The structure requires bracing and replacement of certain parts to prevent collapse.
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Ulm
Ulm Cathedral Threatened in German Plot
Ulm Germany January 29 a report says the cathedral of Ulm the largest Gothic church in Germany next to Cologne faced a grave threat. Police or authorities investigated a possible plot affecting the famous landmark.
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Ulm
Germany
Cologne
Musterole Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief for All Ages
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to keep Musterole on hand for coughs and chest congestion. It touts quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis, croup, and colds, claiming safety for adults and a milder children’s version. Prices listed as 65c for jars and tubes.
Karnak claimed to end eleven years of suffering
An Iowa man Dennis F Engle of Burlington says a Wichita advised Karnak treatment ended eleven years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. He reports relief from crippling rheumatic pains and stomach cramps, weight gain, and improved health after trying Karnak, praising its difference from ordinary medicine.
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Wichita
Kans
Dennis F. Engle
Gunnison St
Burlington
Iowa
Engle
Karnak
Rheuma: A Promised Two Day Relief For Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a fast relief for rheumatism. It claims dissolving uric acid and flushing it via natural channels, promising powerful action against pains in joints and muscles. The ad guarantees refund if not effective and promotes a no cure, pay later plan through Wangler Bros.
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Wangler Bros
Fragmentary 16th Century Work Resumed in 1844
The project, begun in the sixteenth century and left unfinished for centuries, saw work restart in 1844 and reach completion in 1890. The timeline notes it was never finished at first but eventually completed across the 19th century.
Gloriously Clear Teeth and New Pepso Dent Claims
An advertisement extols Pepso Dent toothpaste as removing coating film from teeth that causes stains plaque and pyorrhea. It asserts old dentifrices failed and promises whiter teeth after ten days use while offering a test coupon.
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Cedar Falls Daily News
George H. Twaddle
Cedar Faille
Wilerlog Evening Courer
Daily Reporter
Wast Fourts Street
Moaschinery
City School Board
Trey C. Stephenson
T. C. Broadcasting
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Radio Department of
the State University
Carl Menzer
University
Edith Adams
T Waterloo Evening Courier
Ruth Hoots
Nature
America
Iwell
Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello
Ulinats
Long Beach
Cal
Towa
Ashley
Anton
Mr. Bradfield
Long Peach
Mtr
California
Sirs
Catherine
Dat Morte
Ralph Kline
Moopeston
Al.siles
Ja. Porte City
Kline
la Porta City
Earth
Dennis E. Engle
Aavi
Ithenrieek
Crescent
Jquaurry
the Pepsodent Company
Fox
Wabash Ave
Chicago
K, U
Namen
Word's Dental Authority
Mls
Johnny
Daddy
Waterloo Evening Courier
Care Waterloo Evening Courier
Plaza Theatre
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