Resolution endorses education board policy on courses and co ordination
Des Moines February 21 The Iowa House introduced a resolution to endorse the state board of education plan for coordinating higher education. It supports moving engineering to the College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts and establishing a home economics course at the State University while preserving home economics at the State College and the State Teachers College.
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Des Moines
State Board of Education
Dixon
State University
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
State Teachers’ College
College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts
Iowa State Teachers’ College
State Agricultural College
General Assembly
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Iowa
Waterloo Degree of Honor Lodge Installs Second Chapter
Waterloo lodge No. 50 of Degree of Honor was instituted in the labor temple with Mrs. Etta A. Bronson presiding and assisted by Mrs. Nora F. Bishop. Officers elected include Chief of Honor Mrs. Charlotte Duke and others such as Mrs. Nellie Fisher, Mrs. Viola Hartsell, and Drs. W. R. Cothern and E. McGee, forming Crescent lodge’s second chartered unit in Iowa.
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Waterloo
Labor Temple
Etta A. Bronson
Nora F. Bishop
Iowa
Crescent Lodge
Charlotte Duke
Effie Holdy
Maggie Robertson
Nellie Fisher
Viola B. Hartsell
Mamie Hollis
Jessie M. Faucett
Anna Bruice
W. A. Davis
S. H. Greeley
Laura Greeley
W. R. Cothern
Er. E. McGee
E. B. McGee
Fishel
George Washington Memorial Temple Discussed in Alexandria
In Alexandria Virginia the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association opens its third annual meeting with grand masters from thirty five states arriving to welcome President Taft. They discuss building a temple in Washington as a memorial to the first president with sessions continuing and a Mount Vernon tomb pilgrimage planned tomorrow.
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Alexandria
George Washington Masonic Memorial Association
Taft
Washington
Mount Vernon
House Passes Presidential Primary Bill in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the house approved the presidential preference primary bill and rejected an amendment by Miller of Bremer allowing Progressive Party members to vote without affidavit of party affiliation before county auditors. The piece notes standard grocery prices and a Hartong Grocery advertisement.
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Des Moines
House
Miller of Bremer
Progressive Party
Mercury Rider and Mystery At Twilight Race
Stanton’s mechanician Floyd saves the Mercury from wreck during a 24 hour race and nurses him through illness after a visit from a mysterious Miss Carlisle. Stanton recovers, learns of twin sister Jessica, and continues racing as Floyd departs for New York after leaving a brief note.
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Mercury
Stanton
Jesse Floyd
Voluntes
Stanton Meeta
Miss Carlisle
Floyd
Jessica
Mr. Carlisle
Tire Company
Lloyd
Huck
Hecht
Stan
Branton
Jeanica
Jense
New York
Market Report Chicago Produce Prices February Notes
Butter steady creameries 28 35. Eggs firm receipts 6522 cases at Market with several grade ranges. Poultry firm turkeys dressed 21 cents, chickens live 14 cents, springs live 144 cents. Potatoes steady receipts 15 cars from Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan 43 48 45 48 46 48.
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Chicago
Miark
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Hogs Sell High at Waterloo Farm Auction
Six hogs averaged $61 each at the John Harbaugh sale three miles south of Waterloo in Orange township. Horses topped at $420 and cows brought $65 to $100 a head. The sale totaled about $7,000. John Harbaugh retires for Waterloo residence. his son in law Harvey Hoffman to occupy the farm. Howard Dunkelberg returns from his Dr E K Dunkelberg party to California after a longer visit.
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John Marbaugh
Miley
Waterloo
Orange Township
Wim Jiolland
Jacob Miller
Waterloo Savings Bank
John Harbaugh
Harvey Hoffman
Horse Sale Draws Big Crowd in Waterloo Auction
A large crowd of buyers gathers at the Halland horse sale in Waterloo west at the commission barn. Many fancy horses and work animals are on display and attracting top prices as horsemen from several states bid for quality investments.
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Commission Barn
Waterloo West
Waterloo
Man loses finger in machinery at local works
F L Pierce, injured by a machine at Chamberlain Machine Works on the west side, had three fingers crushed. He was taken to St Francis hospital where a phlange was amputated. Pierce is recovering from pneumonia. The clipping also mentions a grocery ad and health updates on several residents.
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F. L. Pierce
West Side
Chamberlain Machine Works
St. Francis Hospital
Philanges
Mr. Pierce
Wanted couples to vacate room by March first
Advertisement seeks 500 young couples to vacate a room by March 1 and pay at cost or less with $50 down and $1 weekly resulting in a receipt in full. Also advertises 1100 boys to distribute bills at Majestic Theatre at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Sternshein’s
W. 4Th St
Majestic Theatre
Wanted-Man to Work on Farm in Canada
Classified note seeking a farm worker for Canada with the contact phone 2434. Also announces auto repair and driving training with strong demand for experienced mechanics and chauffeurs earning 100 to 200 monthly. Mentions early spring rush of auto owners and garage positions in the west. Includes rental notes and Waterloo Evening Courier advertising appeal.
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Canada
Omaha
Web
Ade
Waterloo Evening Courier
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Black Hawk County Iowa
The Stites of Iowa Black Hawk county announces a public auction on March 1 1918 at 10 o'clock a m at Waterloo courthouse to satisfy a special execution in favor of William P Benard and Lewis A Benard against August W Benard and Julia H Benard. The land described includes the west half of the southwest quarter section 32 township 88 range 11 and the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter section 6 township 87 range 11 in Black Hawk County Iowa. Sheriff F M Shores charges costs. Dated January 27 1913 in Waterloo. Edwards and Longley, Plaintiff's Attorneys.
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Stites
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk
State of
Wiliam P. Benard
Lewis A. Benard
August W. Benard
Julia H. Benard
F. M. Shores
Waterloo
Edwards & Longley
Wanted Competent General Housework Worker
Classified notice seeks a competent girl for general housework at 626 W Park Ave. Also offers positions for ambitious salesmen to represent merchants in their territory with an elegant sideline. Belmont Mfg Co is noted in Cincinnati.
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Independence
Ava
W. Park Ave
Belmont Mfg. Co. Cinelonatt, G
Non surgical pile treatment aids Waterloo grocer
A Waterloo Iowa user recounts how United Doctors' non surgical method relieved his piles after a November first treatment. He worked during treatment, felt little pain, and improved in two months, recommending Dr White for rectal trouble.
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United Doctors
Waterloo
West Fourth Street
West Side
Doctor White
L. Musser
Weer
Seventh Street
Iowa
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