Citizenship lecture praised by Meyerholtz at Cedar Falls
The second school of instruction on citizenship led by Prof. Charles Meyerholtz of Cedar Falls, under the Woman's Club, was held in the public library. He defended the Constitution's simplicity, noted only 18 amendments, refuted copying claims, and praised American leadership while critiquing historic figures and the era’s issues. The event drew large attendance and will repeat with three more lessons, charging nominal fees for non-members.
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Charles Meyerholtz
Cedar Falls
Woman's Club
Public Library East
England
John
J . Speaker
Meyerholtz
Rluh
Cent
Side Talks By Ruth Cameron on Running a Home as a Business
Ruth Cameron discusses the idea of managing a home like a business. She recounts a friend who treats the home partnership as John’s business and her own as the home, noting lack of cost tracking, reliance on a maid for purchases, and loose financial controls while ensuring the children’s health.
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John
Ron
Richard
Beauty Chats in the Mail Bag Nor Mellowed By Edna Kent Forbes
Readers seek health beauty tips with advice on gaining weight through fats, olive oil, malted milk, and dairy, plus home care for hands, depilatories, sweating, and hair care using henna shampoo. The column offers practical cautions and cosmetic routines, including facial massage, skin care, and wrinkle remedies.
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PROM
Police notes describe frightened boy alone on Fowler street
A small boy left home on Fowler street called the police at about 10 PM reporting a man with a flashlight looking at the windows. Officers were dispatched to investigate the home and ensure the boy’s safety.
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Fowler Street
Three Arrests For Intoxication Reported In Blotter
The police blotter lists three intoxication arrests this morning. Md Schuering, uk, was found with a bottle containing a small amount of dope identified as hair tense. William Keefe was arrested near the railway Y.M.C.A. at 6:20 a.m. for a bayrum based coil producer. Luther Johnson, colored, was drunk but his alcoholic toy producer source was undetermined. Three girls alerted police after a man followed them to their home, prompting a night squad flight and discovery that the man lived across the street.
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MD. Schuering
William Keefe
Y. M. CG
Flu Strikes Longtime Lawyer A B Lovejoy
A B Lovejoy attorney suffers his first illness in 30 years as influenza hits him during his convalescence. He notes the flu’s power and recalls nursing his wife and two daughters through similar bouts last year, while they all recover.
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A. B. Lovejoy
Patriot ic Program At West High School
West high seniors present an annual patriotic program Friday afternoon in the school assembly. Members of the G A B W R CG and Lincoln circle invited. Miss Florence Baker announced. The event honors Washington and Lincoln with a Betsy Ross flag making play and old soldiers with fife and drum.
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West High
W. R. CG
Lincoln Circle
Florence Baker
Washington
Lincoln
Betsy Ross
Campaign to Reduce Grade Crossing Accidents
W E Noble of Rock Island road opened a Waterloo safety drive titled safety first last and all the time to curb auto and railroad conflicts at grade crossings. He cites over 1500 U S deaths and about 6000 injuries last year and urges public vigilance and school and civic group support.
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W. E. Noble
Rock Island Road
Waterloo
Mr. Noble
United States
Noble
Greater Waterloo Association
Board of Education
Terrell Case Continued To March Term In Assault Trial
The second trial of Henry W. Yorrell stay agent on an assault and battery charge was continued to the March term by Judge H. J. Boles after a motion by attorney Guy P. Linnville. The 1919 September term jury previously failed to convict or acquit after a lengthy defense and the charge stemmed from an incident Aug. 31 at Electric Park raised by city officer Peter Rock then acting as deputy sheriff.
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Guy P. Linnville
Henry W.yorrell
H. J. Boles
J. Wenner
Ilnnaville
Attorney General
Terrell
Peter Rock
Electric Park
Black Hawk Pioneers Return to Waterloo
Rev and Mrs J C Kepford pioneers of Buchanan and Black Hawk counties plan to move from Independence to Waterloo on April 1 and reside at the former M W Taylor residence at Chautauqua park. The Rev Mr Kepford has been in the ministry since age 21.
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J. C. Kepford
Buchanan
Black Hawk Counties
Independence
Waterloo
M. W. Taylor
Chautauqua Park
Kepford
Stock sale notice for Teeter Adding Machine Co shares
Funds needed by March 5. Will sell portion of First Preferred stock in the Teeter Adding Machine Co of Des Moines. Convertible to common at any time within five years. For more information write Hox 37 Ft Doige Iowa.
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Teeter Adding Machine Co
Dee Moines
Hox
Doige
Iowa
Old Boxer's Return Promises Tough Night in Des Moines
In his eighty sixth year the aging fighter remains mentally sharp and popular with fans who back his comeback against Jack Kelly. Once a partner in mills and a preacher on nearby creeks, Repford faces fitness doubts yet vows to press on as a special train departs at 6:30 for the evening bout era.
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Jack Kelly
MR Opera
Kelly
Des Moines
Alexander
Bob Martin
Special Train to Cedar Rapids For Fight Fans
A special train will carry Waterloo fight fans to Cedar Rapids for an anticipated 10 round match tonight between Ralph Alexander of Waterloo and Captain Bob Roper of Chicago. The bout opens the Cedar Rapids Athletic Club as sponsor of this class contests. Alexander completed his running yesterday and is expected to arrive with fellow supporters.
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Waterloo
Savernt Windred
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Alexander
Waterloo Fireman
Bob Roper
Chicago
Cadar Rapids Athletic Club
Alexander
Views of the People Agent Votes for Women
A Texas reader recalls 1918 efforts to mobilize female voters. Neighbors urged women to vote in local elections while one woman resisted, wanting to nominate a woman candidate. The letter conveys early feminist mobilization in Blackwell and assorted civic talk.
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Blackwell
Tex
Texas
Woman suffrage stance speech from Emily George in Texas
Emily George declares victory in an election won by women voters, praising their support for honorable candidates and national progress. She condemns opponents as disgraceful to Texas, saying the result reflects principle and Heaven on their side.
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I. Be
Texas
Heaven
Emily George
Influenza Toll Hits Cutshaw Family Near Jingleton
News comes of severe influenza in Buchanan County affecting Budd Cutshaw's large family. Two daughters died from complications, another daughter is ill, and the parents mourn for a 10 child household with several children living elsewhere. Neighbor Mrs. William Smith also died from influenza.
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Budd Cutshaw
Jingleton
Buchanan County
Cutshaw
William Smith
Rural Eighth Grade Examinations Set This Week
Rural counties schedule eighth grade examinations across Blackhawk county on Thursday and Friday. A lesser note adds that frog skin, in proportion to thickness, yields the toughest leather.
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Blackhawk
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