Waterloo Company B Wins Second in Regimental Rally
The Fifty third regimental competition at Des Moines yielded close scores with Company A Dubuque first, Company B Waterloo second, and Company D Manchester third. Full attendance at inspection favored Waterloo, while Briggs trophy went to the regimental team with Sargeant Charles King of Waukon named top individual.
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National Guard
H. A. Allen
Des Moines
E. R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Jowest
Dubuque
M. G. Higbee
Waterloo
George Weilein
Manchester
H. G. Alley
Cedar Falls
J. W. Wilimek
Water Joe
Col. Allen
Briggs
Allen
Sea Girl
N. J
United States
Quartermaster Sargeant Charles King
Waukon
Utley
King
Yaukon
Finett
Dubique
Geist
Durchdenwald
New Proposal Seeks Secret Ballot For Saloon Issue
A Waterloo temperance attorney and a leading dry pastor criticize the bitter petition campaign. He favors some form of secret ballot, proposing votes by men and women or a 59 percent threshold, to settle the saloon question and reduce neighborly conflict.
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Waterloo
Yestertay
Greas Dmay
Historic wood ballot box for D A R to be shown
A Massachusetts D A R ballot box made from 280 pieces of historic wood will be presented on March 4. Sixty chapters and individuals contributed pieces including wood from the Constitution frigate and a dower chest of a Revolutionary era girl. The box, assembled by Mrs Charles Masury of Danvers with her husband’s help, will be displayed at Ashburton Place headquarters in Boston.
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Massachusetts Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Charles Masury
Danvers
Maccabees Hall Meeting Attracts Local Knights
A Knights of Maccabees gathering last night in the A. OL UL W. hall drew about ninety members. Sir Knight A. I. Lee, state commander from Des Moines, spoke while Sir Knight Willard of Cedar Falls attended as a guest. The event featured discussion and refreshments in a cordial close.
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Knights of Maccabees
A. I. Lee
Dew Moines
Knight Willard
Cedar Falls
Basketball clash in St Mary's vs Lady of Victory
In the Lady of Victory auditorium last night the St Marys high team faced Lady of Victory in a close game won 3 to 2 by Lady of Victory. Notable players included Duffy and Driscoll for the teams and Wheelan as guard with detailed scoring by Duffy Salz Golinveaux Darrah and Driscoll. The series will continue with a second game planned for March 4 to decide the best two out of three.
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St. Mary's High School
Lady of Victory Academy
Lady of Victory
Joe Duffy
RR. Driscoll
W. Wheelan
Duffy
Salz
Golinveaux
Darrah
Driscoll
Bene Eee
Indoor Picnic Tonight At K of P Temple Washington
The Royal Arcana and their wives the Royal Laires and their husbands and families will gather for an indoor Washington picnic at the K of P temple starting at 6 o'clock. A program of games and races is planned with prizes, Barney Barnes will perform the barn dance, an orchestra will play, and a plated supper featuring cherry pie will be served.
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Roral Arcanum
Royal Lafiies
Washington
K. of P. Temple
Oelack
Barney Barnes
All Day Meeting at Emanuel Evangelical Church
The ladies of Emanuel Evangelical Church held an all day meeting with sewing and quilting. A luncheon was served at noon organized by Mrs. J. Knott, Mrs. C. J. Clark, Mrs. E. E. Smith, Mrs. Dr. Ahletract, Mrs. Warry Hunt, and Miss Emma Smith.
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The
Emanuel Evangelical Church
J. Knott
C. J. Clark
EE. Smith
Dr. Ahletract
Warry Hunt
Emma Smith
Illinois miners vow 90000 aid to West Virginia strikers
In Peoria Illinois the state miners convention approved a 90000 contribution to West Virginia striking workers and authorized a 100000 levy on Illinois union members plus using the 800000 state reserve if needed. The decision sparked wild cheers and no recorded dissent.
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Peoria
Illinois
West Virginia
Walker
Virginia
Democrats vote down battleship program in House
Washington, Web. 26 The house defeated a two battleship program favored by the house naval committee, voting 144 to 133 on a one ships amendment. A Democratic majority backed the amendment while Republicans largely opposed it. Licensed to Wed notices follow listing names and towns of the couples.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
House
Memorial Services for Gov William Larrabee March 20
Des Moines reports the legislature will hold memorial services for former Governor William Larrabee on March 20. A concurrent resolution fixes the date and afternoon for the memorial in joint session with the house and senate. Senator Wm Kenyon is named to deliver the memorial address.
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Des Moines
Wmn
Larrabee
House
Senate
T. S
Kenyon
Buried In Debris After Building Burns in Atlanta
Fire at Whitehall and Trinity streets in Atlanta collapses the structure burying several inmates and two firemen. One fireman and two policemen were injured with one officer fatally harmed. Local responders search the rubble for missing persons as crews battle late afternoon flames.
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Atlanta
Whitehall and
Trinity Streets
School rehearsals ahead for operetta debut in March
High school girls gathered in the Y this afternoon to rehearse the operetta set for a March 14 performance. The first aid class for injury response resumes tonight with Dr. Ostrum returning to meet students in the Y rooms at 7:36.
Suffrage Up To Michigan Voters
Lansing Mich Pele reports the state senate passed a concurrent regulation by 26 to 2 to submit the equal suffrage amendment to voters at the next election. Opponents offered amendments to defeat the measure but were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lansing, Mich
Pele
Senate
Uniformity bill fuels Iowa text book clash
Des Moines reports show the Craig bill to compel statewide compulsory text book uniformity, backed by twelve committee members but opposed by Democrats Miller and Powers. The bill passed a favorable report amid protests from counties that already chose local control, while related notes covered Waeth's inquiry into Pinkerton investigations and state bridge-record practices.
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Des Moines
House Committee On
Craig
Jefferson County
Halstead
Kulp
Powers
Craig Dill
Bruce
Barry
Bliss
Bernbrook
Buxton
Brockway
Bingham
Dawson
Dixon
Pickford
Rohwer
Miller
Milton
Steclsmith
Townsend
Iamilton
Anderson
Cole
Walgrims
Jensen
Helming
Griffin
Sign blows woman and girl through Waterloo window
A stiff wind toppled the Majestic theatre sign The Cow and the Moon knocking a woman and a five year old girl through the plate glass of Waterloo Electrical Supply. Both injuries were reported not seriously harmful by authorities.
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Majestic Theatre
Waterloo Electrical Supply Company
Trig
Young Man Held on Robbery Charge in Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa February 26 Robert Eaton about 21 a Lamoille youth recently in Waterloo stepped from an eastbound train when Police Chief Michael Clark arrested him on a complaint from George T Burdick of Lamoille who followed Eaton here Eaton later faced a mayor s court complaint charging him with stealing 37 from the safe in the Kimball Prul Glek store early Tuesday forenoon The other item notes the Interstate Commerce Commission sustained a lemon rate cut from 1 16 to 1 a hundred pounds from California to border customs districts with railroads appeal dismissed
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Marshalltown
Robert Eaton
Lamoille
Waterloo
Union Station
Michael Clark
George T. Burdick
Lamaiile
Eaton
Burdick
Kimball & Prul- Glek
Washington
Interstate Antomerce Commission
California
Commerce Court
Town Talk highlights and local notices
Henry Frank returns from Chicago and Zell Williams improves from pneumonia as local residents share updates. Mrs Frank Ortman and two Dunkerton children visit Ted Behrens. Laura Sanderson recovers from pneumonia. Max C. Schrieber and Laura Rundell wed in Justice Knapp's office. Krebs and Son Paint shop postpones opening to February 27. Debating tryout for West High set for tomorrow at 8 pm with Carleton Sias to award honor. Doris Sternberg returns from Hot Springs Ark with mother I T Sternberg. Albert C. Rorick dies of heart failure at his Waterloo boarding home. funeral to Sunbury Pa. George Smith to transport remains east. Rorick was a locomotive builder in I C shops. He leaves wife and six children.
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Max C. Schrieber
Laura A. Rundell
la Porte City
F. F. Knapp
C. F. Krebs and Son
Lafayette Street
West High
Carleton Sias
I. T. Sternberg
Doris Sternberg
Melrose
Hot Springs
Ark
Arlington Hotel
Albert C. Rorick
Iowastret
Waterloo
Sunbury
George Smith
Rorick
I. C
Bookmaker Recollects a Double Bet Payment Joke
Vanity Fair recounts a bookmaker’s memo about a distressed colleague who was paid £25 by a captain the day after receiving the same sum in error. The bookmaker asks what to do, and a friend advises to demand the extra £25 again.
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Vanity Fair
Young man urged to choose work early and strive
Florence Vidette quotes stress that success hinges on thorough effort. It warns that many fail because they delay until it is too late, urging youth to focus energy on accomplishing something. The message emphasizes discipline, planning, and persistent work toward a clear goal.
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Florence
Mirandy and Mirandy Report Cars Gone and Chickens Not Turned
Judge notes a rash of automobile disappearances this morning as ten cars have already left town. Chickens remain confined, delaying road openings and stirring local concern. The scene hints at a humorous, rural crisis with a frontier voice.
Enormous Flocka of Sheep in Australia and NZ
Recent official figures place sheep numbers in Australia and New Zealand at over 117 million, the highest in 18 years, marking a record bovine level for the two nations.
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Australia
New Zealand
Market Reports From Omaha Pack South OMAHA Live Stock
Market notes from Omaha Nebraska dated Sept 26 show cattle receipts today around 000 market opened mixed with natives and cows and heifers selling 5.00 to 7.50 while western and Texas steers sold 5.00 to 6.73. Hog receipts reached 16 500 with bids higher for heavy and bulk sales near 6.50 to 8.15. Sheep receipts 15 000 and market opened steady with wethers 6.00 to 6.60 yearlings 6.75 to 7.75 lambs 7.75 to 8.65. Also listed are horse hides and farm listings including York state and Syracuse farm bargains and several farm for sale near Moulton Iowa Tennessee.
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South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
Texas
York State
E. Munson
South Salina Street
Syracuse
N. Y
New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Chicago Great Wester
Northwestern
Atchison
Ee Lote American Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit E
United States Steel
Common
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Erie
Alnois Central
St. Paul
Tee
Missouri Pacific
New York Cepitral
Waterloo
Wellington
Face Washing Prize in Miss Knagg's School
Gard Ind Feb 26 report on Miss Laura Knagg Froebel school initiating a face washing contest to teach cleanliness. Andy Rositti seven leads after day two with prize red necktie for shinniest countenance. pupils receive combs and learn to use a washbasin and style hair. Also notes treaty with Nicaragua about canal rights laid over by Senate committee until new administration reviews it.
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Andy Rositti
Laura Knagg
Froebel School
Mise
Knagg
Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Revivals Draw Large Attendance at Grace M E and First Presby Church
Thirty men and many women attended suppers followed by revival services at First Presbyterian Church. Dr Walter Russell spoke on The Glory in the Cross of Christ with eight points. Afternoon Fruits of the Spirit lecture and an Eternal Life talk were planned. Grace M E church revival with St Paul M E choir featured J E Johnson. Mr and Mrs Charles Z Knapp moved to Hertman flats.
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First Presbyterian Church
Walter Russell
Russell
Charles Allen
East High School
Allen
Grace M. E
Grace M. E. Church
St. Paul's M. BE. Church
J. E. Johnson
St. Paul’s M. E. Church
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Grand Jury
Ance
Entertainment
Sons of Veterans
G A. KR
Guy Feely
Woo. Spry
M. I. Culturch
M. Gibson
T. G. Taylor
J. Sid Anderson
Robert Anderson Post
John Averill
K. C. Brown
Lowa Division of Sons of Veterans
G. F. Taylor
W. 5. Kerr
Fort Dodge
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
Crystal Theatre
First United Brethren Church
Earl Graves
Ro E K. Graves
W. T. Edwards
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
G. A. R. Hall
Williston Avenue
Negrote
Huffman
J. B. Demipster
Stacy Clark
Tom Mann
Dempster
Huffman and Clark
Johny Philpot
Mike Healy
Decorah
Irving
Frank Witt
Shell Rock
Sam Stearns
Marion
Relyeu
Omahi
DP. A. B
Ueams, Lady of Victory Jr, Duffy
St. Mary’s
C. Darrait
Driscoll Merit
C. Golinvenunen
Kascht
J. Wheelan
R_Reihsen
Koch
M. Geib Rishi
Evangelical Church
W. VA
John H. Shimer
Mason City
Iva G. Saiith
Lewis
Hanson
Myrtle E. Manning
Fairfax
James A. Ohl
Raymond
Wyla E. Dietz
Fairbank
Henry W. Mueller
Dunkerton
Martha Poock
Chris Erickson
Eva A. Bangert
Max C. Schreiber
Laura A. Randal
Oscar H. Barkley
Iowa Falls
Hessie Tomlinson
Larrabee Mar
Waeth
Dex Moines
Hamilton
Tive
C. A. Waelh
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Mr. Vaeth
Vaeth
Iowa Highway Commission
Pinkerton
Henry Frank
Chicago
Zell Williams
Frank Ortman
Ted Behrens
Laura Sanderson
Locust St
Wenatchee
Wasl
Vailey
Tournier
Route 9
Galloway Bros.Bowman Co
Waterloo Evening Courier
Floyd County
Waterloo Courier
Hawthorne
West 4Th St
W. &, Smiser
Balti- More Street
Maulton
Appanoose County
Probasco
Moulton
Charles Z. Knapp
Fullerton Place
Hertman
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
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