Bemis Report on H-Sent Fare Not Surprising in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Council hears Edward W Beemis Chicago engineer completed an independent probe into streetcar and gas company finances. Bemis recommends a 7 cent fare as a six month trial with four for a quarter tickets, potential 8 cent rise after evaluation. Court injunction on 10 cent fare remains pending.
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Bemis
Cedar Falls
Cartare
Cass
Beemis
City of
Te Council of
T &He District Court
Waterloo
Arbitration Board
Pubdlic
Cpurt
Chicago
Citizen Gas & Electric Co
Gaits
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Central Christian reports best year yet in church history
The annual meeting announced the greatest growth in the church’s history with gains in funds for missions and benevolent purposes and in membership. Expenses totalled 9500 dollars including the lot at Fourth and Locust where building work will start when conditions allow. One hundred twenty nine names joined the roll. Officers elected include W. Thomson, J. A. Francis, W. Robinson, J. Forbes, and others for terms up to three years. PortfoliOctober? Porterfield returns home after Cleveland operation. resume practice gradually.
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Central Christian Church
Locust Streets
W.4. Thomson
Elder
J. A. Francis
W. ©. Robison
J.C. Forbes
LW Wears
E. F. Muthaler
H. E. Reynolds
W. L. Pensington
Wi. J. St. Clair
F. 8. Brocksus
F. R. Brocksus
R. E. Black
W. L. Richardson
Cleo Ruggles
Fern
Mythaler
Ruth Richardon
F. H. Evans
Jeanette Pardee
Ada Slifer
Neda Billings
Three Changes in Nominees for Waterloo Club Directors
Three changes alter the 60 nominees for the Greater Waterloo association board election next Tuesday. Fred Adams and Robert Gibson replace George Hantley and Louis Fowler in the east list, while J A Young takes George B Miller’s place in the west. Withdrawals cite lack of time for duties. Nominating committees selected the new nominees. Voters may cast 30 votes, 15 east and 5 west, with polling at east and west clubs and association offices. judges will be at each voting booth.
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Greater Waterloo Association
Association
Fred Adams
Robert Gibson
Lst
East
George Hantley
Louis Fowler
J. A. Young
George B. Miller
Let
Waterloo East
Waterloo West
EB. F. MacDonough
Votin Bosth
Social Welfare Leader to Speak in Waterloo Next Week
Dr Edward Thomas Devine, Columbia University professor of applied philanthropy, will visit Waterloo January 15 and 16 for a conference and mass meeting. Born 1867 in Union Iowa, he has held roles from editor of The Survey to general secretary of New York's General Charities Society and author of works on charity and social forces.
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Waterloo Woman's Club
Greater Waterloo Association
The
Social Welfare League
Edward Thomas Devine
Applied Philanthropy
Columbia University
New York City
Woman's Club
Waterloo Terrrary East
W. H. Langlas
Devine
Union
Cornell College
University of Pennsylvania
University of
General Charities’ Society of
Gravel road project costs spark county debate
County Engineer Charles M. Fisher reported in 1920 that the Eagle Center gravel road, four miles south of Waterloo, cost 29677.23 dollars with a per mile rate of 7419.30 and a yard cost of 2.59. Operating county trucks last season totaled 328382.40, led by the Eagle Center project at 21384. The board weighed if horse hauling could cut costs amid rain and limited dry weeks in July and September.
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Eagle Center
Toy
Charles M. Fisher
Waterloo
Fisher
Pickworth joins race for building inspector post
EB A Pickworth, graduate architect and draftsman at M B Cleveland studio, files for city building commissioner and housing inspector exam. He is the third candidate alongside Edward Maonke and T N Stufflebeam. Mayor Frisbie will name the examining board soon, with council appointing from the board's eligible list.
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EB. A. Pickworth
Edward Maonke
T. N. Stufflebeam
Pickworth
M. B. Cleveland
N. W. Frisbie
Eut
Board of Examiners
Blind boy in police care en route to blind school
Ralph Cunningham a 13 year old blind boy travels to the blind school at Vinton Iowa under police care. Waterloo police will meet the Illinois Central train at 1 am and transfer him to the Rock Island conductor for safety and comfort during the journey.
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Ralph''Cunningham
Waterloo Police
Illinois Central
School For Blind
Vinton
Young
Rock Island
I. C
Evangelist to Tell of War Experiences in France
Dr. George Wood Anderson, a YMCA evangelist, outlines three incidents from his wartime France Belgium experiences. He spoke from the Argonne front and other hot zones, drawn from firsthand duty with soldiers. He shared sermons on self respect and forgiveness, urging active prayer and neighborly love.
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France
George Wood Anderson
Cambaign
Grace M. #. church
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Anderson
Belgium
Europe
Argonne
First Brethren Church To Begin Revival Services
First Brethren Church in North Manchester plans a series of evangelistic revival services starting January 23 led by Dr. Charles A. Bame. A prayer meeting is set tonight at the Ringler home at 929 Grant Avenue, led by Rev. W. H. Beachler, with Brethren church members urged to attend. Regular Bible study at the church Thursday will become a prayer meeting, followed by Friday night prayer meetings.
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First Brethren Church
Charles A. Bame
Manchester
Ind
Norman Ringler
Grant Avenue
W. H. Beachler
Brethren Church
Ringler
Q. R. Brundage
Third Street
Circus Seeks New Shock With Pink Tights Ban
Chicago United Press reports Barnum Bailey seeks a new shock value after banning pink tights on girl trapeze artists and bareback riders. The show plans to study laws across states to determine how far costumes can go before ticket buyers are deterred.
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Circus
United Press Chicago
Barnum
Jas Orn
Steg Seeresea
Ben RG
Barnum-Bailey
United Press
Garth
Vorwood
Statement of total liabilities sworn by trust company directors
Total Liabilities statement sworn by EL L. Johnson pres CG R. Davis vice president and A G. Greeley secretary of the Trust Co of Black Hawk County. They affirm the assets listed are bona fide property of the trust company in its corporate capacity and that none have been loaned or advanced for display as assets.
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Black Hawk Countie
EL L. Johnson
R. Davis
A. G. Greeley
The
Trust Co
Said Trust Co
Tms
E. J. Johnson
C. R. Davis
Co. M
G. O. P. Legislature Opens in Michigan Senate
The Fifty-first Michigan legislature convened with solid Republican majorities in both houses. Mrs. Eva M. Hamilton became the first woman elected to the legislature and took her seat in the senate.
New York Loses Champion Fight Over Price Limits
Henry Farrell reports New York boxing officials bar high ticket prices for major bouts. Dempsey and Carpentier faced restricted seating after mandatory $10 and $15 caps. Promoters warned by the Walker bill to follow rules, as Walkers hold authority to enforce boxing commission rulings. Major purses, including a half million for Dempsey Carpentier, could not be staged under price caps. Boxing circles applaud the move despite market doubts.
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Sy Henry L. Farrell
United Press Star
New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Dempsey
Jess
Willard
América
Tex Rickard & Co
Boxing Commission
Boxing Solons J
Commission
Gray Hair Remedy Promoted by Mrs Mackie Actress
Mrs Mackie a New York actress and grandmother promotes a home hair remedy using Ortex powder. Dissolve in two ounces of distilled or rain water and comb through hair. One box lasts months. The ad claims the product is safe non greasy and non rubbing off and restores a darker shade making the wearer look younger.
Simple Calonite Powder Cleanses Blackheads Fast
A brief home remedy notes that two ounces of calonite powder mixed with hot water dissolves blackheads on any body part. Apply on a wet sponge for a few seconds, rinse, and skin pores return to normal without squeezing. Calonite powder is available at drugstores for this purpose.
Boxing bill faces mute approach from Governor Miller
It is thought Governor Miller will not push the boxing bill. His main objection is high purses and large admission prices that restrict shows to the wealthy. The International Sporting Club continues to campaign against perceived issues in the sport.
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Alon
Gor. Miller
International Sporting Club
Waterloo Young People Wed at Valparaiso Ind
Viola H Nesfield and Charles L Owen of Waterloo were married yesterday in Valparaiso Indiana amid a note of elopement rumor. Mrs Nesfield is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Nesfield of Newell street. Owen works as a brakeman for the Illinois Central railroad. They plan to reside in Waterloo.
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Crown Point
Ind
Viola H. Nesfield
Charles L. Owen
Valparaiso
Owen
George R. Nesfield
Newell Street
Woodworth's
Ilinois, Central Railroad
Oelwein Council Seeks Share Of Motor Taxes
Oelwein Ia Jan 5 Amendments to state motor vehicle laws are asked by the Oelwein city council to assure proportionate shares of automobile taxes for road work. Jurors drawn for January term include Muriel Davis B I Fereday F W Cox Roy Andrus A Dunsmore Seth Richards Carl Schatz M D Kirie. Norman Bruner to Ames this week for government vocational training. One hand was crippled in service overseas. Last scarlet fever quarantine cards.
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Oelwein
Qelpean City
West Union
Muriel Davis
B. I. Fereday
F. W. Cox
Roy Andrus
5. A. Dunsmore
Seth Richards
Carl Schatz
Kirie Oehwein
Grand U
Norman Bruner
Ames
Leona Freeland and Ray Shannon Wed in Waterloo parsonage
Miss Leona Freeland and Ray E. Shannon of Waterloo were married at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by Rev. W. G. Crowder at the Methodist parsonage. Shannon is a Post Office clerk.
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Shannon-Freeland
Marshalltown
Leona Freeland
Ray E. Shannon
Waterloo
W. G. Crowder
Methodist
Shannon
Midwinter YMCA Board Meeting on Development Topics
The YMCA board of directors will meet Friday from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. to consider development matters. Reports will be presented. associations and directors will discuss actions at the event.
Annual Y Reports To Be Given Friday
Committee reports will review the work of the YMCA for 1920 and present future policies. The session promises interesting proposals and a review of past activities by local YMCA leadership.
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M. C.A
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Lincoln
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William Gmma Weichman
Smith
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Victora M. Rambach
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Baesapay
Cedar Heights
Christian Welter
Percival Earl Wiler
Maude
E. Curtis
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Iowa Farm Inc. Co
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Waterloo Buick Company
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Nichols & Gates
West
Waterloo Savings Bank
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