Linden Methodists Lay Cornerstone of New Church
The Linden Methodist church cornerstone was laid at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Nevada and Butler streets site. Rev J Arthur Young of First Church delivered the principal address on Jesus Christ the Chief Cornerstone. Dr L J Lockwood placed the stone with Rev T H Sheckler and others assisting. Building began Nov 22 and if weather allows, should be ready for Easter. Estimated total cost 78 000 with 25 000 for lots and initial funds nearly exhausted by ceremony day. The completed unit will serve about ten years before a second unit is built.
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Linden Methodist Church
Nevada and
Butler Streets
Co. W. Harrop
J. Arthur Young
First Church
Jesus Christ
S. ¥. Williams
St. Paul's Church
Young Women's Chorus
Linden Chorch
Lockwood
Stone
Bust of Caesar found under Hudson River
A marble Augustus Caesar head, unearthed by a war department suction dredge under the Hudson River, is on public exhibit at a Fifth Avenue gallery. The ears are damaged and the neck and chin were knocked loose in transit. historians speculate the head arrived about 200 years ago as ballast.
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Ork
hamMelay
Hudson River
War Department
Ioitis
Farm Women Plan Separate Meeting in Des Moines
Des Moines January 12 delegates arrive for a three day Iowa Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting. A separate convention for Iowa farm women will discuss farm home life and farming conditions with Mrs Ellsworth Redington of Pella as general chairman.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farm Women
Iowa Farm Buréau Federation
Ellsworth Richard~ Gon
Pella
Salvation Army revival draws eighteen to altar in Water Street hall
Eighteen penitents came to the altar yesterday during the Salvation Army midwinter camp meeting revival at its Water Street hall led by Major Swanson of the Des Moines divisional headquarters. Services continue nightly for a month except Mondays with various local pastors and a gospel team from Linden M E Church scheduled to preach later in the week.
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Salvation Army
Waterstreet
Major Swanson
Des Moines
V. Williams
St. Paul's
M. E. Edigurch
Clinton F. Smith
First Evangelical Church
G. L. Bergeman
Cedar
Linden M. E. Church
Maytag Dealer Meeting Claims Record Year 1924
Newton Iowa January 12 F L Maytag announced at the Maytag dealers convention that 1924 delivered a gross business of more than 15 million dollars, the largest year in the washing machine industry. A goal of 25.09 million dollars was set for the next year.
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Newton
Maytag
Brosen
F. L. Maytag
Ice Harvest Nears Finish Across Cedar River
Cutting of ice on the Cedar river will be completed Thursday per L B Miller of Crystal Ice & Fuel Co. Workers near Mullan Avenue bridge will store about 16 999 tons once the kilns are emptied. Ice cutting on the Cedar river at Nashua via the Tennessee Central line ends tomorrow with roughly 8 000 tons stored. Young Coal Co completed its ice cutting last week.
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Cedar River
L. DB. Miller
Crystal Ice & Fuel Co
Mullan Avenue
Tenois Central Railroad
Nashua
Young Coal Company
Coast League Directors Talk Player Cuts and Franchises
Pacific Coast Baseball League directors met in Los Angeles to discuss selling the Vernon club to William Lane and Lane’s Salt Lake franchise transfer to Chicago and Salt Lake interests. They also considered reducing players per club and the fate of a second San Francisco club. Rumors tied Walter Johnson to a Seattle or Oakland bid, while Duffy Lamis denied Portland backing Williams.
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International News Wire
Los Angeles
Cal
Varnon Baseball Club
William Lane
Salt Lake
Lane
Chicago
J. Cal Ewing
Cakiaud
Claude Putman
Charles Graham
San Franccisco
Bry
San Francisco
Duffy Lamis
Portland
Portlant
Harry Williams
Lewis
Wiliams
Walter Johnson
Washington Americans
Oakland
Seattle
Insanity Commission Weighs Nina Wilkins Case in Iowa
The insanity commission postponed its inquiry into Mrs. Nina Wilkins of Lafayette Street to contact relatives. Doctors say she suffers an incurable brain-affecting malady and may require Independence Hospital treatment. Neighbors last saw her four days prior. bruises likely from a fall and ether-filled vials were found.
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Nina Wilkins
Lafayette Street
Insanity Commission
Kate Sage
School of Missions opens at Westminster Church
Westminster Presbyterian church started a mission school Sunday evening with 76 enrollments. Classes run 6:30 to 7:30 weekly taught by Mrs. Northey Cheney Holt Hartleip and Jenks. Textbooks include China's Challenge to Christianity and Adventures in Brotherhood. Church officials praise the interest.
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School of Missions
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Harry G. Northey
C. #. Cheney
R. W. Holt
Penri Hartleip
Wilma Jenks
Ochina
China
Local Commercial Travelers Honor Arch MacParlane at Social
Members of the United Commercial Travelers local council honored Arch W. MacParlane past grand councillor at a Saturday evening social function and business meeting held at K of P hall with officer inspections and a formal address.
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United Commercial Travelers
Arch W. MacParlane
K. of P. Hall
Baymen Zeus Guard officer leads initiation at dinner
George Radasch of Keokuk, an officer in the Zeus Guard of Baymen, presided over an initiation of Albert Box. The event followed a dinner at 6 p.m. and featured Boumogreigy travelers, dancing, and cards. Mrs W Megow and Andrew Allen won high at bridge. The U C T ladies auxiliary met Saturday, initiating four candidates: Mrs Buckley, Mrs Rock, Mrs Weber, and Mrs Schmidt.
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George Radasch
Keokuk
Zeus Guard
Baymen
Albert Box
Op. mi
Y. W. Megow
Andrew Allen
Bridge
Charles Buckley
John Rock
Bruno Weber
Cart Schmidt
Memorial Services for Gov Boies and Judge Platt Thursday
Memorial services for Gov Boies and Judge Platt are set for 2 p m Thursday in the large courtroom at the courthouse under the Black Hawk County Bar association. J C Murtagh heads a committee to draft resolutions for Judge Platt while A J Bu wards J C Beem and C R Pickett prepare resolutions for Gov Boies. Judges H B Boies G W Wood and B B Stiles will preside and attorneys from the tenth district are invited.
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Franklin C. Platt
Sorace Boits
Court House
Black Hawk
J. C. Beem
C. KR. Pickett
H. B. Boies
G. W. Wood
B. B. Stiles
Zero Weather Forecast For Waterloo
A blizzard tail rakes Waterloo with forecasted cold snap tonight and Tuesday. Snow began at 7 39 am with about 1 5 inches by noon as track sweepers stand by. Yesterday's high reached 32 above zero, with a 19 above low last night and weekend temperatures ranging from 21 above to 18 above.
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Waterloo
Town Weather Bureau
Kenneth Rath Dies in California Auto Crash
telegram from Ackley reports Kenneth Rath's death in a California auto accident. son of W T S Rath of State Exchange Bank, he ran a garage business in Los Angeles. brother Charles and sister Mrs Clare Chenette survive. body to be brought to Ackley for burial. last visit October for sister's wedding.
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Ackley
Kenneth Ratt
California
W. T. S. Rath
State Exchange Bank
Los Angeles
Ous
Clare Chenette
Graves Memorial L B Church Misses Sunday Services
Graves Memorial United Brethren Church canceled all morning and evening worship on Sunday due to replastering in two basement rooms damaged by the December 14 fire. Repairs progress well and the auditorium should be ready by the first Sunday in March. basement work finishes this week for next Sunday's services.
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Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
B. W. Main
Income Tax Filing Rules for 1924 Couples and Singles
The 1924 revenue act cuts rates and raises exemptions for married persons and heads of families. Filing was required for individuals with net income $1,000+ or gross $5,000+, and for married pairs with net $2,500+ or gross $5,000+. Returns were due during June 1 to March 15, 1925, with guidance on Form 1040 and 1040A.
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Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Wage Éatner
Rnis
Lineman Killed by Fall From Phone Pole
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 12 David I Smith 46 lineman for Town Railway Light Co died Sunday morning after a fall from a 33 foot pole at North Liberty while repairing wires. The accident likely occurred when his safety belt gave way. Smith is survived by his widow and one son.
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Cedar Rapids
David I. Smith
Town Railway & Light Co
North Liberty
Smith
Charles City Downs Cresco High Quintet in Overtime Contest
Charles City hosts Cresco in a season opener at the Manual Arts building. The varsity basketball game required 5 extra minutes with Charles City edge Cresco 16 to 15 after Bullen sealed it with a center-field goal. Bullen led Charles City with three field goals and two free throws. The wrestling team also lost to Cresco 18 to 17, each side winning one fall.
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Charles City
Manual Arts
Cresco
Charles Oy
Bullen
Railroads to Spend Over a Billion on Upgrades This Year
Chicago Tribune reports Markham says railroads, buoyed by the Esch Cummins act, will invest over a billion dollars in improvements in the coming year. He notes Coolidge's election signals confidence in rail operations under the act, and stresses broad industrial benefits and renewed labor and capital strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Mrr. Markham
Ulineis Central Railroad System
Markham
Coolidge
Conlidge
Railroads and Progressive Transport Growth urged
The piece extols railroads as the nation’s main economic pillar amid rising population and wealth. It argues for ongoing expansion, better facilities, and continued regulation to prevent abuse, while endorsing consolidation for efficiency and public interest safeguards.
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Atlantic
Wat
Railway prospects brighten after a generation of debate
The text expresses cautious optimism about stabilizing the railway situation and advancing a constructive national policy for railway development. It notes improved public-spirited effort, better facilities, and a firmer awareness of public responsibilities, despite ongoing challenges and a need for conscious management.
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Railroag
Polley Oof
Tte
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Harrop
Caesar
Nsanity Commission
Westminster Church
Farlane
Mather
Diligus
Feorman
Rick
Calic
Cule
Mer
Gov. _ Boies
Judge Platt
Kenneth Rath
Revenue Bureau
Hamburg
Meadow Brook
Dae
Sete
Independent Meat & Grocery Co
Charles City Downs
Cresco High
Railroad Progress
Ven
Watertoo Insurance
Agency
A. K. Smith
East Fourth Street
Rank Fleet
Lumbago
Bayer
Rath
Iowa
Blackhawk
Coats
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