Big Attendance at Greater Waterloo Saloon Question Meeting
The Greater Waterloo association held a mass meeting urging voters to carefully consider the saloon petition before signing. Speakers claimed signatures could not be withdrawn once placed and warned against intimidation. The crowd filled the Waterloo theatre as leaders tied the issue to city finances and local public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Waterloo Association
Waterloo Theatre
T. Sullivan
Frank J. Fowler
George
EB. Lichty
L. &. Cass
Fred L. Northley
J.C. Beem
Sullivan
Greater Waterloo
Waterloo
Waverley
Supreme Court
District Court
Fowler
Thei Mes
George E. Lichty
Mr. Lichty
Saloons Changed Conditions After Establishment
The readable extract notes how conditions improved wonderfully after saloons were established, reflecting a shift in public welfare and community behavior following the opening of drinking venues.
Retire $25,000 in Water Plant Bonds
The water commissioners ordered $25,000 in bonds paid from the sinking fund. This is the first installment of $625,000 authorized when the city took over the waterworks from N.W. Harris & Co. A second payment of $75,000 is due in 120. Officers elected: President J. B. Sedgwick, vice president J. W. Rath, secretary George Mr. Shoe maker, superintendent J. P. Berry. This marks Mr. Berry’s thirtieth election related to the waterworks. The secretary and superintendent reports were approved, with the superintendent’s report given to Mayor Thompson for perusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Commissioners
N.W. Harris & Co
J. B. Sedgwick
J. W. Rath
George Mr. Shoemaker
J. P. Berry
Mr. Berry
Thompson Perusal
Death Follows Short Illness
Taken ill with pneumonia on Wednesday Mrs Elizabeth Glynn died at 4 o clock this morning at her niece Mrs Michael dackmtan s home 308 Winth street west where she had lived for twelve years She was born Elizabeth Gary in Ireland and came to America with her parents about age 12 She married Nicholas Glynn in Chicago over forty years ago he died about fourteen years ago She had resided in Chicago until moving to Waterloo to live with her niece Surviving relatives are nieces and nephews She was about 68 years old Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart Catholic church with Mass at 9 o'clock Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery
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Elizabeth Glynn
Michael Dackmtan
Winth Street West
Glyn
Elizabeth Gary
Ireland
America
Chicago
Nicholas Glynnn
Men Lose to Cedar Rapids in Late Night Meet
A Waterloo team traveled to Cedar Rapids where they faced a Y largely similar in size and talent. Volleyball yielded a narrow Bunny win while basketball ended 36 to 16 for Cedar Rapids. After games, the party dined at the Y M C A and a social at the Majestic followed. A lawn game is planned soon. Accurate rain drops measured under one-fifth inch.
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Waterland
Cedar Rapids
Dr. F.C. Liffring
Frank Mulkern
Sydney Hacker
George Carson
Nick Talty
Z. Bintz
W. A. Dewees
Waterloo
Mulkern
C. Dewees
R. F.t Hacker
Carson
R. G
Tatty
L. G
Mae
Majestic Theatre
AIMED YOUNG MAN HAS ARTIFICIAL LIMBS READY TO WALK
Edmund DeWagenaere fund supporters learn the young man has received artificial limbs in Minneapolis. Shoes will be purchased, enabling him to begin walking and face life with far less handicap after the Rock Island railroad accident that took his legs. The campaign started by this paper raised about $350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund DeWagenaere
Minneapolis
de Wagenaere
Rock Island
Five Cents Proves It Generous Offer
Cut out this advertisement and mail six cents to Foley and Co in Chicago to receive a free trial parcel. It promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs croup bronchitis and lagrippe coughs along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold by all druggists.
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Generonus
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Thundering Herd frontier drama at Palace Theatre
At the Palace Theatre Collin Campbell presents a five reel wild west drama of the 1849 frontier with large buffalo herd prairie schooners and horses. Pawnee Bill’s ranch scenery and realistic fights feature Bessie Eyron Wheeler Oakman and Red Wing. Sunday shows “In the init Turn to the want ad page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collin Campbell
Pawnee Bill
Pawnee
Oklahoma
Bessie Eyron
Wheeler Oakman
Red Wing
Houston addresses students at AMM Ames IA
Secret Houston of the department of culture addressed the students of Iowa State College in Ames on January 16. Delegates from both legislative chambers attended along with Governor Clarke and Des Moines agriculture editor Henry Walla. The secretary focused on the institution while wartime conditions and rising prices were noted. A large audience gathered at the Armory that evening to hear James Graham and other speakers including Edgar Litchfield and John Macartney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Secret Houston
Department of A Culture
Iowa State College
Governor Clarke
Henry Walla
Des Moines Agricultu
James Graham
Edgar ©. Litchfi
John “Macartney
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Waverly
Fred Oh. Norther
Beem
Iowa
The
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Booster City Ideal
Booster City
Kodak
Alsace
Gallieni
Paris
Joffre
Peek Theatre
Julius Caesar
Tom MIX
Bessie Eyton
Palace
Houston
AMM
England
Pocahontas
Beaton
Shores
Cash
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