Real Estate Board Warns Against Off State Land Promos
Waterloo Real Estate board today condemned outdoor state land purchases offered by outside promoters. They warn that deeds cost little, abstracts are cheap, and such lots may be valueless. investors often lose even small amounts. Bankers or lawyers’ advice, or endorsement by the Chamber of Commerce, is urged before any purchase. Building and loan or savings bank investments are recommended.
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Waterloo Real Estate Board
Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
City in Brief: Local Notes and Obits
City in Brief lists visiting relatives, court actions annulling a marriage, newlyweds returning to Waterloo, residents traveling south for the winter, and obituaries. It notes judges in Cedar Rapids and the death of Mrs. B. Jeffries, plus church events and Crystal Scaf Fuel ice harvest progress and an Ames nursery convention with L. W. Ramsey speaking on yard and garden contests amid Waterloo’s vacant-lot farming movement.
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Iowa
Movie Tax Probed by New York Assembly
New York January 18 a legislative inquiry began to determine if moving pictures should bear a state tax. Attorneys and film interests protested, arguing the probe is discriminatory. Lee A. Ochs, president of the Motion Picture Exhibitors League, testified about roughly 1400 theaters in the state and said the business is less profitable than often thought.
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New York
Lee A. Ochs
Motion Pictures Exhibitors’ League
Germans Clamor for Severe U Boat War
Berlin reports a surge of German support for harsher U boat tactics following the Entente's terms. Emperor William, replying to loyal addresses, avoids comment on unrestricted submarine use but hints at tougher prize rules. Addresses from states, municipalities, and organizations praise the manifesto and pledge steadfast war solidarity.
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Berlin
William
Hansa League
League
Germany
Entente
County Superintendent Urges Phonograph Use in Schools
County superintendent H C Moeller has urged phonograph use to aid rural pupils in marching, penmanship, and other activities. He notified rural teachers to attend a 10 am Saturday phonographic demonstration at the James Black Dry Goods Company. Bonds for a new east high school were sent to buyers, $100,000 of a $250,000 issue with 4 1 4 percent interest, maturing 1937.
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H. C. Moeller
East High
Eliston Company
Chicago
W. J. Brann
W. Arbuckle
East Board
J. J. Rainbow
Temple Revekah lodge meets and church group events
Temple Revekah lodge No 66 will meet in regular session at 7 30 p m tomorrow all members urged to attend A special St Margaret s and Altar guild meeting at 10 a m Friday at Mrs G S Millard s Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R meet Memorial hall Friday afternoon Christchurch hosts an old fashioned parish party tonight at the Y W C A parlor parents may bring children
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Temple Revekah Lodge
St. Margaret's
Bi. Mark’s
G. S. Millard
Lincoln Circle
Memorial Hall
Christchurch
Young Women’s Christian Association
Captain Wagner Named Deputy Sheriff to Replace O Bleness
Capt H T Wagner of the police force announced he will take the deputy sheriff post created by Harlow O Bleness resignation. Wagner has served seven years, starting as desk sergeant and promoted to captain.
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H. T. Wagner
Police Force Today
Harlow O’bleness
Wagner
Japanese land law tested in California
In a federal district court trial, the U S government seeks to revert Mrs. K Tanigoshi's property to the state over her citizenship status after she married a Japanese realty dealer. The case hinges on whether she lost citizenship.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Federal District Court
United States
K. Tanigoshi
Tanigoshi
Greek Rebels Freed After Entente Demand
London reports Venizelist leaders released by Greek authorities in line with entente demands. Athens dispatch to Reuters notes confidence restored and quiet prevailing in the Greek capital.
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London
Athens
Reuter
Elected Forestry Head Heads American Forestry Meeting
Washington report says the American Forestry association re elected its president today. A proposal urged creation of a national forestry reserve along the highway between Washington and Baltimore. A small blaze damaged the roof of BR Bybank’s home at 21 Lafayette Street, easily controlled without water. Insurance ad copy follows.
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Washington, D. C
American Forestry Association
Washington
Baltimore
BR. H. Bybank
Lafayette Street
Closing Prices Today on New York Stock Exchange
Prices from an early January session reported in New York show mixed results across major issuers. Notable names listed include American Beet Sugar, American Car and Foundry, American Smelting, Anaconda, G M and S, General Electric, United States Steel, and Westinghouse Electric among others, with several entries showing partial or garbled figures.
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NEW York Stock Exchange
Courier
New York
Anaconda Coe Atchison
Baldwin V Locomotive
Brooklyn
United States Steel
Westinghouse Electric , c. G. W
Pfd
Congress Delays Rail Legislation Amid Democratic Split
Washington January 1 The president's rail program stalls in Congress with six weeks left before adjournment. Newlands struggles to unite the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on a bill meeting the need for arbitration and emergency government action. Adamson pushes a house measure, while unions oppose a broad arbitration plan. Democratic rifts and weak interest temper prospects for a compromise or strong action.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Adamson
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Newlands
House
House Committee On
Bobby
Senate
Federal Board of Mediation and
Picture sparked romance ends in tragedy in St Louis
In St Louis a man identified as Charles Dowling shot and wounded Mrs H Gerreald, 23, claiming jealousy over a valued diamond. Dowling then died by suicide. The woman had reported Dowling as not a mill superintendent and that he had misrepresented himself after a photo of her appeared in a newspaper. The incident followed their reported friendship and a diamond dispute.
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St. Louis
Charles Dowling
H- Gerreald
Gerreald
Dowling
Sirs
East St. Louis
ROOM HUNTER TRIES TO GRAB LBANDLADE'S PURSE
Mrs. L. Van Drew of 204 Commercial Street reported to police that around 1 20 p m a man calling about a room for rent tried to seize her purse while she held it and she believed he tried a hypodermic needle on her arm though no mark remained.
Great Lakes Losses In 1916 Reach Record Toll
Detroit reports 73 lives lost and 14 vessels sunk on the Great Lakes in 1916. Ore movement totaled 64,734,495 tons, up from 49,070,478 in 1913. Grain shipments declined by 22,166,896 bushels to 363,999,156.
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Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes
Lake Carriers’ Association
Prize Essay Earned Posthumously by Dartmouth Instructor
Baltimore news reports Dr J Noble Stockett of Baltimore died by his own hand last September due to overwork. The 27 year old Dartmouth instructor and famed Johns Hopkins lacrosse player was awarded $500 for an economic essay he wrote under a Chicago concession.
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Baltimore
J. Noble Stockett
Dartmouth College
Chicago
Stockett
Johos Llopkins
Mortuary notices from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo
M rs M Speer aged 67 widow of Jos eph Speer long time resident of Black hawk county died at Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening she came to the county in 1869 with her parents survived by two sons J B Speer Waterloo and C Speer Cedar Rapids eleven grandchildren including Grace and Debbie Bentley who had lived with their grandmother since their mother’s death funeral at First Methodist church Waterloo at 2 p m burial Elmwood cemetery Catherine Worcester 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Worcester died after weeks illness student at St Marys parochial school survived by parents two sisters Agnes M and Joan L two brothers Frank and Albert H all at home funeral 5 a m Saturday St Marys church burial Calvary cemetery A J McCormick died after a stroke of paralysis funeral Friday 2 36 p m Grace M B church burial Elmwood cemetery
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M. Spher
Nes
Speer
Joseph Speer
Black Awl County
Cedar Rapide
Evo
Grace
Debbie Bentley
John Hanley
First Methodist Church
Waterloo l
Elmwood Cemetery
Cayrerine Worcester
Catherina Josephine
W. B. Worcester
Conger Street
St. Mary's Parochial School
Agnes M
Joan L
Frank
Albert H
F. P. Rohlman
St. Mary's Church
Calvary Cemetery
A. J. McCormick
H. J. Lockwood
Grace M. B
Thaw Recuperating as Sleuth Fires Shots in Ward
In Philadelphia Thaw shows hopeful improvement after thazor wounds while a private detective guarding his room fired random shots claiming someone struck him. In New York, Oliver Brower bail stays at 15000 in the conspiracy to kidnap case with Harry K. Thaw, per Justice Cokalan.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
New York
Supreme Court
Oliver Brower
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
Cokalan
Congressman Hits British Arms Firm
Washington January 18 Congressman Rodenburg of Illinois a Republican introduced a resolution to bar government purchases from foreign firms asserting patriotism requires army navy and federal supplies be made in the United States by American workers at American wages. The move follows Secretary Daniels awarding armor piercing projectiles contract to a British firm.
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Washington, D. C
Rodenburg
Ilnois
Army
Navy
United States
Daniels
Guardsmen Baggage Arrives Today Over Chicago Great Western
Three carloads of personal baggage and ordnance from the national guards were due to arrive late today over the Chicago Great Western. Company quartermasters will unload and store tents and equipment until needed. Much baggage includes private trunks with keys and curios from the border period.
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National Guards
Chicago Great Western
Drastic Penalty For Drunken Auto Drivers in Iowa House Bill
Des Moines reports a bill introduced by Representative J Scott fixing penalties for driving while intoxicated. Conviction could bring fines from 160 to 500 dollars, or 20 days to six months imprisonment, or both. Temperature table fragment appears after.
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Des Moines
House of T Representatives
J Scott
Two Trainmen Shot by Hoboes Near Kimball Nebraska
Denver report says Cinero Allen, 2 conductor from Sidney Nebraska, and Otto B. Jones, brakeman from Chereng, Wyoming, were shot and killed near Kimball Nebraska while deterring two robbers riding a Union Pacific freight. The pair were captured and jailed at Kimball.
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Denver
Colo
Cinero Allen
Sidney, Neb
Otto B. Jones
Cherenng
Wrye
Kimball
Neb
Union Pacific
Allen
Jones
Witnesses Recall Lincoln’s Moonlit Acquittal Trial
Bloomington Jr Jan 18 J M Tavis died last night at Mason City. He was the last survivor of the witnesses in the Medsucher murder trial of 1857. The case involved Abraham Lincoln obtaining Don Armatrong’s acquittal by proving the almanac showed the moon did not shine the night of the murder.
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Bloomington, Jr
J. M
Tavis
Mason City
Medsucher
Abraham Lincoln
Don Armatrong
Card of thanks from Clarke Castor family
Mrs Agnes Clarke and Mrs Banna Castor and family thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of Starr Morris Ves and for floral offerings. Also expressed by Mrs J S Plumb and children and Mrs J J Eddy and Mrs B A Plumb.
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Agnes Clarke
Banna Castor
Starr Maurice Ves
J. S. Plumb
J. J. Eddy
B. A
R N A and M W A plan June convention events
Varkersburg reports the vice presidents secretaries and treasurers met to outline the program for the R N A convention in June. A joint R N A M W A installation is planned with a 6 50 supper. Attendees are urged to bring food and guests are invited from the wives and friends of both groups.
Readlyn Local Notes Highlight Week of Visitors and Illness
Readlyn on January 15 reports Henry Klemp spending the week in Minneapolis for a lumbermen’s convention. News from Dubuque says Willard Wimmer is very ill with lumbago. Mr and Mrs Hugo Pape of Waverly spent the weekend with the Fr Tiedt. Florence and Genavieve Clabby of Independence visited the Blere home. Florence to return Sunday. John Blere broke his arm last Sunday. Mrs Herbert Kelling hospitalized in Waverly after not improving. Mesdames F Blere and F Ortmann hosted whist club. D Mersch won first and H Bovers the consolation. Hoys club met at Starry Davis home. Biss Grassman sick early week but returned to school. Mr and Mrs Ortman and Ray visited friends then Hawks before moving to their new home. Mrs Chris Treet died at her son Tudelph’s home. funeral at John church. Mr Tuther died Friday after suffering arthria. funeral Monday by Rev John. Esther Jidas, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jidas, died Tuesday morning after spinal meningitis since Saturday.
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Readlyn
Henry Klemp
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Willard Wimmer
Lumbaga
Hugo Pape
Waverly
FR. Tiedt
Florence
Genavieve Clabby
Blere
Miss Flornce
John Blere
Herbert Kelling
Mesdames
F. Blere
F. Ortmann
Birra
D. Mersch
Bovers
Starry Davis
Biss Grassman
Ortman
Ray
Hawkere
Chris ‘Treet
Hear Son
Tudelph
the John Church
Tuther
Thnt
Aarhina
John
Esther
John Jidas
Tiz Ad Promises Quick Foot Comfort For All
An old advertisement touts Tiz as a remedy for burning, swollen, and painful feet with corns and bunions. It claims rapid relief, reduced shoe tightness, and a guarantee or money back. The 25 cent box is marketed through druggists and department stores.
New Hartford Community Updates and Local Births
Newhartford residents share weekly notes with relatives from Newell and Round Lake. A birth welcomed a son to Mr. and Mrs. Josh Christensen last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Morrinen of Salina plan an extended visit with their son Charles in Salina, Kan. An auto sale partnership between Devt & Campbell ended by mutual consent as A. Campbell retires. A birthday party for Robert Ohnstead post members honored ten soldiers and an elegant four o'clock dinner was served by Mrs. August Dammaru and family for their new son born Thursday.
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Newartford
Fat
UZ peeAs Ait Fobes
Olymboi
Minn
Soren Petersen
Newell
Hia
Willis
Ray Dasa
Lede
Leo
Josh Christensen
Charles, Morrinen
Salina
Kat
James Morrinen
James Morrixoi
Kan
Charles
Devt & Campbell
A. da. Campbell
Dodd Sentioudi
Malin Sirent
Nobert Olmatend
Trobert' Ohnstead Post
R. Darwon
J. MW. Hype Man
A. Morelson
B. W. Must
Alk
August Dammaru
Orange County News From Orange Township Observes Weekend Gatherings
Orange Two residents report attendance at religious services in Orange last Sunday. Farmers finished hauling supplies for ice creamery needs. Local officials plan all day meeting Sunday to reorganize closers. Visits from out-of-town friends noted. High school basketball vs Hudson Friday then Writer Wilson town teachers to a basketball event.
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Orange
Mra. Moss
Hood River
Oregon
Har Slater
Ms. Roedamar
Wateries
Tea Blough
W. O. Tannrouther
4. R. Zner
Sune
Mdnaw Baer Lowe
Montana
Wilbert Millers
Bre
Karl Swattner
Indren
Davenport
Neb
Visibuc
Hudson
Tiny Crank
Hampton Tipton Banquet of Methodist Brotherhoods Held
The sixth annual Methodist Brotherhoods banquet occurred at the M I church basement with Lin geste offerings by Ludher Aid society. Afterward A A Kuglar of Osage spoke on Why Are We Here and What Are We To Do. The Christian church ladies quartet provided excellent music. Officers elected included Dr A D C L Rhine as president and O T Weeke as vice president with Fred Nancolis as vice president, I W Douglas as treasurer, J B Stauffer as chaplain Hml L Luecker. Mr J H Lackland resigns as bank teller and will move to Flagstaff Arizona. Leo Tobin son to take his place. Mr Geo Copperwall died.
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Adcl Rhine
O. TF. Weeke
Fred Nancolis
I. W. Douglas
J. B. Stauffer
Hm l L. Luecker
J. H. Lackland
Citizens’ National Bank
Flagstaff
Arizona
Leo Ttobinson
Geo. Copperwall
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Health in Busy Era
Helpul hair hints tout Parisian Sage as the best remedy for hair and scalp problems preventing baldness dandruff and shedding. Advertises a French hair dressing made from the original formula sold by Wangier Bros Co and druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Wangier Bros. Co
Local notes from Sunday 4s Hone and Cedar Rapids trip
Fragmented item lists travel, family moves, and a high school game. Lovt Talielin returned from Cedar Rapids. John Vaught with daughter left for California to spend the winter. A team defeated King Clarion 32 to 24 while Pagina Grove beat an opponent 26 to 0 at night.
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Manayton. da
aAbteney
Athiownd
Waye
Aosevarad
Californda
Lovt Talielin
Cedar Replus
Carpantor
Downs
Mint Nel- Weitukinao
Rowden
Tia Methodist Purnonana Tutdiluy
Lemonie
Wiletta Evann
Ligselters
Marvhalltown
Wimel
Pagina Grove
Mitchell Auction Adds Land to Conveyances
Mitchell Auiteitel on Monday added its own property totaling 49 acres to a parcel held by Taad Conves, with the finish of the possession at Atareth. The Methodist church entertainment occurred Friday noon. Haniel Warrington and Vincentoservides were laid to rest at the Methodist churchyard Sunday. Funeral attendant wires in Oak Girova cemetery. Son Wire Jington, a brother, conveyed to Minn for the funeral. Me Ware Jington leaves a widow, son Robert, and two daughters Maa Heels Skuater and Minn Atay. Il Connell has returned to Aberdeer. Oscar Brokes spent the week’s end in Waterlou on business.
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Auitetiel
Volmat Lise
Howe
Conves
Churet
Haniel Warrington
Lytday
Vincentoservides
Intormant
Qak Girova
Sonn
Oil Station Planned Near Rail Yard in Allidon
Allison Alligon reports the town council granted permission to erect oil tanks east of the railroad stockyards in the southwest district. A resident manager will run the station, with approval and public notice of the project. The item is tied to local development plans and present council oversight. The text also notes lodge installations, Masons attendance, a banquet, and a toast program led by Burt Curtis.
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Alligon
Looe Standardib Company Win
Allidon
Poer
Iirt
Onal Lodge
Burt
Curtis
W. Mo
Lodgs
E. W. Booton
Fugens Owen
Ray
FF. Witt
Ralph McWhirter
G.A. Buarkle
I. Potter
S. A. UP. Martin
A Anderson
A. WH. Taylor, Tyler. Burt Curtis, Retiring W. M
Lodge
Wouldn't You Like to Get Rid of That Catarrh
A promotional offer proclaims free Gauss Combined Treatment packages for catarrh over ten days. It promises root-cause relief and permanent results and instructs readers to mail a coupon for free parcels by parcel post.
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Lere
Ann
Gauss
Sipm
Pachage
G.rf
Malo St
Marshall, Mich
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Anna Olson
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L. B. Johnson
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O’ Bleness
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Harry Thaw
Sleuth
Prunken
Buchanan Optical Co
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RB. N. A
Theodore Fisher
Buffalo Center
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Lilt
Cherokes
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H. A. Lashbrook
G A. Fonte
G. Ortmeyer
Hinrichs
Laura Joe
Fred McCann
Silttie Vivian Card
Powltt Hielman
Teally
New Hartford
Orange Township
Hampton
Veturen
Cmwdlaver
Mitchell
Allison
State, War and Navy Building
Shallenberger
Elits
C. W. Bruner
Diantiss
Black Hawk Building
Avant Shoe Shop
Marsh-Place Nuteding
Sam Katz
Indiana
BE. I. Dunkelberg
Black Waive Bank
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and
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Ofice
W. E. Patterson
Commercial ‘Bank
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