Week of sensational films at the Lyric theatre
A six day lineup features A Prisoner in the Harem The Greyhound Northern Lights The $5 000 000 Counterfeiting Plot and The Littlest Rebel each with multiple parts plus a six day program of top feature films. The Lyric promises sensational entertainment with well known actors and creators and urges audiences to attend.
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The
Lyric Theatre
Waterloo
William J. Burns
Sir Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Edward Peple
Players Contract Scrap Declared Patch by Federal Lawyer
Chicago Jan 21 The player's contract was called a mere scrap of paper by Keene H Addington federal league chief counsel resuming his argument in the anti trust suit against organized baseball He said there was no real modification of relations between clubs and players despite changes in contract option sections and the elimination of two ten day clauses from some contracts The contracts were changed but the national agreement and practices under which organized ball conducts its business were not He added the contract is designed for use in court The national agreement and rules of the national commission still govern the game.
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Chicago
Keene H. Addington
Federal League
Organized Baseball
Addington
Organized Ball
National Commission
Austrian Army Chief Reports Excellent Conditions
Field Marshal Archduke Frederick, commander of the Austrian army and cousin of Emperor Francis Joseph, has returned from inspecting the first army in Vienna via Amsterdam and London. He reports conditions are excellent and praises the troops.
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Vienna
Amsterdam
London
Archduke Frederick
Francis Joseph
First Army
French Present Review of War Nov 1810 Jan 15 18
Paris reports an official statement detailing the war from November 15 to January 15. It says the conflict since Ypres has become a siege, with Germany generally retreating while the French claim to have gained ground on all fronts except one. The overview emphasizes French advances and German setbacks in the period.
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Paris
Ypres
Mrs. Katura Holmes Dies Suddenly at 76
Erastus Holmes found his mother Mrs. Katura Holmes dead on the Waterloo home couch about 9:30 pm. Age 76, death likely from apoplexy. Born east, lived in West Union, then Waterloo. Survived by children Erastus, Elmer, Mrs. Wimber, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dodge, and others plus grandchildren. Funeral plans pending word from relatives. burial at West Union anticipated Friday or Saturday.
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Erastus Holmes
Katura Holmes
South Street
Altho
West Union
Methodist Church
Erastus N. Holmes
C. Elmer Holmes
John M. Wimber
George L. Smith
Waterloo
Willliam Dodge
Harlem
Mont
S. J. Holden
William Holmes
Tyter
Minn
War Officers in Conference at National Guards Armory
The first session of a two day military school for officers of the Fifty-third regiment Tawa National Guards was held in the armory this morning. Thirty two officers attended the opening session.
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Tawa National Guards
Armory fair prep and civic notices roll in
Delegates assemble for army school sessions with Captains Ball and Ren leading, Major Lucas assisting. Forenoon covers small arms and conference work, afternoon focuses on maneuvering and field engineering. Banquet at Irving at 6 30 with entertainment by Captains Sias and Weilein. Hix returns as Plaza Theatre organist after brief absence. Fire dept responds to 1328 Commercial for overheat blaze, little damage. Funeral services for Chris Webber held by G A R post at O Keeffe Towne with interment in Elmwood. Wait for big fair at Armory Feb 1 2 3 4 5 Knights and Ladies of Security and Company 1. A Common Curiosity. Willie explains to puzzled teacher why he missed school yesterday.
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Ball
Renour
Regular Army
Lucas
Adjutant General
the Irving
Chris Webber
O'Keefe & Towne
Robert Anderson Post
W. H. Beachler
Elmwood Cemetery
Wanted Ads Seek Housing and Work in West Side
Light housekeeping rooms to share in modern apartments near west side. Mrs. Wilkins offers close in furnished rooms at 615 South St. Phone 1465 Black. Dane seeks dairy farm or creamery position. contact Carl Peterson R. 2 Hudson Ia. Also listings for rent: modern furnished room near east side. phone 1679 Black. Two roomers and boarders wanted in west side private home. phone 2961 Red. High grade player piano for sale. photo 22380 White.
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Care Courier
Kent
Wilkins
South St
Black
Carl Peterson
Hudson
East Sie
Close In
West Side
Ogle Maintains His Innocence In Forgery Case
Detroit, Jan 21. TJ Paul Ogle, held on a $5,000 forged money order charge against the American Express Co, maintains innocence. Case adjourned to Jan 26 with $10,000 bail. Victim is William T. Gregory, assistant general agent. Ogle, back from Jacksonville, seems unfazed by the outcome.
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Detroit
Mich
TJ_ Paul Ogle
American Expréss Company
William T. Gregory
Express Company
Qyle
Jacksonville
Fla
Golden
American Sailors Held by Germans
American sailors from the Greenbrier and Carglyn were arrested by German authorities at Bremen. The American consul reported their release and return to their ships, with officials guessing misconduct ashore or detention to suppress information before port departure.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Greenbriert
Carglyn
Bremen
State Department
Chicken Pie Supper Invitation For Vets Officers
Fred Willier camp invites officers at the military school of instruction to an eight o'clock chicken pie supper tomorrow evening at the armory. The event aims to foster fellowship among Spanish American War veterans and attendees.
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Fred Willier
Military School of Instruction
Armory
C W Harvey Made Good in California
The Whittler News highlights C W Harvey a Waterloo native turned Whittier booster. It details his housing projects, foothill land purchases, a key 159 foot water well with 100 inches yield, and his pivotal role securing a Southern Pacific right of way. Harvey remains owner of Whittier Hospital and Harvey apartments as he passes on his properties to new boosters.
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Whittler News
Whittler
Cal
C. W. Harvey
Waterloo
Harvey
Greenleaf Avenue
Hadley Street
Whittier
Larvey
Southern Pacific
California
William Mass
Whittier Hospital
Sroot Hill
Honies
Bank Clearings and Transfers For Week Ending Jan 21
Waterloo bank clearings totaled 1,470,614.71 for the week ending January 21 with daily receipts of 236,840.02 on Friday and 259,298.75 on Saturday, 54,356.45 on Monday, 958,958.74 on Tuesday, 250,514.97 on Wednesday, and 230,646.78 on Thursday. Last year’s total was 1,310,903.70. Net transfers show 35,764.00 for week ending Jan 20 and 4,247.10 for week ending Jan 21. Mortgages filed total 2,040,066.50 for week ending Jan 20, 1915, with prior week at 107,829.84 and similar data for other mortgages and chattel liens. Instruments filed to date reach 273, compared with 291 last year.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Waterloo
Able Voce Eae Ee
B.S
Loae Ae TS
Noted Yale Educator Prof Andrew W Phillips Dies
New Haven Conn Jan 21 Prof Andrew Wheeler Phillips former dean of Yale graduate school died at his home last night of heart disease He was 70 years old and a Yale graduate of 1873 Phillips was noted as a mathematician and author of a scholarly work
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New Haven, Conn
Andrew Wheeler Phillips
Yale Graduate School
Yale
Phillips
Quaker Health Teacher at Model Pharmacy 105 E Fourth
Fisher the Quaker Health Teacher now operates from the Model Pharmacy at 105 E Fourth, offering free consultations on stomach liver kidney and catarrhal troubles. Quaker remedies are sold with special prices including Quaker Herb Extract at 1 for 1 or 6 for 5, and a 3-bottle trial for 2.50. express delivery available for orders 3.00 or more.
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Model Pharmacy
T. H. Cobb
E. Fourth Street
Fisher
C. C. Walters
Mer
T. W. Cobb Drug Store
Waterloo
FE Fourth Street
C. Walters
Mgr
Kraft
Stay Vigorous at Seventy Kellogg's Sanitons Wafers Ad
An old advertising blurb promotes Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers to boost vitality for men and women. It promises restored energy, reduced gloominess, and tingling health, urging readers to send for a free trial box and noting the regular price and local Waterloo retailers.
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Waterloo
H. W. Taggart’s
B. W. Schuneman & Co
J. Kellogg Co
Hoffmaster Block
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg
Name Street
RF. D
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Gerhart Hauptmann
Paul Armstrong
Wilson Mizner
Europe
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
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Ted Oeye
R Staite
War Officers
Silk Department
FLOOR
Uf Ce
Uel
Haviland China
Darnell
Ruth Super Darnell
J. M. Darnell
Kenosha
Daniell
Sias
Weilein
Hix
Ralph Mason Hix
Plaza Theatre
Chaisline Miller
D. Feldman
Commercial Street
Knights and Ladies of Security and Company
Willie
Detroit Free Press
Ogle
C.W. Harvey
State of
Iowa
Victor
Tipperary
John McCormack
Ues
Dids
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