American Legion Show 10 Features Musical Tidbits
The 1924 annual production of The American Legion Show opens at Waterloo theatre with rehearsals complete. Notables include Betty Shannon, Alfreda Borden, George J. Miller, Chris Nelson, and Leslie Wilharm. New stars include Miss Org pda Bish and Miss Clarissa McDermott leading kiddies choruses. Rodney Finlayson will sing Scotch songs. The program features multiple episodes and a host of soloists and choruses, promising a standout revue.
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Findl
Waterloo
Equr
Betty Shinivon
Alfreta Borden
George J. Miller
Chris Nelson
Leste Wilharm
Mi‘vs Org
Pda
Rodney Finlayson
Waterloo Music Jovers
Harry Laueder
Sunnyside Country Club
Thyra Buck
William Mann
Margaret Noonan
Max Ryan
Mayme Cale
Aev i
Ades Boguck
Betgy Shannen
Bile
Havan
Ma O'Conner
Pittings
Sunnysite Centre Club
Miss ‘Tayrt Boek
Wil- van aTa
Genevieve Holman
Peancee Fretts
Marjory Gro Marcella Merrill
Agnes Fielder
Pearl Potter
Marjory Lastess
Marjory Wheelock
Kath
Cyinolne
Alatry Louise Volver
Lenora Hall
Eilmine Rubin
Wells
Maude Ellioc
Betty Ott
Pon
Miss To Fish
Giranle Lawson
Ma Fivasa
Delores Long
Leora Rréz
Wilma Bodell
Eleanor Haypa
Wandla Bryant
Dorothy Noble
Thordes Knutson
Arline Nichol
la Hermann
Gertrude
The
Hicktown Stork Co
Annis
Mitch Worrs
Ulttle
Horatio Desmond
Leslie Wilharm
Tompkins
Lyle Webster
Annie Piclwax
Miiss
Esther Rosenthal
Gertle Desmend
Gertle Desmend, the Seman Who ‘Rage Miss Viola Joluntone
Ron Nesmend
Cholas
Mel Rani
Viola McDermott
Marjorie Garet Statis
Edith Broom
Doithes Shirley
Stoye Brooks
Marie Thijsen
Yerne Benson
LaVonne Foster
Ana Goldner
Piscle
Whitmister
Frank Fish
7Ck Spois
Ralph Ae
Gills
Neepakers
Clyite Fixes
Fishel
Pete Rely
Clark Te McCormish
Geerre Hagerode Jr
Spigizi
Ralph Martin Sweetles
Annie Laws
Trim Fiewash
Dev -20Ta Fetrer
Whlma Boddu Hare
Lively Auction For Diamond Ring Ends With Bid
The diamond ring, seized under a debt judgment, drew spirited bidding at the municipal court bailiff’s sale. Craig Arbuckle, a young attorney, won the ring for 143 dollars amid protests that it was exempt from execution.
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Ting
Craig Arbuckle
Auction Sparks Sparkler Bid by Young Matron at $158
A crowd of bidders gathered January 14 as a young matron named Ladine imatran bid against five male competitors for a prize sparkler. Bids climbed quickly from $20 to $1468, then eased to $145 before she offered $158. She then declined, saying she no longer desired the setting. Wagner, 1208 Gerld Hermard.
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Marcella
Ladine Imatran
Wagner
Gerld Hermard
Farm Lad of Only 83 Works Hard on North Dakota Farm
The 83 year old David Wilson, uncle to a farmer in North Dakota, reveals a season of heavy labor on his nephew’s farm. He stacked wheat from 500 acres, helped stack 400 tons of hay, and kept busy with plowing and other tasks, earning $352 in wages after a short North Dakota season. He remains energetic, enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing the violin, and recently was rehired at the same wage despite his age.
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David Wilson
F. M. Wilson
Wilson
Tismarek
Ismarek
Black Hawk County
Jie
Hwalthaus
White
Births Reported in Local Messenger Parish Notices
A noisy compile of birth notices lists numerous families and newborns with dates missing or partially readable. Names include Samim, Jean Iveng ard, Hetty, Claire, and others across addresses like Esther Vt and 421 Cottage, reflecting a community-wide birth record segment from January and prior months.
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Mra
Nicholas
Fran i
Suniheist
Daugh
Clarence Fenney
Dayehtar
Claire Duani
Harrison Roger Hunt
Town
Frederick ¢ Sey
Es Sylvester
Es Sylvester 1 Si Poynis Vie Faughte ‘A Karr
Ts Asmand
Ee Amf
Gilbert Pore
Salentie
Bom
Jose Sgheryin
Commercial
N. Simon i
Homer Franck
Lincoln
It Will Warm Up a Bit Tomorrow Skating Expected
Iowa towns thaw after brutal cold. March forecast from the state bureau promises fair weather and rising temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Waterloo saw a low of 25 below zero with winds 8 to 18 miles per hour, but noon reports show five above as skating enthusiasts prepare the municipal rink for an over Sunday crowd awaiting milder conditions.
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Iowa
State Bureau
Waterloo
Former Sailors Reenlist as Navy Returns to Service
Two former sailors Hollis Bolin and Foster Kolp feel the urge to rejoin the Navy after civilian stints. Seaman Hatton approves their reenlistment, with Pro W. Puder signing his first enlistment. A chance to wear a real military band uniform awaits six colored musicians at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, per Army recruiting notices. The Army seeks 14 more.
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Uncle Sam
Navy
Hollis
Bolin
Foster J. Kolp
Seaman 3. S. Hatton
Fornt
W. Puder
Fort Wuachuea
Ariz
Seret
L. . Greenup
Senavy
Missionaries note Tagalog word on Manila street signs
In Manila’s Tondo district several missionaries observed signs bearing the word dammit. They were told the word is Tagalog for clothing with the English profanity misread from the sign. The explanation notes the last syllable carries the emphasis.
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Manila
Tondo
Ice Companies Harvest Generous River Ice Supply
Crystal Ice and Fuel Co reports about 4,000 tons of river ice cut to date with a 15,000 ton storage capacity. Seventy men employed. ice 18 inches thick before cleaning, yielding blocks 14 to 14.5 inches. Additional harvests near Nashua and Cedar near Sedgwick Island planned, with extensive car shipments and crews.
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Crystal Ice & Fuel Co
Crystal Company
Nashua
Central Railroad
Young Coat Company
Sedgwick Island
Mandry
Vets Face Narrow Window to File War Claims
Ex service members have a short deadline to file disability claims with the Veterans Bureau. A letter from M I Head in St. Louis says no compensation is payable unless a claim is filed within five years after discharge, with possible one year extension for good cause. Most discharges occurred in 1919, making this the final period for many, barring extended review.
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American Legion
M. I. Head
St. Louis
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
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