EW H S Wins Declamatory Contest Title
East high won two first places in the annual triangular declamatory contest with Waterloo East and Cedar Falls, defeating Cedar Falls and West high in a program hailed as the best yet. About 500 students and friends attended as Madelyn Hutchinson and Corinne Sadler led the east high winners in humorous and dramatic classes. West high claimed a first and a second, Cedar Falls two seconds, with judges from Cedar Falls, Vinton, and Cedar Rapids. Basketball tonight features West high at Cedar Rapids and East high versus Waverly in East gym.
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East High
Waterloo East
West
Cedar Falls
West High
Madelyn Hutchinson
Peg
Peg O' My Heart
Corinne Sadler
Lance of
Kanana
Glyde Davis
Jean Birdsall
Sally Ann
Jeanette Bhearer
Cast High Girls
Warren Norton
Leonard Bundy
John Barnes
Supt. Gray
Vinton
Chapin
Cedar Rapids
Wast High
Pae Vaughan
Vaughan
Kihel Zartman
Waverly
Avoiding Sucker Schemes After Lorimer Indictments
A caller warns readers about scams promising high returns at the post office money order counter and urges safe investments. He cautions that most schemes are designed to separate people from their money, endorsing six percent steady gains and advising to verify proposals with the post office and bankers.
Warned by Banker About Local Swindle Promises Huge Returns
Marshalltown readers are cautioned about a western loan savings and investment society offering enormous profits such as $100 on a $60 investment and 500 percent yearly gains. The piece notes many locals invest despite banker warnings that half a million dollars annually leaves the county for dead open swindles. The tone urges skepticism toward the scheme.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
More M B A Rebels Go Over To Regulars
Mason City reports a delegation from the Modern Brotherhood of America visited supreme offices Thursday to review books and papers. They resigned from the insurgent committee yesterday afternoon and expressed satisfaction with the condition of affairs. Delegates included James Hughes Cedar Rapids former insurgent president J W Lesinger Cedar Rapids cashier at the Iowa State Savings bank Ed banck Cedar Rapids cashier at General Savings bank J W Warrin Cedar Rapids and Fred Prout Cedar Rapids.
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Mason City
Modern
Brotherhood of America
James Hughes
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Lesinger
Iowa State Savings Bank
Ed “Banck
The
General Savings Bank
J. W. Warrin
Fred Prout
Des Moines Council to Close Saloons on Feb 15
Des Moines news reports the city council will refuse to extend saloon licenses, prompting closure on February 15 unless the consent petition is proven sufficient in district court. Three councilmen German Mitchell and Leonart announced they will deny extensions. Mayor Hanna is away.
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Des Moines
German
Mitchell
Leonart
Myerly
Hanna
Theatrical Events for the Week in Moray
Amusements listing includes wireless and electrical demonstrations. Duncan and Holt appear as blackfaced comedians. Weelinman and Anderson present a comedy skating novelty. Lewis and Kessler perform with piano and song, plus Jaunty and Journeys pictures in the new program.
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Moray Wireless
Duncan and
Holt
Weelinman and
Anderson
Lewis and Kessler
Editorial Attack on Greater Waterloo Association Stirs Waterloo Saloon Debate
Marshalltown Times-Republican criticizes a Waterloo driven effort labeled Greater Waterloo Association as misnamed and unrepresentative. The piece condemns ties to saloon petitions and urges Waterloo to resist associations that back alcohol, calling them misnomers and harmful to the city’s best interests.
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Greater Waterloo
Iowa
Waterloo
Marshalltown Club
Greater
Times-Republican
Marshalltown
Greater Waterloo Association
Business Men's Temperance
Black Awe CO
The Call of the Cumberlands on stage at Waterloo
Charles Neville Buck novel adapted into a drama by Hugo B Koch with lead Samson South played by Koch. The play blends a red-blood story with a charming love plot and genuine comedy. Cast features Shep Camp known for The Round Up role Slim Weaver and a standout performance by Huh Gfioch.
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Charles Neville Buck
Hugo B. Koch
Koch
Samson South
Call of the Cumberlands
Huh Gbifoch
Miss Grace Cameron Headlines Vaudeville Closure at Majestic
Miss Grace Cameron closes a three day engagement at the Majestic tonight. The comic opera star delivers a comprehensive vaudeville program including impersonations, character numbers, prima donna selections, and musical comedy hits. Five other feature acts follow, with Martha Russell and Patrick Calhoun performing travesty comedy tomorrow. Dr Royal Racefoot presents a vaudeville option.
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Grace Cameron
Miss Cameron
Matsince
Martha Russell
Patrick Calhoun
Dr. Royal Racefoot
Palace Theatre presents Wantasma fairyland fantasy
The five part production Wantasma from the Ion Brothers plays at the Palace Theatre. It unfolds the tale of Prince Arthur wooing Princess Lena, Zamiel the demon king snuffing the match, Fantasma guardian of lovers, and the rescue of Fairyland. Enchanting, weird, and humorous battles follow as Queen Fantasma battles Mephisty Aramiel.
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Wantasma
Stelle
Arthur
Lena
Zamiel
Leng
Fantasma
May Irwin in Mrs Black Is Back at the Plain
The story recalls an American stage icon May Irwin in the film Mr Black Is Back and the screening at the Plain theater. Audiences laughed loudly as the veteran comedian drew on strong supporting performances in a drama of emotions. The feature plays again today at the Pleat with Mrs Black Is Back in strong company.
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May Irwin
United States
Mr. Black
Cowntleas Raal
May
Miss Irwin
Mrs. Black
Memory Fails on Some Transactions
Mason City report details William Walsh's admission of memory lapses during district court cross examination. He repeatedly said I don't remember when questioned on substantial matters connected to accommodations notes for Colby company, auto transfers, and security details. He recalled signing $30,000 of notes and $60,000 with his mother but could not confirm securities or commissions.
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Mason City
William Walsh
District Court
Colby Company
Walsh
Colby Altho
Altho
Inquiry Into William Walsh Business Transactions
The record recounts the entire history of William Walsh's involvement in his father's business from the start to the present. The plaintiff reviewed all transactions, and the witness struggled to recall details but largely repeated statements given Thursday.
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William Walsh
Uma
Mileer Plan for Municipal Theatres in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a bill by Miller of Bremer to allow cities to own and operate theatres as they do private venues. Anderson of Davis pushes a civil verdict by nine jurors with a written verdict and clerk polling. Taylor of Buchanan seeks sterilization of the insane and criminals in state hospitals with consent rules differing from current law. The Evening Courier is widely read in Waterloo.
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Des Moines
Miller of Bremer
Yeserday
Anderson of
Davis
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