Arguments Over Highways Graveling Vs Paving Heard
Farmers and officials debated graveling versus paving Black Hawk county roads. Speakers argued farmers face higher taxes and road use concerns, while White and Colison urged data driven decisions on traffic, costs, and financing. discussion ended without a decision.
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Highway Commission
William Calison
Chariton Jawyer
Black Hawk County
Avellers
Peter Beck
R. M. Gunn
Jacob Birtsch
WD Strayer
GO. W. Bedford
H. J. Hess
Mr. Hess
Fred R. White
Lincoln
Hess
Beck
Bedford
White
Strayer
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Iowa
Red Ball Truic
Colison
Collsom
Howrey Yost Wrestling Tilt Promised In Parkersboro
Howrey to meet Chauncey Yost for Iowa lightweight title in a finish match at Parkersboro Iowa tomorrow at 8 p.m. The bout features Howrey, a former top wrestler, returning after a year idle. Fostlas has won 10 straight, including a Thursday bout, and both contenders weigh in at 135 pounds.
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Young Howrey
Chauncey Yost
Claimjane
Iowa
Civil War Veteran Wilson Reed Dies at 78 in Waterloo
Wilson D Reed 78 a Civil War veteran and former G A R member died at Presbyterian hospital after a three day illness and paralysis. He enlisted in 1864 at Freeport Ill served mainly in Louisiana and Alabama, mustered out in Shreveport La Jan 6 1866. Survived by nephews and nieces. military funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at Kistner funeral home with John Anderson post and W R C in charge.
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Wilson D. Reed
Roberts Anderson
Waterloo
Presbyterian Hospital
Jefferson Street
Reed
Memorial Hall
A. R. Post
Whi' Reed
Co. B. Forty-sixtilliopis Infantry
Freeport
Ill
Louisiana
Alabama
Department of the Gulf
Mexico
Shreveport
Pennsylvania
Mr. Reed
Williamsburg
Mary J. Lowry
Dakota
Kayine
Chicago
Kistner_funeral hom
R. F. Hurlbert
Robert Anderson Post
G. A.R
Elmwood
Iowa Cigaret Tax Dept Reports Strong Yearly Revenue
Des Moines reports the state cigaret revenue department collected an average of 2 132.44 daily in the year ended July 1 with total receipts 639,733.98 and 160 enforcement actions since 1923. Two year total 1,239,013.63 after expenses, funds aiding tax relief. enforcement praised by Attorney General Gibson and GC McCoy. Several cases pending. new permits and renewals urged as the year closes.
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Des Moines
Cigaret Revenue Department
AV. J. Burbank
Iowa
McCay
Cigaret Tax Department
Gibson
McCoy
LaPlounts Transfer from Waterloo Salvation Army Post
Commandant and Mrs. Edward LaPlount, longtime Waterloo Salvation Army workers, are reassigned to Sioux City after three years in Waterloo. Their farewell is next Sunday at 8 p m. The move follows a larger Sioux City field and a new citadel under construction. The couple previously served in Mason City and Sioux City. replacements for Waterloo are not yet announced.
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Edward LaPlount
Salvation Army
Waterloo
Sioux City
Greater Waterloo Association
la Plount
LaPiount
Mason City
LaPlount
Heart Salvation Camp Meeting Preaches Holiness
Evangelist J. BE Williams leads Black Hawk County holiness camp at Fifth and Franklin tents. A large crowd attended as three believers came to the altar. Last night’s sermon topic, Perfecting Holiness, drew on Corinthians. It focused on salvation, its timing, and the path to it.
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J. BE
Williams
Evangelist
Black Hawk County
Oliness Association
Fifth
Franklin Streets
Uncle Harry's Talks About the Fourth
Uncle Harry recalls Fourth of July traditions from his youth including noisy dishpan wakeups and homemade celebrations. He recalls candy and ice cream, block parties, a planned tennis tournament, and swimming exhibitions, plus a country drive and old-fashioned gingerbread after visiting his old farm. The piece ends noting Th. H. Harris, 208 Summitive Avenue, critically ill with heart trouble and paralysis.
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Uncle Warry
Bartley
Joe
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Uncle Harry
Jimmy
Tye
Wes
Helen
Dad
Harry
Jay
Hacey
Thas
Harris
H. B. Harris
Hubert Improves From Gun Wound In Pulleys
Wounded man Hubert Pulley, shot Sunday night, shows improvement today after surgery at St. Francis Hospital. Police seek Dora Pulley, age 14, and Mrs. Dalley in connection with the shooting. both held in jail without bonds as detectives pursue gun and motives. Seven children remain at the Pulley home as authorities investigate the case and potential murder charges if Hubert dies.
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Hubert
B.D. Rae
Police Mintron
Derg Justifiing
Revalyer
Abe
Mabile Streamt
St. Francis Hospital
Bones Pulley
Hu- Dort
R, Neh
Hone
Pulley
Logan Avenue
Dora
Haves
Lott Dodge
Independence Day Display at Wattrloo Library East
A public library exhibit at Wattrloo highlights Independence Day with a poster honoring Lincoln and featured publications. Miss Ruth Wresste arranged the display with items including phrases tied to George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt, and titles such as The Things Men Fight For and The Voice of Lib.
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Wattrloo Public Library
Lincoln
Goltys
Palvode
Ruth Wresste
Georen Washington
Theodore Roosevete
Wilkin Ftascodt Thayer
Towers
Thrills Aplenty in Burlington Powerboat Races
Report from Burlington details a 124 regatta at Oshkosh with speed records and dramatic rescues. Notable boats include Auss Dubannet from New Orleans and Dime Tor. The event saw a 45 mile an hour average in the 10 mile class and Porgy of Milwaukee win the 10 mile race.
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Burlington
Turlington
EL Sells
Pekin
Oshkosh
New Orleans
Gaerne, Anilt Asp
Crettah
Moorka
Dirketous Iseeqini
Ing
A. CL Strong
Myan
Atom
W. Dixon
Burl- Inston
IEW
Juerixan
Pui
Breck Wo Sehritu
Milwaukee
A. Mt Parkin
Chieiaminth
Bolte
Griflith
Peoria
Misserr Haute
RB. Caseherr
Terre Haute
Indy
Watt
GT. R. Vaisent
Peorka
Wis
Townspeople Seek Alalay Plan at Mount Vernon Event
Residents of Mount Vernon and Bennington Lowntslips will hold an alalay meeting tomorrow at Mount Vernon with Fred Knapp presiding. An address at 11 a.m. in the morning will be followed by four programs in the afternoon at Waterloo.
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Pignio
Mount Vernon
Bennington Lowntslips
Fred Knapp
Waterloo bid to buy Leavitt land for city recreation spot
City of Waterloo considers purchasing two parcels opposite Presbyterian Hospital for a park on Elm Wood Cemetery grounds. Leavitt estate proposes land donations and a perpetual care fund of 25000 dollars. estimated city cost 36000 for land plus 7500 paving and sidewalk expenses. Council discussed proposals in a special session with plans to approach the city commissioners.
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Leavitt
City of Waterloo
Presbyterian Hospital
Mandake
Elmwood Cemetery
Aumbert
Lows City
John Leavitt
Ralph
Stippy
Rete Lory
Tol
Ottla
Oler
Mantberg
Gasmasks Used in Basement Fire of Cigar Store Today
A basement fire at Thompson's Smokeshop in the Owenlack Hotel building caused damage estimated in the dred dollars. Firefighters contained the blaze by 10:30 a.m. as smoke filled the store, hindering quick recognition of the source.
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Thompson
Owenlack
Smatce
Noord Amd Limbers
Stiterl
Fire destroys car and garage on Blackhawk Road
Firefighters battled a blaze at 11 p.m. yesterday destroying a car and a garage at 402 Blackhawk Road owned by Dr. Carl Bickley and injuring assistant chief Martin Burke who later received burns to his hands. The residence and garage suffered extensive damage with 1200 feet of hose in use. Authorities have not determined the fire’s origin.
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Gary Maska
Iarane
Blackhawk Road
Carl Bickley
F Ly Borgan
Martin Urke
All-Stars Defeat Westfield 3 to 2 in Cedar River Park
Waterloo All-Star baseball club, the local colored men's organization, beat Westfield Athletic club at Cedar River park Sunday by 3 to 2. Covington pitched well for the win, allowing four scattered hits. Hendricks will start on the mound tomorrow afternoon against Sumner. Lineup includes Buckley, Covington, Thornton, Hickey, Taylor, Allen, Matthews among others.
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Waterloo
Bonus checks ready for Illinois veterans
Springfield July 3 state treasurer Oscar Nelson announced 4,000 Illinois soldier bonus checks had been delivered to the state and director this morning. By nightfall that many and 9,000 more Nelson will sign today will be mailed, according to the state auditor.
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Springfield
Oscar Nelson
Nelson Wll
Tne
Nulilor
Child accidentally shot in Anamiosa
A 224 year old girl in Anamiosa was fatally wounded when Clifford Bausermany, age unknown, fired a loaded revolver while playing. He aimed at his sister Gladys, the bullet pierced the forehead and brain. She was rushed to a hospital where doctors said recovery was unlikely.
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Anamiosa
Cliford Bausermany
Gladys
Gladysa
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