Gravel road progress in Black Hawk County plan
A county board resolution aims to complete a north south gravel highway across Black Hawk County from Tama county line to north of Waterloo and Eagle Center road via Dagie and Orange townships. Work includes drainage grading and surfacing, with paving prep for 24 miles by autumn 1923 and a lengthened concrete paving section east from St Francis hospital.
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Black Hawk County
Nouth
Waterloo and
Eagle Center
Dagie Township
Tama County
Orange Township
Bremer County
Chicago Great Western Railway
Highland
Northern States Contracting Company
Grant
Black
Hawk County
St. Francis Hospital
Baked enamel finish marks new Dodge utility car
The Waterloo arrival introduces an all steel Dodge utility with baked enamel finish a feature once limited to open models. Large press work enables closed car construction providing light quiet ride wide doors crank lowering windows leather seats heater ventilating windshield and a spacious rear compartment for baggage and sample cases.
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Dodge
Waterloo
Boy Scout Campers Hike Defy Rain
Rain failed to dampen the zeal of Boy Scout campers during an overnight hike along Black Hawk creek where camp was set. The evening featured firebuilding, cooking, future study, tent pitching and a large campfire. Rev BE J Lockwood spoke to the group as troop meetings were held at First Congregational church and Whittier school. Scouts are funding their trip by doing odd jobs around town.
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Ehernight
Black Hawk Creek
BE. J. Lockwood
Congregational Church
Whittiereshosl
Raincoat Stolen From Car After Rainfall
Shortly after the first rain in days began to fall Harold Hevgerly reported his raincoat stolen from his car parked on Mulberry street.
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Harold Hevgerly
Third- Street West
Mulberry Street
Weather Stimulates Iowa Region Crops
Weather in the Iowa division of the Illinois Central railroad last week brought good rains over much of the area. Corn is strong, but eastern parts need rainfall soon. early oats are turning yellow and near harvest, late oats remain green and lighter due to a dry spell. Crop conditions show oats 95.5 percent, corn 102 percent, rye 100, barley 100, wheat 100.
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Iowa
Inois Central Railroad
West Library Closes Friday for Reception
West Library will close to the public Friday July 7 from 1 to 6 for a reception honoring Miss Josephine Rathbone of New York City. Adult division and Dr Washington school station will also be closed during these hours. A silent and effective salesman for sale ad in the Courier.
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Public Library
West
Washington ‘School Station
Josephine Rathbone
Library Authority
New York City
Laundry and housework again after Pinkham's remedy
Mrs Blanche Silvia of Taunton Massachusetts recalls long back pains and fatigue from monthly illness. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports regained energy, able to work full time in laundry and keep up housework. She shares her experience to help others seeking relief.
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Taunton
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Blanche Silvia
Grant St
Lydia EL
Arrest of H H Budke on alleged bad check charge
Des Moines reports H H Budke, tied to a prior stock restitution order in the Selway Steal Post case, arrested on a false $200 check charge in Carroll. Police held him without bond after a Chicago arrival, with Carroll warrant pending details. attorney plans indicate possible resolution if Budke makes good.
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Des Moines
H. Hi. Budke
James C. Hume
Selway Steal Post Company
J. B. Hammond
Carroll
Hila
Tudke
Wst
Breeding
Budke
Chicago
Oxford
Hammond
Albert Copp
Register
Butteke
Wissler
Gurrell
Waverly Friends Merry as Waterloo Couple Is Married
A Waterloo couple, Percy Smid and Jennie Cordary, wed in a Westmer Avenue Lincoln Street area ceremony officiated by "Shorty" Webster. Neighbors gathered for a festive, dekorated event with rye, car spokes, and remarks as Floyd Blaine prepared to turn on water behind Achman's garage.
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Waverly
Eldar
West Remer Avenue
Lin Street
Waterloo
Mart Rie
Methodist Parsaniee
Percy Smid
Jennie Cordary
Shorty
Webster
Floyd Blaine
Achman
Newlywed Couple Watch on as Party Faces Water Hazard
A chaotic scene unfolds as guests stumble near a water pit during a wedding departure in Waterloo. One guest falls in breaking a pane and soaking himself while others scatter across the Hed Ball route. The couple continues to their home despite the disruption at $280 per person.
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Ayrantus
Une
Waterloo
Boy’s reckless drive ends in crash near Vinton
A car traveling toward Vinton on a Tuesday afternoon left the road about three miles from town and overturned after a sharp turn. Several occupants were shaken and bruised but no serious injuries were reported as the vehicle sustained heavy damage during the mishap. The incident involved a father teaching his son to drive the machine, with limited success.
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Vinton
Pardon My Nervet Theatrical Scare Reports Confusion
The piece describes a theatrical incident where patrons were startled by a tense moment during a performance. Charles Janey Peagsed allegedly escorted the audience through a confusing scene as the play neared its end, prompting reactions from those present.
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Charles Janey
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