Paving Links Waterloo Algona After Janesville Stretch
After completing paving between Janesville and Waverly, a long concrete link connects Waterloo and Algona except for a mile and a half through Janesville. Bryant Paving expects the snow pavement to open in three weeks and will soon begin a five and a half mile project on primary road 59 from Black Hawk county line to the intersection with primary 59.
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Janesville
Waverly
Waterloo
Algona
Jaresville
Bryant Paving Company
Denver
Black Hawk
Scotch Evangelist to Give Bible Lectures Nightly
Detroit preacher John Ferguson, known as a Scotch evangelist and Bible teacher, will deliver nightly lectures on The Tabernacle of Israel at Gospel Hall next week at 7 45 p m except Saturday. He will also preach tomorrow evening in the Hall with illustrated talks.
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Gospel, Hall
John Ferguson
Detroit
Mich
Tabernacle of Israel
Drys and wets clash over platform at Houston convention
A wartime era column recounts the fight between drys and wets at a Democratic convention. It describes how drys aimed to bind Governor Smith to a specific prohibition stance, while wets sought silence on prohibition to keep him free to craft his own platform. The piece notes the victory of the wets and the implications for Smith’s campaign.
Drys and Wets Clash Over Prohibition Platform at Houston
In Houston, dry and wet factions battled over the Democratic platform as Smith emerged a likely nominee. Drys pressed for a strict bone-dry plank enforcing prohibition, while wets sought harmony and possible modification. Moody fought to the end for a dryer stance, but ultimately most dry leaders compromised, hoping to avoid a roll call and retain party unity.
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Smith
Pittman
Glass
Ritchin
Moody
Joseph T. Robinson
Syold
Democratic’ Party
Drrs
Drys
Houston
Texas
Resolutions Committee
Tammany
Limertc Cna
Niger
New ‘York
Herald-Tripune
Six Hundred Swim Day at Cedar River Beach
More than 600 people sought relief from 97 degree heat at Cedar River park municipal bathing beach. It was the second biggest day this season, following 200 last Sunday. Attendants noted bathers arriving as early as 9 a.m. and staying after 9:30 a.m. when the lifeguard leaves. Thursday brought almost 300 swimmers. Recent rains left the river muddy, but the water is clearing quickly.
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Cedar River Park
Lfe
World road survey to study car owners role in highways
Paris reports an international survey in 24 nations to determine automobile owners’ role in road development. Special commissions will examine taxation planning and maintenance with a program to be presented at the chamber’s Amsterdam meeting. Andre Citroen urged the study through the highway transport committee.
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Paris
International Chamber of Commerce
Amsterdam
Chamber
Andre Citroen
Watt Identified as Knife Wielder After Attack near Eleventh Street
Hugh Hicock identifies Fred Watt as the attacker who slashed his mouth and cheek late Thursday. Chief Charles Mohlis and Detective Ralph Davis report a camp raid on the riverbank near Eleventh street bridge at 5 p.m. Friday, arresting John Dwyer William Pennington Fred Watt and Claude Burrows for further investigation.
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Charles Mohlis
Ralph Davis
Eleventh Street
Lon Hicock
John Dwyer
William Pennington
Fred Watt
Claude Burrows
Hicock
Allen Memorial Hospital
Watt
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Grant Ave
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Hugh Hicock
Bayrum
Hugh Micock
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Boifed
Hin
Columbia Medallions
M. Salzman
Columbia
Mullan Ave
Crystal Ice & Fuel CO
Mike's
Sumner St
St. John’s
Mulberry
of Women’s
Lauerman
Georgette
Gunmer
Drice
Lady Pepperell
Satterman’s
Ruth Hampton
Arnao Steamer
Miss Hampton
Columbia Medallion
Medallion
Kodak Pictures
Miss Salzman
Fr Insurance
West Fourth Street
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