Andre's Prison Site Becomes Candy Shop and Memorial
The article recalls Maj. John Andre who died at the gibbet in 1780 and links his historic fate to the 1716 House in Tappan. It notes a modern candy shop occupies the old tavern site, a granite monument to Andre and Washington’s words, and the area now draws automobile tourists along a ridge near the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andre
Saya Raymond H. Torry
New York
Tappan
Rockland County
N. Y
Andre
George Washington
Westminster Abbey
Nathan Hale
City Hall
Hale
Washington
Arthur Penryhn Stanley
Westminster
Arnold
Worth Castle
Westchester
Washington Irving
Dean Stanley
Cyrus W. Field
American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society
Contractor Wins Two $20,000 Homes Contracts
James Register awarded contracts this week to build two residences one in Dunkerton and one in Sumner each valued at $20,000. Claude Lamb Dunkerton and F H Friedaman Sumner named as builders. Register to supply most crews from Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Register
Claude Lamb
Dunkerton
F. H. Friedaman
Sumner
Register
Waterloo
Hospitals in Hungary Report Lamentable Conditions
Geneva July 14. Capt. Burnier of the international committee describes Hungarian hospitals in dire state. Szolnok and Debreczen show complete shortages of linen, medicine, and clothing. children wear paper clothes and facilities lack basics, while Nyiregyhaza reports no linen or comforts. Penury rises daily and no effort has restored normal conditions.
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Geneva
Hungary
Red Cross
Burnier
International
Szolnok
Comitat
Debreczen
Nyiregyhaza
Coutnt
Capt. Burnier
Uncle Harry Explains Italy Troubles After War
Uncle Harry discusses postwar Italy with Joe and friends. He cites rising living costs, dependence on imports, factory shutdowns, high taxes, and civilian soldier clashes. He notes rioting and mutinies as workers seize factories in parts of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Joe
Uncle Harry
Helen
Russia
Jimmy
Italian kingship debate and democratic push in politics
The passage notes a steady rise in opposition to monarchy and a move toward democracy. It mentions several premiers attempting reform, resignations, and unsuccessful successions, with time expected to reveal Italy's future outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Remodeling Begins on seed and feed store at 820 Lafayette
A.C. Wilford has started remodeling of the building at 820 Lafayette Street used as a wholesale and retail seed and feed store. Plans call for lowering the floor to street level and installing a plate glass front. The first floor will become a first class retail store and display room. The owner also owns two residences. the three buildings are being improved and painted.
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A.C. Wilford
Lafayette Street
Births Reported In Barclay Township And City Areas
Mr and Mrs August J BSehmitt Barclay township July 10 daughter Rosemary Margaret. Mr and Mrs Charles Chase 224 Campbell July 10 daughter Mary Helen. This is the sixth child and five are living. Mr and Mrs Harry O Hilton 1602 Second wast June 7 son. This is the Sixth child and five are living. Mr and Mrs Paul Venter 149 Rhey Two 10 daughter Ruth Jeanette. Mr and Mrs B R Hartman 620 Archer July 9 daughter Paulina Aurora. Mr and Mrs Harry Rabiner St Francis hospital July 6 daughter Esther Dorothy. Mr and Mrs Gregory P Reachtfer dy St Francis hospital July 6 daughter Marian Frances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August J. Bsehmitt
Barclay Township
Rosemary Margaret
Charles # Chase
Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Zemo the antiseptic liquid as a safe treatment for itching irritations pimples and similar skin troubles. It promises cleansing and soothing effects and instructs to ask for a 35c or 1 bottle from the druggist. The E W Rose Co Cleveland is listed as the maker.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Geveland
Civil War Vet Kennedy Dies After Binder Accident Near Waterloo
Veteran Civil War veteran Kennedy died at 1 P.M. at BL Fraocle hospital after being thrown from a binder tugging horses that frightened, sustaining a crushed leg and body injuries. He resided with son Fred W. Kennedy of 422 Logan Ave and had been helping harvest on J. P. Causey’s farm three and a half miles northeast of Waterloo when the accident occurred. Funeral services are set for 2:30 P.M. tomorrow at Hileton Gindt chapel. Surviving are widow Lydia Kennedy, two sons Fred W. and Arthur B., and two daughters Mrs Cashman and Mrs Casey.
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EK. Kennedy
BL. Fraocle Hospital
Mr. Kennedy
Fred W. Kennedy
Logan Avenue
J. P. Causey
Waterloo
Hileton & Gindt Chapel
Lydia Kennedy
Fred W
Arthur B
Simpson
Mion
Cashman
Mra. J. BP. Casey
Waterloo Family Converts sedan into Traveling Hotel
Mr and Mrs Shanewise plan a year in California with daughter Lenore, using their Waterloo sedan as a mobile hotel. They will travel via Colorado for a 3 to 4 week stay then continue west. capital will be increased for Frank Urother clothiers from 30000 to 60000 after stockholders meeting July 12.
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Waterloo
California
John . Shanewise
Lenore Shanewise
Colorado
Shanewtse
Denver
Shanewise
Rheumatism Demons and Blood Germs Explained
An ad claims rheumatism stems from tiny disease germs in the blood and promotes S.S.S. blood purifier as the remedy. It argues wall soaps and remedies fail, urges cleansing the blood to remove germs, and offers free literature from a medical adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Gusorment
Births and an Accident Report from Fredericksburg Area
The notice notes a daughter born July to Rev and Mrs G W Belt and a son at home from New Hampton, both reportedly well. A birth to Mr and Mrs GC Parker is recorded July 2. W G Case suffered a serious accident Tuesday while cutting wood, rendering him unconscious until stitches were required. The Zolben family took a trip to Lake Bundy for a week.
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Fredericksburg
Mredericheburg
Das
G. W. Belt
Mra
Delos Triplett
Che Howyite
New Hampton
Parker
W.G. Case
P. Zolben
Lake Bundy
Remodeling and additions noted in local building permits
Mrs J Ricker of 810 Sycamore Street files permit for remodeling a business building. Mrs C Thoman of 616 Vermont receives permit for remodeling. Newark Shoe Company at 124 Aunt Street seeks remodel. Stewart Manufacturing Company approved for an addition to its factory. Samuel Doran at 1225 Independence Avenue Peru seeks remodeling. Kipp at 823 Home Park Boulevard likewise listed for remodeling.
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Mra. J
Ricker
Sycamore Street
Mra
C. Thoman
Vermont
Newark Shoe Company
Aunts Street
Stewart Manufacturing Company
Samuel Doran
Independence Avenue
Peru
Rank Kipp
Home Park Boulevard
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Columbia
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Ciribiribin
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Kentucky
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Uncle Josh
Josh
Casey
Rosa
Seatrh’s
Fourth St
Running Binder
Gooch
Gooch Food Products Co
Lincoln, Nebr
Alto
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