Citizens Clash Over Mullan Avenue Bridge Safety
Okr resident C O Lamson and longtime Waterloo merchant Jacob Demmel voice differing views on bridge height and flood risk. Lamson worries about ice jams and debris. Demmel recalls 1884 and 1906 floods and urges raising levees and higher piers to protect property, even at extra cost.
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The
Courier
Mullan Avenue
C. O. Lamson
Chamber of Commerce
Jacob Demmel
Waterloo
Lamson
Demmel
Market Today Sees Large Potatoes And Corn Sales
At the public market today a large quantity of new potatoes of good size and quality sold at 35 cents a peck. One producer had a full load of tubers. Green sweet corn, offered by a single seller, sold briskly as well.
Market reforms eyed as city committee weighs hours and prices
Councilman Burk inspected the market conditions while Marketmaster Wood urged council members to visit and suggest improvements. Proposed changes include placing a prices board and extending the market closing hour to noon. An unrelated ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming relief from rheumatism and kidney related symptoms.
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Burk
Wood
Capitol Grot to Des Moines
Ottumwa July 17 The suit to block the capitol extension will be tried in Polk county an outside judge to be agreed upon will hear the arguments Judge Francis M Hunter announced his decision The plaintiffs admitted they should have begun the action in a county other than Jefferson They urged transfer to Dallas county home of Governor Clarke Judge Mitchell set four reasons including Polk county is a judicial district and Des Moines residents favor the millage tax law The Des Moines press has been unfair and Polk county judges own property there with financial stakes in the outcome
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Ottumwa
Capitol
Polk County
Francis M. Hunter
John W. Rowley
Capitol Grounds
Jefferson
Dallas County
Clarke
Mitchell
Des Moines
Polk County District Court
New Dance Devised by Washington Man
Washington dispatch reports Timel Davis, in London for the season, credited with introducing a new dance the Grape Juice Wallow to replace the Turkey Trot. The dance is described as simple for children, with specified steps, turns, and tapping counts, combining elements of the Fish Walk and Seasick Step with a dash of the Horse Trot.
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Washington, D. C
Timel Davis
Washington
London
Blanche Walsh Shines in Motion Pictures at Columbia
The eminent actress Blanche Walsh debuts in motion pictures to a crowded Columbia theatre audience. Despite warm weather, the house was full as Mike Walsh presents Tolstoi's The Resurrection. The four reel drama marks Walsh’s strong bid in film, ending its Columbia run tonight with notable visitors Susie George Belle The city and cousin Mia among the attendees.
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Blanche Walsh
Columbia Theatre
Mike Walsh
Tolstoi
Columbia
Imo VerUs Aments
Fears Flood Damage Prompt Support for Sea Walls
A visiting civil engineer with railroad experience backs the Evening Courier in urging immediate sea walls on both river banks above Third street. He warns a future flood could cause millions in damage, noting riverbed constriction risks and praising free channel flow around North Waterloo and Black Hawk creek. Public comment aligns with preventing restrictive fills or bridges that block water.
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Evening Courier
Third Street
Waterloo
Black Hawk Creek
Woman Fined for Slit Skirt in Richmond Court
Blossom Browning paid a 26 dollar fine in Judge Crutchfield's court for wearing a knee high slit skirt deemed indecent exposure. The skirt was returned after she promised to modify it, while the judge likened selling licenses for firearms to approving murder.
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Richmond
Crutchfield
Rock Island Gets New Locomotives
Des Moines reports the Rock Island line has purchased thirty new locomotives to be assigned to major trains passing through the city. The addition promises improved railroad equipment and supports Des Moines growing status as a key rail hub.
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Rock Island
Des Moines
Rock Island Railroad
Runkels to Leave Waterloo for Vacation and Career Change
Mr and Mrs Runkel of Runkel studios depart Waterloo tonight for a vacation and will seek new offers abroad, leading to their removal from the local musical scene. They leave Grace Church and the city behind as Mr Runkel is succeeded by Frederic Mks Ross, a concert pianist with Leipsic training, and Mrs Rose continues in elocution and dramatic art. The Ross Conservatory of Music will open soon, with Miss May Sahl stepping in temporarily at Grace Church.
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Waterloo
Grace Church
Mr. Runkel
Frederic Mks Ross
Ross
Leipsic
Germany
Florence Dudley Rose
Ross Conservatory of Music
May Sahl
Cedar
Colored teacher G. Bailey secures Kansas City post
Miss Julia Bailey of Marble Rock, a colored teacher in Chickasaw County, has earned a new teaching position in Kansas City, Missouri. After years in Pleasant Grove township schools, she took the city examination among over 600 candidates and received a contract to teach there next year.
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Charles City
Julia Bailey
Marble ‘Rock
Bailey
Pleasant Grove Township
Kansas City
School Board of
Extension head for 8 S U S not yet named
Cedar Rapids July 17 No names have yet been considered to head the new extension department at the State University, according to President James H. Trewin. Ruth A. Wardell of Ohio State University will head domestic science, and Ralph E. Heilman, Harvard instructor and former Morningside student, is noted.
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The
State University
James H. Trewin
State Board of Education
Ruth A. Wardell
Ohio State University
Ralph E. Heilman
Harvard
Morningside
Millennium Sermon Outline by Rev Clemens at Gospel Tent
Rev Clemens preached on the millennium outlining Christ's earthly return and a 1,000 year intermediate period for the righteous in heaven before an eternal reign on earth. The wicked face judgment, the evil one is defeated, and Earth becomes the city beautiful under Christ. No exact time was given.
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Heaven
Christ
Earth
J. ©. Clemens
Sioux City College appoints sociology assistant professor
State board of education passed a resolution requiring a one year college course for future law department entrants at the State University, with a two year course required after fall 1914. High school entrants now may join the law department. Electric Park crowds enjoy Webb’s band concerts and popular rides on hot nights at the resort.
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Webb
The Clay Baker to headline Waterloo theatre run
Waterloo theatre presents The Clay Baker for the last three days of the week. The Gorrell company delivers a powerful, gripping drama not seen locally for years. Scenic investment rivals a $1.50 show and should draw strong audiences.
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Waterloo Theatre
Clay Baker
Gorrell
Guard Against Appendicitis With Buckthorn Bark Remedy
A Waterloo notice promotes a German remedy Adlert ka for appendicitis and indigestion. It claims one dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation by drawing out old foul matter. Wangler Bros., 229 East Fourth Street, insists on the simple buckthorn bark glycerine mix as the cure.
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Waterloo
Wangler Bros
East Fourth Street
Park Unveils New Monster Merry-Go-Round
A new monster merry go round debuts at the park and becomes the center of attention as the best locally seen ride. Friday night is kid night with free park and theatre admission for all children under 12. The management hopes to attract many young Waterloo guests. A strong vaudeville show headlines the theatre that night.
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Waterloo
Make Your Face Young With Your Own Blood
An old era beauty ad touts parafied plastoid jelly masks to reshape facial muscles and improve skin tone. The paper claims immediate color return and a temporary lift, with repeated use a step toward gradual permanent improvement.
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