Gasoline Prices and Industry Struggles in Early 20th Century
Waterloos motorists report gasoline price declines this year linked to higher production than consumption. A Hawkeye Oil executive notes industry pain from credit tightening, with bankers and investors wary of securities. He cites North Dakota lumber and coal sectors as parallels and warns of bank credit difficulties.
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Waterloo
Tready
Norte
Sori
Vins
Siu
Sheriff postpones execution of two men to afternoon
Sheriff George Strout announced a postponement of the hanging of Charles Merrell and Hugh Pinklay from 6 o'clock to 4 o'clock this afternoon. Pleas from the men and their spiritual advisers influenced the delay.
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Chiesto
George Stroutman
Charles Merrell
Hugh Pinklay
Reporter Finds Most Citizens Cannot Recite National Anthem
A Courier survey of 42 Waterlus citizens shows none can quote all four verses word for word. Only four can repeat the entire hymn, with a dozen giving the first and last verses. many confuse America with the anthem. The piece notes the public school push to memorize both the anthem and chorus.
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Waterlus
America
Gary
New Instructors Named for West Schools
Nineteen new teachers are signed for west schools this fall. Most are Iowa residents. Seven join the high school staff, nine in grades, three across all district buildings. Primary vacancies go to Ruth and Catherine Lum. Grade rooms gain Siersema, Smith, Hastings, Martin, Davis, Johnson, King. High school posts fill by Young, Hoffman, Partridge, Hughes, Olson, Hostetter, McFriley. Dual assignments go to Adergon, McKinne, MeKhinney, McCullough.
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West
Iowa
Ruth
Catherine Lumby
H. D. Siersema
Waterloo
Nellie Smith
Hawkeye
Rose Hastings
Fayette
1Dorothy Martin
Ida ‘Davis
Mabel Johnson
Masonvile
Margaret King
Nevada
Bessie Young
Beloit
Charles Hoffman
Lanesboro
Sielen Partridge
Mattoon
Wis
Leila Hughes
Webster City
Leo J. Olson
Story City
May Hostetter
Winterset
Eula Mcfriley
Iowa City
Delpha J Apdergon
Thompson
Sara Mae MeKhinney
Stronghurst
JIL
Clella McCullough
Garner
Warmer Days Ahead With Rain Expected This Weekend
The state forecast predicts warmer weather tonight and tomorrow after a cool, cloudy day with near 75 degrees. Rain may arrive tonight and Saturday, following yesterday’s high of 83 and a low of 53 degrees.
Legion Officers of Town Speakers Here
A large turnout at Memorial hall last evening featured Casper Schenk filling in for Bert Halligan as state commander in chief of the American Legion. Guests included Lou Morgans and Sergeant Kephert, with Schenk discussing legion organization and future events.
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Memorial Hall
Bert Halligan
Des Moines
American Legion
Casper Schenk
Lou Morgans
Iawa
Kephert
Argonne Post No. 60
Schenk
Legion Organization
American Legion Auxiliary
Cedar River Park
Ottumwa
Karl V. West
Intoxicated Driving Fine Raised in Clarion
Clarion, July 18. The fine for driving an auto in an intoxicated condition on the street fare has been raised from 50 to 160 dollars.
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Clarion, Ta
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Waterfally
Athens
City
Glaw
Ylaw’s Shoe Store
E. 4Th St
Davenport
Nichols
West Fourth Street
Legion Officers
L. I. Dillon
B. A. Katttle
Carl C. Bickley
M. D
Obatetrica
Leagult
Jonnson
United States
F. O. B. Tulsa
F. E. B. Tulsa
Washington
the Hawkeye Oil CO
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