Margretz Rites Held for Waterloo Police Officer
Military civic and fraternal honors marked the funeral for Vinton J. Margretz a motorcycle policeman killed on duty. Services were at Kistner's chapel with burial at Dumont Ia. city officials and police fire and fraternal groups attended in uniform. Mayor Grady and Chief Leighton paid tribute to officers who daily face danger and duty.
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Vinton J. Margretz
Kistner
Clarence Thornberry
W. H. Wilson
BR. D. Colvin
E.R Wray
Oscar Hauserman
Dumont
Odd Fellows Lodge
American Legion
Black Hawk Lodge
City Hall
Mistner
A. EB. Gragy
Laighton
Waterloo Polices Department
Steel and Concrete Stand Up to Quakes in Tests
In Chicago on June 9, engineers from the Rail Steel Products Association report ongoing studies to identify building materials and designs that best resist earthquakes. The focus is on schools and other structures to improve safety and resilience.
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Chicago
United States
Rail Steel Products Association
Earthquake design praised for safety in steel concrete use
Reports from quake prone regions cite proper design as vital to safety. Concrete reinforced with steel bars withstands shocks and fire, unlike light wooden Japanese structures. Records from Central America and other zones support steel and concrete buildings with strong foundations and light tops. COMPLIMENT MISS ELLIOTT. Miss Bessie Elliott hosted a shower for sister Maude Elliott with a supper and games, prizes won by Mrs. Helferich, Mrs. Quincy, and Minnhie McKercher.
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Central America
Miss Elliott
Bessie Elliott
Maude Elliott
James Elliott
Roy Lightfoot
Julia Helferich
Bertha Quincy
Minnhie McKercher
President Coolidge Wins Warm Reception In Minnesota
President Coolidge travels by train to Washington after a Minnesota visit marked by large crowds, despite a storm. He addresses 50,000 at the state fair, with Mrs Coolidge beside him, as wind and rain disrupt amplification during his Norse-American centennial appearance.
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United Press
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
St. Paul
President Makes Friends With Norwegians On Train Tour
The president earned warm praise from Norwegian Americans for their uplifting role in U S upbuilding and their generous aspirations. Observers aboard the train said he won the Norsemen over, and the crowd cheered despite a chilly reception three years ago. Mrs Coolidge also made a favorable impression on Minnesota women as she accompanied the president on a two week capital itinerary. The trip includes cleanup work at the White House and drafting remarks for the June 22 budget meeting with likely tax-cut references for the next year.
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United States
Wisconsin
Madison
la Follette
Tiea
Swampscott
Mass
Y E Z On es Picnic and Club Plans
The Y W C A Y Z Ones club held a picnic at Byrnes park replacing the usual meeting in the association building. They mapped plans for a house party in Sherwood park and an industrial girls conference at Lake Okoboji with July and August reduced to one meeting per month. Sam Clark and Martha Pherstin were wed at 607 Powlar Street with Dr. A B Curran officiating.
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Arena
Ets
Byrnes Park
Alsociation
Sherwood Park
Lake Okobon
Scark-Flerstin
Sam Clark
Martha Pherstin
Manchester
Powlar Street
A. B.curran
France Should Grant Autonomy to Moroccan Natives
In a bold view, the piece argues France has a chance to avert conflict by progressively granting self government to Moroccan subjects. It asserts Moroccan revolt signals desire for independence, calls for training in administration, and suggests aligning the caliphate position with Morocco’s leadership to bolster stability and France’s prestige.
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New York
France
Morocco
Spain
Furthen
Turkey
Tlain
Istrie
Rhine
Africa
Lemons to Whiten Skin Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes lemon juice mixed with Orchard White to create a cheap skin whitening solution. It claims the tonic softens, whitens, and freckle or sunburn blemishes and is best when prepared fresh in a bottle, with stage beauties cited as users.
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Johnson Wax
Ady
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Yale
Sanitas
Bessie Farr
Plattsburg, N. Y
Herman
Jor
Johnson
Robert Drug CO
Minnesota
Washington
Moravian Movement For Freedom
North Africa
Aio
Percale and
Madras
Men’s. Hose
Blue Bell Chambray
Men’s Balbriggan Union Suits
Palm Beach
John G. Wright
Jefferson
Standard Union
Mads
Munson
Ton BP
Waterloo Army Goods Store
East Fourth Street
Waterloo, Towa
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