Librarian Dr Herbert Putnam to address ALA convention
Washington June 14 Dr Herbert Putnam librarian of the Library of Congress since 1899 will speak at the thirty fifth annual American Library Association convention at the Hotel Kaaterskill Catskills June 23. An expected 1000 members will hear his address on the future of the library system. He served twice as president of the association before his Washington tenure. He previously led Minneapolis and Boston public libraries.
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Washington
Herbert Putnam
Lbrary of Congress
American Library Association
Kaaterski
Catskills
Association
Minneapolis
Boston
Modern house plan with central stairs gains praise
WIA RADFORD invites readers to submit questions to William A. Rayfford for free building advice. A detailed critique of a pretentious house design showcases a central stair arrangement, a back stair from the kitchen, and efficient use of space. The piece notes beam ceilings, a large living room, and four bedrooms with closets, plus a practical kitchen and cellar access.
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Witter A. Radford
William A. Rayfford
West
Tuckeon Boulevard
Chicago
Walter
Patriotism Gone Sour in a Cuban War Romance
Louise Archer fans a volatile patriotism during the Spanish American War. Her lover Gus Saunders enlists reluctantly after her urging, but months later a returning veteran discovers Louise has married a Spaniard fruit seller, then later divorces and remarries the soldier she once teased. The tale blends romance and battlefield zeal with sharp social twists.
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Louise Archer
Abe Waa
General Weyler
Louise
Gus Saunders
Saunders
Gus
Montauk Point
Campa
Cuba
Archer
Gugiamente
California
Esha
Reg
Sig
Signora Guellamento
Hunabald
Town Talk reports Waterloo delegation to Cedar Rapids meeting
Waterloo residents will send a delegation of Eagles to the meeting in Cedar Rapids tomorrow. Craig Arbuckle begins work today as private stenographer to his father Attorney J. W. Arbuckle. Raymond Avsbrooke has left for Moline Ill after graduating from the College of Commerce. Miss Gladya Kline of the First National Bank is on an extended vacation trip. Prof R R Krebs of Lake Geneva Wis visits in the city at C H Krebs home. Bertha Emmons of Courtright Arbuckle departs on vacation to Swea City. The St Francie Hospital auxiliary will hold its annual meeting Friday afternoon in the Lady of Victory auditorium.
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Waterloo
Eagies
Cedar Rapids
Craig Arbuckle
J. W. Arbuckle
Raymond Avsbrooke
The
College of Commerce
Moline, Ill
Gladya Kline
First National Bank
R. R. Krebs
Lake Geneva
Wis
C. H. Krebs
Krebs
Bertha Emmons
Courtright & Arbuckle
Swea City
St. Francie Hospital
Lady of Victory
Presbyterian Church Picnic Program Announced
Five city Presbyterian churches plan a picnic at Chautauqua Park next Wednesday June 18 starting at 9 20. The program includes a prepared raffle game with a cash prize for correctly identifying a concealed player and saying the exact phrase without error.
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Presbyterian Church
Chautauqua Park
Jupiter
Walch
Raffles
Mr. Rafflea
Former Waterloo Teacher In Limelight
Mrs Florence Bennett Peterson of 1320 Glenlake avenue was spotlighted in the Chicago Tribune for attending a West North Edgewater Improvement Association meeting at the Hyat school on Saturday night. It marked the first time women were admitted to the group. Peterson, formerly Miss Florence Bennett, taught at the East Side High School during Superintendent Bloodgood era.
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Chicago Tribune
Florence Bennett Peterson
Glenlake Avenue
West North Edgewater Improvement Association
Hyat School
Peterson
Florence Bennett
East Side High School
Bloodgood
Child Died of Heart Failure at 9:15 AM
Harry Donald Bandfield infant, son of Mr and Mrs Harry D Bachtell, died yesterday at 821 Wellington street. Born May 21, he was healthy until now. Survived by parents and siblings Lloyd age ten Ruth age eight. Funeral 2:30 PM at residence with Rev C J Miller of Sacred Heart Church officiating. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Advertisement notices and weather snippets follow.
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Harry Donald Bandfield
Harry D. Bachtell
Wellington Street
Lloyd
Ruth
C. J. Miller
Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Boy Scouts Camp at Chautauqua Park This Summer
Town Boy Scout groups from the city and nearby towns plan a seven day camping period at Chautauqua park during the Chautauqua sessions this summer. An estimated twelve to fifteen troops will pitch tents on the grounds for the event.
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BOY Scouts
Chautauqua
Boy Scout
Chautauqua Park
Summer Neckwear Styles Highlight Modish Collars
Summer neckwear should have a touch of color, flustered here at two fashionable collars. One is white ratine with machine embroidery, the other a Rabespierre effort combining lace and embroidery.
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Limelight
Buchanan Optical Co
Mene Sane
Mayer
Carpenters
5Th Ave
16Th St
Moline
New Deere Harvester
East Moline
Rock Island, Ill
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Parsons
Hart
Hartley
Sattley
Russell
Ballou & Smart
Duryea St
Rock Island ‘Ave
West Side
Care Courier
Knapp’s Lake
Tiwo
Jefferson St
T. Courier
McNaughton
la Porte Road
Interstate Garage
Ralph Slippy
Washlington St
Wellington
Randolph
White
C. D. Pedersen
Earl Prosser
Janesville
Alta Vista
Talking Motion Pictures
Princess Today
Europe
New York
Cork
Pat
Ireland
New York Telegraph
Uncle Eben
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A. F. Stolt
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Black
Sheppard
Hopkins' Sanitary Cleaning Co
Gladstone Cafe
W. 4Th St
Fitzgerald
Black Hawk Bank
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