Etna Fire Descriptions From Washington Era Bulletin
A Washington bulletin from June 28 describes Etna as Europe’s greatest volcano with an ancient history and ongoing lava flows. It notes towns like Randazzo and Catania, vanished churches, tax remissions, and the fertile lower slopes with date palms and olives, contrasting with a lava‑scarred higher region.
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Washington, D. C
Ilomer
Pindar
Plato
National Geographic Society
Europe
Java
Etua
Sicily
Alte
Erna
Etna
Taya
Palma
Anstiglione
Randazzo
Catania
Rome
Polltax Notices Sent to Waterloo Men Aged 21 to 45
About 7 000 male citizens aged 21 to 45 in Waterloo receive postal notices announcing a 1923 poll tax of £3 50. The drive, begun from the office of C. MacKay, will roll out in daily waves to prevent congestion. Recipients must pay within 19 days of the notice date.
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Waterloo
Ofice of ©. C. MacKay
City in Brief: Waterloo Notes and Local Moves
A Waterloo city in brief update lists visits, travel, and local happenings. Notables include Mrs. 2 B Altz in North Liberty and relatives, Helen McSweeney's Chicago trip, John Cruden's Minnesota fishing, and Rev M G Court's Minnesota Wisconsin vacation plans. Police warn Fourth Street traffic for circus parade. Diphtheria case Leona Trinker reported. deaths touch local families.
Fire Helmet Fund Gathers Support From Citizens
The Waterloo fire department received a $100 donation from the Streetcar Company as appreciation for voluntary service at the streetcar power plant incident. A letter from C.D. 453, the general manager, praised the firemen and included a box of cigars. The helmet fund total is $240, with about $325 more needed for helmets and equipment.
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Waterloo
Boy Steals Horse Trades for Auto Heads West
A Wisconsin youth from near Platteville took the family horse and buggy to Lancaster to trade for a car. Lacking cash he vanished, later returning to Waterloo with a car obtained in a forced trade. He planned to stay and work while securing funds for his Oklahoma journey. He is detained for police and awaiting his father and Lancaster authorities.
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W. 3. McCord, Jr
Chicago Great Western
Waterloo West
Chicago
International Harvester Company
C._Buntin
Cedar Falls
James McCarron
Oelwein
Isa
Waterloo
Independence Avenue
Buntin
Lester Triade
Plattville
Wis
Lester
Oklahoma
Lancaster
Trindel
P. KB. Walker
Pair Faces Judge in Police Court After Brief Marriage
Theodore Woodfolk, colored, fined $13.80 plus costs by Judge Courtright after a lengthy trial for disturbing the public peace. His bride Leona Woodfolk, married two months, was exonerated and her case dismissed after recounting the fracas at their home on Adams Street. Also arrested were Percy Taylor and Marie Jones for similar disturbances. Taylor was discharged on costs, the woman’s hearing was continued. T. A. Hong was found guilty of speeding 15 mph over limit and fined the same amount plus $1.50 costs.
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Theodore Woodfolk
O. B. Courtright
Leona Woodfolk
Adams Street
Percy Taylor
Marie Jones
Taylor
T. A. Hong
Rainfall and Cold Snap Near Last Night
A northwest wind brought 1.08 inches of rain, marking one of the heaviest showers of June. Temperatures fell to 61 degrees, the lowest since the heat wave began two weeks earlier. Rain began at 6:30 p m and persisted into the early morning, prompting a shift to autumn attire. Farmers and gardeners welcomed the moisture as the ground had dried and baked under the heat.
Coal storage halted at Illinois central yards amid space shortage
Unloading of coal at Illinois Central yards stopped temporarily due to limited space. About 22,000 tons have been moved to storage with room for ~6,000 more. Original plan was to unload 35,000 tons for storage for use here and at other points on the Minnesota division.
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Iilinois
Freezone promises quick corn relief for a few cents
An advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves achy corns and calluses with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. It touts painless removal of hard or soft corns between toes and any resulting soreness.
Bids Open for YWCA Building July 9
The Board of Trustees will open bids on the Young Women’s Christian Association building at Park Avenue and Lafayette Street July 9 in architect M. B. Cleveland’s office. Plans call for a 140 by 140 foot two to three story reinforced concrete fireproof structure with red brick and Bedford stone trim. The July 9 contract covers basement and superstructure. interior trades to follow about 60 days later.
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Young Women’s — Christian Association
Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
M. B. Cleveland
Cleveland
Plea Entered in Game and Fish Case
W. C. Telaney pleaded guilty before Judge Ye W. Guynne in municipal court to violating state game and fish law. He allegedly took undersized fish from the river yesterday and failed to return them to the water. A $5 fine plus costs was imposed.
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W. C. Telaney
E. J. Chapman
Ye W. Guynne
Never Wash Hair Without Olive Oil Shampoo Ad
A vintage advice feature promotes Palmotive Shampoo as the secret to glossy lustrous hair. It claims olive oil shampoo is popular worldwide, available in stores, and affordable. Directions promise silky, soft hair with a delicate gleam.
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Desilu
Foot-Base promises relief for tight shoes and foot ailments
Allen's Foot-Base powder softens tight footwear and soothes corns bunions and calluses. It claims instant relief for blistered and sore feet and reports heavy wartime use by the army and navy. Offers samples and a walking doll with address in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
le Roy N
Waterloo Student is Officer of Marquette Club of Iowa
Milwaukee Wisconsin June 28. With the close of the school year at Marquette university here the Marquette Iowa club, Iowa students at the focal institution, has another successful season. The club is among the strongest state organizations at Marquette and works with the Milwaukee Iowa club hosting a dance and banquet. Officers include Cletus Reilly of Dubuque a law student serving as President and Norman O'Naill among others.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette University
Marquette-Iowa Club
Iowa
Marquette
Marquette-Iowa
Milwaukee-Iowa Club
Hawkeye
Cletus Reilly
Dubuque
College of, Law
Norman O'Naill
Weight loss ad from Whinton Laboratories in Kansas City
An advertisement invites readers to request a free sample of the Rid-O-Fat treatment. It claims no payment is needed and asks only for name and address. The ad lists names connected to a medical or science context and mentions Whinton Laboratories at 2200 Cola Cola Building in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Whinton Laboratories
Kansas City
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