Census data confidential urged to dispel fears nationwide
Washington March 2 letters from census supervisors reveal public misgivings that answers to census questions could lead to higher taxes or penalties. The official statement explains strict confidentiality, aims of the decennial census, legal protections, and urges clergy teachers and officials to inform the public and secure full cooperation.
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Washington
United States Census Bureau
Census Bureau
United States
Bureau
Persos
National
House of Representatives
Internal Revenue
Advertised Letters at Waterloo Iowa Feb 23 1910
List of names from Waterloo Iowa for advertised mail dated February 23 1910. Includes Carrie Ahren Anna Baker Fare G Bigelow Rose Peveny Anna Burdick Clara Culler Ella Bronson and many more with numerous Johnsons Andersons and Browns among others. Ends mid list with several last names including Curtisa and Craig.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Carrie Ahren
M. H. ‘Armstrong
Anna Baker
Fare G. Bigelow
Henry Bothaman
Ella Bronson
Anna Burdick
Tressa Costello
Clara Culler
Rose Peveny
Mary D. Doyle
L. Fry
A. iGeasland
EB. M. Gibmore
Dena ‘A. Hauk
Ellen Hater
H. Hughes
Vera Jackson
Amanda Johnson
J. Yn
Julia Klaus
Dorothy Lamar
Bessie Law‘rance
Maud Levell
Elia Merers
Amanda Morrison
Gwen Moore
Margaret Nadeau
Cora Pabst
Elsie
G. Buckingham
W. A. Burgen
E. A. Busby
M. #. Bunch
G. B. Buttler
W. E. Burke
W. F. Butterfield
J. H. Burchett
F. W. Bunch
John €. Burns
Fred Burke
Mr. L. BE. Carver
John F. Calpin
C. A. Callender
A. B. Case
H. Peter Christensen
M. F. Christensen
F. Christensen
Frank Cleater
H.C. Clausing
R. B. Clayton
F. D. Clark
C. Clendennen
James Compton
Mr. C. Conry
A. Considine
Arch Corkill
AJR
C. Conrad
Arthur Condy
A. S.A. Cole
H. S. Coffin
C. ©. Cooper
Seven Room Suburban Cottage Plans and List of Signers
An advertisement describes a seven room cottage with reception hall, stairway, dining room, connecting openings, large kitchen, three bedrooms on the second floor, a bathroom, attic, full basement, and hardwood finishes. Price to build is 2800 dollars with plans offered for 15 dollars. A long list of names follows, likely signers or contributors, including many individuals and organizations in a ceremonial roll.
A Tied Up Estate by Mary A Bowers
Olivia Hale’s will left a million to her nephew David Hale and niece Leona Geddes on condition they marry within six months. The two couples pursued marriages and countered with a shared effort to break the will, sparking a lengthy court battle, mounting fees, and personal ruin for all involved. The charity beneficials ultimately won, leaving only money for five institutions and ruin for the four main figures.
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Mary A. Bowers
American Press Association
Olivia Hale
David Hale
Florence Merritt
Leona Geddes
Hamilton Niles
Miss Geddes
Air Hale
Biot
Hale
Miss Merritt
Nites
Niles
Great Love Stories of History by Terhune
Albert Payson Terhune presents the first American love story centered on Captain John Smith. The feature recounts Smith as a brash fortune seeker who helped save the Virginia colony, Pocahontas’ risky rescue, and her enduring devotion culminating in tragedy, with emphasis on colonial survival and cross Atlantic intrigue.
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Albert Payson Terhune
John Smith
Smith
Orient
Virginia
England
Powhatan
America
France
Spain
Atlantic Seaboard
Yogua
Powha
Pocahontas
Jamestown
Fee
Rolfe
London
North Waterloo News and Railroads Update
William Kurth deliberates a bid for councilman at large as North Waterloo politics stir. Edwards street bridge work by Dearborn & Jackson nears completion, aiding Third ward residents amid favorable weather. Local staff changes include several workers at the round house and multiple illness notes. civic and labor activity mingle with routine city updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kurth
Kurth
North End
Dearborn & Jackson
Edwards Street
Third Ward
Secretary Meyer outlines 32000 ton battleship plan
Washington February 28. Secretary Meyer outlined plans to build a world class battleship of 32000 tons at a cost of 18000000, aimed at making the United States the leading naval power. The Navy Committee welcomed the proposals, which focus on ship and gun efficiency improvements and dock enlargements rather than fixed ship counts. The plan envisages two 27000 ton battleships, a repair ship, two colliers, five submarines, and a ten submarine fleet for the Pacific next year. Submarines would be the fastest yet, capable of 12 knots submerged, with new steering knowledge claimed. Japan was rumored to be laying the keel of two ships near the 32000 ton limit.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Meyer
House Naval Committee
Pacific Coast
Japan
February 1910 Waterloo Police Department arrest report
The Waterloo police department records for the month ending February 28 1910 show arrests for buying liquor for minors blacklisters for entering saloons carrying concealed weapons disturbing the peace drunk and disorderly vagrancy indecent exposure and related offenses totaling 64 with 82 men provided shelter and assistance. Most lodgings went to men from other towns seeking work and police aided them to find positions or directions for work on cold nights, underscoring quiet acts of public service.
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Waterloo Police Department
Police Department
Too Many Doctors in the United States
Chicago March 2 United States faces physician surplus at odds with Europe. National Medical association speaker says one physician per 536 persons here versus 1 per 734 abroad. He blames overproduction by colleges and low grade medical schools and lax laws for poor training yet claims needed in rural areas.
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Chicago
United States
National Medical Association
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Glenn L. Saxton
Glenn L. Sarton
Co. E. Culp
Ted Dalhen
Thos. A. Davis
W. P. Daniel
Geo
M. Davis
James Dener
M. R. DeLong
R. B. Dean
W. W. DeSeve
Chas. Decker
A. L. Dillon
Chris Ditmar
Harry B. Dickey
Michael Donova
Geo. H. Doty
Harry H. Doyle
Jim Dunaby
W. L. Dunham
O. Dunham
Fred 8
Durfer
Harry Dugan
James G. Dupre
J. F. Bailey
Fred Eastman
Willis L. Eck
E. W. Eck
F. Edwards
George S. Eddy
Louis EL. Hiliott
A. J. Ellis
Joe Ellwood
Harry C. Eldred
Ralph Emerson
HE. G. Enedahi
L. CG. Falkner
W. L.fletcher
Flemminton
E. D. Forisesh
Pearl Fox
L. C. Fores
Per_Ty G Fritz
L. Frantz
Frank Fuchs
Thos. Givens
Peter Gindt
Homer Gibbons
L. M. Gilpin
W. H. Glenny
D. Gleaser
Frank C. Glasser
J. W. Glasser
H. ¥. Gould
J. C. Gould
B. B. Hunter
D. H. Hurd
Fred Hudson
Ira Hubbel
W. H. Hughs
WH. G Hull
Charlie Hushzing
Independent Chemical Co
International Association of Machinists
Mr. Wm. Moore
J. R. Jackson
George H. Jackson
L. Jensen
Fred Jenks
Fred Jensen
Howard Jenkins
E. F. Jenkenson
W. S. Jenkins
L. L. Jones
Leslie E. Johnson
Christ Jonason
Hans Johnson
Henry W. Johnson
M. A. Joyce
Chas. R. Johnson
C. M. Johnson
Wm. EB. Jordan
W. Johnson
Clarence N. Johnson
F. W. Johnston
Chris Johnson
Martin Julian
Thos. M. Julian
John Kane
Gerald Kauvuse
Fred Kane
Arthur H. Katley
Bert
Fred C. Muller
Ed. Murphy
Wm. A. Muller
WW. M. Murray
J. W. Murray
Wm. Murray
P. D. Murphy
Max Mueller
J. D. Murphy
Geo. M. Mypers
Edward Myers
Orange Nelson
N. S. Nelson
M. C. Nelson
J. N. Nelson
Louis Nelson
Water
J. Nellson
W. Nelsen
H. Nelson
F. Neal
John Neft
C. Nichols
Norman Halanger
J. H. Nowadzky
R. 4. Noble
E. W Nowling
J. QO. Nutter
Chas
O’hern
Shepard Owen
N. L. Patterson
J. W. Patterson
J. Frank
Paulsey
Claud Parks
B. C G. Payne
Otis Palmer
Barly M. Peterson
Ray M. Perkins
J. P. Peterson
F. W. Penrose
H. M. Pierce
Clint M. Pierce
H. W. Pond
W. E. Porter
RB. Potts
Daniel D. Pond
W. B. Porter
O. W. Prior
Chas W. Pratt
G. W. Prior
Carl L. @. Rabehl
C. J. Rex
O'Aig
Hfe
Hugh Miter
North Waterloo and News of Railroads
North Waterloo Commercial Club
Winthrop
Bird
William Kilgore
Brenneck
L. L. Colling
Dubuque
B. L. Wilson
Conductor Wilson
O'Leary
E. Lucas
E. German
Minneapolis
N. Ww
Weatherill
Eolsson Minn
A. A. Atherton
German
Bellevue
Thelma Griffin
Wiliam
John Armitage
Cedar Falls
Herb Lawless
North Side
Round House
Fremen McGaven
Lovell
Peter Courles
James Foley
Hostler
Louis Papas
Tim Foley
Joseph Scola
William Kubns
Joseph Stufflebean
Utter
Hast Fourth
T.'A. Utter
HOUSE
Monster
Medical Association
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