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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1923

Page

16

Iowa school law to be studied at summer term

Iowa City March 7 Educators and others will study the legal basis of school administration in Iowa during the 1923 summer session under Prof F B Horack of the University of Iowa. The course covers state centralization, county and local boards, teacher qualifications, and the impact of federal aid on local policy.

Iowa Iowa City Department of Political Science University of Iowa F. EB Horack Vais Prof Iowa Supreme Court Atata Supreme Court

Drainage Contract for County Roads Let at Low Price

Seventeen contractors bid on county road drainage projects from Cedar Falls toward Dike and from Jubilee toward the Buchan county line. Anderson & Balverson Thompson Jr won drainage contracts totaling 6365.39 dollars, with tile and labor prices set. Phalen & Shirley of Omaha secured a grading contract for Eagle township routes, with work to start April 1 and finish by September 1.

Keeu Cedar Falls Dike Jubilee Buchan AD Anderson & Balverson,Thompson, Jr Cedar Falls- Dike Phalen & Shirley Omaha Eagle Eagle Center Ox Township

Backbone of Winter Difficult to Break

A heavy frost visited Waterloo as the thermometer fell to 14 degrees above zero. Sleeping with open windows forced people into warmer clothes. Winds eased and sun appeared, with a high of 25 degrees above zero yesterday. Today may surpass that, with cloudy skies tonight and Thursday and possible snow in the western part of the state. The temperature is not expected to change much.

Waterloo

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Set

A United Woman's Christian Temperance Union chapter will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. F. P. Rehmeler hosting. The group plans discussions and community actions to promote temperance in Coane and surrounding areas.

Woman's Christian Temperance Vnion of Coane F. P. Rehmeler

Buchanan's complete optical service in city ad

City in brief notes advertise Buchanan's Optical Service in the Buchanan building. Reports mention many residents traveling, visits, and local events. A traffic violator paid $3.50 fines. defendents in a car accident case filed cross-petition. Scarlet fever cases reported and various civic notices appear alongside social and business updates.

American Legion Plans Wartime Friends Entertainment

The Becker-Chapman post of Waterloo will host an entertainment for wartime service members and representatives of M A V Y Marine corps Red Cross Salvation Army Jewish Welfare league and other wartime groups to honor their efforts. A meeting is set for March 15 to gather names and finalize the program. Local posts across the state report ongoing activities including minstrel shows and banquets.

Becker-Chapman Waterloo Army MAVY Marine Corps Serven American Legion American Red Cross Salvation Army Jewish Welfare League Navy Legionnaires Ilawa Grinnell Kathisen Knoxville United States Veterans’ Hospital No

Jurors Tricked by Prisoners In Jail Kangaroo Court

Black Hawk county grand jury members touring the jail were trapped behind locked doors as prisoners ran a kangaroo court. Each juror paid 26 cents fines for breaking in without consent, totaling 1.75 dollars. Deputy A. Robinson escorted them. the joke drew light remarks from jurors.

Black Hawk County Grand Jury A. Robinson Ray Emerson Paul Davis John Roeller

Annual Election of Elks Held Tonight at Waterloo Lodge 296

The annual meeting and election of officers of Waterloo lodge No. 296 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks takes place tonight with the chairing of officers provided for full membership. Nominations occurred a month ago and the exalted Tyler contest features two prominent members. Reports on the Monte Carlo entertainment will be submitted by the committee in charge.

Waterloo Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Overrule Objections in Myra Clark Estate

Judge E B Stiles ruled in district court today to overrule objections by state treasurer W Burbank to the final report in the estate of Myra A Clark widow of William Clark. The decision denies the inheritance tax, noting the decedent's intent to disclose property by will before she became unconscious.

E. B. Stiles W. Burbank Myra A. Clark William Clark

Time enough to whitewash a chicken coop

The fragment conveys a colloquial phrase about having sufficient time to perform a simple cleanup task inside a chicken coop. No identifiable people places organizations or events are present in the readable text.

Papa's Diapepsin Promises Instant Stomach Relief

An old advertisement claims Papa's Diapepsin can instantly correct digestion, ending sour stomach, gas, and indigestion after one tablet. It guarantees relief and promises mildness within moments of reaching the stomach for ten cents.

Strand Theatre Presents When Knighthood Waggs Flower

The Strand Theatre shows an exceptional photoplay titled When Knighthood Waggs Flower heralded as a splendid picture produced at over a million dollars. Marion Davies stars with Henry VII played by Lyn Harding in a period drama praised for its interest and strong performances.

Waterloo Ty Strand Marion Davies Henry Vor Lyn Harding Henry VII iBiven

Resume Operations on Dam as River Returns to Normal

With the river returning toward normal, workmen expect access to the dam in a few days to finish ongoing repairs from the low water. The coffer dam suffered ice and water damage but is repairable. The bridge to the operations site was swept away, excavations for the third gate are underway, and the two installed gates remain sound despite strong currents.

Chicago Great Western Schedule Pleases Waterloo Riders

Waterloo residents praise the Chicago Great Western train schedule new inaugu rated Sunday. The smoother arrivals and more passengers are noted though express shipping issues remain to be resolved by agent A J Howard. A possible schedule adjustment may occur as needed. The gasoline car run extended to Oaiwein from Des Moines may be shortened if the 140 mile trip proves too long.

Waterloo Wway A. J. Howard Deg Moines Oaiwein Iron Des Moines Marshalltown

Welcome Stranger at Waterloo theater sparks smalltown dreams

The Gordiner Players present Welcome Stranger in Waterloo showcasing Taidor Solomon who arrives New Year’s Eve to a chilly reception. He teams with an underfunded inventor intent on building an electric power plant as village life elections and ambitions collide amid frequent setbacks and hope.

Waterloo Taidor Solomon Viding Thing Placs Powley

Many Women Avoid Operations Aided by Lydia Pinkham’s Compound

Letters from women claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved distress and avoided surgery. Mrs. Edwards of Wilson North Carolina reports pain eased and regained ability to work after trying the remedy. Mrs. R. G. Westover of Akron Ohio says it strengthened her after doctors advised operation and she has since two children. The ad invites readers to request the company’s free private text on women’s ailments.

Lydia £. Pinkhem Lydia E. Pinkham Liv Epwards Wilson, N.C Akron Ohio R. G. Westover Grant Street

Rialto and Palace Theatres Showroom Glories on Screen

A chaotic review fragment praises cowboy star for a bold screen presence in Good Men and Write at Rialto, while Palace Theatre features Edin Murphy opposite a leading woman in a lively musical dance tale. Waterloo advertises Up In the Clouds hitting March 15 as twofold entertainment with a flashy public lead.

Varry Carey Atunga Rialto Theatre TP. A. Powers Mechert Mawlinson Bert Wantmaan Universal Agtross Edin Sturphy Sun Palace Theatre Waterloo Fox M. Guiles

Waterlooo Theatre Presents Tudor Court Drama at Strand

The exhibition features a replica Tudor Court palace with authentic period gowns and tapestries. Jack Holt stars in a lavish historical production with 3,001 costumes and 3,000 performers across a 140 day shoot costing about 1.22 million dollars. Marion Davies wears a 25 pound wedding dress valued at 1000 dollars.

Fiewer Brrand Ereat Acton Court Palace Marion Davies Strand Theatre

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