Jones County Sheriff Shoots Self to End Misery
Willis Bray, sheriff of Jones county Iowa, shot himself at the county jail residence yesterday and died six hours later. The 55 year old former farmer rose, obtained a .32 caliber revolver, fired twice, the second bullet entering the head above the neck. His wife Mrs Bray witnessed the tragedy as neighbors and an ambulance aided him to hospital. Bray had been elected last November and took office in January after moving from Cass county. Friends noted his nervousness and worry over duties, with a recent nervous breakdown linked to his office duties.
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Anamosa
Willis Bray
Jones County
Bray
Tes County
Cassnoship
Mister Robin's a-hoppin in a springy tune
Written for the Waterloo Courier by George E Bowen the poem depicts Mister Robin as hopeful and clever guiding a cheer through winter into spring. The speaker urges readers to listen to the robin sing and to let its optimistic mood lift their spirits as warmer days approach.
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Waterloo Courier
George E. Bowen
Robin
Alfred Happy
Family notices list births at several addresses and dates
A block of notices records births and family events with names and dates such as March 4 and March 14 at various addresses including Cedar Fans Newton St Albans Lafayette and Franklin. It also includes an advertisement for cough medicine Foley Bencr Tar and a testimonial from Mrs Anna Stein about its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Parcheon
Nith West
Marth J
Ruth Vermaine
and Bitz
Jens Rersesaed
Cedar Fans
Ernest Juhl
William OQ
Burright
St Albans
Lawrence Falkner
Newton
Carol “Ott
George N. Miller
Peerateen
Mareh
Nathan Aloer
Floyd R. Hammond
Lafayette
Carl B. Thomas
Presyterian Hospital
Charles Howard Frank
Franklin
Anna Stein
Western Ave
Covington
Eleven Women Drawn In New Jury Venire
A jury commission drew a venire of 30 names including twelve women for service. Seven women from Waterloo were listed among the venire. Notables include Mrs. M. H. Kelly wife of the postmaster and Sadie A. Kelly wife of M. H. Kelly. Report for duty Monday March 21 at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
M. H. Kelly
Western Avenue
YMCA Educational Classes to Close for Season
The Y M C A educational classes end for the season this week except the bookkeeping course. Advertising and public speaking sessions conclude with final meetings and plans to form clubs for spring and summer. About 30 sales class members attend the dinner wrap up with a keynote address by Verne Moore. Ames extension work also closes with strong attendance and plans for a robust spring and summer program. Vermont is estimated to have 2,600,000 acres of undeveloped water power.
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Harry Kiester
Association
Harry M. Reed
Highland
Black
B. L. Holton
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Verne Moore
Water-lbo Overland Company
Ames
Local Association
Vermont
Good Roads Bill Promised to Highway Backers
Washington dispatch notes Iowa Republicans expect a good roads measure in the extra session. The plan would fund federal state road cooperation and aid farm-to-market travel. Henry C. Wallace backs improved highways with Tom McDonald, while Rep Bunn opposes federal funds and Sen Townsend leans toward rider language in the post office bill.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Altho
Ofice
Congress
Iowa
House
Senate
Hawkeye
Henry C. Wallace
Des Moines
Wallace
Tom McDonald
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Amon
Representative Bunn
New York
House Committee On Good Roads
Federal Treasury
Townsend
Michigan
Post Office Committee
Post Office
Hi Y Clubs to Meet at YMCA Luncheon Friday
East and west HI Y clubs will gather at the Y M C A club rooms Friday at 6 45 p m for a 25 cent luncheon. Cedar Falls’s Roger Leavitt will speak on What Makes a Successful Business Man with music and entertainment. The session ends at 7 p m.
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Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel remedy. It claims olive color tablets improve skin tone, clear complexion, bright eyes, and energy by replacing calomel with a gentle hepatic stimulant. Dosing is one or two nightly with safety highlights and price points of 15c and 30c.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Marital Woes and Divorce Decrees Detailed
A divorce decree was granted to Hazel M. Blett against R. A. Elliott and an annulment of marriage to Dolores Marsh against Elmer Marsh. The case of Robert G. Cohn against Elsie E. Cohn was dismissed. Mary Dreffein, previously divorced from Charles W. Dreffein, can remarry within a year. David E. Green alleges his wife’s late nights and undisclosed whereabouts caused cruel and inhuman treatment, seeking divorce from William M. Green, married at Independence on June 6, 1891.
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Hazel M. Blett
R. A. Elliott
Dolores Marsh
Elmer Marsh
Robert G. Cohn
Elsie E. Cohn
Mary Dreffein
Charles W. Dreffein
David E. Green
Razzle Dazzle Burlesque Heads to Waterloo Tonight
Patrons of burlesque can expect a lively show as Warry Hastings presents Razzle Dazzle with Baker and Rogers at the Waterloo Theatre. The burlesque promises real comedy, snappy songs, bright costumes, and tasteful staging. The Plaza hosts The Great Redeemer, a Maurica Tourneur production noted for its powerful human narrative and spellbinding delivery.
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Warry Hasting
Baker
Rogers
Waterloo Tonight
Waterloo Theatre
Great Redeemer
Plaza
AJL
Enrich Your Blood With Organic Iron Nuxated Iron
An old advertisement promotes Nuxated Iron as a quick source of iron to color cheeks, strengthen muscles, and improve nerves. It claims ease on teeth and stomach, differentiates from metallic iron, cites doctor checkups, and offers “refund if unsatisfactory results.” Presented as a druggist tablet product with appeal to mass usage.
Dan Malloy Western Desperado Reborn in Bow Encounter
An 8 year old Dan Malloy, a Western desperado, is regenerated after a chance bow encounter. A rugged tale unfolds with Marjorie Daw as a mountain girl, Mae Norton and Joseph Salehert in supporting roles. The Plaza Theatre and Crystal present a double feature highlighting William Fox’s 3 Gold Coins and Tom Mix in a dual hero and bad man performance.
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Dan Malloy
Hedeemer
Boyas Ge
House Peters
Marjorie Daw
Mae Norton
Joseph Salehert
Plaza Theatre
William Fox
Tom Mix
No-To-Bac Tobacco Habit Aid Ad
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple aid to break tobacco habits. It promises relief from cigarette and chew cravings and offers a refund if the drugstore does not satisfy, highlighting mental and physical benefits and low effort.
Crystal Theatre Promotes The Kookie Entonia Feature
The Crystal Theatre advertises The Kookie Entonia as its main attraction, praising Douglas MacLean’s new aramount picture with light humor and inviting audiences to enjoy a war free comedy. Warla May leads a capable cast in Prisoners of Love with Brett Compson directing his first stellar production.
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Hookien
Douglas MacLean
Aramount
Luke
Palikes Theatre
Rane Aled
Warla May
Bretty Compson
Prisoners of Love at Strand Theater
A brief note on the Strand Theater production Prisoners of Love highlighting the performers, their comic approach, and the audience reception. It emphasizes the actors' poise and the theatrical foundation behind the show's appeal.
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W. Bray
Krays
Ole Robin
Mister Robik
Thurs
Margaret Maddigan
Ethel Lawless
Free America
Ireland
Jury Venire
Emma Gifford
Henry Burger
Joseph Margadant
Logan Avenue
C. R. Hallowell
M. F. Ravelia
C. W. Webb
Florence Carter
Washington Street
R. R. Hinman
F. L. Fell
Mabel
Stull
Center Street
J. H. Steely
L. G. Adams
Natalie Kuhns
W. BE. Kuhns
Waterloo Township
Hubert, Sweitzer
C. J. Shaw
Fox
Susan Demuth
Bill Io
Akin
Hale
James
Kirk A
Ol Pants
Ardee Flour
Hubbard Milling Company
Mankato
Minn
Iowa Flour and Feed Co
Crystal Theatre
Waterloo Theater
Busby, Bros., Manatee
Dazzie
Comedy News
GAD
Daring Stonts
Tom
Betty Compson
Chester
Pathe News
Tyra
The
Tsying
Iogk
Girls Strand Theater
Jessie Christian
Chicago Opera Association
Gretchen Cox
Galvin Williamson
East High
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Lillian Owen
Jack and
Hynd Harn
Joseph Salbert Basso Mae Norton Soprano
Fashion Review
Lydia E. Pinkham
St Troy
Lydia
Pinkham
Daugh
R. M. Greenaway
4Th Ave
North
Troy, N
S Uutchinson
Kan
Lydia E.pinkham
Mars
Stevess
Hutchinson
Kansas
Maurice Tournier
Presenta
and Marjorie Daw
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