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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1925

Page

17

Soldier of Many Flags and Fields Buried After Stroke

Hollywood March 16 Fearless Sam Dreben world war hero and adventurer across revolutions and wars dies at 47 of paralysis. Hollywood American Legion to bury him at Burbank cemetery as taps close colorful career. Dreben, born in Russia to Jewish parents, served from the Philippines to Nicaragua and Mexico, joined Pershing in World War I and earned the Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre.

Hollywood Cal Sam Dreben Fili‘busterer Villa Pershing Dreban Hollywood American Legion Burbank Russia Leben United States Wards United States Army Tel Philippines China Nicaragua Gang Honduras Mexico Dreben Madero Diaz Drebon France Italy Alguin Tl Paso Tex Hallywood Little Phil" Adguin Juarez Little Phil Oaks Los Angeles Claude Smith el Peso Dr. Kelly Richard ¥. Burgess el Paso St. Etienne Aisne Sevanty-first Naulin Secona

Pullen elected senior counsellor of local U C T council

G Pullen was chosen senior counsellor of Waterloo Council No 201 United Commercial Travelers at a Saturday IX of P hall meeting. New officers include Simmons as junior counsellor Scott past counsellor Sheples secretary treasurer Schmidt conductor Schoen page Maize sentinel and re-elected executive committee members Donovan Harding. Delegates to the grand council at Council Bluffs in June are Sccht Pullen Hall and McFarlane with Eggert Glockner and Pence as alternates.

E. G. Pullen Waterloo Council United Commercial Travelers P. Hall W. W W. Simmons T. B. Scott RK. W. Sheples C. W. Schmidt W. E. Schoen Page J. 0. Maize Sentinel W. A. Donovan Robert Harding

Advertisers Elect Officers After Banquet in Waterloo

Election of officers for the Advertising Club of Waterloo will be at 6 15 p m Tuesday in Hotel Russell Lamson, preceded by a banquet. T K Kelly of Minneapolis will speak on advertising and Portia Fearis Graham will discuss character analysis. Kelly will also address the Kiwanis club at noon Tuesday. A six inch statue of deforgy was recently dug up in Beyt and is said to date back to 10007.

Advertising Club of Waterloo Russell-Lamson T. K. Kelly Minneapolis T. K. Kelly Sales System Portia Fearis Graham Kelly Kiwanis Club Russell-Lamgon Frorgy Beyt

Foot Specialist at Fox Shoe Co. in Waterlo report

Ralph Fox of the Fox Shoe Co and Dr. Harry M Richards of Chicago have studied foot anatomy and corrective appliances under supervision and returned to Waterlo to advance foot ailment corrections. The work emphasizes intelligent application of corrective appliances as a deep field of study pursued by Fox.

Fox Shoe Co Ralph Fox The Fox Shoeatora Harry, M. Richards William M. Beholl Cline Chicago Waterlo

Farmer Hangs Self in Barn at Rowley During Despondency

Robert J. Barrett, 45, of Rowley Iowa, afflicted by melancholia after a long illness, hanged himself in the haymow of his barn Sunday evening. His son found the body after evening chores. Coroner Peter Heege said an inquest was unnecessary. Surviving are his parents, widow, a son, two daughters, and three sisters.

Rowley Robert J. Barrett Barrett Peter ©. Heege Patrick Barrett Independence J. J. Dougherty Cedar Rapids Mira Westgate Anna Barrett Clinton

Farm Bureau Holds Line Against Bond Issue in Iowa

Des Moines reports the Iowa Town Farm Bureau federation reaffirms opposition to the $85,000,000 road bond plan. Latest farm bureau votes show strong support for a gasoline tax, equal road funding splits, and a replacement tax, with opposition to highway commission control of primary roads.

Associated Preaw Des Moines Town Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau The Highway Commission Tenth Congressional District State Highway Commission

Council Proceedings City Hell March 1925

City council met in regular session with Mayor Gna presiding and councilors Buel Fines Link McFaylana Miller and Rob insor present. Minutes of prior meetings approved. Petition from Elis Building Company for remission of 1924 taxes received and placed on file. prayer of petitioner granted. On motion the request and proposal of Elis Building Company were considered.

Coungth Gna Buel Fines Link McFaylana Miller Robinsor Elis Building Company Tr. M. Woodbury W. B. McMurray Fred Wldridgs John Acuff H. W. Bergey E. W. Hedges W. Paul Ewing Cutler Street Austin EB. Smith W. P. Finnerty Orlon Harold Bird Joe Conrad John Horsfall Ed Niedert Fred Wson Fred Behrens Tom Trainor James Pullen Mike Sauer F. A. Turner Wim. C. Olson F. A. Swart L. W. Linda Arthur Broadbent Chas, Burd W. N. Mann J. Hecker Fred Sherman H. W. Schultz Minora Stewart A. 8 Jackson Carria M. Chapman Mildred Merrill D. L. Pries Fred Hebel Clyde L. Hoffman B. J.peepo Standard Oll Company Anna A. Clow L. A. Danton Frieda. Lamb Mary S. Harner J. E. Jacobs Serafin Dietsch D. J. Hanna Anna Krueger G. W W. Sayer Jas W. Parker H. of. Bieks Nen F. W. Smith Waterloo Savings Bank S. WW. Burrows Frederick Hood Ai. Stull James Young Ed Hinman J. J. Sedgwick H. A.arly S. Porter Andrew G. Reid Chas. C. MasKay Leo R. Leapex W. H. Webb City Electrician M. W. H. Berg Chas Wasson Tullbine C. L. McDermott B. W. Kasake

Council Deliberates on Paving, Refunds and Sidewalks

City council discusses Bryant Paving Company claim on funds from bank closing, authorizes or denies refunds on assessments, and referees petitions for sidewalk, street light and alley work while considering viaduct construction costs and ordinance changes for curb, stump and snow shoveling rules. Engineering and legal opinions noted, with multiple motions carried and tabled.

East Street labor and service charges in 1925 records

A fragmentary city ledger lists multiple labor payments and utilities on East and West Streets, including Bell Tel Co service, various named laborers such as Robertson and Detwetter, and sewer and tax items. It notes special collections on East Street, West Street, and a April 1925 council meeting with tax remission resolutions and adjournment details.

McGowan C. MacKay Frt Bell Fold W. Bell Tel. Co East Street Bell Tel. Co Denry Steffens Eesetto Bmoler Thas. Miller Eere Erbert Sousley Marx JL Lewis Labor Glp Robertson A. Detwetter Htong Psseeseey Hn Alurrey Fd Perry Wiseecree W. Miller W. A. Detwetter Gipe Feo. Robertson M. Barman Williams Hichardson Bast Sanitar Dusk W. S. Gipe Sasitar James Bennett Ww. Gipe Geo, Robertson Eo. Jaquis Sohn Murray Aeeee W. A. Detweller Veseeee Ba Perry P. W. Ler Csye Frank Gender West Street W. A. Detweiler A.W. Mattern Baber St 09 Chem E. Gnagy, Nayor

That Film That Wrecks Teeth and How to Fight It

A broad appeal explains a slippery film on teeth causes discoloration and invites bacteria leading to decay and gum disease. It claims ordinary dentifrices fail and promotes Pepsodent as superior, urging readers to try the product and send in a coupon.

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Legion Post Farmer Council Proceedings Ray Cowln Lafayette Ray C. Cowln Geo. v. Wood Jamey G. Clark Bryant Foving Company Waterloo Bank &Trust Company Nasuime Bryant Paving Company Pctty Melfarlane Waterloo Bank & ‘Crust Company Brotion Fost Waterloo Bank & Trust’ Company Link Buck Jon File Finance Committee Ross C A. Leigh Polles Robinson Fish Tish McFartne McFerane McFarlane Afiller McFarane McFarlang Bitter Nas Bessin Oneldx Street Rynegrson & Loch Waterloo Iowa Digs Lee Greenup Ade U. G. Kramer W. 4Th St Waterloo, Ta Colonial Furnace Chas. C. MacKay B. G. le Elks MacKay Ciry Clerk Pepsodent Company U.S ST. Mary’s Auditorium East Fourth St Parker Goodyears Curry E. Porter Co
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