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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1923
Page
14
Blizzards and the looming spring herald new straw hats with soft curled brims and interior banding for better head fit. Men’s oxfords in black and tan with new toe designs appear, while rubber heels replace leather. Women’s suede feathers and satin slippers remain popular as spring styles unfold.
The week sees Waterloo's old fashioned bobsled parties return as families rode sleds and cutters through town. Mr and Mrs W E B Shanks and others toured from Cedar Falls road enjoying warm coverings, while youths favored foot balance lessons in brisk weather.
Capt Tom Orris at the police station notes six wandering sleepers spent the night behind bars as voluntary occupants. Two Waterloo men and a third from Wein were arrested at 4 am after a fight with John Barleycorn. They face intoxication charges. Radio alerts warn of stolen cars nearly every night. A Stevens touring car with license 83-190 was reported stolen from Island Eli last night.
Tale recalls the wooded islet once off the east Cedar River bank from Sixth to Eighth streets. The island famed for romance disappeared after floods and erosion since 1858, with tragedy linked to two drownings and a storied love between a white man and an Indian girl.
An old fashioned bobsled funeral took place near La Porte City due to heavy snowdrifts. Mourners rode the sled to the cemetery while Knights of Pythias members conducted rites and the minister preached, as motor vehicles were unable to reach the grave. The service was for Michael C. Garman.
The will of Michael C. Garman of La Porte City bequeaths his 660 acres and substantial personal property to his daughter Doris Rammell of Chicago and his grandchildren Michael C. and Doris Marguerite Garman of La Porte City. Trustee is AW P Rammell, Dora O’s husband. Roy Asher may serve if needed. The 160 acre Retter farm and a 20 acre tract near La Porte City along with the La Porte homestead are given to the daughter.
The will directs a trust of 260 acres across the road from the La Porte area to benefit a daughter and grandchildren. One half of income to Mrs Rummeil, with the remainder for the grandchildren until age 26. Land other than the 160 acre farm is bequeathed to Mrs Rummeil five miles west of La Porte. If both grandchildren die early, their share reverts to the daughter. Trustee may sell land when advantageous and pay off a mortgage from personal property. Inheritance taxes to be paid from personal property. Will dated December 28, 19. Cambridge University honors six graduates for services to agriculture.
Lumber company ad notes James Lumber Co. offers delivery to Cedar Falls with no extra charge and provides contact at Rainbow Drive opposite Ball Park. promotes thrift and home improvement.
Ralph Alexander receives order to meet Fred Fulton in three weeks at Minneapolis connected bout. Alexander, Waterloo heavyweight champion of Iowa, trains intensively after accepting, aiming for a career defining victory. Fulton, a top country heavyweight with past fights against Dempsey and Miske, is a hard puncher and dangerous foe expected to draw a packed arena in a major showdown. Conclusion notes both fighters possess class and speed, with Iowa welterweights Milligan and Amous also highlighted for forthcoming action.
Reports of the La Crosse boxing match between Lou Rollinger of Waterloo and Jimmy Gill of La Crosse differ on who won after a 10 round bout. An Associated Press dispatch credited Gill, while Waterloo’s manager claimed Rollinger won. The Legion event also announced Rollinger vs Sexton in Dubuque on March 23.
Archie Amons and Glenn Milligan will clash in a scheduled boxing match at the city auditorium on March 23 in Gedar Rapids Ja. Promoter Ed Betts announced the bout as a eagerly awaited clash with both fighters eager to enter the ring.
Vinton Virginia March 17 Virginia Gay hospital will be open next Tuesday for public inspection as part of a drive to raise at least 10 000 to complete its equipment Promoters plan a thorough canvass of the city to solicit gifts or pledges for the campaign
Harold Cary surveys the Mellon Institute showing wide ranging studies from dental decay liquids to bread baking and galavanizing. Miss Alice Wakefield guides him through a laundry research program that improves soap purity water hardness and sanitary laundering for long lasting linens. Editors note links local laundries as supporters and testers of water hardness and soaps.
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