Dame Fashion Debut Lights Waterloo Windows 1917 Show
Dame Fashion opened in Waterloo with a vibrant 1917 debut. Spectacular window displays at Paul Davis, James Black, Burch Brothers and others drew crowds as color and style dominated the evening. Men and women admired costumes, hats, and shoes amid dazzling settings, with parades and concerts closing the night.
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Waterloo
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
James Black Dry Foods Company
Burch Brothers
Falan-Bollman Co
Wilhelm‘s
Smiuht
Sternberg’s
Jacob
Post Office
Commercial
Fifth Street Bridge
Fourth
Sycamore
Red Cross Campaign Seeks Large Local Membership
The local Red Cross chapter plans a major membership drive once plans are finalized. Enrollment is open at the YMCA and nearby drug stores, with a supply depot on Sycamore Street to open when materials arrive. Mrs. Neil Jackson and the supply committee aim to train volunteers, and funds will support both local and national work, while seeking bulk material discounts amid rising costs.
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Red Cross
Sehuneman Drug Stores
F. J. Landgraf
Sycamore Streets
Neil Jackson
Russia Plans 60,000 Miles of Railways in Ten Years
Washington March 28 report that Russia will build about 60,000 miles of railway over the next decade. The project was recommended by a special commission and approved by the Russian council of ministers.
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Russia
Washington, D. C
Council of Ministers
Poslam Best Aid to Stop Skin Itching
A historic ad touts Poslam for immediate itch relief and skin soothing. It claims concentrated healing energy and urges recipients to request free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Poslam Soap is promoted as a skin toner to freshen complexion.
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Sampia
Emergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
Faithful dog saves his master from lonely death
Herbert Buck Austin, living alone in a Riverview shack near the old paper mill, lay near death from starvation and cold. His dog Bob kept vigil by the sick man, howling to summon aid when help was needed, and accompanied Austin to the police station where physicians treated him for a severe cold.
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Herbert
Buck) Austin
Riverview Addition
Austin
Bob
Walla
Waterloo
Parents Day at Alcott School Observed Tomorrow
Parents may visit during regular hours to inspect children’s work as exhibits are placed throughout the building. No program is planned, and students will continue their work as usual.
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Alcott School
Many Petitions for Life of Birds Roil Iowa County News
petitions circulate county urging four to five year closed season on quail and prairie chickens to prevent extinction. Audubon society reports strong backing while only one counter petition appears from hunters. Rotary club witnesses widespread support. officials warn of possible public backlash against the fish and game commission if conservation bills fail. Warden Hinshaw opposes stricter limits to favor license sales, while insect threats and fishing season timing spark further debate among local leaders.
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Iowa
Audubon Society
Rotary Club
Fish and Game Commission
J. C. Hinshaw
Hinshaw
Spirit Lake
Mother Praises Remedy That Relieved Her Baby
A mother reports Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin eased her baby's constipation. The ad touts a mild non narcotic laxative, claims quick relief, and notes availability at drug stores for fifty cents. A trial bottle is offered by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Br. Caldwel
Washington St
Monticelio
Ilinois
Federal Game Inspector Ripper Spring Shooters
Federal game inspector Harry Banueler, based in Spector, Dubuque, travels to Waterloo for a day to collect evidence of illegal spring shooting. Under federal law, evidence gathered in Washington may lead to action within three years. The piece notes lax protection of wild game in nesting season and urges stricter enforcement. Davenport reports Mrs Mazel Floyd, 20, died after shooting herself in the breast amid domestic unhappiness and separation from her husband.
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Harry Banueler
Spector
Dubuque
Waterloo
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Tona
Davenport
Mazel Floyd
Arbuckle Retained Leader Of East Clay School Board
JW Arbuckle retained as Wendett Board leader in East Section of Clay. Ben F Swisher elected president of West School Board with N K Colby re elected vice president. Dempster and Stewart terms run into 1838. Board to form committee on high school building plans. No spring vacation at West High. slate to omit vacation due to late opening. Arbuckle elected president of East Board. new members Artstadt Peek Schuneman inducted.
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Ben F. Swisher
West School Board
N. K. Colby
J. E. Dempster
Mr. Dempster
Pred Stewart
Mr. Swisher
C. J. Kingsley
West Board
Kingsley
Plank
Mumbers
West High
Arbuckle
East Board
Charles Artstadt
FL Peek
Blow. Schuneman
Trans- J
Detroit Teams Vie In A. B. C. Tournament Night
Detroit teams number twenty three as 3,061 participants target top honors in the A. B. C. tournament. The Rick Brothers set strong marks, with their lead widely viewed as likely to win the fire man prize.
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Detroit
A. B.C
Althe
Rick Brothers
Steam Road Electrification topic for Waterloo Technical Society
At the Waterloo Technical Society meeting in Citizens Gas club rooms W P Whale en of Westinghouse will lecture on Steam Road Electrification Discussing each phase of road electrification Members invite friends to attend Also reported are hog shipments from Coury and Coury Bros with loads averaging 276 and 235 pounds yielding substantial sums. a sermon from Rev O C Fox is noted.
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Waterloo Technical Society
Chtizens
W. P. Whaleen
Westinghouse Company
Sermons Shifted Between Churches Because of Illness
A sermon at Christ Church is moved to evening due to M. L. Tate’s illness. Dr. Fox will also preach at St. Mark's Church Thursday evening, replacing the previously announced sermon by Rev. Mr. Tate.
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Ox AW
Celech
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Christ-church
M. L. Tate
Fox
St. Mark’s Church
Tate
Alkali Makes Soap Bad For Washing Hair
An old advertisement advises against alkaline soaps and recommends plain refined coconut oil as a gentle, inexpensive shampoo. It claims coconut oil gives rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage while removing dust and dirt.
24 Inch Japanese Matting Soft Cases Special $1 50
Lightweight 24 inch Japanese matting soft cases offered at a special price. Limited quantities available with sale pricing set at 1.50. Ideal for storage or transport of frames and artwork. Purchase while supplies last.
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Dame Fashion
ASK
Phan
T.M (Sy
Routs Sr
Ziow
Federal Game Inspector
Castle Him Social Center Club
West Distiict
JW. Arbuckle
Wendett
Grand Rapids, Mich
Marely
Offici
Jergen
Dr. Turner
Ergen
Pearson
Athena
Summer Weight Union
Jersey
Technical Society
Coury
Wadsen
Chicago
Clarence Coury
Coury Bros
Hudson
Daul Davis
Avery
Kayser
Charles Perrin
Ireland
Georgette Collars
Georgette Crepes
I$ Inch
France
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