Waterloo oil firms win 1926 gasoline contracts in Iowa
The Waterloo oil firms Mawkeye and Bartles-Shepherd IL were awarded contracts to supply gasoline to shelter vehicle maintenance in the Town state High fly commission for 1026. Sixteen other bidders were granted rents after bid submissions on March 4. Most bidders offered a two cent per gallon discount below posted station prices and two cents below tank wagon prices, with sliding scales based on monthly purchases. Each firm will submit monthly statements showing discounts granted in the county.
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Tho ‘Waterloo Oil
Mawkeye
Bartles-Shepherd IL
Highfly Commission
Tmximuin
Sho
Inlauch County
Scout Executives Plan Summer Camp In Waterloo Area
Scout executives at First Presbyterian Waterloo council focused on summer camp preparations after a five day scout masters’ session. Camp runs June 7 for seven days with registrations opening next week and a $3 fee for Waterloo Boy Scout troops. Two expert instructors join local scout masters all summer, with a training course averaging 25 masters per session. sixth class set for April 2 and seventh on May 20.
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First Presbyterian Oh Wreh
Alt
Waterloo Council
Boy Scouts of Waterloo
Alexander's Duck Claims Town Title With 4-Ounce Egg
A new member of John Alexander's duck flock lays a 4 ounce egg described as weighing four ounces with a circumference of six and a half inches. The editor received the egg for an omelet, promising a family breakfast. The piece notes no goose is present on the farm.
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Alexander's Duck
John Alexander
John
Light Wine Beer Question Dropped From Election
A faded city council note suggests Milwaukee officials favored repeal of national Prohibition laws for beer and wines and urged other cities to push for a refer endum. The message was not read at the last council meeting nor presented at special sessions, leading to its apparent disappearance before the upcoming municipal election.
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MacKay
City Fathers
Milwaukee
Fer
Bor
Funeral of Reinbeck Woman to Be Sunday
Jennie Wrench of Reinbeck died March 17 1926 after heart disease. She lived in Reinbeck over 40 years with husband Louis and left four daughters Addie Wieming Frederick Wis Florence Myer Iowa City and Viola Rickert Reinbeck. Funeral service to be conducted by Rev H R Schmidt at a Reinbeck church and burial in Reinbeck cemetery.
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Jennie Wrench
Rickert
French
Louis
Krench
Webb Vorey
Town City
Rabouk Si Sage
Jennie Quinn
Funerél
Boat & Po Om. Siniday
H. Churen
Stev. H.R. Schimidt
Charee
Burpial
Safecracker teens boast of 18 can jobs in Chicago
Chicago March 20 A report from CAPT Condon outlines a mob of safeblowers with 17 or 18 jobs. Four youths 13 to 16 arrested after weapons and burglary tools found. they admit to several cans burglars and claim many can losses totaled about $1,000. Names given: Paul Gershak 16 Lucas Bagel 16 Robert Paul John Constants Deanek Mabbe.
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Cape
Condon
Paul Gershak
Robert Paul
Capt
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Peter Gillingley
Fred Mundt
Mundt
Gilheoles
Paul Gershalk
Lucas Bagel
Robert
Paul
John Constants
Deanek
Mabbe
Gersiik
Sire
Gilhonley
Tey
Moderite
Barties-Shepherd Oil Stock Increase to 225000
Amendment to Barties-Shepherd Oil Co articles filed late shows capital stock raised to 225000 with 200000 common and 25000 preferred. Past capitals were 10008 in 1908 and 100000 in 1918. Officers listed: A J Lommel president and L i Shepherd secretary.
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Barties-Shepherd Oil Company
A. J. Lommel
L. i Shepherd
Bootlegger Fined 3300 After Guilty Plea
A bootlegger pleaded guilty to a foot lodging charge in district court and was fined 80 with six months in jail, suspended on condition of payment. Judge J. G. L Stiles accepted the plea.
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Cance
J. GL Stiles
Waterloo Man Among Judges in Reinbeck Declam
A Reinbeck declamation event next Friday evening features Ray Short of Waterloo Woh Barty county superintendent Grandy Center and Miss Nancy Ferguson from the State Teachers college Cedar Falls as judges. Miss Kneatha Kenyon, former high speaker in the humorous class, will be the only Waterloo entrant. Other participants include speakers from Reinbeck Carper Union Eldora Nevada State Center New Hartford, with finals set for April 2.
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Bell Fined $100 for Illegal Transportation
Willard Bell pleaded guilty to a county attorney's Information for illegal transportation of liquor. Bell owes $100 and costs in municipal court. Similar charges were filed against Dave Eastman and George T. Stinteney. The case actions await a future issuing date to allow payment.
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Mary Pleng Divorce Filing Reported in Independence
A March 21 note from Independence outlines divorce filings in the county district court. Delbert Manger seeks divorce on grounds of impotence and failure to provide, while Samuel A. Mate sues for divorce from Christ Mane Iniverce. Bertha Cook sues for custody, and John George Shafer appears in a separate suit. The report also notes a future court term, the local church funeral, and a bond hearing for Oren Js. Wright.
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Brplenan County Distaice Court
Louies
Werebo Dike
Witing
Delbert
Samuel A. Mate
Christ Mane
Gadling
John George Shafer
Bertha
Willan
Divorce Granted to Jessie Greenberg in Noblesville Case
Jessie Greenberg received a decree of divorce from Morris B. Greenberg yesterday afternoon by Judge H. B. Boies on grounds of cruel treatment in Noblesville Indiana. Court records show the couple was frantically described amid fragmented testimony.
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Morris’ B. Greenberg
H. B. Boies
Noblesville
Ind
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