Sycamore Street Hotel Proposal Stirs East District
Businessmen in East Section unite to push a plan to modify the Marsh Place block by adding to the property to create a six story ell shaped hotel lobby and about 150 rooms. The plan remains exploratory though some believe it could address the Ellis hotel closure. An officer notes nothing definite has been decided and other property owners discount the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh-Place
Sycamore Street
Ellis Hotel
A.M. Place
Marsh Place
Sycamore
Fifth Streets
Sycamors and Park Avenue
George Lichty
Mayor Law Talks on Building Code for Waterloo
Mayor Law spoke at the Waterloo Real Estate board noon meeting at Hotel Russell-Lamson about a new building code prepared by assistant city engineer C. W Eby. The code would take effect after city council action and align with a pending state building restriction bill requiring property-owner consent within 300 feet for state building erections. Gowin reported on armor plate plant plans to the Commercial club as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8
Law
Waterloo
Waterloo Real Estate Board
Russell-Lamson
C. Weby
Rhey Gowin
Commercial Club
State United Brethren Conference Opens in Indianapolis
Bishop H H Fout presided at Graves Memorial United Brethren church session at 9 20 a m today. J C Light Cedar Rapids reported six months of strong finances and numbers with over 700 conversions and 600 new members. Afternoon routine business. public talk at 8 o'clock and a get together banquet preceded by Rev J H Yagey welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fout
Indianapolis
Ind
State Board
Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
J. C. Light
Cedar Rapids
Bishop Fout
J. H. Yagey
Graves
Local men seek repeal of insurance measure in Des Moines hearing
Waterloo business leaders led by H O Bernbrook and H L Litchfield attended a senate hearing on the Lytle bill to repeal an anti discriminatory insurance law. The act barred fire insurers from rate competition, forcing higher premiums for $1000 of coverage. Over 75 attendees from across the state heard the arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Bernbrook
H. L. Litchfield
Waterloo
Des Moines
Senate
General Assembly
H. C. Bernbrock
Burch Brothers Spring Style Show Tonight at Burch Store
Burch Brothers company presents its annual spring style show on the second floor tonight starting at 8 15. Music will accompany the event and living models will demonstrate the latest fashions. Seats are arranged for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burch Brothers Company
Class Play Postponed Leading Lady In No Frontier
The West High junior class play The Girl From Laramie has been postponed indefinitely due to leading lady Kathryn McCartney's mumps. Outsiders hoped for frontier excitement, but the star’s illness forced the cancellation and postponement of Friday’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High School
Laramie
Kathryn McCartney
Wyo
Range Country
West
City in Brief Ad Copy and Local Notices
Transients and residents connect in Waterloo and nearby towns with funeral attendances, marriages licensed, divorce proceedings, and civic meetings. Notables include Ralph Dunkelberg at a Mrs. Woodruff funeral, J. Radoff seeking contract rescission, and Fred E Bigelow with Lulu Tremaine obtaining a marriage license. Local clergy and unions hold services and meetings as Ot tumwa and Grundy Center residents travel for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Radoff
C. B. Williams
Elgin
Fred E. Bigelow
Lulu Tremaine
Cinthia George
Fairbarne
Cc. A. Mills
Membership canvass for country club set to end April 15
The Waterloo campaign to form a country club is delayed by unfinished subscription papers. Four Waterloo lawyers and committees draft governing laws while H O Bernbrock, temporary chairman, says the signing drive will start with a rush once documents are complete. Subscriptions from business men are ready and the $50,000 stock is expected to be taken by some of the original 250 members. No outside aid will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Slawyers
H. O. Bern
Brock
Rernbrock
Knights of Columbus meet to escort late Riley home
The Knights of Columbus will gather at the K. C. hall at 7 3 this evening to march in a body to the home of the late J. H. Riley. Members will attend the funeral services in a body Thursday morning. Court of Honor lodge hosts a card party for members and friends at Heather temple hall tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
J. H. Riley
Order
Court of Honor Lodge
Heather Temple
WAR DECLARED IN WIDER CONFLICT AS GERMANY ATTACKS
A mass report on the crisis details Germanys submarine campaign and the US move toward war. It notes cabinet unanimity, the severing of diplomatic relations with Germany, mobilization of navy and industry, plans for a 500000 man army, and calls for Congress to grant authority to arm and act. It covers expected presidential addresses, potential funding, and Allied diplomatic reactions.
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Germany
United States
Congress
Wilson
Washington
Altho
White House
Count von Bernstorf
Zimmermann
Count von Bernstein
Mexico
Japan
Navy
Annapolis
Regular Army
National Guard
Army War, College
Hunt
Council of National Defense
Henry Ford
Detroit Automobile
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem
Krupps
Steel Corporation
Army
NO HALT IN THE GERMAN RETREAT FRENCH PUSH ON
Reports from the Franco-Belgian front say German retreat possible north of Arrad and Belgian territory. A northern France correspondent notes patrol activity similar to that before the southern front withdrawal. Russian advances toward Mesopotamia raise alarms as weather ends favorable period. Turkish defense deteriorates with British pressure from Baghdad toward Mosul.
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Bagdad Nya
Mosul
Mesopotamia
London
Arrad
Toreraat
Amsterdam
France
Vacant Lot Farmers Ready for Spring Garden Plan
Vacant Lot Farming elib members in Waterloo prepare for the spring season after belated blizzard. The central committee plans to place jotw to applicants, intending to sign them by the first of April. Many applicants seek lots near their homes, with owners usually accommodating. The committee urges immediate applications to avoid a last minute rush and delays. The group will meet at the Commercial club tomorrow to process applications before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
PmMonth
Hin
Rhud Lo
Nedsbies
Commerciial Club
Vacant Lot Offers for Club Use This Season
A member offers vacant lots for use by the Vacant Lot Farming club this season. The locations and other particulars are stated by the owner seeking cooperation and access for club activities and cultivation efforts.
Rock Island to Pay Off 5 Million Debt
New York, March 21. Jacob M. Dickinson, receiver for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railway, was authorized to pay off more than 5,000,000 of the road's obligations. The debts will be liquidated from the sale proceeds of 1,300,000 receiver's certificates and other funds. The action aims to clear bonds and loans tied to subsidiary companies and related certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob M. Dickinson
Chicago, Block Island and Pacific Railway
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Central Trust Company
Mortuary Notices for Kilgore Ryan and Riley
John G Kilgore 53 died at home after six months illness at 84 Risker street born in Donegal Ireland came to America 32 years ago worked as a moulder in Waterloo married Mary Stewart in 1692 six children one deceased survived by widow six children and a son William J in Detroit brother William Ireland sister Mrs E N Oleson Calhoun county funeral not arranged Maggie Ryan funeral held at St Josephs in Calvary cemetery John W Riley funeral at St Josephs church burial in Calvary cemetery
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John FE. Wilgore
John G. Kilgore
Risker Street
County Donegal
Ireland
America
Calhoun County
Waterloo
Tis
Mary Stewart
Yeoman Lodge
Moulders
Presbyterian Church
Joseph
Herbert
Albert
Elroyd
Lawrance
Wiliam J
Datroit
Mich
William
N. Oleson
Pythians Begin Sixth District Convention in Waterloo Today
Delegates from all Pythian lodges in the district attended the opening session at 1 pm led by L Hawn D D G C. Mayor Law gave the welcome, J H Hunter replied. Afternoon papers by Greene and Salinger, a parliamentary drill, and further addresses planned for evening. Supper at 6:30 pm. Also notes on Maricle Leckington wedding, and obituary of Whiting Miner Wetherell with Civil War service details and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. “. Hawn
W. R. Law
J. H. Hunter
Nawton
H. L. Greene
Waterloo
French Battleship Sunk by a German Submarine
Berlin reports a Danton class French battleship was sunk by a German submarine under Lieut. Capt. Moraht in the western Mediterranean on March 19. The ship, protected by destroyers, zigzagged before listing and capsizing 45 minutes after impact. the Danton class includes five ships with 681 crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Whraleas
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Moraht
Tornado kills five in Arkansas area near Delark
Little Rock, Ark. Five persons are reported killed and four seriously injured early today when a tornado swept a small section near Delark. The victims include Mr and Mrs Chas Weatherington Arthur Herring Milton Hutcherson and Miss Mattie Hearn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Delark
Chas, Weatherington
Arthur Herring
Milton Hutcherson
Mattie Hearn
Closing prices today on New York stock list
Special wire from New York reports closing prices for major stocks at 1 p.m. March 21. Entries include American Sugar, American Car and Foundry, American Locomotive, American Smelting, Anaconda Copper, Baltimore and Ohio, Bethlehem Steel, Canadian Pacific, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Chicago Great Western, Colorado Fuel and Iron, Crucible Steel, General Electric, International Harvester, Kennecott Copper, Lackawanna Steel, Mexican Petroleum, National Lead, New York Central, Norfolk and Western, and others with varied figures.
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The
Courier
New York
AVM
seChambnen
Ani Foundry
Eens
GBR
American
American Fel
Anaconda Copper
Atchison 2
Oe Yialdwin
Altimore
Ohio
Bethlchem Steel
Butte
Superior
California Petroleun
Canadian Pacifc Central Leather
Chesapeaks
Chicago
Mil
St. Paul
Pao. Ry
Colorado
Crucible Steel
Cuba
Denver
Bio Granda Nea
Brie
Pee Eee
Pte
General Eiectric
Fit Ee
Great Northern Pid - Ao
Ales
Millnois Central
International Harvester N Inter
Marine Morpid Ctfs
Inter
Nickel
Sean Cee
Kansas City Southern Kennecott Copper
Lackawanna Steel
Lehagh Valley
Louterilio
Shvilie Os
Mexican Petroleum
National Lead
New York Centra
Hartford Worfolk
Western
Crisis of Woman's Life and Lydia E. Pinkham's Product
Wagoner Oklahoma resident Mrs. Viola Fintean credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with lifting her from a two year bedbound crisis during her change of life. The ad cites warming symptoms and urges midlife women to seek the remedy, claiming neighbors also found relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
VioLa Fintean
Water loo Evening Courier classified policy
The Water loo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter will not publish any classified ad that on its face suggests the advertiser may gain money or patronage without providing full value in goods or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
Industrial firms listed in railroad merger report
A readable fragment lists major U S and international companies including Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Pressed Steel Car Republic Iron and Steel Southern Pacific Southern Railway Texas Company Union Pacific WW Industrial Alcohol United States Rubber United States Steel General Motors Western Union and others in a skeletal cross reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Republic Iron and Steel
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas Company
Union Pacific
United States Rubber
United States
United States Steel
Widuswofd B
Western Union
Weatinghoixe Pleetria Columbly Gan
General Motors
Births and local incidents from Spring Creek township
Mr. aml Mes and E. Roberts are parents of a son born March 16. A collision injured a finger, six were hurt, and a family mourns the infant’s toes. Mrs J O Roberts and Mrs Ann Woolman assist with year work. Mrs Ray Teeter improves from jaundice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek Township
Spring Creek Two
Mr. Aml Mes
Roberts
Sam Click
Plummer
J. O. Roberts
Erysspelas
Ann Woolman
Ray Teeter
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised for indigestion
An old advertisement explains that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets help with dyspepsia and weak digestion by supplying digestive juices. It urges readers to take a tablet after meals and before bed and to try a free trial offer by coupon or 60 cent box from drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Stuart
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Cadomene Tablets Claims Help For Nervous Ill Health
An old advertisement letter sequence touts Cadomene Tablets as cure for rheumatic and nervous ill health. Letters from Peter Krauther, I M Cain, and Frank J Murphy praise relief after Cadomene use. Note claims of doctor approval, money back guarantee, and wide pharmacist availability.
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United Brethren Conference
Marco
Buchanan Ontical Co
Burch's Fashion Review
W. L. Whisting
Joplin
Tadey
Ralph Dunkelberg
Mrs. Woodruff
Central Labor Union
Maxwell Hall
M. EB
W. W. Majors
Ottumwa
Majors
Martha Janney
Ettr
W. G. Strack
Adams
Grundy Center
Strack
H. 8. Burr
J. A. Fownslay
Toledo
J. M. Gray
Tama County
W. J. Peddicord
McGregor
Minnie EB. Reed
John F. Reed
Second Street East
J. F. Howthan
Aberdeen
S. D
Sask
Ascalon
K. T
Iowa
Order of the Temple
Franklin Street
Country Club
Quike
High Seas
League of Nations
Hague
Europe
Commission of Hastile
Poindexter
U. S
Federal Shipping Board
Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Lewis
House
Shipping Board
Secretary of the Treasury
Boise
Idaho
Claude Richards
Ile
George Williams
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co
Rock Island
Maggie Ryan
Maggie [Ryan
St. Joseph's Church
B. A. Slattery
Burihl
Ln Calvary Cemetery
John W. Rey
John TW. Riley
St. Joseph
Rev
E. J. Slattery
Calvary Cemetery
Pythians
Maricle-Leckington
Nellie Leckington
Amos Maricle
Frank W. Court
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Maricle
Leckington
Whiting Miner Wetherell
Canaan
Conn
Janesville
Lion County
Co. H. Thirty-fith
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Mechanicsville
Davenport
Sie
Vicksburg
Jackson
Flatchin
Tupelo
Miss
Nashville
Tenn
Spanish Fort
Ala
Gen. Marshall
Sixteenth Army Corps
Jaion
Anna E. Snyder
Kate Wetherell Gardner
Ree Heights
Harry
Frank
Homer
Olive Wetherell Coddington
Abigell Wetherell
Waverly
Howard E
Oklahoma
Anna Wetherell Taylor
Oakland Cemetery
Arkansas
Ima Lea
RAND
Gare
Gourier
Streeb
Boston Globe
Peter Krauther
Highland Ave
Needham, Mass
I. M. Cain
Atlanta
Frank J. Murphy
Foster St
Pittsburgh
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