Isaac George Exposed as Federal Prisoner Bound for Syria
Isaac George a 40 year old Syrian solicitor and alleged fraudster is described as a prisoner of the federal government after being captured in Waterloo Iowa. He faces charges of fabricating tearful appeals to obtain letters of recommendation and soliciting permits to raise funds from officials and clergy. Federal agents report he is one of many fakirs who have swindled hundreds of thousands from the public. His $1500 seized cash was returned by the sheriff. he is to be taken to Cedar Rapids and then New York for further action.
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Jeane George
Syria
Ellis Island
Isaac George
George
Ada M. Palmer
Board of Official Censors
Waterloo
Boards of Commerce
Miss Palmer
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Palmer
St. Louis
J. B. Henderson
Henderson Aan
Cedar Rapids
New York
Marty
Savelin
Mary Malton
Dunter Keaton
Ty Wall
Hitle
Quebec
Roller Champions Wed On Wheels In Des Moines Rink
Des Moines reports Katherine Dumont and George Boudewyn married at Marvel roller rink last night guided by a minister. Guests Ceci Mundy and Otis Gran followed as witnesses amid wheel whirring and the song Merrily We Roll Along.
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Des Moines
Katherine Dumont
George Boudewyn
Marvel Roller Rink
Ceci
Mundy
Otis
Gran
Miss Dumont
Mr. Boudewyn
Patriotic Program Welcomes New Citizens in County
In a historic first for the county, a patriotic program at East High Auditorium will precede the naturalization ceremony at 8 p.m. Thursday. An examiner from the federal government will attend with Judge J. B. Stiles presiding and Fred Pettit noting 35 candidates may be naturalized. Families and the public are urged to witness. Banquet Postponed: Waterloo dentists’ annual meeting and banner event is delayed. new date and venue to be announced.
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East High Auditorium
Fred
Pettit
J. B. Stiles
Stiles
Waterloo Dentists
Poslam Promised for Eczema and Itch Relief
Poslam is advertised as a universal remedy for eczema pimples rashes and eruptions. The copy claims fast relief from itching and cooling soothing comfort with short treatment times and daily use of Poslam Soap for clearer healthier skin. Free samples offered via Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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West 47Th St
New York City
Man Falls 35 Feet From Icehouse and Breaks Shoulder
Crystal Ice and Fuel Co. worker Revi fell 35 feet from an icehouse on the east bank of the river while guiding heavy ice slabs. He suffered a broken shoulder and possible internal injuries and was taken by police ambulance to St. Francis hospital. Fellow employees helped summon aid.
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Deemer
Sycamore Street
Crystal Ice & Fuel Co
St. Francis Hospital
James F Camp, 85, Enjoys Seaplane Ride Over California
James F Camp, aged 85, flew a seaplane over Long Beach to Catalina Island, appearing in flying gear with a white beard. A La Porte City businessman long based in Chicago, he notes his birth on Ott 23 1835 Oswego Tioga county New York. He entertains Waterloo comrades with his singing at Memorial Hall.
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James F.camp
Long Beach
Cal
Catalina Island
Camp
Memorial Hall
Waterloo
Railroad Notes Mention Visits and Staff Roles
Mr and Mrs 5 F Cass traveled to Chicago for a several day visit. Cass is relief agent for the W C F & N and Mrs Cass is a freight department clerk. W H A Droese serves as one day baggageman at Sycamore street station of the Chicago Great Western relieving J B Seibert. A N Smith formerly agent of
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5. F. Cass
Chicago
Cass
W. H. A. Droese
Sycamore Street
Chicago Great Western
Mr. Dreese
J. B. Seibert
A. N. Smith
Local Rail Crew Movements From Cedar Falls to Manly
The Chicago Great Western road at Cedar Falls hires a second trick ticket clerk at the Sycamore street depot. W. C. Westlake, train dispatcher of Rock Island, returns to Manly after visiting relatives. D. P. Fagin, special Rock Island agent, Minnesota division, is in the city on business. John McNulty, RB 7. & P. railroad carpenter, accompanied by J. McKevitt and N. Lutgen, section foremen, goes to Manly for the Minnesota division foremen meeting.
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Chicago Great Western Road
Cedar Falls
Sycamore Street
W. C. Westlake
Rock Island
Manly
D. P. Fagin
Minnesota
Eliy
John McNulty
Rapcanaeter
J. McKevitt
Otis Skinner in Pietro Delights Small City Audience
Waterloo theatregoers saw Otis Skinner perform in Pietro before a fair crowd. The aging star portrays the Italian immigrant turned rich Pietro Barhican with a daughter, amid drama, pathos, and humor, ending in reconciliation and reunion.
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Otis Skinner
Pietro
Waterloo Theatre
Petro
Skinner
Qlis Skinner
California
Peter Barhican
Charles Frohman
The Smarter Set Present New Musical Comedy The Children of the Sun
The Smarter Set brings The Children of the Sun to Waterloo in two acts ten scenes adapted from Geo Wells Parker story. Salem Tutt Whitney and J Homer Tutt star as comedians and promise an entertainment rivaling Bert Williams era acts. William Farnum headlines Heart Strings at Crystal theatre with a tale of wondrous love.
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Geo. Wells Parker
Waterloo
Salem Tutt Whitney
J. Homer Tutt
Bert Williams
William Farnum
Crystal Theatre
Torfis Young
Strange Play and Films Draw Crowds at Local Theatres
A fragmented review notes a Kiln era stage piece featuring a sister heroine and a villain, with dramatic scenes in Quebec village and New York City venues. It highlights a cast including Gladys Coburn and Kate Blanche and mentions multiple film showings at Crystal Theatre Palace and Garden venues with stars such as Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn, describing tangled plots and a chaotic wedding journey.
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New York City
Gladys Coburn
Betty Hwilburn
Kate Blanche
Paul
Smith
Bryant Washburn
Washburn
Palace Theatre
Ata
Hotel Ly
Lois Wilson
Stubborn Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A home made cough syrup recipe touts fast relief for chest cold symptoms and bronchial issues. It blends Pinex with sugar syrup or molasses to yield a pint of cough syrup said to soothe throat and loosen phlegm. The ad emphasizes cost savings versus store bought products and urges readers to ask for Pinex from their druggist.
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Jess
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Grocers Advertise Canned Goods and Staples Specials
Local catalog lists large cans of peaches apricots pineapple and shrimp with other items including lard raisins apple butter Carnation milk tea soap Kleen Maid bread popcorn clams coffee Post Toasties tuna Libby milk paper towels broom green beans navy beans Campbell’s soup peas corn tomatoes brown sugar macaroni and more priced in cents and small bundles.
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Japan
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Liana
London
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Warries
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Hyrer
soChety
Maron
Ron
Chen Ik Iwell
Abe
M.L. Randolph
M. D. Oakhurst
Texas
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Wanglik Rros
Drugetats
C. Stinehart
4Th St
Najol
Nujol
Nijol Laboratories
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Broadway
Peavey’s Orchestra
Pastum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Majesti
Vaudraville
Pathe News
Claud
Marion
John T. Nay & CO
Ferre & Coulter
Soda Fountar
Theo and
Her
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Mel Lion
Margarita Fisher
Mazie Delmar
Trilby
Billy West
Garden Orchestra
Karl Krause
Azimova
India
Nazimova
Olive Thomas
DE Haven
FOX News
Wm. Farnum
Waterloo Theater
Busby Bros., Maanders
Salem Tutt
Whitney J. Homer’ Tutt
Hunt’s Saxophone
Fatty Arbuckle
Paramount
Bryant
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Vivian Martin
Charlie Chaplin
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