Citizens Argued for Longer School Recesses in Waterloo
In a letter to the editor a Waterloo resident argues for longer school recesses and cafeteria access, criticizing current meals costs and urging voter engagement. The writer defends a majority stance, notes petitions, resignations as potential consequences, and calls for prioritizing local children's health over tuition students.
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Waterloo
Children of Waterloo
Courier
Lso
Hots i. C. Fesh
Vacant Chicago Flats Soaring Rents Drive Out Residents
Chicago notes 6000 vacant flats as of March due to high rents. Walsh of the Tenants league cites $75 to $250 monthly asks, causing many to seek cheaper housing. Real estate figures suggest over 3000 empty flats, with expected relief by June. Also a segment on the smoke problem and its health impact referencing Pittsburgh studies.
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Chicago
Walsh
Tenants League
Chingo Real Estate
Pittsburgh
Mellon Institute of Research
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsurgh
Romance of Logging for Railroad Ties in Rockies
A March Railway Maintenance Engineer article by Ricker Van Metre, a Waterloo boy, profiles Wyoming Rockies logging for railroad cross ties. It details selective forestry, forest service supervision, and high altitude operations, plus hauling methods, river drives, and jam control during tie transport to supply western railroads.
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Ricker van Metre
Iz March
Isaac
Heart of
Wyoming
Chicago
Waterloo
Joyce-Walking Company
United States
Tumber
van Metre
Joyce-Watkins Company
Vantrol
United States Railway Administration
Cross Tlea
Rocky Mountains
Forest Service
Forest ‘Service
Tiz Foot Bath Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement extols a product called Tiz for aching feet, claiming it soothes tired feet, reduces corns and bunions, and leaves feet feeling refreshed after a soak. It urges readers to buy a small bottle from drug or department stores for pennies.
Ties for Railroads Show Old Methods Still Prevail
A detailed overview describes the production and transport of railroad ties, noting a 50 day drive covering about 140 miles, camp life, and a supply system. It explains open fire cooking, four four-horse teams, and motor trucks, with ties processed at yards and treated for preservation. The piece highlights that production ranges 300,000 to 450,000 ties per season, using mainly traditional tools remained unchanged for decades.
Theatrical Show at Palace and Plaza With Notable Casts
Dustin Farnum stars in a wild sounding feature at the Palace Theatre and Chaplin’s work is highlighted at the Plaza. Thora and Anita Stewart headline summer roles, with Water loo Theatre and other features drawing crowds.
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Dustin Farnum
Ie Palace Theatre
Phi Chaplin County
Question of Honor
Jay Soma
Home made cough syrup touted as best remedy
An old style home remedy promotes making cough syrup from Pinex with sugar syrup or honey in a pint bottle. Claims quick relief within 24 hours for coughs, hoarseness, croup, bronchitis, and asthma. Prominent pitch for The Pinex Company of Fort Wayne Indiana and a money back guarantee.
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Uae
The
Piner Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Portland
Indiana
Lydia
Pinkhams
Stella Newton
R. RK
Lydia E. Pinkham
The Weal of Nfe Reveals True Happiness Beyond Wealth
A tale follows a character who discovers that pleasure from money yields less happiness than simple contentment. Vanity and pride bring adversity, teaching that true value lies beyond riches. The narrative contrasts wealth with inner peace, urging restraint and humility.
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Sua Lawrence
Che Presperans
Corgeous
Mamonds
Anne Elothey
Cline Kimball Young
Cies
Prinehyl
Xte
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Teme
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Astana
Marie
Rialto
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Lisy Dregost
Cuti
Jas. Black Dry Goods Co
Croc
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Spain
Franke
Milton Schuster Company
Frank
American Legion Quartetts
Cedar Falls
Dre
Co. B
National Guard
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Toby Wilson
Wilson
Honey
Pds Gray
Bnt
Cedéa
Boo Rial Osaee Semple
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Oakland
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
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Toemoren
Marie Prevost
Baby Peggy
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