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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1923
Page
12
Chicago engineers push to complete a 900,000 horsepower station by August 1924 for Commonwealth Edison. The plant spans 72 acres, houses 10 turbo generators, stores 300,000 tons of coal, and uses 550 psi steam to achieve high efficiency.
London reports Gilbert S K Chesterton will launch a weekly magazine to oppose monopoly and back dispersed property with many small owners. He argues socialism and capitalism both centralize wealth and power, calling for a restoration of private property and widespread ownership including family farms.
Northeastern Iowa oratorical contest at East High features 12 contestants across oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions. Judges include Corinne Kellman Dar Falls attorney John L Cherny and Supt T A Clevenger. State winners advance to Newton on April 13.
Grand jurors will report April 24 at 2 p.m. in Dubuque and petit jurors April 25 at 2 p.m. Only Waterloo resident A H E Rumsey and Cedar Falls resident C B Santeg are named jurors. Filing deadline for trial notices is April 9. The list includes many jurors from Dubuque, Manchester, Waverly, Cedar Falls, Decorah and other towns, with numerous names across counties.
Weather forecasts for Easter Sunday predict little temperature change and lingering northwest winds. Residents hoped for warmth, but recent conditions suggest brisk air may keep spring outfits under coats, with a chance of more wintry flurries and a cold weekend in Waterloo.
A mink fur coat valued at $700 owned by Mrs. Afrs. E. R. Bitterly of 418 Fourth Street East disappeared from the Bel mont apparel shop at 215 Fourth Street East between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. yesterday. A pocket book with $17, a checkbook, and other items were taken. The rear store entrance is suspected. Police were notified and a $100 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest or recovery.
Evangelist Rev J Al Engel reports large audiences at Calvary Evangelical. He spoke on Jesus Came to Seek and Save the Lost, with BR Fritzinger leading song services. Tonight's services cater to youth and Sunday school teachers. many are reportedly converted nightly.
Beginning this month nationwide the National Federation of Music Clubs conducts its biennial contests in voice and violin across the United States with participants trained in Peoria Indiana. The program aims to discover and encourage young talent through rigorous auditions and regional rounds leading to national recognition and potential opportunities in musical careers.
A notice lists marriage intentions or licenses for Gilson V. McDowell and Geage Gretta N. Cotton, both connected to Osage Geer and Waterlo areas. The fragmented OCR highlights individuals and locales in a local registration context.
Partial OCR reads that piano for young American musical artists, final winners to perform at the biennial convention to be held in Asheville North Carolina next June. Awards include cash prizes by the states and district and a cash prize to final winners plus engagements before music clubs.
The festival opens to all American musterags under 30 with American training, marking the federation's 13th biennial festival and the organization’s 25th anniversary.
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