Waterloo's Waldorf-Astoria to be Torn Down for Block
The Waldorf-Astoria on Commercial Street in Waterloo will be demolished within days to make way for a modern business block. Owners Senator J. W. Grout W. W. Marsh and J. T. Swilivan plan a new development after securing tenants. The Sherman Central House, famed for Civil War era social functions and notable guests, traces its roots to 1853 and has a long history of changing names and owners before its decline and planned removal.
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Commercial
Sherman
Waterloo
J. W. Grout
W. W. Marsh
J.T. Swilivan
Commercial Street
Senator Grout
Sherman House
Central House
Carpenter Hotel
Iowa
Lee
Lincoln
Robert Inge Soll
Theodore Tilton
Schuyter Colfax
Henry Ward Beecher
Marrieth Beecher Stowe
Anna Dickinson
Fort Sumter
Tim
Tee
Abraham Lincoln
Waterloo Sisters
Jared Emerson
Wisconsin
Solomon Ayres
Ayres
Henry Sherman
Charley McCloud
McCloud
Williams
M.T. Willams
Dad
Eichelberger
Tremont House
Mr. Whinings
Henry D. Willams
Tatler
Nast
Day
Puller
I. P. Thomas
Wrinklin House
Groat
Joseph Henry
Corintek
Thomas
Sherfan
Shurman
Drubacher
Lana
Kenry D. Wiliams
Robert W. Chapman
Iowa Central House
Chapman
Java
Lhasa
Wheterlao
Danderine Advertisement Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement claims Danderine removes all dandruff after one or two scalp applications. It asserts the product clears dandruff and prevents hair loss, with no itching after use and urges readers to buy a bottle at any drug store.
Diapepsin Claims to Cure Indigestion Quickly
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It promises digestion of all foods, relief from symptoms within minutes, and no need for laxatives, urging readers to obtain a larfishent case from a druggist.
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Pape
Glass W. A. Covell advertisement for West Fourth St
A terse ad notes sale of a hotel asset, mentioning years of operation and a dramatic shift as a property is torn down. It references the showroom style and the Russell Lamson line, placing the scene in a late nineteenth to early twentieth century urban setting. The firm Glass W. A. Covell & Son at 228 West Fourth St is listed.
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Ruadell-lamson
Russell-Lamson
W. A. Covell & Son
West Fourth St
Reverend L C Moore Accepts Waverly Church Pastorate
Reverend L C Moore recently renewed the Central Christian church pastorate and led evangelistic meetings at First Baptist church. He has accepted a call to become pastor of the Bay Ant church at Waverly and will start duties on the first Sunday in May, serving as supply pastor for First Baptist church in April.
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L. C. Moore
Central Christian Church
First Baptlet Church
Waverly
Mr. Moorn
First Baptist Church
Victor Talking Machine showcased for education at teachers convention
At the teachers convention the Victor talking machine is demonstrated in parlor N by Thomas Ratcliff and Miss Francis Arnold to show its educational use. The device aids appreciation, correlation and recreation, teaching literature and penmanship, with Ratcliff planning to visit local schools for three weeks after the event. The Victor educational department is led by Mrs. Francis Clark. Waterlond Loan & Trust Co reports assets of 636,507.69 and deposits of 314,024.92 as of March 28. One College Glee Club performs tonight. tickets 25 cents.
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Victor
RussalljLainson
Thomas P. Ratcliff
Francis Arnold
Cil
Italy
Ttaly
Rylem
Ratcliff Willl
Victor Company
Francis Clark
Waterlond Loan & Trust
Waterloo Loan & Trust Company
Waterloo Loan & Trust CO
Waterloo
Iowa
Black Hawk
National Bank
Renee
Jane
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Waldorf-Astoria
Willam G. .Burbee
Wenry Sherman
Burbee
Trenry TD. Williams
J. J. Sandford
John H. Williams
Henry D. Wilams
Rocky Fa, Genn
F. &. Carpenter
Joan HW. Williams
Waverly Church
Victor AB Enucator Convention
Jon Tol
College Glee Club
Irving Smoke Shop
Irving Hotel
State
Black Hawk County
F. J. Eightey
H. Wyatt
F. J. Bighmhy
E. H. Wyant
F. J. Highmey
J. H. Wyant
Arbuckle, Place, Directors
Commercial Market
Hamburg
Elamk
Blott & McMillan
East Fourth Street
C. ¥. Clement, M. D
Des Moines
Jowa
Japan
East Fifth Street
Dunham
Johnson
Independent Meat Co
Light House
van Camp
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