Tragedy of Capitol Guard Ayres Revealed in Death
William T. Ayres aged 79 died of pneumonia after serving as a Capitol guard for two years. Former DePauw University Latin professor for 40 years, his life was marked by a broken engagement when his betrothed died on her wedding day. No funds or friends accompanied his final years. Senator J. E. Watson aided his Capitol appointment.
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Washington, D. C
Health Department
William T. Ayres
United States
Ols
Ayres
Washington
Atm
Trousseau
Iae
DePauw
Sen
J. E. Watson
Indiana
Sen. Watson
Capitol Guard
Guiding Sightseers Through the Building
A description of duties involving guiding visitors, running errands for a group of young congressmen, and performing numerous assorted tasks inherent to the role. The tone suggests a historical record of support staff and their daily workload.
Iblings Gahlbeck Voice Recital Enthralls Walnut Church
Henry Tolinge tenor and Miss Violette Gahlbeck soprano entertained a large audience at Walnut Street Baptist Church recital. Encores included Kashmir song and June and Song My Mother Taught Me. Prof. George Samson accompanied. Iblings and Gahlbeck drew praise for tone and stage presence.
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Henry Tolinge
Violette Gahlbeck
Pprano
Walnut Street
Iblings
Gahibeck
Venice
George Samson
Waterloos Attend Jacobsen Funeral in Reinbeck
R. E. Netcott commander of Becker-Chapman post and about six post members attended the military funeral for John N. Jacobsen in Reinbeck this afternoon. Jacobsen, formerly adjutant of Becker-Chapman post, was at his death secretary of the Grinnell Commercial club.
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R. E. Netcott
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
John N. Jacobsen
Reinbeck
Mr. Jacobsen
Grinnell, Is
Royal Arch Masons to Hold Waterloo Instruction Day
Royal Arch Masons convene a school of instruction at the Masonic temple in Waterloo on Friday afternoon and evening May 4. Tabernacle chapter No. 62 will be honored by a visit from A. G. Eyles of Cedar Rapids, grand chapter Castalian of Iowa. Schedule begins about 2 p.m.
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Royal Arch Masons
Waterloo
Masonic Temple
Tabernacle
A. G. Eyles
Cedar Rapids
Castalian
Grand Chapter
Iowa
Tuesday Warmest Day of Year Reaches 84 Degrees
Yesterday surpassed that mark with a high of 84 degrees at 2 p m while the low stood at 66. Trees show rapid foliage as anticipation grows for summer. Iowa weather officials predict slightly cooler but pleasant conditions tomorrow.
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Iowa
Twilight League set to begin May 14 in inter church play
Richardson A. Y. C. A. drafts an inter church Twilight Baseball schedule with twelve church teams including Central Christian Grace M E and Union Congregational. First games May 14 at league and Cedar River parks start 6 pm with 10 cent admission and a season expected to run 11 weeks.
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Richardson
Central Christian
Grace M. E
Union Congregational
St. Paul's M. E
Burton Avenue Baptist
First Presbyterian
First Evangelical
First Baptist
First M. E
First Congregational
Christ Holscopal
Walnut Street
League Park
First M. HB
Cedar River Park
St. Paul’s M. E
Christopiscopal
Walnut Street Baptist
Ben
First M li
Methodists
Season closes with managers meeting to finalize schedule
If no weather delays occur and all teams appear, the season ends on June Monday May 7 with a final managers meeting at 7 p.m. at the M C A. Each manager will receive a schedule and discuss program details.
West High Class Day Playlet Plans May 25
A one act play Where But in America will feature as part of West High class day exercises. The West High auditorium hosts the program Friday May 25 at 8 p.m. Performers include Mrs Espadagne Ruth Doerler Herman Colin Hilda Caroline Cascaden and others. Helen Hadish Kina Christensen Edward Northey Josephine Lumry Lucille Huntington participate in addresses poems and the closing pageant.
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America
West High
Espadagne
Ruth Doerfler
Hspahagnee
Herman
Colin
Hilda
Caroline Cascaden
Helen Hadish
Kina Christensen
Edward Northey
Josephine Lumry
Lucille Huntington
Railroad Men Observed At Albert Lea Picnic Day
I C workers attend Albert Lea program as trainmaster G Brown and Bowden supervising agent lead railroad staff from Minnesota division of Illinois Central and others celebrate Railroad Men's Day. A city wide Albert Lea week features a general picnic and special business day in the afternoon.
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G. Brown
B. L. Bowden
Minnesota
Illinois Central Railway
Albert Lea
Minn
Pimply Skin Solved by Olive Tablets Ad
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promise clearer skin after a few nights. They cleanse blood and liver like calomel but milder with no sickness. The purely vegetable formula comes in olive color and costs 15c or 30c.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Autoists Urged to Fix Night Lights Warned by Chief Walker
Campaigned enforcement against motorists driving without two proper headlights and a rear light begins next week. PB B Walker, chief of police, says no excuses will be accepted and urges immediate replacement of dazzling or burned out bulbs.
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PB. B. Walker
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Walker
Beautiful Hats at Woods Millinery Sale Announcement
Advertisement announces a 25 percent discount opening sale at Woods Millinery offering stylish hats. Limited details provided about dates or duration.
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Woods
Register and Buxton Firm Dissolved
Register and Buxton firm dissolves partnership. The business continues under James Register at the Marsh Place office. Register has 22 years in Waterloo building work. Register & Buxton operated three years. The firm built many large city buildings. Allen Memorial Hospital nears completion under their former supervision. Buxton retires with undisclosed future plans.
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Register & Buxtn
James Register
Marsh Place
Register
Waterloo
Altho
Register & Huxton
Allen Memorial Hospital
William H. Buxton
Plana
Legion to Discuss Memorial Day Plans
Becker-Chapman post American Legion will meet tomorrow evening at Memorial hall to discuss Memorial Day plans and a drive for new members. First steps toward organizing a feast and sponsoring a troop will also be taken.
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Becker- Chapman Post
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Post
Speedy ad lands buyer for Mrs Fitzgerald watch
Mrs J Fitzgerald of 1501 Fourth Street West placed a classified ad in the Courier for a wristwatch. The paper was fresh from the press when a call from Shell Rock came in seeking details about the watch.
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Thomas J. Fitzgerald
Fourth Street West
Courier
Fitzgerald
Coulton
Shell Rock
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Claims 98 Percent Benefit
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co reports that 98 percent of over 50 000 women responding to a recent questionnaire said they were depetited or restored to health by Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The company touts this as a wonderful record for women’s ailments and urges a fair trial.
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Lydia E. Pink
Watch Returned Reward Given Amid Courier Cheer
A resident reported locating a watch and promising immediate return. A reward followed. Mrs Fitz gerald and Mr Coulton expressed happiness, while the Courier’s role drew special praise. Weantifel announced a 25 percent discount offer.
Piles Can Be Cured Without Surgery Book Ad
A promotional item for Dr A 5 McCleary of Kansas City claims a non surgical method to cure piles. It promises relief without knives beds hospital bills or confinement, citing 24 years of success in over eight thousand cases and offers the book postpaid to interested readers who mail name and address.
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A 5. McCleary
Kansas City
McCleary
Parkview Sanitarium
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