Ground broken today for new West High School building
The ceremony at Fifth and Locust marked the start of construction with Ben F. Swisher leading the digging. H D. Lee and T. N. Innes announced plans to push work, with surveying done and excavation to begin tomorrow. The project aims to relieve crowding at the west district school.
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New West High School
Locust
Institution of Learning
Ben F. Swisher
Bhoard of Education
T. N. Innes
H. A. Maine
New York City
Snown
H. A. Maine Company
W. TD. Johnston
Waterloo chautauqua may be dropped this year
Indications point to the omission of Waterloo’s chautauqua assembly after 26 years of annual events. The Waterloo Chautauqua Association has no word from contributor Holliday of Des Moines, and poor attendance last season led to financial losses, suggesting a new sponsor may be needed.
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Waterloo
Cedar River Park
Holliday
Des Moines
Alber criticizes primary expense in Iowa auditor bid
F. J. Alber of Polk County, Republican candidate for state auditor, says heavy primary costs hinder campaigns. He plans limited visits to counties and relies on newspapers and posters, noting first class mail would be too costly. His name appears first among four auditor contenders in this county.
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Iowa
F. J. Alber
Polk Country
Alber
Kiwanis Club Organized Here in Waterloo
The Kiwanis club of Waterloo was organized yesterday with 75 members. Temporary officers include Will A. Lane as president, Charles H. Trunkey secretary, and Fred H. Wray treasurer. The group aims to aid city projects and cooperate with business interests, meeting weekly at Hotel Russell-Lamson.
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Waterloo
International Organization of Kiwanis
United States
Will A. Lane
First National Bank
Charles “H2 Trunkey
Repass’ Automobile Company
Fred H. Wray
Leavitt & John
Bon National Bank
Kiwanis
Rotary
Waterton
Russell-Lamson
Des Moines
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Clinton
Sioux City Man Arrested Over Coal Dust Laughing Incident
Alcide L Ebeuver was arrested for disturbing the peace after coal dust from a unloading wagon settled on his face and another man laughed. The driver and B Kearn reportedly laughed. no insulting words were spoken. The case was dismissed after a police court hearing.
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Sioux City
Sixth and
Nebraska Street
Alcide L’beuver
L’eecuyer
B. Kearn
L’mecuyer
Kearn
Senators Clash Over War Powers and Versailles Treaty
The debate centers on repealing wartime powers and the Versailles Treaty. Senator Knox argues the war ended by armistice and that Congress holds war authority, while opposition seeks codified international law and cautious engagement with Germany.
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Tiatter
Federal Prohibition Agents Target Homebrewers in Iowa
The weekly note reports federal prohibition agents under Clay Metz at Fort Dodge may visit Waterloo to investigate homebrewers and still owners. Thomas Maloney at Cornell Bluffs directs enforcement, with special investigators expected to hunt violators using sugar water and dried fruit for bootleg beverages.
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Clay ( Metz
Fort Dodge
Waender
Matz
Althen
Waterloo
Thomas Maloney
Cornell Bluffs
Warner
No Corn Planted Yet in Iowa Says Crop Report
Des Moines reports April was the coldest since 1907 and as a result corn planting in Iowa is likely not more than a quarter complete with no fields planted yet according to the weekly weather bulletin.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Agricultural Weather Report Notes Slow Growth and Wet Season
The bulletin reports slow progress in field work due to recent weather with frequent showers and late weedouts. It notes early wheat and potato conditions, thinning crops, and rising prices amid poor quality, with gardening only beginning and pre season adjustments discussed by local weather authorities.
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Petchy
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