Speeders Persist in Castle Hill Under Tightened Enforcement
Mayor Gnagy reports 68 speed violations in Castle Hill in four weeks despite intensified enforcement. Fines remain $10, with plans to adopt a per mile over limit charge and a sliding scale for repeat offenders. Court night at the schoolhouse Mondays fuels a local speeder’s court, while warrants issue for defaulters who fail to promise attendance.
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Castle Hill
O. Gnegg
Altho
Gnagy
Gnaegy
Waterloo
Spear Clan
Spesders
Showers Local Ruined Trees Near Plainfield
Travelers report extreme showers and a tornado near Plainfield. G W Hazlett and brother J Y Hazlett from Waverly observed mud and debris on routes between Bennington township and Waverly. A Chicago traveler described a dust filled air and falling trees as the storm hit.
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G. W. Hazlett
J. Y. Hazlett
Waverly
Bennington Township
Crane Creek
Waterloo
Hazlett
Chicago
Plainfield
Nora Springs to Close Bank and Park Overnight
Charles City Indiana May 11 The Nora Springs town council passes an ordinance closing the bank at 10 oclock each evening during summer. The night watchman will patrol the park and nights will be kept on all night.
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Charles City
rThe Town Council
Nora Springs
Millinery Sale Advertises Price Enactment Saturday
An advertisement notes a millinery business offering a sale with prices and events slated for Saturday May 13 as part of a promotional push.
Victor Company Reports Banner Year in 1921
Camden N J May 12 Victor Talking Machine Company outlines its 1921 balance sheet at the annual stockholders meeting. Total assets and liabilities reach 43 426 765 with a current surplus of 31 351 024 up 2 190 88 while current assets drop to 32 837 456 and current liabilities fall to 7 074 550.
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Camden
N. J
Victor Talking Machine Company
Victor Company
Vietor
Heights Club Women Endorse C E Pickett
Cedar Heights clubwomen hosting a school of instruction for the primary election explained their methods and discussed county, legislative, state, congressional and senatorial candidates. The group remained nonpartisan yet fully endorsed Mr. Pickett, the home candidate for senator.
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Cedar Heights
Galloway Club
E. Pickett
United States
Mr. Pickett
Shriners Plan Grand Ceremonial Journey May 18
Waterloo Shrine club members prepare to travel by special train to New Hampton for a major El Kahir temple ceremony described in florid terms. The caravan departs Cedar Rapids at 7 a.m. arrives Waterloo 9 10, then to New Hampton by 11 40 a.m. Return starts 12 30 p.m. Friday with arrival Cedar Rapids by 6 50 a.m. This trip aims for a good time.
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Waterloo
Oelwein
New Hampton
Cedar Rapids
Rev Clinton F Smith Chosen For International Sunday School Union
Rev. Clinton F. Smith of Fire Evangelical church was selected to represent Black Hawk County Sunday School Association at the International convention in Kansas City Missouri this June. Hudson hosts the annual convention where 25 churches are represented by 190 delegates and 45 ministers.
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Clinton F. Smith
Fire Evangelical Church
Black Hawk County Sunday School Association
Kansas City
North America
Hudson
Mr. Smith
W.H. Beachler
C. J. Miller
Francis la Barre
P. R. Asquith
KR. EB
Keroey
la Porte City
F. W. Main
O. B. Read
Cedar Falls
J. B. Paul
W. H. Garman
Waterloo
Winfield Scott
J. O. Kober
la Parte City
H. BR. Hollis
C. Clayton Browne
Dunkerton
A. C. Preston
Hubert Beekly
W. H. Beachler
Pauline Wisner
E. W. Main
W. Garmon
W. W. Beal
C. A. Lasser
B. F. Beghtol
Buck's Lame or Kidneys Bother Health Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Carey’s PRESCRIPTION NO. 777 to purify kidneys and bladder. It claims sluggish kidneys cause headaches rheumatic pains and urinary issues and urges buying from Henderson Drug Co and trusted chemists with a ten day trial and money back guarantee.
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Dr. Carey
Henderson Drug Co
G. J. Mitler
Hansen & Hansen
Luncheon and Dinner Held at United Brethren Church
A meeting feature included a luncheon and dinner at United Brethren church. Rev. C C Browne of Dunkerton provided the address at the vesper meeting.
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United Brethrens Church
C.C. Browne
Dunkerton
TAMACO OFFICERS RENEW DRIVE ON BOOTLEGGERS
In Tracr Ja May 12 county attorney W F Russell and W C Harrison lead a renewed crackdown after raids last week netted several arrests. Special agents join local officers in surprise parties to prevent resumption of bootlegging and seek injunctions against offenders and premises. An advertisement notes Woolf Millinery's large 14 price sale for Saturday May 13.
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Fer
Woolf Millinery
World War Veteran Dies in Waterloo
Forrest B E Kirkhart died at his parents home 654 Riehl Street Waterloo at 6 a m from complications dating to World War I service with the Rainbow division He was born May 11 1898 in Lacona Iowa married Nellie R Frank in December 1918 They resided in Longmont California now Waterloo Survived by widow parents a sister Mrs Grace Bote Waterloo a brother B E Kirkhart Larimer Iowa and is a Christian church member Rainbow division veterans will lead the funeral service
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Forrest BE. Kirkhart
John Kirkhart
Riehl Street
Lacona
Nellie R. Frank
Denver
Calo
Longmont
Waterloo
Kirkhart
Rainbow Division
Grace Bote
BE. KE
Missing Cherokee Brother Sought for Lenora Thompson
Girl missing from home Lenora Thompson 17 left 600 Douglas Street for school and did not return. Police alerted. An orphan with a brother in Cherokee. In addition there is a private service at the late residence and a church service with soldier escorts for the burial in Fairview cemetery. May 13 big price sale advertisement for Woods Milliners starts Saturday.
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St. Paul
C. E Gude
Fairview Cemetery
Lenora Thompson
Douglas Street
Baturtey
Woods Milliners
Big 44
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Speeders
Luke Castle Hill
Gusgy
Delinguer’s
Rals Prines Park
Woods Millinery
Majestic Theatre Bldg
Victor’ Company
Shriners
Smith
Oxford
Muldoon Shoeco
East Fourth St
Tamaco
Troco Coupon
America
Brussels
Leath’s
Bailey
Gale
Axminsters
Rosewood
Main St
Cedar Alls
Greenhouse
C. F. Exchange
AES
Herman C. Miller
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Adler Collegian
Wilson Bros. Knit
Athletic
Enderlein
West Fourth St
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