Frank Bros mark 55th anniversary with remodeled Waterloo store
Frank Bros oldest clothing firm in Waterloo celebrated its fifty fifth anniversary with a remodeled store costing over 25000. The new 40 by 140 foot store features plate glass windows, extensive racks, basement work rooms and a tailoring shop. The firm originated in 1866 under A T W Frank and later included Moses Louis and Henry G Frank, with Henry serving as secretary treasurer and Elliott Wise as manager.
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Frank Bros
Actioe
Towa
Midwest
Waterloo
A. T W. Frank
Moses
Louis Frank
A. H. Frank
Louis
Henry G. Frank
Mr. Frank
Elliott B. Wise
Robert Elgin
William Stolte
H. A. Manning
John Stolte
William Cody
Fire damages barn and home in local incidents
A rear Fifth street barn caught fire yesterday after an earlier ignition on March 20 causing about 700 dollars in damage. A roof section burned at J L England's home on Bluff Street before firefighters arrived. The notice promotes insurance services by Bronson Insurance Agency.
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Fifth Street East
J.’ L. England
Bluff Su
Forgot His Latchkey Neighbor Calls Police
A man on Randolph Street reported a burglar entering his neighbor’s house through a back window. Officers investigated and learned the intruder was the husband who forgot his latchkey, prompting a cautious response by the patrol.
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Randolph Street
Let your children My Sunday May 16 at Betnos Park
An early 16 May Sunday event at Betnos Park offers family activities and children's programs. Local organizers invite families to enjoy games crafts and outdoor fun.
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Betnos Park, Tadvertisemens
Byrnes Park
Germans Adopting American Surnames
An immigrant official in New York notes Germans changing names to American forms as they enter the United States after the war. He cites examples like Mueller, Karl to Cook, Braun to Brown, and Heidie to James Hale. He asks what to do with his own German surname, considering a change to Bum sutdener, while a Waterloo air trip costs ten dollars.
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Lb. B. Buimgarnier
Federal Immigration Department
New York
Waterioo
Corncluis
United States
Muellers
Schleswig
Karls
Braun
Urunns
Heidie
James Hale
Freus
Minnesota
Bemans
Bumsutdener
HE Kiester Named Head of Ausic League
Waterloo Community Music league met at Hotel Russell Lamson with about 140 representatives. Officers elected include Harry Kiester president and E M Head vice president, with Maria Brace as executive secretary and Mildred Hoffman as corresponding secretary. Short talks were given by Mrs. W A Hinkel Fred Wetherby and Mayor Frisbie.
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Waterloo Community Music League
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Community Music League
Harry Kiester
Margaret Maddigan
C. M. Young
Pred J. Clark
George Moody
E. MM. Head
Poents
Maria Brace
Mildred Hoffman
Milo Miller
W. A. Hinkel
Peoria
Fred Wwtberly
Nelson W Frisbie
One Bishop Elected on Second Ballot in Iowa Conference
Des Moines May 14 Dr E W Birney of Boston University was elected a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church on the ballot yesterday and was the sole candidate elected that round with 549 votes. First ballot results listed John Thuran Simpson College 4 John W Haneker New York 188 and C W Plint Cornell College 68. Seven more white bishops are to be elected. a second ballot was taken today and final counts expected this afternoon at the session tonight.
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Des Moines
E. W. 4. Birney
Boston University
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Iowa
John Thuran
Simpson College
John W. Haneker
New York
C. W. Plint
Cornell Iollege
Dr Williams Pink Pills Advert Says They Restore Health
A testimonial ad from Oklahoma City touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for weak blood and related symptoms. It claims nervousness insomnia headaches pale skin and indigestion improve after two weeks of use. The ad offers a free booklet and notes the pills cost 60 cents per box, mailed from Schenectady New York.
Legion Session Best Ever Held Plans for Memorial Day
Becker-Chapman post prepares for a record Memorial Day observance with a large membership drive and the election of a new post commander to replace Major George Weilein who has resigned. World War veterans will lead a parade and nearly all post members are expected to participate in honoring deceased heroes.
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George Weilein
Havenine
Jin Fell
Water loo Post Plans Membership Drive Amid Command Changes
The Waterloo post aims to grow from 600 to 2000 members with many veterans in Black Hawk county. Major George Wellein resigns as post commander effective immediately, Howard Rouse named vice commander and Herman C. Miler takes the office. The evening featured business sessions, vaudeville acts, a Majestic lunch, and an invited talk by Shorty Dolan. The Becker-Chapman Rost group hosted a busy Memory hall gathering. Scr Waterloo travel ad notes trip over city on May 26.00.
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Black Mawk County
Waterloo
Iowa
George Wellein
Howard Rouse
Herman C. Miler
Majestic
Favorite law of senior senator may defeat him
Political note about Ed Madigan entering the county treasurer race to succeed Burbanh, with rivals Farr and Devor intent on hindering him. Mentions Butler county natives rising into Black Hawk county offices, including Ed Hickle and J. W. Ridson, amid a pattern of Butlerites achieving political posts. Also reports gas rate increase in Council Bluffs to 1.45 per 1,000 cubic feet, a 20 cent rise granted after company request.
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Butler County
Madigan
H. W. Farr
EL BL. Devor
Black Hawk County
Observer
Ed. Hickle
Council
Bluffs, Ja
Upo
Present to dedicate new Waterloo men’s wear store
A message announcing the dedication of a new men’s wear store, marking the climax of a fifty five year development. The speakers pledge better service and invite readers to join in dedicating the store to a greater Waterloo.
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Waterloo
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