Metri system debate and Iowa pension actions cited
Washington news notes from May 17 cover opposition to the metric system weights and measures act by Rep. Sweet of Iowa, who argues for explicit standards. The House committee names him to a sub-committee to draft amendments. Other Iowa items include pension increases for several residents, a revocation of a fraud order for Newton traders, and Rock Island arsenal wage dispute developments with a one week strike deferral.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
United States
House Committee On Coinage
Congressmain Sweet
Third Town
Ashbrook
Congress
Sweet
Congress Iaw
Treasury Department
Third District
Ashbrook Bil
Abercrombie and
Hickson
King's Daughters Delegates Return From Biennial Convention
Waterloo women attending the International Order of King's Daughters sessions have returned home after an enjoyable convention. Delegate Miss Myrtle Crane and visitors Mmes. C H Abbs Hugo A Fischer H D Fairall J B Brinkman and Hugh Van Pelt are noted. Mrs Van Pelt joined the Waterloo group in Burlington on a trip from Indiana. The organization marked its thirtieth anniversary this year with a resume of past work as a featured part of the convention.
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Waterloo
International Order of King's Daughters
Myrtle Crane
Mmes
C H. Abbs
Hugo A. Fischer
H. D. Fairall
J. B. Brinkman
Hugh van Pelt
Mrs. van Pelt
Burlington
Indiana
Kings Daughters
Order
Mississippi Men Visit Cedar Falls
Mississippi education delegation led by Governor Thomas Bilbo toured Waterloo Cedar Falls Des Moines Ames and Madison Wis visiting the State Teachers College University of Iowa Iowa State College and University of Wisconsin with officials W R Boyd and W H Gemull assisting. The party included J M Powers J S Howerton J Trowten and others as they plan recommendations on state schools.
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Mississippi
Thomas B. Bilbo
Waterloo
Cedar Yale
Gedor ‘Palla
Black Hawk Hotel
State Teachers’ College
Madison
Wis
Uiniversity of
Wisconsin
Michigan
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Ames
W. R. Boyd
Finance Committee
W. H. Gemulll
State Board of Education of Iowa
Ssississippi
Jhomas B. Bilto
Joseph Cook
Hattiesburg
DB. IL. Brians
Vicksburg
F. Lawrence
Grenada
J. S. Tiowerten
Baldwin
J. M. Powers
University of Minnesot
W. H. Smith
Jackson
W. IQ
Trattart Winns
Gossip From Illinois Central Shops and Additions Rising
Isaac Walton car inspector fished at Fisher's lake near Cedar Falls Monday with reports of good bite Frank M Fuller car foreman visited Epworth J D Degan I C passenger conductor on two day vacation J M McNamara roadmaster and W Lentz bridges and buildings Dubuque visited Waterloo R P O Hiaran Western division line checker returned after two weeks ill Clarence Farrell machinist quit yesterday The new shop addition rises rapidly side walls finished roof trusses beginning today
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Illnois Central
Isaac Walton
Fisher’s Lake
Cedar Falls
Co. J. McCann
Dubuque
J. D. Degan
I. C
Frank M. Fuller
Epworth
ER. Barnes
Cherokee
Waterloo
R. P. O’'Hiaran
Foi
1. C
J. McNamara
W. Lentz
Clarence Farrell
Central Labor Union Meeting Tonight at Labor Hall
The Central Labor Union will hold its regular meeting this evening in Labor hall on Mulberry street. Trustees' report will be presented and delegates elected for the State Federation of Labor convention in Marshalltown in June. With the convention near, Waleriog is expected to be well represented and several political candidates and suffrage speakers are anticipated to attend.
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Central Labor Union
P. mi
Labor Hall
Mulberry Street
State Federation Af Labor
Marshalltown
Waleriog
Dollar Day for Suffragists in Waterloo
Volunteers organize Waterloo suffragists dollar day with open house at headquarters inviting all supporters to contribute and meet organizers. Kansas Lt Gov William Allen will speak at East Side Park if weather permits, with plans for factory and street meetings by Waterton and Weatherly of Lincoln Nebraska.
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Mumbers
Finance Committees
Waterton
Kansas
Ailep
Men’s League
Allen
Lawy
Watertoo
East Side Park
Winds of Passion in American War Debate
Wilson argues that democratic nations face turbulent fortunes amid global friction. He notes Americans favor peace and fear losing control of their own affairs to distant winds of fortune. The speaker discusses public sentiment, national passion, and the strain of war on national spirit.
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La.ws
Fragmented wartime diary passage on correspondents and modern timers
An abstracted fragment recounts frustration with outdated views held by some correspondents and the pressure to convey timely information. It reflects a speaker’s insistence that modern timing and communication are essential, criticizing a subset of peers as blind and unproductive.
The Battle For Health And Wealth The Best Tonic
A promotional claim notes Father John’s Medicine as a pure wholesome tonic for the overworked and fatigued. It promises nourishing flesh building strength without alcohol, appealing to laborers and athletes seeking renewed vigor.
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Father John
John
Fragmented thoughts from a personal diary excerpt
The text presents a disjointed monologue expressing inner feelings and a longing for past places. It mentions pacing between Potomac and Tamier rivers, recalling old memories, and finding solace in recounting what “has really been in my heart.”
Hair Growth Promoters Featured In Curious Advertorial
An onshelf style piece promotes various beauty products and formulas for hair growth. It touts tinctures, tonics, and creams, claiming rapid root stimulation and thicker, longer hair, with specific mixtures and application instructions. It also advertises depilation aids and cosmetic powders attributed toMisses and Mrs. A G and other names, reflecting period advertising tone and social cues.
Unknown lines recall deeds that built America
Fragmentary recollection honors disinterested men who gave deeds that shaped America, proclaiming imperishable glory across the nation.
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America
Your Limbs Unsightly Hair White Stockings Exposed
Newspaper ad-style notice declaring hair removal on limbs through depilatories. Claims Da Mienele product absorbs to devitalize growth, with a money-back guarantee. References purchase options from Lower's and a New York address for the Miracle Phebe Leo.
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Neca
Arma
Lowler's
Leo. Bent
Park Alive
New York
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