Bus battle looms as WCF&N and Mrs Brewer clash
The W., C. F. & N. railroad and Mrs. Helen Schultz Brewer of Red Ball Transportation plan to oppose a new bus line between Waterloo and Mason City before the state railroad commission on June 7. Brewer says she has 14 buses. the railroad argues the new interurban route would bring service to Waterloo from underserved areas.
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W., C. F. & N. Railroad
Helen Schultz Brewer
State Railroad Commission
Waterloo
Mason City
Brewer
Red Ball Transportation Company
New Territory
Cheney
C. M. Cheney
Here
Mason Way
Red Bull
Des Moines
Waverly
Disabled Veteran Neck Ties Scam Tied to $50,000 Firm
The Better Business Bureau of St. Louis exposes a scheme where a $50,000 incorporated mail order house backs high pressure mail offers for neckties from Pawnee Bill of St. Louis. The con signed ties target recipients under the guise of aiding a disabled veteran and urge remittance of payment. Do. A. Hansen of the Greater Waterloo association comments on the unfair practice.
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St. Louis
Do. A. Hansen
Greater Waterloo Association
Better Business Bureau of
Plan to Build in Castle Hill by Fortunskis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fortunski are visiting Waterloo and intend to build a residence in Castle Hill and take up residence there.
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Joseph Fortunski
Waterloo
Castle Hill
Farmers Favor Radio Talks Over Music in Farm Broadcasts
Washington May 17. An analysis of 10 000 farm replies shows two thirds prefer radio talks to music, with requests for short political addresses and current news. Farmers credit faster weather forecasts, better market reports, and improved practices through farm radio, while calls for clear educational content and distinct ads appear.
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Washington, D. C
Farmville
Department of Agriculture
Sam Pickard
Federal Radio Commission
Weather Bureau
Agriculture Department
Sammy
Lights Aglow in Cedar River Carnival Parade
The Cedar River water carnival will feature a motorboat parade with decorated boats visible from the business district between Mullin Avenue bridge and the dam. The Boat Club plans a late June show with an hour and a half of fireworks and the dedication of its new clubhouse at Second Street West.
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Cedar River
Cedar
Mullan Avenue Bridge
Boat Club
Second Street West
Coast parade invites boat owners to join carnival float
The carnival committee urged owners of boats with outboard motors to participate in the parade last night. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Garvin summer cottage at 1310 Baltimore Street in Castle Hall, completely burning it before firefighters could control the blaze. The vacated cottage, used by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Garvin, suffered about 300 dollars in damage.
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Wayne Ll. Garvin
Baltimore Street
Castle Hall
Garvins
Scilly Isles Blooming with Flowers as London Demands
Washington May 17 The Scilly Isles off southwest England export hundreds of tons of flowers to London each year. Tourism grows as pleasant climate gardens and sea fishing lure visitors to Hugh Town and St Marys. An air balloon bicycle and a compact air cooled engine are among recent innovations noted.
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Washington, D. C
Scilly Isles
Tingland
London
National Geographic Society
Isles
Mever
Altho
Newfoundland
Cornwall
Scillle Stilk
St. Mary’s
Tresco
St. Martin's
St. Agnes
Bryher
Hugh Town
Penzance
Pédaratce
AQ Rolles
Fresco Abbey
Ford
Avholé
Wednesday Grocery Specials List and Prices
A fragmented ad style page lists Wednesday specials from Tone and Tone’s Extracts to Libby's Pimentos and Swans Down Cake Flour. It includes assorted beverages, spices, canned goods, meats, bacon and steak, with price hints and brief product descriptions, though much of the text is garbled.
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Tone
Libby
Hammersley
Porter House
Black Hawk
Fresh Candies Offer Vintage Gum Drops and Bar Deals
Catalog note advertises old fashioned gum drops of high quality and Wednesday specials on candy bars. The big five brands Tango Toddle Babe Ruth Oh Henry and Hershey’s are highlighted with 3 for 10 cents for 5 cent bars and 3 for 10 cents for 10 cent bars.
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Tango
Oh Henry and
Hershers
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