Butler county jail contracts let at Allison
Contracts for the new Butler county jail at Allison totaling 14 051.90 were awarded at the courthouse under supervisor M B Cleveland Waterloo architect. Burbridge Allison won the general contract on the low bid of 7 622.50 with heating and plumbing to Allison Heating & Plumbing Co 2 075 electrical wiring to Waverly Electric Co 299 and steel rail equipment to Pauly Jail Building Co St Louis Mo 4 125. Eight bidders, John G Miller Construction Co Waterloo second low 5 395 Jens Olsen & Son Waterloo third. The jail will be fireproof and include space for 10 prisoners plus offices for sheriff and county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Allison
M. B. Cleveland
Waterloo
BR. Burbridge
Allison Heating & Plumbing Co
Waverly Electric Company
Pauly Jail Building Company
St. Louis
John G. Miller Construction Company
Jens Olsen & Son
Warbler welcome at White House and college song
Amherst reports a notable interclass sing with the warbler from the famous college. John Coolidge receives honor and mentions girls in the annual event. The piece also notes varied cultural items across cities including Sing Sing and Perth Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amherst
Mass
Lord Jeffrey Amherst
White House
John Coolidge
Ossining
Snyder
Sing Sing
Perth
Australia
Duke of York
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Portland
Bishop Brewster
Episcopal
Frank Brothers’ Sixty-First Anniversary Recalls Waterloo Roots
Ackley editor recollects Frank Brothers clothing firm in Waterloo as it marks 61 years. Old-time tailors, early stores on Commercial Street, and family history trace the shop from Moses Frank to Abe and brothers. The piece recalls prices, crafts, and community values that sustained the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bros
Ackley
Frank Brothers Clothing
Waterloo
Ioaning Courier
Morning Tribune
Moses
Abe
Julian
Louis
Commercial Street
Gore
Ines
Charles Sipple
Fred Fischer
Mr. Milne
Father Time
Johnny Malloy
Johnny
Tony
Cedar Valley House
Thomas Fay
Joe
Frank Hacker
Frank
Casper Wels
John +Naumann
Wheeler & Wilson
Frank Brothers
Sammy
Charley Hull
Cutter
Joe Wahl
Charley Vaughn
Bengston
Mose
Georgie
George P. Beck
Bezold
Barth
Gertran Maannerchor
Raid turns up fifty six pints at residence
Officers raid Mrs. Roy Baker of 108 years street and seize fifty six pints and three quarts of liquor. She is arrested on illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and lodged in the city hall in default of $100 bond. Detective Hagh Crumrine and Officer Warren Buckley led the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Baker
Hagh Crumrine
Warren Buckley
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Flint
Star Studio
Leavenworth, Kangs
Dr. Pierce
Edith Smith
Dr. Fierce
the Invalida' Motel
Buffalo
South America
Africa
New York
Eerie Or Call Fox
Elworthy
Sisemship Cienera’ _ Avent
Jackson
Hleage
George F. Althouse
Ackley World-Journal
B. Kinstler
Wittick’s Food Shop
W. 4Th St
Les
Toot
Georgettes
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