Children Enjoy Gentry Shows Arrive for Fort Dodge Waterloo Stop
Bright and early this morning the Gentry shows arrived by special trains from Fort Dodge to Waterloo. The wagons were unloaded near H Innis Central grounds shared with the Tom Allen carnival. Children and many adults watched erection of the tented exhibits as W. W. Weaver and IT. B. Gentry accompanied the troupe. The owners say no toughs have tailed them and note they banish lawbreakers from their grounds. This is a children’s show with safeguards for safety. The Gentry Bros. boast of courteous treatment for every child since their dog and pony acts began. Tonight the show departs by C. G. W. to Des Moines for a three day run. The outfit looks neat, wagons freshly painted, and animals in prime condition. The street parade drew thousands, delighting the young spectators.
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Ilinois Central
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Hinnis Central
W. W. Weaver
B. Gentry
Des Moines
Paving crews at work in Waterloo on schedule
The Brogant Asphalt Paving Company reports five gangs totaling 250 workers completing contracts in Waterloo. Sheridan Road and Lovejoy Avenue finishes done, Fifth Street West between Locust and Fourth and Denver Street blocks being paved. Weather has been favorable and labor supply steady with minimal trouble.
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Brogant Asphalt Paving Company
Waterloo
Sheridan Road
Lovejoy Avenue
Fifth Street
Locust
Fourth Streets
Bavard
Bryant Company
Denver
Baltimore
Favorghie
Httla
Roosevelt maps river on Amazon run in Brazil tale
Theodore Roosevelt told the National Geographic Society about placing the Rio Davida on the map as the Rio Teodor after a long expedition with Colonel Rondon. A letter from Lauro Muller explains the discovery and dangers faced, including lost canoes and a murdered sergeant. The river runs about 1600 kilometers, with coordinates given, and significant rapids named after the murdered sergeant. Peter Markis, pool hall proprietor, was fined for allowing a minor entry into his establishment.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Four Cornera
Signa
Kermit
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevalt
National Geographic Society
South America
Col. Roosevelt
The
Geographic Society
Mr. Roosevelt
Gerous
Rondon
Maderta
Greenwich
Nayarita
Palshan
Marciano Avila
Air
Theodore Roqsev
Peter Markis
Fourth Street West
Gowns Excluded From Class Party At East Water loo High
Water loo High imposes strict gown rules for junior senior reception and graduation day. Gowns costing over five dollars must be submitted for approval by the domestic art head, with material bills checked. many seniors and juniors design and make their own dresses under Miss Olive Fain guidance.
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East High School
Waterloo High School
Carly
Tun
Olive Fain
Pupils Save Significance of Small Savings Growth
The article notes a 700 pupil savings program in a school, with 3000 in the bank by term end. D W Miller from City Electrician Pritchard suffered a shock while installing a fire alarm. William Weldin faced a charge for entering a pool hall but was dismissed as he serves a 15 day jail term.
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Wiliam Weldin
D. W. Miller
City
Pritchard
Chief Dunham’s
Waterloo West
Jenel
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Potson Kerwim
East Fourth Street
Dow
Best Boys
Colonel Roosevelt
Rio Teodor
Went High
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Men’s Athletic Union
Frank Bros
Franklin
Franklin Tire
R. H. Cramer
Gem Motor Sales Co
West Fourth Street
Iowa
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