Memorial Day Celebrations Draw Waterloo Crowds
Waterloo residents flocked to parks beaches and recreational spots as Memorial Day drew hundreds outdoors. Rail traffic reports show over a thousand travelers left the city for two days of holiday visits picnics fishing and boating. The Miller Scales aviation field buzzed with activity as people sought a first flight amid sunny skies. Golf tennis and swimming drew large crowds while many visited Devil's Backbone state park and cemeteries observed the solemn day.
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Ola Sol
Waterloo
Cedar
Miller- Scales Company
Devil's Backbone
New State Park
Rainbow Drive Patrolled as New Road Warns of Speed
Sheriff H. T. Wagner reports Rainbow drive between Waterloo and Cedar Falls patrolled for first time Sunday but no arrests made. Minnesota plated cars warned to limit speed to 25 mph with signs at half mile intervals. drivers must use good judgment in clear conditions. racing forbidden.
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Rainbow Drive
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
H. T. Wagner
Minnesota
Wagner
Decoration Day visits and bridge progress in town
Miss Martha Sommer, 38, spends Decoration Day with brothers in Cabugus. Chetley Hardin of Clarkesville is visiting friends here. The last concrete on Sans Souci bridge was poured Saturday and the bridge opened to traffic Wednesday. Parrotts returned from Shattuck Military Academy trip to plan entry for son James. Harry Lehman, after France service, home from Tulsa with contractor work and two week visit with parents. Prowler reported near 2227 Fourth street. Gates Park pursuit unsuccessful. Ford car stolen from near courthouse and Plaza theatre area. located this morning on city outskirts.
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Cabugus
Chetley Hardin
Waterloo
Clarkesville
Sans Souci
Harry Lehman
France
Tulsa
Okla
S. M. Lehman
Bluffs Street
Fourth Street
Gates Park
MM. E. Condon
Plaza Theatre
Minor city collisions reported with no serious injuries
Accidents were limited with no serious injuries. The city ambulance likely was the only motor vehicle not left in its parking area. Several minor collisions occurred, but none required major response.
Memorial Day Addresses by Waterloo Pastors
Memorial Day services in Waterloo featured three well known local pastors praising patriotism and unity. They urged loyalty to Washington and Lincoln’s principles, honoring fallen soldiers and encouraging living Americans to uphold liberty and democracy for a united nation.
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Waterloo
Memorial Address by Willis N Birdsall at Waterloo
Willis N Birdsall delivered the Memorial day address in Waterloo praising liberty and peace, recounting Civil and Spanish American War veterans, the flag, and the fallen as symbols of national unity. The piece notes Greek graves in Waterloo to be decorated with Americans.
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France
American nurses win Nightingale heroism medal in Geneva
Fifty nurses from 16 nations receive the Florence Nightingale medal for battlefield heroism awarded by the Geneva Red Cross. Six Americans are decorated, honoring Edith Cavell, the British nurse executed in Brussels in 1915.
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Switzerland
Geneva Red Cross
Edith Cayelle
Brussels
Mortuary Notices for Thelen and Vala Died in Iowa Hospitals
Mrs Mary Thelen of Gilbertville Ia died at home after long illness age not stated born in Germany survived by two adopted children Frank Thelen Lizzie Raspenders and three Zimmer brothers John Peter Keokih Hannibal Funeral from Gilbertville home Tuesday 10 am body at O Keefe Towne parlor to Gilbertville Frank Joseph Vala 69 of Roseville Ill died at St Francis hospital after months illness no relatives in Waterloo body at O Keefe Towne mortuary pending transport to Roseville
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Gilbertville
Germany
Prank Thelen
Lizzié Raspenders
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Keokih
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Hannibal
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St. Francis Hospital
Roseville
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Waterloo
O'Keefa & Town
Cedar Falls School Reverses Suspension Decisions
Cedar Falls May 31 Four senior boys suspended last week for hazing freshmen will receive diplomas with classmates but are barred from social activities during commencement week. Superintendent F L Mahanna upheld the appeal from the principal, a mother of one student helping plan the reception menu.
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Cedar Falls
F. L. Mahanna
Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil Introduced
Spencer Kellogs & Sons, Inc. announces a new process that removes taste from castor oil without altering strength or purity. The tasteless oil is marketed as a superior, easy to take laxative available in 35¢ and 65¢ sizes at druggists.
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Spencer Kellogs & Sons, Inc
Kellogg
Kellogg's
English Gains Ground in Constantinople Trade Language
The article notes German language schools failed to displace French in Constantinople after wartime. Turkish remains rarely used in major commerce as French dominates business among nationalities. A rise in American traders and English-speaking aid has spurred demand for English, with American schools and a YMCA and YWCA offering English classes.
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Constantinople
Levant
Turkey
Red Cross
Robert. College
Constantinople College For Women
Thanks Keep it Till Warning Jewels Worth 100000 Returned
A Chicago May 31 report states jewels valued at about 100000 were lost from a car in Evanston and later returned to Mrs. James Simpson. Thor Alfred, a carpenter, gained 100 dollars and Justice of the Peace Nazareth Bar Sumian received 100 dollars toward his fund for a circulating library.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Evanston
James Simpson
Thor Alfredson
Justice of the Peace
Nazareth Barsumian
Lund
Aspirin from Bayer Promotes Safe, Trusted Pain Relief
The ad touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and prescription proven for nineteen years. It emphasizes the Bayer name, safety for cold relief and pain, urges saving Bayer packaging, and notes twelve tablet boxes and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
City council cites holiday as reason to adjourn bids
City officials excuse action on May 31 adjournment noting a holiday. The council plans to open bids for limewater supply and road work from the west end of the bridge, with decisions to follow after the break.
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Dadsii
Alemadn
Bridge
3 Grain Tablet Claims Flesh and Weight Gain
Advertisement promotes 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets to improve color stomach and nerves. Claims red lips pink cheeks and 10 to 30 pounds weight gain after several months of use with directions for home use. Encourages asking druggists for the product.
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