Armistice Day Proposed as Waterloo Holiday
Waterloo officials back Armistice Day observance by declaring November 11 a city holiday. A noon close and one minute of silence honor World War I service members, with a possible parade planned for the afternoon. Local merchants support the measure and seek broader state and national recognition.
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Waterloo
X. W. Frisbie
American Legion
Rainbow Veterans Society
Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Au Trussell DeGon
Beckerhoost
Wawterloo
Alan Wy
United States
Shail
Terioo
Atedl A
Legion
Gas Inquiry Body Plans for Public Fund Campaign
The Gas Inquiry Body, chaired by Lo Hickelberg, met to discuss financing for a proposed gas plant. A public inquiry into gas costs may follow, with a future meeting planned likely in the municipal courtroom at City Hall.
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Lo Hickelberg
Dusky Female Thug Seen At Large After Near Holdup
An Illinois Central brakeman reported a colored woman blocked the Dane street and Logan avenue intersection with a colored man nearby as another brakeman approached. The pair fled before any robbery could occur. The description matches prior sightings. she is said to be short and stout, wearing a black hat and dark coat.
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Illinois Central
Dane Street
Logan Avenue
Waterloo Players Present First Bill at Sacred Heart
Waterloo Players staged three short plays before about 150 at Sacred Heart school auditorium. James Leonard as Jim the burglar and Thomas F. Myers Jr as Bill offered strong contrasts, with Katherine Cavinaugh and others shaping the comedy. Music by Maybeth Mack Maude Knoop and Mrs R G Taylor aided the lively program, leaving audiences eager for more.
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Waterloo
Sacred Heart School
Little Theatre Group of
Hope
Jim
Altho
Gete
Bi Fair
James Leonard
Thomas F. Myers, Jr
Lord Dunsany
Coward
Weil
Ridenour
Bessie
Jimmy Gra- Dippy Hogan
Stephen Urewster
Mabel
C. Kimm
Florence Clay Knox
Greenwich
Tillage
Paris
Salvation Army Campaign to Close Next Wednesday
Salvation Army drive for funds will close next Wednesday night. Worthington Gregory says the Elke have taken over the general canvass in Waterloo and Black Hawk counties to finish the effort. Donations may be sent to Salvation Army headquarters and employers will determine the amount. The Cedar Falls campaign mirrors Waterloo and Nennerdloo with a $1400 Cedar River chest to aid ongoing work.
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Salvation Army
Worthington Gregory
Iso
Black Hawk County
Elke
Pew
Eskad
Army Headq Ues
Y. c G
Wife Urges Confession in Guilty Party Letter Case
A letter received by Herbert Wi 24 urges his wife to make him confess if he is the guilty party and to take medicine and start anew. Wilkinson, held on charges linked to an automobile theft, awaits trial after a garage find. The note, written before Mrs Wilkinson left with their baby for her old home in Ali estra, was delivered to the prisoner via T. Wagner sherry.
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Herbert Wi
Wilkinson
Charles Trunkey
Vvnson
Englewood
Sheriff’s Office
Leaders to Meet at Des Moines This Month
Waterloo Y M C A reports state convention delegates and students will gather in Des Moines on November 26 1924. A Coliseum banquet Saturday evening November 27 marks the big feature with a Sunday auditorium meeting to hear a program on educational physical and religious work. Prominent student movement leaders are expected to appear.
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Waterloo Y. M
C. A
Des Moines
Contate
United States
For Sale Ad Sells Quietly in Courier
A concise classified notice presents a silent but effective salesman in a for sale ad. The reader is drawn to purchase through succinct copy in the Courier.
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Courier
the Courier
Recruiting Flood Ties Up Warships As Crews Grow
Navy enlistment has surged to over 2,000 a week as crews fill ships tied up in navy yards. By Nov 1 the force lagged about 25,000 of 143,000, with many destroyers and older submarines under crewing. Officials say strength should reach full authorized level by March 1, while reserves and pay boosts spur interest.
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Associaed
Department
Pacific
Mia
I Navy
Navy Department
Naval Reserve Force
Navisth
South America
Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Chicago Mayor to End Liquor Cheaters By License Revocation
Chicago mayor Thompson announces use of license revocation powers to close saloons and end liquor cheating, vowing to target five or six well known damp spots. He says he is tired of carrying the burden and will proceed despite federal enforcement debates.
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Chicago
Thompson
Colosimo
Zis
Court rejects idea of turning court into collection agency
Judge O B Courtright ruled that the county attorney and municipal court cannot be used as a collection firm for failed checks. In a trial, a young man was cleared of intent to defraud as funds were believed available. the case was dismissed and costs assigned to the complainant. The defendant later settled the matter by paying the check.
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Berk
O. B. Courtright
Watertoo
Change Dollar Day Rescheduled to Nov 10 in Waterloo
Waterloo merchants swap Dollar Day from Thursday November 11 to Wednesday November 10 due to Armistice Day conflicts. Retail Merchants' Association announces the new date for planned sales and promotions.
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Armistica
American Legion
Waterloo
Retail Merchants’ Association
Farmer Revives Cow Through Dairy Husbandry Course
A California farmer reports reviving a neighbor’s cow deemed hopeless from milk fever after applying methods learned in UC Agriculture correspondence courses. Acting dean Walter Mulford says the courses spread practical farming knowledge, opening new fields and thinking for farmers statewide. Circular 112 detailing the complete, free curriculum is available from the State University.
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Werkeley
Cal
College of Agriculture
University of California
Walter Mulford
Waterloo Briefs and Local Notices
Agatha Braniger returns to Waterloo from Salt Lake City. J D LaVal's auto collides with an Independent Meat Market delivery truck, causing damage to both vehicles. Harold Morton Cramer, novelist from LaPorte, Indiana, tours the Midwest. Mr and Mrs C B Strayer and son Steleam travel 1400 miles en route to Jesup Iowa for residence. Two suspects arrested after hotel protest. bonds posted but no appearance. Law offices in Black Hawk county to close at 1 pm Saturdays. Rev Ernest B Mounser returns from Des Moines after Episcopal conference.
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Agatha Braniger
Salt Lake City
Waterloo
W. J. Lair
C. G. W. Railway
Des Moines
J. W. Mercelles
Bertha
North Platte
Neb
J. D. LaVal
Harold Morton Cramer
LaPorte
Ind
Middle West
C. B. Strayer
Steleam
Sask
Jesup
J. French
Sixth’ Street
C. F. Smith
Black Hawk County
Bar Association
Ernest B. Mounser
Christ Episcopal Church
Iowa Episcopal Churches to Host Christmas Mission
Statewide campaign activities were discussed with a three day preaching mission planned before Christmas in Episcopal churches. A chicken pie supper is scheduled at First Baptist Church Saturday evening. Nouv. 3. 50c.
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Iowa
First Baptist Church
Fines Janitor 50 After Verbal Mixup
Lodi California grapegrowers ship table and wine grapes east and earn over 250000 daily. four days bring in about 1,000,000, signaling prosperity. Rail leaders note steady car traffic as a janitor dispute and a hospital charge to a naval service official appear in unrelated items.
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Lodi
Cal
Grapes and Crates Sell High as Growers Net Big Amounts
Growers receive up to about 500 per car with 2 per crate, 1209 crates per car. Cars sold above this figure and bids from 2000 to 4000 in the east plus 500 freight. Wineries dehydration plants and grape juice plants take large tonnage paying prices nearly equal to shipments, totaling close to 1,000,000 every other day.
Local court fines issued in two cases
In municipal court Judge O B Courtright fined Joe Felton £ 50 and costs after Emily Cross testified. Most of the fine was suspended for good behavior. The Waterloo Cider Company pleaded guilty to selling adulterated food and was fined $10 and costs.
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Joe Felton
Emily Cross
O. B. Courtright
Felton
Waterloo Cider Company
Marriage Licenses Filed In Iowa Cities
Earl R. Roberts and Neva A. McCann of Waterloo obtained a marriage license. George D. Kepsios of Mason City and Tasilibe Konstantilere of Mason City also secured a marriage license.
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Earl R. Roberts
Waterloo
Neva A. McCann
George D. Kepsios
Mason City
Tasilibe Konstantilere
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