Elks Frolics of 1924 to Open Next Week at Waterloo
A lavish Elks show titled Frolics of 1924 will run at the Waterloo theatre next Wednesday and Thursday evenings with a large cast, original music, and elaborate costumes. Rehearsals are underway at the Bikes club, and George Stevens directs a new format featuring both veteran cast members and several new amateur stars. Tickets go on sale Monday at the Waterloo box office.
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Elis
Waterloo Theatre
Bikes Club
Elks
George Stevens
Ute
Seana
Frolog
Hester Taylor
Mirerre
Tate Harrison
Alica Brown Shores
Lassica
Konvelinka
Sotalat
Imebelia Wer
Tiantist
Altea Brown Shores
Jazz Ac
Marguerita Stanton
Chance O'Conner
Frank Suftern
Hishel
Harry” Hulett
Pry Cammick
Joe Millkarn
Lawrence Gustead
George Hagarman
Jack Meas Ver
Peta Kelley
Lyte Wabster
Hazel Trousseque
Charlotte Thompson
Bedslia
Arlows Bradley
PRL
Belle Thom
Nathder
Tzags
Waral Bryant Wert
Adelina
Beatthe Driscoll
Minstrels
Tata
Chris Nelson
Leslie Wilharm
William Masn
John Martin
Ralni Mastin
Basten
Mildred Pis
Elizabeth Lies Berintes
Carolyn Jonson
Frances Stotts
Janice Woodbury
Clare Wade
Puy Mn Ebor
Marjorie Jade Beatrice Driscol
Western
Horner
Max Ryan
Marguerite Noona
Duin Firls
Misses Stanton
F. Strtts
Stetes
Herner
Woodh Finck
V Fish
Kober
Lilos
A. Scanp
Siemen Do” Tate Harrison
Burdatre Smith
Fred Herge
George Etevens
Scone
Culpany
Near East Relief Clothing Drive Planned for Waterloo
A house to house collection for Near East Relief will be conducted next Thursday in Waterloo. Mrs. FL M Shores, department chair, urged cooperation after distributing notices in telephone directories. Beouts will lead the drive, using donated trucks to gather bundles. Call Bor Scout headquarters at 1166 for missed calls. Contributions should include usable clothing, new shoes, bedding, hats, cans, yarn, buttons, or other useful items. hats are not accepted.
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FL M. Shores
Waterloo
Beouts
Collec
Bor
Wiil
Maha
Pittsburgh to Build 52 Story University Cathedral
A Pittsburgh dispatch reports plans for a 52 story University of Pittsburgh building costing 10 million dollars to house most university functions. The high rise will include four entrances and 16 passenger elevators with capacity for about 12,000 students. Chancellor Dr Bowman, formerly Iowa State president and Waterloo Evening Courier reporter, will oversee construction starting next year.
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Pittsburgh
Paul
John G. Bowman
Constances
University of Pittsburgh
Tust Jg
Bowman
Towa State University
Waterloo Evening Courier
Cathedral of Learning
Rotary meeting to host fifty exhibitors from Midwestern expo
Rotarians will welcome 50 exhibitors from the Midwestern Horticultural Exposition at a noonday luncheon Monday in Hotel Russell Lamson. Prof. B Picket, head of horticulture and forestry at Iowa State College Ames, will be the speaker.
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Rotearians
Russell-Lamson
Picket
Department of Horticuiture and Forestry
Iowa State College
Ames
Apegker
Wacky Hoxle and a World of Theatrical Scams
Waterloo theatres feature a mix of adventures and romance with Jack Hoxie in a Western style tale alongside a vaudeville program. The lineup includes Miss TJ Hoxie at the Palace and a new film era with The Big Mogul in a striking plot about a man who rises to wealth then faces peril. Also on offer are Rinlto vaudeville acts and Plaza Theatre dancing teams, all promoted in a lively period voice.
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Wack Hoxle
Universars
Jack Himsel
TJ Hoxie
Alentre Comorrow
Clary
Raine
Ohara
Pois
Vaudevine
Rinlto
Tne
Rinlto Theatre
Clyde Hager
Ceir String Serenaberg
Smither& He
Corkers
Cork
Wwe
Rialto Theater
He Plaza
Johnny Burns
Bennmeton & Scott
Bennington & Seere
Isuay
Bennington
Wre
Mennington
Toe Plaza
Altho
Jond
Warner
Plaza Theatre
Wilda Bennett
Hope Hampton
Mme, Pompadour
Martin Heck Theatre
Miss Hampton
Iowa Assembly Tackles Progressive Laws in Incoming Session
Des Moines reports the incoming Iowa legislature appears progressive with road, budget and state-support measures likely to pass. Farm bloc lines persist though not uniform across house and senate. 21 new senators will join an 80-member body, and 48 of the old house members return amid a total house of 105.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
Buser
Brookhart
Price
Highway Commission
Browne
Campbell
Cessna
Nelson
Tees
Romkey
Schmedika
Shinn
Snook
Rowman
Brookins
Fackler
Taylor County
Kernat Warren
Dinme
Crawford
Stookesberry
Davis
Matthews
Nating
Howard
Aiken
Ida
Song
Jefferson
Orr
Ikxeokuk
Wolfe
Vernon
Brittain
Madison
Maxfield
Marshall
Oliver
Monona
Terry
Albia
Legis
LOS
Willis N Birdsall Faces Steady Path in Third District Race
Willis N Birdsall Waterloo candidate for congress from the Third district runs ahead of Democratic president hopeful John W Davis in unofficial county tallies. Report notes Birdsall’s strong showing as election returns are compiled and analyzed calmly.
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Willis N. Birdsall
Waterloo
Congress
Birdsall
John W. Davis
Patrons Asked Not to Comb Bobbed Hair in Theatre
New York health department bans combing bobbed hair in public places and theater programs carry a notice advising patrons not to comb hair outside dressing rooms as it is unhealthy and deprecated by the health department.
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New York
New York Health Department
Health Department
Dr. C. W. Hardin Reported in Serious Condition
Dr. C. W. Hardin of 508 South Street and president of the Waterloo Fuel Co. remains in a serious condition at St Francis Hospital after months of treatment. Reports from the hospital indicate slight improvement, with unclear text noting prior amputations and unrelated figures about buffaloes and population.
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C. W. Hardin
ST. Francis Hospital
South Street
Waterloo Fuel Company
8. Francis Hospital
Peter Pan revival stirs mixed reviews at Knick
New York reviewers debate Charles Dillingham and Marilyn Miller pairing as Peter Pan criticizes the production for reviving a revue sensation rather than Barrie’s fantasy. Audience members, including Daniel Frohman, weigh in on Miller’s youthful grace versus Maud Adams’ original portrayal.
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United Press
New York
Charles Dillingham
Marilyn Miller
Sally
Knickerbocker Theatre
James Barrie
Miss Miller
Mauda Adams
Daniel Frohman
Co. F
Dillingham
Wall Lake duck shoot nets mallards. hunters complain
A party of local Nimrods returned from a two day duck shoot at Wall Lake with 27 mallards. The group included Nick Webber Frank M Shores L W Witty and Harry Shepherd. They said over anxious hunters spooked ducks and kept them from coming in. More than 60 hunters were present at Wall Lake. R N Cowin and Ralph Storm were also there but did not return with the group. Alexander Frank and Sam Bishop each bagged five mallards in ponds near Waterloo. Ernest Kospke joined the outing with his fowling crew.
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Wall Lake
Nick Webber
Frank M. Shores
L. W. Witty
Harry Shepherd
R.N. Cowin
Ralph Storm
Webber
Alexander Frank
Sam Bishop
Waterloo
Ernest Kospke
Engines and pump jacks for sale with early 20th century offers
Various 11% HP engines from McCormick Deering Fairbanks Morse Monarch Waterloo Boy and John Deere with magnetic ignition and direct drive pump jacks. Prices range from $6 to $50, many rebuilt or new, plus Bevan and LaCrosse pump jacks and a 3 bottom tractor plan. All engines described in excellent mechanical condition.
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H. P. McCormick-Deering
H. P. Fairbanks-Morse
BROOD
H. P. Monarch
Waterloo Boy
H. P
H. P. Fairfield
Ea Ge
Webster
H. P. Waterloo Boy Rkd
Eas Wet Sete
H. P. Lauson
Eee
Letae
H. P. John Deere
Bevan
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Iowa Assembly
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Mikhail Mordenci
Greenwich Village
Schubert Theatre
Simon
Peter
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
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Miller Creek
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St. Mary’s Auditorium
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Stewart Reed Orchestra
Wells
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