Golfers Back Byrnes Against Park Sewer Route
Park Commissioner James Byrnes faces broad support from local golfers and residents as he opposes a proposed sewer line through Byrnes Park golf courses. City figures including Fred McLain Champion and George E. Pike argue the plan harms greens and playgrounds, urging an alternate route or shared, extended sewer access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes Park
James Byrnes
James Lenyon
Byrnes
Fair Greens
Waterloo
Fred McLain
Sand
Park Commission
Co. L. Kingsley
Pike
George E. Pike
Charles BE. Ransier
City in Brief Glasses Repaired and Local Events
A Waterloo city in brief item mix reports a broken pair of glasses to be repaired at Buchanan's. Ralph Hoxie, back from Chicago, says a train passed a gate in Illinois. Local residents wed and visit, with several notices of baptisms, births, and social events at churches, lodges, and homes.
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Buchanan‘s
Ralph Hoxie
Chicago
Illinois
la Porte City
Wiliam P. Barrett
Faya M. McBride
Lawrence Person
Norfolk
Neb
City
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
Plan Reorganization of Frisco Railroad
Plans for the reorganization of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad were submitted to the Missouri public service commission. The proposal calls for a capitalization reduction of 29,678,000 dollars, an 8.21 percent cut, and a 47.16 percent reduction in fixed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Missouri Public Service Commission
Ancona Sunk After Long Chase by Submarine
Survivors recount the sinking of the liner Ancona after a prolonged chase by a submarine. Eight boats were saved with 26 aboard landing at Cape Bon, while others perished. Reports say the submarine warned none and fired first, drawing sharp international reaction.
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Ancona
Hner
Ahfp
Sip
Sidi Daoud
Cape Bon
Peninsula
Naples
Italy
Farfa
Tunis
Paris
Illinois
SAFE
Bloomington
Eugena Savage
Hera Winter
Chicago
Lusitania
Rome
Tribuna
London
Carla
Greece to Train All Citizens for Army
Dispatches from Athens report the Greek general staff will train all citizens who have not completed military service. The move aims to boost the army to about five hundred thousand personnel, including officers and men, increasing national military strength.
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Greece
AER
Geneva
Switzerland
la Paris
Athens
Justice Rules Against Board In East Waterloo School Suit
Justice Kepford ruled against East Waterloo township and School District No. 1 in the case brought by John Borzel seeking 87.20 for work on the school building repairs. The ruling notes competitive bidding required when 300 or more is involved, yet pays workers for the improvement. The decision, tied to July board action authorizing repairs, suggests no immediate appeal. Hummage sale at First Baptist church Friday November 42 advertised for Margatng Cadvertloerenty.
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Justice Kepford
Waterloo
John Borzel
Plainuf
Ernest Webberklyg
Rudolph
J. Wanner Tie Aghoot Board
Oriental Rugs Display by Mr Harry Mooradian at Davidson’s
Oriental Rug importer Mr Harry Mooradian returns to Waterloo for several more days at Davidsons Furniture to showcase a large collection he has visited for eighteen years. customers are invited to inspect the grand display. Also a rummage sale at First Baptist Church Friday November 12 all day with bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mooradian
Davidsons Furniture
Mooradian
Waterloo
First Baptist Church
Bank Clearings in Waterloo Week Ending Nov 11 1915
Waterloo bank clearings report totals 2,270,761.36 for the week ending Thursday November 11 with daily figures and a comparison to the corresponding week in 1914 and 1913. Instrument registrations show deeds mortgages and chattel mortgages tallied for the period ending November 10 and date-to-date increases noted.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Company
Waterloo Bank Clearings
Temperature recap with historical highs and lows
The report lists yesterday's minimum 42 and maximum 63 degrees. It compares the date's record to past years 1911 through 1914 with noted extremes from 31 to 66 degrees and other low high values.
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Buchanan Optical C
Mi o na stomach remedy offered with money back guarantee
A vintage advertisement urges readers to treat stomach misery with Mi o na from Wangler Bros Co and local druggists. It describes indigestion symptoms and promises relief after a few doses, with a money back offer and a 25 cent laxative booster pill. The pitch emphasizes health, vigor, and “ruddy, glowing” digestion.
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Wangler Bros. Co
Dart Company Receives Europe Order for Trucks
The Dart Motor Truck company in Waterloo received an order from M. Fluxman of Paris for 21 light service trucks for immediate delivery and 120 more within a year. Most of the initial 21 go to Spain. Fluxman, head of a French company, anticipates war ending within a year and expects rising demand for American products.
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Dart Motor Truck Company
M. Pluxman
Paris
France
Wich
Thusia
Spain
Fluxman
Waterloo
Pluxman
America
Belgian Soldiers Need Books for Wounded Aid
A New York committee urges American aid to supply Belgian soldiers in hospitals and camps with books and magazines in French and Flemish. Funds and books are to be sent to Pierre Mali, Belgian Consul General, with honorary members including Emmanuel Havenith and Charles J. Bonaparte. The appeal stresses relief through literature and lists preferred genres and languages.
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New York
England
France
Holland
Germany
Pierra Mali
Emmanuel Havenith
Washington
Joseph H. Cheats
Charles J. Bonaparte
J. P
Our National Wildlife Must Have Protection
A wartime call urges continued preservation and increase of national wildlife despite abroad unrest and domestic turmoil. It argues neglect would aid evil war outcomes and notes the need for defenders on another firing line within five years, stressing commitment to conservation.
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Erven
Scott's Emulsion Pledges Strength For Aging Bodies
An ad extols cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion to renew blood and strengthen organs as people age. It notes glycerine soothes the respiratory tract and hypophosphites calm nerves, claiming the product builds warmth and vitality, with no alcohol or drugs. Beott & Howne of Bloomfield NJ advertise it.
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Scott
Beott & Howne
Bloomfield, N.J
Beauty Aids for Skin Tone and Hair Cleansing Ad Features
An old advertisement promotes a facial lotion made from spurmax glycerin and hot water to reduce shine tan freckles and sallowness and for a sham poo using canthrax mixed with hot water to produce dense lather that clears dandruff and leaves hair fluffy lustrous and soft.
Fragmentary plea to view ads on page at set times
A garbled notice requests readers to prepare a page for a daily ad display within ten minutes each evening. It mentions ongoing advertising by numerous individuals and groups, but the text is difficult to parse and leaves many names and specifics unclear.
Wild game protection debate marks Illinois shifts in law
The text discusses a heated preservation stance transforming policy as Illinois limits wild game sales, linking a movement to broader federal migratory rules. It notes support for waterfowl spring shooting mixed with conservation concerns, and ends with thanks from mourning families for floral tributes after a death.
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United States
IlMnois
Olulo Camino
Double Explosions by Wark Rifles Puzzle in War News
Berlin reports a puzzling double explosion sound attributed to a single gun firing. The phenomenon, noted especially by Austrian forces in the Alps, stems from the firing report and its peculiar acoustic effects during combat.
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Wark Rifles
Berlin
Alps
Lying bullet explains double reports heard in battle
Historical observers noted two reports from rifles with the second sounding louder. The explanation cites acoustics: a small-calibre bullet travels faster than sound, so the initial shock arrives after the main report, making the second sound seem louder to the ear.
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Belgium
Knights of Pythias and Red Cross Notice in KC
Announcement for Ascaion Commendary No 25 KC Stated conclave Friday evening to work on Red Cross order Knights attendance urged Brotherhood of America Yeomen witness duel tomorrow evening in K of P hall after initiation music for members and friends
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Waterloo Lodge
No. 328
Loyal Order of Moose
K. of P. Hall
Ascaion
Order of the Red Cross
Brotherhood of American
Millions use to stop a cold
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Favor Park
Pipes Thru Park
Mr. Byrnes
Prospect Golf Club
Louis E."cohen
Austin Burt
Alfred W. Mullan
Ira Hoover
Hope C. Martin
George la Rue
Anthony
Kan
H. A. la Rue
Park Avenue
W. C. Logan
Waterlog Savings Bank
QU. E
K. of P_ hall
J. ‘T. Cockburn
Des Moines
G- H. Cockburn
Franklin Street
Earl Foster
Walter J. Mead
Foster
Des Moines Daily News
K. K
Fred Sherman
Eleventh Street
Dahl
Froy Huff
Alfred Price
Cedar Rapids
Irene Hope Uhlenberg
Walnut Street Baptist Sunday School
Thomas W. Uhlenberg
Lincoln Street
Hubert William White
Harrison Street
Hubert William, Jr
Jeanne Lichty
George E. Lichty
A. J. Reber
Vera
Black Hawk County
John Schuneman
Yeateday
Long Beach
Cal
Q. B.S
State Convention of Charities and Corrections
Weaterloo
Walnut Street Baptist Church
West Fifth Street
Iees
A. B. Burgess
East Side
WN. P. Jorgenson
Forest Ave
N. BP. Jorgensen
West Side
Ath Street
Fred Murphy
Bi Williams
Fhone
Frisco Railroad
Chpater
Foley
Foles's
Justice Rules Against Board
Hummage Sale
First Baptist
Oriental Rugs
Booth
Dart Company
Europe
ROR
Wounden
Tiana
Mit
RT. Mussett
WM. Mussett
Martita Mussett
Amaln
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall
Mich
Orient Lump
Franklin County
Southern
Harrisburg
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