Waterloo Growth Seen Through 1920 Census Projections
The article analyzes Waterloo Iowa’s wartime and postwar growth, noting the city’s rise among Iowa’s seven largest towns. It cites high and grade school enrollment trends from 1908 to 1919, predicting continued gains reflected in the 1920 census. It details increasing high school enrollment, grade attendance, and the need for expanded facilities and annexes to relieve crowding.
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Valero
Waterloo
Iowa
Destoines
Davenport
Dubuque
Sioux City
Council Blufts
Cedar Rapids
West Schools
Supt. i. 1
Lee
West High
Igh
Board of Education Builds Plan For School Facilities
The board states its building program is satisfactory and has been in progress for some time. It expects to make the plan public in the near future as a remedy for existing conditions.
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Board of Education
Christian Science Lecturer Draws Notion Of Birthright
John W. Doorly, of the First Church of Christ Scientist board, spoke at Waterloo theatre on Christian Science and Man's Eternal Birthright. He argued God as divine mind and soul, and that true understanding comes from this one mind, claiming healing power in spiritual realization to cleanse the leper and restore the lame. He posed questions on criminality and wrong thinking deforming body parts, urging daily consecration to live above human limits.
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John W. Doorly
First Church of Christ
Waterloo Theatre
Jiddy
God
Immanuel
Christ
Danderine Promises Thick Soft Hair Revelation
Moist cloth through hair advertised Danderine as a tonic beautifier that cleans dirt and oil without brittleness, leaving soft glossy hair with youthful shine. It claims to stop dandruff and hair loss while restoring color and luster. Sold cheaply at drug or toilet counters as a dressing and invigorator.
Once-a-Week Tooth Polish claims brighter teeth
An advertisement touts Once-a-Week Tooth Polish as a breakthrough for whitening teeth. It urges regular weekly use to remove films and stains, noting tartar will not return and recommending early use for children.
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Imepl Raeson
Healing Power of Divine Science in Daily Life
The excerpt urges changing wrong thinking rooted in fear and ignorance to align with divine mind. It cites Mrs. Eddy on page 55 about science of Christ and universal healing through divine love. It echoes St. John on realizing omnipotence and Christ’s healing cup for humanity.
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St. John
Comforter to Abide With You Forever in Divine Science
The speaker asserts that the comforter promised will dwell with you forever and identifies this comforter as divine science. The quotation frames spiritual assurance through a concept of eternal companionship and understanding.
Cold Facts About Coal Showdown on Consumer Costs
A reader argues the public deserves a clear breakdown of coal price increases since the war. They note freight, retailer costs, and miners’ wages, urging a straight answer on where extra dollars go as coal sells for $6-$7 per ton at the mine while miners see no wage gain.
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Jet
Waterloo Courier
Des Moines
Route 4
Tribune
Ayust
Lowe
Prca
Unclear fragment hints at naming Aline and price issue
Fragment mentions naming Aline and a reduced selling price. Details are unreadable and no clear event or entities beyond Aline.
Sues Sheriff for Bandit's Prosperity
In Perry Louisiana a Grand Junction shop owner, B L Hilburn, sues the local sheriff after a burglary case linked to a gang captured across three counties. Williams was found guilty of robbing Hilburn’s stove fund, and Hilburn seeks attached funds of about 700 to recover losses from the stolen merchandise.
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Perry
Superior Court
The
Clty
Bl. F. Hilburn
Grand Junction
Ray Williams
Jeferson
Hillman
Williams
Greane
Sherif
Hilis
Building Permits and Remodels in Local Ledger
A garbled OCR list shows numerous building permits and remodeling projects. Entries mention dwelling repairs, heating plants, and additions for various entities including contractors and businesses. Prices and lot numbers appear interspersed with advertising snippets.
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Christian Science
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Hilla
Chase
United Medicine CO
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J. R. Allen
Black's
D. E. McBroom
Leavitt & Johnson
DR. Luce & Kress
Ist
Nat'l Bank Blc
Percy R. Wood Bye
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Lowa
Charles Franklin Bennett
E. M. Jackson, D.D.S
WM. ii. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
A. Boatman
D.D
J. Bank Bldg
F.C. Lee
BR. E. Russell
Lillie A. Arnett
Kullerton Place
Aline Rerduce
We Boek
Hood
Chriat Epiacupal Whure
Pepoolite Occeane Rane
Tony Fromor
Suahyeids
Huet
Wellington
Povorll Motor Co Heatelig
Marclay G “Bona
Roy Jefferson
Cryntuh Theatre
Miestre-dall Seed Company
Park Avenue
Ftukiy
Long Tallow
Norwood
Sehotter
Vans
Venus
Barney Hyvani
Movins Howse
Mary Muny
Beaverette
Zeman
Sonny
Isch Reahee
E. W. Rose Co
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