New Ground Chosen for Gladstone Hotel Project on Jefferson
The Northwestern Land and Investment Company renews options on Fifth and Jefferson streets, securing 160 feet Jefferson frontage and 80 feet Fifth frontage. The site includes J J Williams, Bryant Paraze, Ellis Foster, Joder vacant property, and the old First M.B. church corner. Hotel main entrance will face Jefferson with three storefronts on each street. Gladstone apartments and offices on Jefferson side. Campaign to sell Hagerman and Downing Place lots continues, with renewed confidence in hotel viability. Options renewed until April 1.
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Jefferson Street
J. J. Wiliams
Bryant Paraze
Ellis & Foster
Joder
First M. BR
Fifth Street
Gladstone
Hagerman and Downing Places
Janney
Northwestern Taind & Investment Company
Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
Can't Trifle With Nature Can't Trifle With Nature
There can be no relief until the cause is removed. The text urges removing the source of the issue, not offering a remedy.
Traveling Men's Annual Banquet Nearing
An enthusiastic Wa terlon Traveling Men's association meeting at Cutler Hardware Co set arrangements for the annual banquet at the Pythian temple on Dec 28. Many out-of-town members, jobbers, and city manufacturers will be invited. Speaker of national reputation Benson likely to address the gathering. ladies not invited this year due to expected turnout. Committee: George W. Huntley, E L Kiester, John T. Rock, P J Martin, J O Trambauer.
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Waterlon ‘Traveling Men's Association
The
Cutler Hardware Co
Pythian Temple
Benson
George W. Huntley
EL EL Kiester
John T. Rock
P. Jd. Martin
J. O. Trambauer
Mighty Nimrods Hunting Rabbits Near Gilbertville
T M Girsech Walter Mathews John Wenzing and Joe Nuttbeck hunt rabbits near Gilbertville today. The quartet plans a peaceful bag using a 100 pound bag of salt and salt shakers, hoping to stock up Waterloo’s rabbit supply while the local buns face decimation.
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T. M. Girsech
Walter Mathews
John Wenzing
Joe Nuttbeck
Gilbertville
Waterloo
Mr. Girseh
Majestics Premier Acts at Majestic Theatre
Under J Jolly Jones Jr exclusive control the Majestic offers top vaudeville with Williams Thompson Co unique pig act Van Camp Co four Gypsy girls Williams Waters Fred Elliott and Faust pictured as the line up for the first half of the week with bookings arranged through the Western Vaudeville Managers Association.
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J. Jolly Jones, Jr
Majestic Theatre
Jones
The
Majestic
Chicago
Western Vaudeville Managers’ Association
Williams, Thompson & Co
van Camp & Co
Man With the Pigs
Williams & Waters
Fred Elliott
Inspector Flynn Arrested in Malvern Pure Food Case
Malvern, La. inspector for the pure feed department, M. E. Flynn of Burlington, was charged by W. Dickerson of Pacific Junction with malicious threats and released on own recognizance. Dickerson, arraigned on a hay sale fraud claim, alleged Flynn sold damaged hay not as represented. trial expected to reveal sensational testimony and raise questions about the department.
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Malvern
M. E. Flynn
Burlington
Pure Feed Department
W. Dickerson
Pacifie Junction
Flynn
Pure Food Department
Bois
Flan
Triad
T. Geniuing
Glenwanad
Divkersan
Fiyan
Auto Struck By Train At Blind Crossing
A westbound Central passenger train struck a Ford taxicab owned by Lee Bradley Livery Company and driven by Clayton Hurley at Broadway and Dawson. Hurley failed to see the crossing on a return trip, drove onto the private railroad drive, and the taxi was crushed as the train collided, destroying engine and front axle. Hurley escaped uninjured, Bradley reported severe damage to the cab and heavy losses expected for the livery business.
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Nois Central
le Lee Bradley Livery Company
Clayton Hurley
Broadway
Dawson Streets
Witneis Central
Columbia Street
Hurley
Dawson Street
Riehl Street
Tn Logan Avenue
Starley
Bradley
Doem Pelishers
Wal nut Street Baptist Ladies Bazaar a Great Success
The Ladies Aid of Wal nut Street Baptist church held a bazaar in the church parlors to raise funds, clearing about 200 dollars. The event featured month themed booths, a Japanese booth, candy booths, a noodle lunch, and a chicken pie supper, with praise for Mrs. BR. Ad. Howrey and all participants.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Henry L. Austin
Booth
F. B. McStay
Young Ladies’ Society
Snell
Jayvie Arts and Craft Shop
Chicago
Harry Lewis
A. McFarlane
J. J. Galyean
BR. 4d. Howrey
Ladies’ Society
Iowa Man Made Customs Collector for Nicaragua Republic
Colonel Liam Ham of Dubuque has been appointed collector general of customs for the Republic of Nicaragua. Ham, a 26-year veteran of the customs service in the Philippines, will sail from New York November 25 to assume the post, following backing from New York bankers tied to Nicaragua United States debt arrangements.
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Dubuque
Clifford Ham O
Republic of Nicaragua
Liam
Customs Service
Philippines
Cebu
Toile
Manila
Ham
Republic
New York
Seedless lemon grown in California debate ends
Seedless lemons, once deemed unattainable by botanists, are claimed produced from trees labeled Citron of commerce. Buds traced to Italy, but officials say old groves failed to show seedless varieties, with officials now proposing the fruit’s character altered by grafting. The note ends with an advert for a lady osteopath.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Citron of Commerce
Italy
Department of Agriculture
Ray
City in Brief Christmas visits and local notes
Waterloo city items detail residents visiting relatives and taking posts in nearby towns. Included are Penelope Joe Rose returning home for holidays, Miss Alice Filkins starting work as a stenographer in Cedar Falls, Genevieve Fitzpatrick returning to Waterloo for a gas and electric firm position, and several others arriving or departing for winter stays. The Waterloo Central strikers plan tag day on Saturday with a mass women’s meeting to organize volunteers, while minor court matters and hospital recoveries are noted.
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Penelope
Joe
Rose
Waddell
Greeley
Charles City
William FE. Greeley
Hudson
Baptist Church
Drarity
Shudson Cemetery
Grace BE. Stewart
Helen Rasch
Hampton
Miss Bosch
Init
Wlinnis Central
Shapten
Waterloo
Mulberry Street
License Does Not Show Guilt in Liquor Case
The state brings a case against a defendant charged with selling liquor without a permit. The district court hears arguments on whether evidence supports constitutional challenges and sufficiency of license proof, with the trial to determine guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Marshalltecha
Act
Tewa Court
Miardten
Clemroans
Mahler
Mial- Jen
Injured Woman Falls Crossing Near Reed and Kern Streets
Mrs. M. Wu. Nemechek of 917 Lincoln Street slipped on a wet crossing near Reed and Kern while on her way to Mast Park Presbyterian Church and broke her wrist. A physician nearby treated her at the scene.
Jury With Given Surgical Attention
A juror received surgical attention and is resting as well as could be expected. The item notes the jury member’s condition and ongoing recovery following the incident.
Fragmented nonsense text about libraries and reading habits
A garbled OCR passage discusses libraries and reading, mentioning distant visits, reference works, and a Great Hook or Megabore, with unclear names and fragmented phrases. No clear event or identifiable subjects emerge to summarize.
Wife Discovers Husband Dead In Suspected Case
A woman reported her husband dead, detailing distress and subsequent actions. Police investigated at the scene amid confusion over the circumstances and whereabouts of the missing man as officers searched for clues and questioned witnesses.
Burlington Ger Wedded in Burlington Gazette Style
Miss Mars Perkins, daughter of the late Perkins, wed in Burlington to Prince on Jivain, a ranchman of Uneheaty Wro. The ceremony connected notable local families and Burlington coach circles, with remarks honoring both families and the city’s social scene.
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Burlington
Perkins
Daughber
Prince On Jivain
Ranelman
Trere Tadian
Diphtheria Epidemic Quarantines Expanded in Davenport
Davenport officials report 70 homes under quarantine as diphtheria cases rise. Mayor Muller orders police patrols to enforce the restriction. one man, Overgo Webb, was arrested for leaving home and released on bond. About 20 children show throat carriage. state health review pending before lifting any quarantine.
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Davenport
A.C. Mueller
Uvorgze Webb
Board of Health
State Board of Health
Judge Rules One Warning Sufficient Under City Ordinance
A judge held that a single warning suffices for violations of city safety rules after a driver, described as inebriated and reckless, was cited for failing to stop at a stop or yield line. The decision reflects on officer actions, the defendant’s conduct, and the role of police in enforcing traffic ordinances.
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Department
Jonah
Caldwell
Tering Pratt
McMurtry
Merital Rheumatism Powders Offered by Henderson Red Cross
A special formula remedy for rheumatism marketed as a twentieth century discovery from the American Drug & Press Association. Merital Rheumatism Powders claim easy use, certain results, and physician endorsement, with Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. listed as local representatives.
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American Drug & Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
Bowling Tourney Will Be Largest In Middle West
Des Moines reports George Strotz president of the Middle West Bowling Association says the December 4 to 6 event here will be the largest bowling tournament in the middle west. He returns from extensive visits noting entries from Chicago Davenport and Sioux City are higher than expected with several teams from each city to compete.
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Des Moines
George Strotz
Middle West
Strotz
Chicago
Davenport
Sioux City
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