Plaza Theatre Parady Peay Opens Mid December
The Plaza theatre on Fourth Street West near Bryant advances toward a mid December opening, possibly December 14. The 60 by 125 foot brick structure will house motion pictures with vaudeville or legitimate shows as formats may switch. It seats many, features a grand lobby, cast iron screens, cream terra cotta accents, a large stage and lofts for pipe organs, with fresh air circulated by two 42 inch fans and additional local cooling. The building adheres to New York playhouse ordinance, with Maine & Sons as builders and Black Hawk Electric supervising the electrical work.
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Rkmanship
Fourth Street
Bryant
Bluff
Washington Streets
Plan for a 24 by 26 foot two story house
A description of a compact eight room home 24 by 26 feet with first story 8 feet high and second story 8 feet, basement seven feet, priced at 2400 dollars excluding heating and plumbing. Advertises larger 26 by 28 foot size at 3000 dollars and notes complete plans, specifications, and related bungalow books for sale with prices and package deal.
Heating and decorating contract awarded to Bruner Newton and F M Michael Paint
Bruner and Newton will handle heating while the F M Michael Paint company takes charge of painting and decorating. The company has engaged renowned artist F Lundahl to execute figure work and fanciful decorations for the project.
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Bruner & Newton
F. M. Michael Paint Company
F. Lundahl
Cleared of Charge of Stealing Auto
J. H. Diskin and J. D. McCallster were arrested on suspicion of stealing a car that they sold in the city for 250 dollars. The engine number was destroyed, towels and hotel soap were found in their suitcases, and Reidburg police confirmed they purchased the car in Reidburg Wisconsin. A local barber who bought the car fears losing the 250 dollars.
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J. H. Diskin
J. D. McCallster
Ellis Hotel
Reidburg
Wis
Pleads Mental Lapse in Waterloo Revolver Tragedy
Grundy county parties in Waterloo claim to have spoken with Joe Prim, ally of Wilcoxson, who died in a four mile west of Rein heck duel with officers on November 3. Prim, an insane man, says he recalls nothing of the event and suffered no head injuries as a boy. Officers say Prim used a .44 revolver skillfully during the combat while his mother is Spanish and he was born in Texas.
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Grundy County
Waterloo
Joe Prim
Young Wilcoxson
Rein
Heck
John Meyers
H. T. Wagner
Prim
Texas
E T Meredith Boon to Address Town Criers
E T Meredith editor of Successful Farming Des Moines and director at Chicago Reserve Bank will speak before the Town Criers of this city. His talk will discuss the advantages of the new reserve bank system from a businessman's viewpoint.
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E.T. Meredith
Des Moines
Chicago Regerve Bank
Generous Offer for Disabled Youth in Waterloo
Edmund de Wagennece, who lost both legs, may receive artificial limbs funded by readers of the Courier and Reporter. J Hi Hanger Inc of Louisiana Missouri offers to pay railroad fare both ways between Waterloo and St Louis and provide entertainment while fitting limbs. The paper praises local support and notes Hanger’s willingness to contribute to the Belgian youth fund.
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Courier
Edmund de Wagennece
J. Hi. Hanger, Inc
Hanger
Auction Sale Proves Drawing Crowds At Gard Store
Large crowds gather daily at Mr. Mauch's shop at 106 East Fourth Street as he quits business. The sale offers his stock of high grade jewelry, rich cut glass and solid sterling silver at public mercy. Daily at 2:30.
Land Journal advertisement from Tract Iowa Real Estate
A compact ad offering a Land Journal from Tract Iowa with state land listings. It promotes a 0c trial three month subscription and notes the subscription ends after three months. The notice invites readers to buy land by requesting the journal.
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Parm & Real Estate Journal
Iowa
McCormick Delivers Key Keokuk Dam Talk at Westminster
A. McCormick of 1619 Fourth Sheet West presented an excellent illustrated lecture on the Keokuk dam to a sizable audience at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The talk highlighted dam construction and regional impact, drawing interest from local residents.
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Keokuk Dam
McCormick
West
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Town Engineer's Work Praised For World Class Standards
Last evening a speaker outlined the project from start to finish, stating the town engineer and crew were performing work that could compete with any similar effort worldwide. The remarks highlighted progress, quality, and the scope of the undertaking.
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New York
A. Maine & Sons
Black Hawk Electrical Company
Beaver Board
Michigan
Canfield Lumber Company
Falls Ave
Glenn L. Saxton
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rzi
Chamesr, Ekioe
Anni
E. T. Meredith Boon
Town Caliers
Hemlock
3Rd Street
Wausau
Wisconsin
Reporter
Iowa Lumber CO
Ist
Cedar St
Bovee Furnace Works
St. Bet
Commercial and
Iver
Lackhawk Insurance Agency
M. Ab. Neff
H. ©. Bachelier
Insurance
West Fourth Street
Nellie Frary Brooks
H. A. Maine CO
Foster
Jefferson Street
Waterloo, Iowa
F. M. Michael
Water Street
Waterloo Savings Bank Commercial and
Bridge Streets
Waterloo Varnish Mfg
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
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