State to Glean Up Shell Rock River Pollution Plan
Des Moines reports outline a yearlong Iowa health study of the Cedar and Shell Rock rivers and tributaries focusing on water supply sewage systems and garbage disposal in towns. Dr Don Griswold says Shell Rock between Gelmond and Cedar Falls will be first. Waterloo also flagged for attention.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar
Shell Rock
Don Griswold
Lowa
Griswold
Gelmond
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Gaza
MacNider
Ward
War Dept Opposes Air Service Split Before Board
Maj. Gen. Mason Patrick, army air chief, argued against transferring all aircraft experimental work to private enterprise. He rebutted Chairman Madden’s claim that millions were squandered, saying much experimentation is needed to determine what should not be done. He noted Congress is sympathetic but results remain a matter of opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Chief
Air Board
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
Army
Priyais
Patrick
Congress
Postmaster Case to Shed Light on Ship Board Fight
Senate witnesses argue over presidential removal power with Senator Pepper defending congressional limits and the need to curb executive overreach. Beck contends a president must retain removal control to maintain independence and effective law enforcement. Pepper counters this creates a constitutional no man’s land and risks public confidence.
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Senate
George W. Pepper
Penn- Wanie
Congress
Selictor
Beck
Executive Department
White House
Pepper
Cnntrat
Four Legged Fish With Blunt Tail Caught in Nebraska
A four legged blunt tailed fish was caught in a pond near Crete Nebraska by Anton Harker. The creature has legs ending in webbed feet and a head and body like a catfish but without fins. Authorities seek its identity as text books fail to classify it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idicain
Stita Fish and Same Department
Crete
Neb
Anton Harker
Supreme Court to rule on presidential prerogative powers
The article notes long debates on presidential powers, arguing such prerogatives belong to the legislature. After arguments concluded last January, the Supreme Court has resumed sessions following a summer break, with a decision expected soon. Copyright N. Y. Herald-Tribune.
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Bac
Supreme Court
Csee
N. VL Herald-Tribuney
Weilein Says He Thought Raccoon Season Was Open
George Weilein pleaded guilty to killing a raccoon out of season in municipal court before Judge J C Beem. He claimed the season opened Oct 1, not Nov 15. The judge took the case under advisement. Weilein was arrested by Deputy Game Warden Thomas Walkan. Tom Wren reportedly knew nothing of the offense. Weilein admitted killing the animal and displayed it downtown Sunday, with photos.
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George Weilein
J.C. Beem
Weilein
Thomas Walkan
Tom Wren
Whost
Mutilated Body of 11-Year-Old Found in Attic
The mutilated body of Francis Pioietti, 11, nephew of Rev. Louis Pioietti, was found in the attic of a vacant house in St. Paul. Patrolman John Rose reported the discovery. Police suspect the boy was killed elsewhere and moved to the attic after attending a Columbus Day banquet Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Francis Pioietti
Louis Pioietti
Catholic Church of the Redeemer
John Rose
Jesup State Bank Closed by Directors Order
Jesup Louisiana October 13 Special A Jesup State bank with deposits about 287000 is now in the hands of the state banking department after doors failed to open this morning by order of its board of directors. Frozen assets and depleted reserves are given as causes for suspension. No asset check or probable condition statement has been made. The bank had continued business to yesterday's close. Stockholders and officers are local prominent citizens. A Comfort president and C S Bright cashier. Founded about 20 years ago.
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Jesup
Get
Jesup State Bank
State Banking Department
Uank Examiner
A. Comfort
C. S. Bright
Quarter of an Inch Would Have Saved Life of Mail Pilot
I J Gelhaus of Bellefonte on the crash of Mail Pilot Charles H Ames reports a sudden barometric pressure change caused Ames to misjudge height and strike Mount Nittany. He would have cleared the ridge by a quarter inch of control stick. board conclusions will be sent to the post office department.
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Cleveland, O
I. J. Gelhaus
Bellefonte
Charles H. Ames
Ames
Mount Nittany
Gelhaus
Post Office Department
Cardinal's Brother Robbed of Jewels and Kidnapped Tutor
Miss Catherine Hood a 19 year old playground instructor at Athletic Park Omaha is in serious condition after being kidnapped by four young men who claimed she was too smart. She was found wandering near Millard in a distraught state. jewels valued at 50000 disappeared earlier and police search for the abductors continues as doctors attend her in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Catherine Hood
Athletic Park
South Side
Ae del Val
Silk valued at 250000 stolen from Madison Square Garden
In New York on October 13 thieves stole silk valued at 250000 from the show rooms of S J Aronson at Madison Square Garden. Four robbers left the watchman cuffed and gagged. he was found seven hours later. The silk was hauled away in a truck.
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New York
J. Aronson
Madison Square Garden
Auto Fatalities Hit 602 Mark in Chicago 1925
Chicago on October 13 reported 602 auto fatalities for 1925, a record high for the year. Four deaths occurred in the 24 hours ending last night, pushing the total well above any prior year.
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Chicago
Weather forecast predicts continued agreeable conditions
Forecast indicates pleasant weather will persist through tonight and Wednesday with a chance of rain. Temperatures ranged from 46 to 62 degrees yesterday as officials project similar highs and lows ahead.
Whitcomb and Goldsberry Rites Held In Waterloo Area
Funeral services for Miss AY 4L Whitcomb former Waterloo resident who died in Minneapolis Sunday night were conducted by Rev Lockwood at Hiles Gindi chapel Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Elmwood. Decedent born December 7 1835 in Windsor County Vermont moved with parents to Illinois then Black Hawk County in the 1870s and lived with the Caston family. She was sister of the late Mrs Lockwood and aunt of Mrs Wester of Waterloo. Also noted is H C Goldsberry a Civil War veteran and former Waterloo resident who died Sunday in Strawberry Point with services at the grave in Himwood cemetery at 2 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Wintcorse
Whitcomb
Waterloo
Minneapolis
Rev
Lockwood
Hiles
Gindi
Elmwood
Mre. SA. Lockwood
Mrs. Wester
H.C. Coldsberry
Robert Anderson Pass
GA. R
Himwood Comey
Teday
H. C. Goldsberry
Strawberry Pointia
Red Strike Outside of Paris Is Failure
Paris dispatch reports the communist called general strike against Moroccan war effort largely failed with only Paris and its suburbs seeing violence. Two dead and about 307 wounded in clashes between mobs and police. other large cities showed little sign of turnout.
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Paris
Morocco
Baker Leaves Bakery to Pay Debts in Iowa
Humboldt Iowa reports a missing baker named Johnson who left a note directing the sheriff to sell his bakery equipment to pay debts. He also ordered remaining baked goods to be given to the local Woman's club to fund civic improvements.
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Humboldt
Hatter Johnson
Johnson
Judge Wade Silent on Return to Beach
Judge Martin J. Wade of the federal district court, who recently returned from a tour of Europe, declined to say when he will return to the bench. It is understood he will remain in Iowa City indefinitely to clear up his personal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Martin J. Wade
Federal District Court
Europe
Endowment Drive In Iowa Hits $245000 Quota
Des Moines reports final figures will show the American Legion Endowment fund drive in Iowa reached the $245000 quota. State chairman Driscoll announced today that the drive met its goal and final tallies were being compiled.
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Des Moines
American Legion Endowment Fund
Iowa
BR B
Driscoll
Contempt of Court Charged Against Leora Young
County Attorney W A Cook cites Leora Young of 200 Manson Street for contempt of court for violating a Mayor injunction issued June 4 1925 A hearing is set for 2 pm Thursday Judge G W Woot presiding Bond fixed at 5100 Officers reportedly found a gallon of liquor Oct 9 The woman faces additional charges of maintaining liquor and was jailed in county custody in default of bond
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W. A. Cook
Leora Young
Manson Street
G. W. Woot
Wood Says Filipinos Need 50 100 Years Training
Gov. Gen. Leonard Wood told a gathering of newspaper men that it will take 50 to 100 years before the Filipino people are ready for self government. He said his earlier remark was made in friendship and has sparked debate in the Mantia vernacular press.
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Wood
Oet
INS
Leonard Wood
Mantia
O'Neil Alimony Reduced Denied Contempt Charge Held
Judge E B Stiles denied W J ONeils request to lower alimony from 80 to 24 a month for Evelyn ONeil and held in abeyance Mrs ONeils contempt claim for past due payments. The court continued the contempt issue for 30 days to allow further production of earnings and payments for September October and November. The decision found no contempt in the use of house rentals to meet the mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O'Neil
Evelyn O'Neil
E. B. Stiles
Stiles
Boyd Attacks Primary as Political Devil at Columbus Banquet
W R Boyd chairman of the finance committee of the state board of education blasted the primary system as a device of the political devil at a Columbus day banquet. He urged tolerance for organized minorities and warned that party disorganization leads to one-man power. The event drew more than 800 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Boyd
State Board of Education
Boyd
Waterloo youths named to Cedar Falls glee club
Three Waterloo boys, Robert McDowell, Cecil Burgess, and Clark Frost, were among 25 selected for the men’s glee club at the Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls from 50 applicants. All three sing second tenor and were West High School alumni, graduating last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers College
Waterloo
Robert McDowell
Cecil Burgess
Clark Frost
West High School
Glee Club
Dumond Motor Firm Certified Incorporation
Des Moines October 13 incorporation of the Dumond Motor Company at Waterloo, capitalized at 300000 was certified in the secretary of state office. A J Dumond serves as president and J Ham Shanks as secretary treasurer of the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Upij I
Dumond 3 Motor Company
Waterloo
Walter C. Ramsey
A. J. Dumond
J. Ham Shanks
Former Waterloo Girl in Student Prince
Mrs. 5 C Jenness of 134 Clay Arcet announces her granddaughter Miss Catherine Shimer of Chicago, formerly Waterloo, will take a leading feminine role in The Student Prince. She appears in the same company with Mr and Mrs Henry Iblings as the tour includes elites across the Midwest and Western states.
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5. C. Jenness
Clay Arcet
Catherine Shimer
Chicago
Waterloo
Prince
Henry Iblings
Middlewestern
Funeral of Mrs. Morten Planned at Brown Chapel
The funeral for Mrs. Morten, who died Monday afternoon, will be held at Brown Chapel at 2:36 p.m. Wednesday, with Rev. H. C. Gulver of First M. E. Church officiating. She is survived by her husband and daughter June, plus her mother Mrs. W. Borce and sister Mrs. Celeste Maccon of Chicago. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Veda
Raus
Morten
Brown Chapel
Hev. H.C. Gulver
First M. E. Church
June
W. B. ¥Orce
Celeste Maccon
Chicago
Hillcrest Cemetery
Lathrop Wins Dower Interest in Homestead Deed
Judge E B Stiles ruled the blank signed deed to Mrs Rena R Lathrops sisters Maria Sadler and Jean nie Barkow for the Jefferson street property near Waterloo laundry was insufficient to pass the homestead dower. The decision awards widower F Lathrop one third dower in the homestead.
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E. B. Stiles
Rena R. Lathrop
Jefferson Street
Waterloo
Maria Sadler
Jeannie Barkow
Ss. F. Lathrop
Jhidge Stiles
Latheap
Amended Petition in Ouster Case Against Canty
An amended petition was filed today in the ouster proceeding against Canty. Relators include W A Cook, Peter Woodring, M G court, S X Horton, F T Drew, and A M Thompson. It adds language about habitual neglect of duties, notes two prior municipal court informations involving bootlegging and illegal liquor transport, and sets hearings to open October 20 before Judge Applegate.
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Canty
W. A. Cook
Peter Woodring
M. G. Court
S. X. Horton
F.T. Drew
A. M. Thompson
Boll
Nels Kiar
Kiar
Bjar
Applegate
Campaign to Inform Protestants on Catholic Beliefs Urged
Des Moines reports J v Mullaney, Sioux City state deputy of the Knights of Columbus, criticizing the Catholic church for failing to contact Protestants at a Columbus day banquet. He urged an educational push to explain Catholic beliefs to Protestants and warned of attacks on Catholic education in the next session. He praised the M C G and what it does for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
J. v. Mubieney
Sioux City
Knights of Colummbus
Forney Shot While Hunting Near Albany Ore
C F Forney former Watertop resident was seriously wounded Sunday while deer hunting near Albany Oregon. His companion fired the shot and carried him six miles through the forest to help. He was struck in the right lung. Mr Forney formerly lived in Waterloo and moved away about two years ago. He has a wife and two children and was employed by the street car service while in Waterloo.
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Forney
C. F. Forney
Albany
Ore
Ormerly
Waverloo
Waterloo
Boy’s Arm Broken When Rope Parts in Yard Swing
Warren Lasser eight year old son of Mr and Mrs G A Lasser of 1403 Second Street West suffered a bad fracture of the left arm at noon today while playing in his yard. A rope he was swinging on snapped and he fell to the ground.
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Warren
G. A. Lasser
Second Street West
Growth of Electric Power Company Told at Canopus Meeting
Austin Burt consulting engineer outlined the rise of the Iowa Power and Light Co. from Citizens Gas and Electric Co. to a major public utility paying 380000 yearly in taxes to the Black Hawk treasurer. Lamar Duke urged forming a committee to promote civil enterprises with a citywide service-club join-in.
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Iowa Power & Light Co
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Black Hawk
Austin Burt
Canopus
Black
Lamar Duke
Manager of Tripoli Canner Dies in Iowa
L W W Stagner 66 longtime manager of the Tripoli Canning Association plant died at Clasen hospital Tripoli Iowa last night Following an operation for pancreatic trouble his body to Bloomington Illinois for services and burial He leaves a widow and son O C Stagner of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin Stagner had led the local plant since 1915 and earlier 1905 to 1910 with stints in Waterloo Dearborn Missouri and other towns.
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Tripoli
Clasen Hospital
L. W.W. Stagner
Tripoli Canning Association
Bloomington
Stagner
Reliance
0. C
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Waterloo
Dearborn
Towa
Dorothy Burt Chosen for Staff and Circle Honor
Miss Dorothy Hurt daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Burt of 631 Third Street West and a senior at the State University of Town is honored by election to the staff and circle an honorary women’s group. Initiation is set for Thursday. Only 12 senior girls are so honored each year. She was recently made vice president of the University chapter of Po Bo. She is a member of the W C A, Brodalphian Literary Society and Delta Gamma sorority.
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Dorothy Hurt
Austin Burt
Third Street
State University of Town
Staf and Circle
Burt
Po BO
W. C. AL
Brodalphian Literary Society
Delta Gamma Sorority
Kremer’s pitching fuels Pirates comeback in tough Washington game
Kremer dominates until late as Pirates battle Senators for lead. Carey and Traynor drive runs while Moore hits a homer and Kremer shines with fast ball and drop curve. Senators struggle with wild throws and errors. crowd roars as Navy blue and white push toward a possible Pirates victory.
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Page One
Barnhart
Carey
Moore
Bruege
Traynor
Wright
Severeld
Thiga
Bluege
Senators
Joe Harris
Kremer
Smith
Judge
Peckiapaugh
Clueze
MeInnis
Peckinpaugh
Ferguson
Pirates
Peckingpaugh
McIntis
McInnis
S¢natus
Owens
McKechnie
Cuyler
Peck
Carpenters
Pirate
Gostin
Peek
Stan Herris
Alleged Store Robbery Suspect Released on Bond
Ida Grove Iowa Oct 19 George Shorty Hart one of three held in jail for three Battle Creek store robberies was released on bonds totaling 10 500 Elmer Gergen and Jack Wautiman his alleged companions remain in county jail all three are LeMars residents
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Ida Grove
George
Shorty" Hart
Battle Creek
Elmer Gergen
Jack Wautiman
LeMars
Ill 1S Helser Boy Reports Pneumonia
A 1S boy, son of Mr and Mrs Blimer Helser of 1310 Fourth Street East, is ill with pneumonia and confined to Gisted yesterday.
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Breues
Blimer Helser
Fourth Street East
Gisted Yestarday
Street Row Ends in Assault at Substation
Charles M. Young, an insurance man, filed information through County Attorney W A Cook against Dr. Gerrit Bennett charging assault and battery. The clash followed a collision between Young and Mrs. Bennett’s cars near the Substation, ending with Bennett striking Young in the mouth and skimming his knuckles. Both men went to the police station. arraignment expected later today.
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Charles M. Young
Alta Vista Avenue
Thru County
W- A. Cook
Gerrit Bennett
Lovejoy Avenue
Young
Bennett
Hoth
Ming
Aged Man Struck by Engine at Fourth Street Crossing
John W. Shirley of 227 Ricker Street, an elderly man, was struck Saturday afternoon by an Illinois Central locomotive at the Fourth Street crossing. He remained in critical condition at Allen Memorial Hospital with a broken left leg above the knee and a severe scalp wound. hospital attendants described his condition as resting fairly comfortably today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Shirley
Ricker Street
Ilinois Central
Fourth Street
Allen Memorial Hospital
Shirley
Paul Davis Speaks at Clothiers' Meet Convention
Des Moines Oct 13 UP Group meetings and officer elections highlight the annual convention of the Retail Clothing and Wearing Apparel association. Speakers include Paul Davis Waterloo Ike Rothschild New City and L Hughes Cedar Falls addressing industry issues and trade terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lows Retail, Clothing & Wearing Apparel Association
Paul Davis
Waterloo
Ike Rothschild
Jews City
L. ©. Hughes
Cedar Fas
Man Who Fought Merrimac Dies at 90 in Plymouth
Plymouth Mass Oct 13 AP Col James Murray Atwood died here yesterday at age 90. He commanded a land battery that fired on the Merrimac during its fight with the Monitor at Hampton Roads Virginia during the Civil War. Atwood celebrated his eighty ninth birthday with an airplane flight.
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Plymouth
Mass
James Murray Atwood
Merrimac
Monitor
Hampton Roads
W. Va
Cnl
Atwood
Twenty Years For Attempted Assault In Keosauqua
William Henry Smith of Davenport faces 20 years at Port Madison after pleading guilty to attempted assault on Mrs. Claude Whitemore of a nearby farmer. Judge J J Hunter pronounced sentence in Keosauqua following the plea on Monday afternoon.
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Fairfield
William Henry Smith
Davenport
Atlas
George Defenbaugh
State Penitentiary
Port Madison
Claude Whitemore
Farmer
J. J. Hunter
Keosauquai
Smith
European corn borer presents problem to farmers of Corn Belt
The Decatur Herald editorial warns the European corn borer will reach Illinois. It notes spread from Massachusetts and New York, Lake Erie areas under quarantine, and Michigan’s battle. Illinois will spend millions to combat the pest, since corn is a staple money crop here.
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Decatur
Herat
St. Naois
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
New York State
Robbery Burns Home Destroyed by Fire in Irvine Scotland
Glasgow October 13 Robert Burns old Irvine Ayrshire home visited by American tourists destroyed by fire. Burns room left as during tenancy with inscription believed cut by Burns. Fire follows report of August 1 damage. rent noted at one shilling per day.
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Glasgow
Robert Burns
Irvine
Ayrshire
Auust
St. Unt
Burns
East Waterloo Folk Planning Farm Festival Friday
East Waterloo township farmers host their annual fall festival and officer election at the Currans home on Friday afternoon and evening. Educational value is emphasized with grain and garden products on display and judged by Miss Elizabeth Hudson. An auction of prize goods is planned to fund the township, with first prize baked items donated to the sale and a supper served from 6 p.m. Households are invited to bring sandwiches and two other food items along with dishes and silverware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Waterloo
J. T. Curran
Elizabeth Hudson
Robbed Jewelry Salesman on Train Near Chicago
Dave Holtz a Chicago jewelry salesman reported to police that he was robbed of diamonds valued at 30000 dollars while asleep in his berth aboard a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train. The incident occurred during the overnight journey and Holtz informed authorities upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Dave Holtz
Chicago
Chicago, Buriington & Quincy
Harmony Missing From Lasley Home After Piano Gone
Mrs Richard Lasley, 40, a Black woman, was taken into custody after a drag-in, a writ of replevin, and a tense confrontation at 815 Independence Avenue yesterday afternoon over a piano alleged to be in arrears. Deputies with a bailiff arrived. she threatened with an air rifle, shouted, and was jailed not yielding the missing instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lasley
Uberty
Independence Avenue
Theodore Peak
Voice Headquarters
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War Dept
Nebraska
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Baker
Buns
Judge Wade
Legra Young
O'Neil
Incorporation Dumond Motor Firm Certified
Lathrop
Homestead Sun
K. C
C.F. Forney
Watertop
Conopus
Dorothy Burt
Severein
McNeely
Severeid
Leibold
Mersuson
Oan
Melanie
Seibold
Rice
Vveach
Stan Harris
Veach
Ruel
Ballou
Adams
Goslin
Goose
Charles Young
Clothiers
SAPE
le Mars
Farmers Elevator Company
Cornell
William Bedford
Folk Planning Farm Festival
Lasley
Waterloo Motor Sales Company
Chrysler
Sever
Cone
Schooul
Waterloo Evening Courier
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