Atkinson Memorial Biography Honors Waterlooan Promoter
William S. Atkinson known as Big Bill, a Waterloo resident famed for promoting chautauqua and lyceum assemblies, is the subject of a new biography by Montaville Powers. Foreword by Edgar R. Harlan lauds his rise in Iowa politics and his influential public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I. Atkinson
Waterloo
Big Bill
United States
Montaville Powers
Torch Press
Cedar. Rapids
Edgar R. Harlan
Historical, Memorial and Art Department
State of
Iowa
Upper
Mississippi Valley
William S. Atkinson
Parliament of
Flowers
Notable Waterloo Citizen Remembered for Public Service
A Waterloo figure who died in Iowa City after treatment is praised posthumously as a tireless public servant. He led Federated Lyceum Bureaus, owned Western Lyceum Bureaus, sat on Upper Iowa University board, belonged to the State Historical Society, led Mystic Workers, and helped Waterloo Baseball. The obituary lauds his friendships, devotion to education, and broad civic involvement.
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Meac of Lyceums
Iowa City
Waterloo
Atkinson
Federated Lyceum Bureaus
Western Lyceum Bureaus
Upper Iowa University Board of Directors
State Historical Society
Mystic Workers
Ball Association
Judgment for $51,111.23 Against Waterloo City
Judge G W Wood entered a judgment for 51111.23 against the city of Waterloo. The ruling concerns a planned bond issue and reflects a monetary award resulting from the case. The decision names the city and the amount involved, signaling a significant enforcement action.
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G. W. Wood
Waterloo
California Fig Syrup Ad Targets Parents and Children Health
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative to treat constipation in children. It claims a spark of inside cleansing can restore energy, flavor, and appetite, and warns to avoid counterfeit fig syrups while directing readers to ensure the bottle is from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
City War Rants Lead to Bond Issue Consideration
A national bank and trustees for other banks sued to recover unpaid city warrants seen as overdrafts. The judgment clears the way for council action on a bond issue. Warrants had accrued over two years, mainly against the fire fund.
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Pirt“National Bank
Kidney flushing with Jad Salts urged for health
Advert says Americans should drink soft water and four ounces of Jad Salts before breakfast to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It claims the salts neutralize acids from foods, relieve bladder issues, and improve general health with a pleasant effervescent lithia drink suitable for every home.
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WL. Atkinson
Montaville Flowers
Chautauqua Executive
Speakertown House
General Assembly
Ity
Atternmon
Oon
Nese
Othbers
Lauerman
Bristol
Paul Davis Dry Goods CO
Lauerman's
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