Memorial biography honors William J. Atkinson of Waterloo
William J. Atkinson known as Big Bill and a Waterloo resident, promoter of chautauqua and lyceum assemblies, is the subject of a new biography by Montaville Flowers. Foreword by Edgar R. Harlin praises his early role in the chautauqua movement and his rise to speakership in the Iowa House.
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Edgar R. Harlin
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Iowa
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Mississippi Valley
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William Atkin Atkinson Dies in Iowa City
Born March 17 1876 William Atkin son of local Waterloo area family dies after transfer from Waterloo to Iowa City for treatment. He led Federated Lyceum Bureaus and Western Lyceum Bureaus then served on Upper Iowa University board and State Historical Society. He held many civic roles including Mystic Workers supreme director and Waterloo Base Ball director. A tribute notes a life of great activity in public service and broad affection for others. The biographer states he was perhaps the best known man in Iowa for his generosity.
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Judgment for Waterloo City and Bond Issue Planned
Judge G W Wood entered a judgment for 51111.23 against the city of Waterloo yesterday in favor of an unidentified party. The ruling comes as officials plan a bond issue to address the decision and potential municipal costs.
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City of
Waterloo
California Fig Syrup as First Aid for Child Health
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup as a gentle inside cleanse to treat constipation in children and prevent illness. It claims rapid relief from coated tongues, feverish or listless behavior, and other cold symptoms, advising to seek authentic California Fig Syrup bottles with clear labeling and directions for all ages.
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Lottie
California Fig Syrup’ Company
Wement
City faces bond war on fire fund after two-year warrants
A judgment clears the path for council action on a bond issue to fund a fire department. Warrants accumulated over two years, driving the effort to stabilize the fire fund and support needed improvements.
Jad Salts Kidney Health Ad Warns Against Kidney Trouble
An old advertisement urges Americans to guard kidneys from overworked filtering. claims sick headaches dizziness and bladder issues improve by drinking water and four ounces of Jad Salts daily. The product is described as a lithia based effervescent drink made from grape and lemon acids, marketed as safe and inexpensive for home use.
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