I L C A urged to match Iowa shows at Waterloo convention
The I L C A faces a big task to raise the profile of its convention in Waterloo and compete with Dairy Cattle Congress and Belgian Horse Show. Fred High notes past coverage and urges rapid action to organize sessions, attract attendees, and showcase a strong lyceum and chautauqua presence with excellent acoustics and facilities.
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International Lyceum and
Autauqua Association
Iowa
Dairy Cattle Congress
Fred High
Hugh G. Vant
Waterloo
I.C. A
Chicago
Vant
Waters
Nelth
Ribes
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Black Hawk Clerk's Office Second in Net Profit 1917
Black Hawk county clerk’s office shows a net profit of $2,965.73 in 1917 after expenses, only Polk higher with $8,711.02. Other counties’ profits ranged from $1,650 in Woodbury to $2,573.26 in Dubuque, while costs varied, with Black Hawk at $6,267 and Polk at $12,612.
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Black Hawk County
Polk
State Auditor
Clerkhire
Woodbury
Linn
Scott
Dubuque
Dubuque County
Black Hawk
Lee
Pottawatomie
Polk, Linn
Pottawatamie
Mrs C L Husband Dies at Shell Rock After Illness
Mrs Casper L Husband longtime city resident dies at home of her brother Fowler Hunt after a five year illness. Born December 25 1837 in Canfield Ohio she was 83. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the Congregational church.
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Shell Rock
Casper L. Husband
Big City
Fowler Hunt
Husband
Siyahd
Canfield
Hushind
M.H. Nelson
Wessington Springs
Sarah Booth
Worthington
Fowler
Thomas
Monta
Congregational Church
Youth Eyes Navy Flying Career Despite Youthful Age
Charles Caul of Parkersburg read about Parson Maynard and decided to become an aviator. He attempted navy aviation but was found too young, so he enlisted as an apprentice seaman for two years to gain the required experience. At 17, he heads to Des Moines today under Navy retraining officer Chief BE Curtis. No more recruits to the medical corps for service in Siberia per orders to Sergeant L H Imig.
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Charles Caul
Parkersburg
Maynard
Navy
Navy Aviation
Des Moines
BE. D. Curtis
Siberia
Sergt
L. H. Imig
Army
Mrs Densmore Pioneer Resident Stricken in Rapid City
Mrs Katherine Densmore, pioneer Watering resident, suffered paralysis at her daughter’s home in Rapid City. Her daughter Nettie was summoned from Washington DC, while son J B Densmore, a labor official, remains noted. A community course meeting was called for a local High School project offering free classes and career training.
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Krutatives
Katherine Densmore
Watering
Iry
Rapid City
Nettie Densmore
Washington, D.C
Densmore
J.B. Densmore
Washington
John] Densmory
Night School for Waterloo Planned by Supt. Kline
The Waterloo public schools plan a new night school led by Supt. C W Kline aiming to aid Americanization by teaching English to foreigners and helping them obtain citizenship papers, while offering a broad course of study.
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Waterloo
Supt. C. W. Kline
Gwu Kline
Publlic Schools
Altho
Fire on Rock Island freight car sparks alarm
A Rock Island freight train pulled into vast side yards yesterday morning and a horsecar in the train caught fire. The fire department was called at 6:30 a.m. and extinguished the blaze. The car was empty and the cause was blamed on possible tramper arson. An advertisement for insurance appears before a brief estate notice.
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Rock Island
Arig Palave
Perban
Probate petition lists many relatives of decedent Clark
A probate filing for Mr. Clark’s will notes too many relatives to enumerate in the original petition. James McFhornon, a well-to-do farmer and relative, was named as a beneficiary under the will.
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Clark
James McFhornon
Weltplbor
Etpal
Papa’s Nipepsin claims quick relief for stomach distress
An old advertisement touts Papa’s Nipepsin as a simple remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It promises rapid relief from bloating, acidity, and stomach discomfort by neutralizing acids and aiding digestion. The copy urges readers to try a tablet and become a believer in Nipepsin.
Cooperative store preliminary plank drawn by Peek Hawk county founders
A preliminary plank for a cooperative store was backed by about 100 founders in Peek Hawk county. The meeting occurred Saturday two miles southeast and involved A. O. Bailey and de Dean on the Logan Avenue road. Wind conditions noted.
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Parmers Plas
Peek Hiwk County
Ware
A. O. Bailey
de Dean
Hotus
Logan Avenue
Wats
Farmers plan building beside rail line near Independence avenue
An option on land adjoining the MWiners Central railroad freight track near Independence avenue has been obtained. The farmers plan to erect a building to handle foods, produce and old farm materials.
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Independence Avenue
Native herb tablets offer relief for multiple ailments
For over thirty years native herb tablets have served many lands, claimed to ease constipation, rheumatism, indigestion, stomach headache, and kidney issues. The ad promotes a dollar box of 200 tablets, money back guarantee, and mentions availability through druggists and agents, with Bliss as maker in Washington D.C.
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Deng
Joral
Sry
Alonzo QC
Blisshington, D.C
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Ed High
Waterloo and Cattle Congress
Tts
C.L. Husband
Uinl
Wrigleys
John Densmore
Kinehaa
Hall-Ekfelt Co
Buck
Jay Safe
Bronson Insurance Agency
NP Estate
Katherine Lehr
Albert IL Smith
Gedaralis
Wiliam
But+litt
U. K
Pape
Bremo
Brore
Buck's
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Street
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