Utopian Claims by Newspapers Challenge Hawkeye Ads
A newspaper editorial condemns distant advertisements as deceptive ethics breaches. It cites the Courier and Black Hawk county papers for promoting unsound “blue sky” schemes, urges scrutiny of home manufacturers, and warns against misleading readers while noting St. Mary’s Bazaar at Armory hall.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lfe
Black Hawk County
Courier
Black Hawk
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Iowa
Atlantic Seaboard
L Hving
Waterloo
Hawkeye State
Society News Highlights From Thursday Gatherings
Coterie club and several societies held Thursday meetings including the El Deen club and St. Margaret's guild. Elite circle planned a Halloween party at Majestic Theatre with Mrs. Hersch and others attending.Miss Nath welcomed as new member of the 5 club during a Waterloo-area gathering with Miss Webbeking hosting. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoover of Kansas City arrived for a visit as Pauline Locke-Hoover, formerly Miss Locke, is noted in the social circle.
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Coterie
T- J. O'Connell
Charles J. Rudolph
J. D. Liffring
Silver Circle
Ed Carey
Arthur Ford
St. Margaret’s Guild
George Dickingon
el Deen Club
Lee Peonington
Pythian Temple
Helen Gould
Fred Willer
Hallowe'en
Joe White
Elite Circle
Charles Hersch
Majestic Theatre
Riverside Drive
Miss Nath
Germany
Carl Nath
Harry Hoover
Kansas City
Hoover
Ephriam Hoover
Bridge Not Opened Yet on Black Hawk Crossing
Mayor R C Thompson was notified that several parties used the new Black Hawk crossing on Falls avenue despite barriers. An agreement halted the use until public opening and the case was dropped. City teams advance fill work and expect bridge opening within days.
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R. C. Thompson
Black Hawk
Falls Avenue
Local Notes From Winslow Area and Finchford Convention
Short items report Fred Roloff visiting Waverly friends, barn work on Chas Matz farm finished, Mr and Mrs Chas Williams visiting John Beening in New Hartford, Zarl Cortright hauling cane seed, District No 1 to hold annual convention at Finchford on Oct 26, chicken pie supper at Westminster church Oct 24 at 5 30 pm for 25 cents.
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Winslow
Fred Roloff
Waverly
Chas. Matz Farm
Chas
Williams
John Beening
New Hartford
Zarl Cortright
Finchford
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Simple visiting dress with bell shaped sleeves
A Yale satin visiting dress features bell shaped plaited sleeves and a coarse lace collar. It has rows of satin covered buttons and a waistline set well under the arms, outlined by a narrow satin girdle.
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Yale
Young thief pleads guilty to larceny in police court
Victor Jensen fourteen entered a guilty plea to larceny in police court this morning and received thirty days in county jail. He will be sent to Independence afterward for a similar charge. Jensen stole twenty five dollars from R C Chappel at his Waterloo home and the money was recovered. He also admits taking an overcoat at Independence and trading it on a train. police seek the coat trader to swap coats.
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Victor Jensen
Independence
Jensen
Waterloo
Ariend
R. C
Local notes from Denver and area settlements
Absent Henry Steege looks at Florida land while Herman Schroeder rents a Grove Hill farm for the coming year. Properties change hands including the Blosier estate sold at $190 an acre to Fred Nolting. Various visits and social happenings follow, with birthdays and church events noted among residents from Denver to Waterton and nearby towns.
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Denver
Henry Steege
Florida
Herman Schroeder
Grove Hill
Gustav Meier
Francis Barber
Wm. Milius
John Hoffman
John Bruns
John Woennecke
Palatine
FL. C
Louis Hartung
Sadie Machow
Galena. I
Bertha Lobeck
Fayette
G. J. Bennett
Waterloo
Farnsworth
Guy Farnsworth
Thimbl
Charles Meirr
Glasgow
John Heideman
Mra
Will Stepegee
Aley Mooney
Waterton
Meidee
Rural Y M C A aims to lure youth from farms to towns
Secretary Parsons touring Waterloo outlines a farm youth shift program by the Y M C A to rural counties. The plan seeks ten organizers in Black Hawk County and nearby areas to boost farm life appeal, with meetings in each community to connect youth to opportunities and curb depopulation.
St Mary's Bazaar Draws Large Turnout This Week
Large attendance expected at St Marys Bazaar as organizers promise better turnout than last year. The event features a supper each evening and a lively schedule with several activities planned throughout the week.
Family Faces Smallpox After Outbreak at Home
A family of five contracted smallpox with two daughters and two adults affected. The household was placed under quarantine as health authorities reported fever and pox symptoms. Public health officials urged caution and monitored the situation for further cases.
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Winds
Local Briefs from Eagle Center and Cedar Falls
Homer Lumbus narrowly escaped blood poisoning from a hand wound and is recovering well. Teachers from north central counties met in Cedar Falls Friday. Mrs. Henry Klein is improving after illness. Mr. and Mrs. John Amphar of Jesup visit relatives here. Henry Koerner rents the Joe Eustus farm for next year. Mrs. Peter Rogmer spent a week in Waterloo for relatives and cattle congress. Homer Lumbus sawed wood for H. Hursh Saturday.
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Magic Center
Homer Lumbus
North Central Counties
Cedar Falls
Henry Klein
John Amphar
Jes- Up
Henry Koerner
Joe Eustus
Peter Rogmer
Waterloo
H. Hursh
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Captain Inch
Francis Inch
Kroonland
New York
A. Pxyvading Homes
Parsons
Wains Practical Movement
M.C. A
Yo M.C. A
Secretare Parsons
Tay Bors
Aindag
Sittin Bodh
Plank Deank
Gimls
Calhoun, Greene
Buea
Pocahontas
Pioctivie
Mim
Oa Tate
Podice
Ieeone Wan
Eagle Center
Wain
Howard
Knight Bros, & Sawtelle
Chas, Ledagar
Kelso Bros
Lydedd, Conley & Lydell
Kinemacolor
Great Pictures
Behnant’s Manikins
Sullivan & Mason
Chas, Lindholm & Co
Adams and Goat
Tistre
Maggie Teyte
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