Streetcars Boosted Traffic in September and October
The city streetcar system shows growth with 668 more passengers in September and the prior month, excluding transfers 175,983 boarded in Sept versus 150,787 in Aug, with 187,930 including congress week. Net income from operation was 3,290.86, short of the investment renewal allowance by 11,?. expenses totaled 12,292.13, with taxes 2.0.60. Net loss listed as 11,138.31 for September.
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Tattle Congress
J. FE
N. Vailway
Congress
Land Estate in Warshall County Sells Well at Auction
In Marshalltown on October 24, a Louis Halter estate farm of 720 acres near Melbourne sold at referee J. H. Bagley’s sale for 140 560. Heirs and a local investor bought the lands. parcels traded at 180 to 280 dollars per acre, average about 190.50. Melbourne residence and several lots earlier sold to John Hertie for 4 000.
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Marshalltown
Louis Halter
Melourne
J. H. Bagley
Eirs
Secion 12
Eden Township
Lester Walter
Edward Halter
Orth Belf
Albert Odett
Adett
Dog as an Heir Puzzles Iowa Inheritance Tax
Des Moines reports the question of a dog receiving a monthly annuity as a collateral heir in a will. B J Powers, Iowa assistant attorney general, weighs present value and life expectancy for Frisky the dog, while the Morris estate in Ridgefield Connecticut faces tax claims on property in Council Bluffs. Frisky receives 15 dollars a month. Powers notes human life tables misfit canine life. The treasurer’s office wrestles with the issue as Frisky earns 5 percent of the estate value for Iowa.
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Des Moines
Rafaed
B. J. Powers
Iowa
James Morris
Ridgefield
Conn
Moorris
Council Bluffs
Morris
Connecticut
Frisky
Lfe
Annie Brunnings
Powers
W. J. Burbank
Towa
National Education Week Observed in Waterloo Schools
National Education Week will be observed nationwide December 3 to 9 with daily themes on religion citizenship patriotism schools and teachers illiteracy equality of opportunity and physical education. Waterloo schools plan special programs and may host speakers provided by the American Legion, with sponsorship by the National American Legion and National Education Association.
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Waterloo
United States
The
American Legion
National American Legion
National Education Association
Salvation Army Fund Surpasses Halfway Goal in Drive
Subscriptions reach 4174.20 with 492.00 added yesterday as Salvation Army budget efforts expand. Employed workers contributed most of the funds, with all giving except two, and a tour of industrial plants planned with access granted by Bath Packing, W C I N shops, and Wolook Central. The drive continues with shifts and canvassing expected.
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Repars J Automobile Company
Salvation Army
A. Gual
Wath Pack Ing Company
Illwolk Central
Bath
Leuse
Comiander Wu
Driver Extinguishes Blaze in Johnson Motorbus
A Johnson Motorbus car caught fire at 7:45 am near Broadway and Riehl streets on an outbound trip. The driver stopped the bus and passengers quickly moved away as smoke filled the car. The driver used a hand fire extinguisher to douse the flames. No injuries were reported and damage was light.
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Johnson Motorbus Company
Broadway
Riehl Streets
Waa
Anti-Saloon League backs Robinson in Third District race
Des Moines Oct 24 F O Hagemann of Waverly is accused of straddling the liquor issue in the Third District race. R N Holsaple Iowa Anti-Saloon League says Hagemann favors light wines and beer while proclaiming pro prohibition. Holsaple endorses Republican candidate T J Robinson and asserts prohibition is constitutional.
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Des Moines
F. O. Hagemann
Waverly
Congress
R. N. Holsaple
Iowa
Anti-saloon League
Tizens
Third
T. J. B. Robinson
Confess
Hagemann
Notsaple
Cde
Ditrict
Shingron
League
T. J. R. Robinson
Ren
Pape's Diapepsin Ad Claims Quick Digestion Aid
A vintage advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin tablets as rapidly easing indigestion heartburn and stomach discomfort. It touts harmlessness and low cost with a drug store availability claim.
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Shemken
California Fig Syrup for Constipation Becomes Poplar Remedy
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in sick children. It claims a teaspoonful opens bowels within hours by removing poison and waste, promising a well child by tomorrow. The ad emphasizes asking for genuine syrup and warns against imitation products.
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California
Rta
Ares
Califors
Carpenters Union Donates to Salvation Army
A letter from K L Errickson financial secretary of Carpenters' union local No 1835 acknowledges the Salvation Army's good work and notes a vote to donate 40 dollars. A check was to be enclosed, but Ward Lallount received no check for 10 pounds. The message conveys best wishes and regards.
Verdict Finds Defendant In Le Hostetter vs Brown case
A court issued a verdict for the defendant in the case of EH Le Hostetter against Verna J Brown and Ethel Brown. The plaintiff sought $180 as rent due under a lease, alleging the defendants vacated the premises before the lease expired.
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Verthot
Kidney salts remedy promise for back pain and kidney care
An advertisement claims if back hurts or kidneys feel dull, four ounces of Rad Salts taken in water before breakfast can restore kidney function. It describes the product as a grape and lemon acid mix with Mehia, said to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, prevent bladder irritation, and keep blood pure, at low cost.
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Kilmeys
Plaintiff Awarded Claim for Alleged Injury to Business
A jury awarded damages of 760 dollars for alleged business injury in a trial before Judge B Biles' division. The case involved construction of a plot and a Waterloo Technical society related to altering a bow bridge at Cedarhold. The plaintiff claimed damages up to sixty thousand dollars. The article notes the annual banquet and a decision on Friday October 27 at 6:80 pm and mentions Mr. Higby operating a boat at Hotel Ruseaul-Lamson.
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Wourn
YAU Bbr
B. Biles
Waterloo Technical Society
Chedarshold
Decalla
Ion
Higby
Ruseaul-Lamson
Jury verdict reached in city case after deliberations
The jury retired at 4 p m and returned a sealed verdict opened in court this morning. The plaintiff was represented by Reed Tutht Reed and the city by Reno R. Reeve, city attorney, assisted by Afears Love oy.
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Nouse
Hyery
Reed
Reno R. Reeve
Afears & Loveoy
Cancellations At Iowa Engineering Conference Noted
A draft program from the Iowa Engineering conference shows cancellations involving key figures including W C F Ni and N 13 amid unspecified complications. Austin Thurt aided by Johnson Cus South Africa aims to discuss progress and the shoe industry while addressing dam related prohibitions.
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Autigineer
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Robinson
Red River
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Damagek
Platatin
Berrard
Davidsons
Waterloos Center
Victor Service
Victrolas
Nichols & Gates
W. 4Th St
Stearna & Foster
Jia
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