Waterloo urged to rename and renumber streets now
McCoy Directory Co proposes Waterloo adopt a citywide street renaming and renumbering plan after completing its canvass for a new directory. The firm cites Chicago Clinton and Freeport as examples, notes public opposition but argues residents will adapt within months, and outlines staged directory updates plus an $8,000 annual budget for rework and maintenance.
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McCoy di Ttory Company
Waterloo
Eorthwith
John E. Nyauist
Chicago
Clinton
Freeport
Lil
McCoy Directory Company
Republicans All Out For Meeting In Black Hawk County
Republican candidates for office in Black Hawk county will be on stage at Majestic theatre tonight as part of a district campaign program. Gov Kendall will arrive by train at 6 14 pm and dine with reception committee at Black’s tearoom before addressing Republican Women in private dining room. He will depart at 7 19 pm for Cedar Rapids after the Majestic theatre engagement.
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Terloo
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Sons of
Majestic Theatre Veterans
U. 5
S. A
Gav
Nate BH
Mendall
Big View
Kendall
CG. G.ow
Black
Lore Alford
E. Pickett
A. W. McFarlane
Lb. Bett
Charles C. Maclay
Black’a
Majestic Theatre
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
May Francis
Salvation Army canvasses Rath Packing plant for budget
Salvation Army solicitors visit Rath Packing company today as doors to the big plant are opened for fund raising. Proprieties allow the drive to seek contributions to support relief efforts.
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Salvationists
Rath Plant
Rath Packing Company
Salvation Army
Defendant Seeks Decree Modification in Alimony Case
In the case of Adeline Alten vs Joseph R Allen the defendant asks to lower monthly alimony from 125 to 50 dollars citing changed circumstances. Mrs Allen files a statement claiming a defense but states no income beyond alimony and roomer wages and requests 400 dollars for attorney fees and salt money.
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Adeline Alten
Joseph R. Allen
New Orleans Hosts Legion Convention Singing Iowa Corn Song
Herman C. Miller, commander and Waterloo delegate, recalls New Orleans during the National American Legion gathering. One Iowa song boosted Des Moines and Sioux City to prominence as 1 200 towns sent corn stalls, bands claimed prizes, and Sioux City won 1000 for the band contest while the Cathar Raphkls drum corps placed first. The city’s narrow streets and flooded basements marked the scene as ships opened for tours and visitors enjoyed trips to Cuba and Venezuela.
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National American Legion
New Orleans
Sald Herman C. Miller
Bevicker-Chapman Post
Waterloo
Mr. Miller
Sioux City Legion
Cathar Raphkls
Firat
J. J. Hracher
New Warners
Millar
New
Orioang
Miller
Guba
Vanemia
Six year old boy acquitted in dog poisoning charge
A six year old boy named David Bussler was found not guilty of exposing poison to kill a neighbor's dog in a city case heard this morning. Judge J W Gwynne dismissed the charge and taxed costs to the city.
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Yes Court
David Bussler
Charles Bussler
Ash Street
Cora Smith
David
J. W. Gwynne
Flags Given Schools by G. A. R Auxiliary
Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R auxiliary presented the first flag to West High during yesterday's assembly period correcting yesterday's Courier. The circle also provided flags to all seven Roosevelt School grades with 3x4 for upper classes and 4x6 for the two lower grades.
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Lincoln Circle
Q. A. TR
West High
Woman's Relief Corps
Roosevelt School
West High to Offer Nursing Training Courses
State education officials arrived in the city to discuss high school courses for nurse training in chemistry dicties sociology and psychology with John McGlade. West High will host courses funded by the Smith-Rusher fund, with hospitals in Waterloo and surrounding districts participating. Also noted is a Royal decoration for Private Miller of the 118th Infantry for bold actions at Origny and Vaux in 1918 during World War I.
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MecClonahan
lLreeland
John (. McGlade
West Schools
State Educational Board
Plizo
Santa Barbara
Cal
Harofam
Noir Vaux Andigny
France
Mtiller
Miller
Sarlouly
Former Iowan Receives Service Cross for Valor
Hawkeye private Miller from Lansing, Ta, enlisted in the army and is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the War Department for deeds of valor beyond the call of duty in battle. The recognition comes as the Waterloo Evening News Bureau reports on his heroism in overseas service.
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Whallington
Waterloo Evening Court
Washington, D. C
Lerolam
Lascharak
Miter
Sa & I
Army
Lansing
War Department
Miller
Two Men Suffer Minor Injuries In City Crash
Two automobilists, J. Stewart of 326 Cortlandt and Han Crosses of 2021 Lafayette, were bruised and cut when their vehicles collided at the Mlaveanth and Lafayette intersection, overturning both cars. City ambulance attended. both men treated at home, injuries described as not serious.
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Brusmes
Winar Ula
Cara Weral J. Stewart
Cortlandt
Han Crosses
Lafayette Street
Mlaveanth
Lafayette Streets
Stewart
Mr. Crosses
Alther
Aspirin advertised as Bayer tablets in old ad copy
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Bayer aspirin for headaches and neuralgia. It notes unbroken packs include proper directions and lists handy 12, 24, and 100 tablet sizes. The copy identifies aspirin as the trade mark of Bayer and describes its chemical origin as monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.
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Bayer
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