Carnegie Medals to Sixty Heroes Named for 1914 awards
Sixty acts of heroism were recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission at its fall meeting. Eight silver and fifty-two bronze medals were awarded to protectors who often lost their lives. pensions and educational grants totaling thousands of dollars were allocated for dependents and worthy causes, with further funds for home purchases and approved plans.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Waterloo I C plans Hawkeye highway subway viaduct
Illinois Central officials authorize a large concrete viaduct to carry a Hawkeye highway subway at Epworth. C W Lentz of Dubuque directs bridge and building work, starting once materials arrive. projections require at least 10 carloads. Also remodeling of a fireproof oil house begins under J C Oilhouse T F Leake & Co. contract.
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LG. Subway
Hawkeye Hiighway
Illinois Central
Waterloo
Hawkeye Highway
Epworth
C. W. Lentz
Dubuque
J. C. Oilhouse
T. F. Leake & Co
I. C
George A Phelps Named Advertising Director at Dodge Brothers
George C Wubbs announces the appointment of George H Phelps as director of advertising at Dodge Brothers. Phelps, previously assistant to Wubbs and chief assistant to general sales manager A F Philp, will manage all advertising and sales promotion. The promotion honors his wartime responsibilities and signals expanded duties for the advertising department. Also included are a brief health note from engineer E G Donaphant and ads for Foley's and Wang Miller Shop Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Wubbs
Dodge Brothens
Pacific Coast
George H. Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Hubbs
A. F. Philp
Phelps
Revival Mass Meeting at U B Church Ends Sunday
A large revival at Fires United Brethren church near U B Church will conclude Sunday night after three services. Evangelist and pastor lead morning member reception, an afternoon mass meeting with Allison’s address and testimonies, and an evening closing service. The sermon last night quoted Amos 8 18 and urged readiness to meet God amid war talk. Public invited.
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United Brethren Church
Allison
Aso
God
Christ
Amos Ivy
Evangelist
Rock of Gibraltar
Jesus Christ
Welker
Technical Association Hears Geist Speak
Waterloo Technical association members heard two talks at the October meeting in the Waterloo offices of the CGP and N Railway company. County Engineer N B Garber presented Rural Traffic Distribution while Captain Geist discussed Modern Rifles and Their Uses with maps and bullet trajectory discussions. Geist noted Springfield rifles and ammunition used across army services to avoid confusion and is recognized as a crack shot who coached Company G to Iowa honors and a First regiment team with Florida honors this month.
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Waterloo Technical Association
N. B. Garber
Geist
W., CG. P. & N. Railway Company
T. E. Rust
National Army
Jacksonville
Pla
Springfield
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Waterloo National Guardsman
Iowa
Florida
Tailor Says Most Meligit And Constipation Claim
A condensed testimonial from G W Roberson of Wichita Walls Texas promotes Polay Cathartic Tablets as the most delightful cleansing medicine for stomach and liver, claiming they relieve biliousness bloating and headaches and keep bowels clear. Sold by all druggists.
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G. W. Roberson
Wichita Walls
Texas
Waterlaco hardware man granted patent for wire measuring device
William Kuiper of Waterloo, a hardware merchant, was granted a patent for a poultry wire measuring and computing apparatus used in his store over the past three years. The device saves labor by measuring wire, rolling it up, and computing its value for sale.
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William Kuiper
Waterloo
Clergy notes and local social updates in Cedar Falls
The Cedar Falls area features Bible study announcements, church services with Rev. Richmond A. Smith, Prof J G Colplite and others preaching, plus a busy schedule of visits by professors, pastors, and families. A chicken pie supper at the G A R hall, and a series of community events at local churches and the Y M C A are reported along with obituaries and local travel notes.
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Mya
Oscar Lowry
D. Vanney
Richmond A. Smith
Baptist Church
J. G. Colplite
Cedar Willey Dominary
Osage
G. A. R. Hall
W. Wh. O
James Mullan
Minneapolis
Frank Mullan
George Wilson
Iamily
Rangom
N. D
Ildredge Wilson
C. W. Wasson
Louis Petger
M. §. Kellogg
The
University At Iowa
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Frank H.T. Ritchie
Black Hawk
Robinson
Atelock
Harry Goodrich
Des Moines
Fast Time Made From Twin Cities To St Louis In Franklin Six
Robt N Carson of Iowa City set a 315 mile nonstop time from Minneapolis to St Louis in 12 hours 35 minutes with a four person party. Weather rough roads slight headwinds 300 cars met along the way. New grocery store opened by W S Becker at 1204 Franklin Street offering delivery within 40 minutes. Welsh Singers perform Tuesday evening at First Congregational Church tickets at Schuneman’s.
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First Congregational Church
Sechuneman's
A. Ellenberger
Harrisburg
G. A. Fabrick
Weat Seventh Street
John Call
James Brownell Post
Washington, D. C
Amy Arey
C. H. Wise
Mattie Boehmier
Kansas City
Charles Boehmier
Ada Hiland
Cedar Balls
Joy Cross
Twin Cities
Robt. N. Carson
Iowa City
St. Paul
St. Loui
Franklin
Radisson
Faribault
Owatonna
Austin
Minn
Charles City
Nashua
Waterloo
Vinton
Silvertown Cord
W. S. Becker
Blaster's
Franklin Street
Hecker
Schiuneman's
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Quincy H. Wylie
Queen Street
Edwin R. Wikinson
Wylie
Barry
William Staley
Union
Cedar Stupids
Order of Halfway
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Afi
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, St. Paul
Mineneapolis
Omaha
Sioux City
J. M. Dodd
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Curtis C. Westfall
Ulfnois Central
Bushnell, Ill
University of Witneis
Tlinois Central
Attace
Oshkosh
Kalamazoo
Railroad
American Association of Passenger Traffic Officers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Griss
French Lick Springs
Y. C
Illinois Gentral
Minnesota
Thiz
Freeport
Iil
Alberta
Fort Dodge
Sioux Falls
Onawa
E. &. Shopland
BE. R. Barstow
Charles Kniffin
Kolifin
Engine Register
Norman Beil
Kuiffin
Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
Illlnois Central
Mike Celas
Louis Schulte
King E. Beal
Ruth
Beal
H.C. Stark
Iliners
Cedar] Rapids
Norman Bell
George A. Phelps
Dodge Brothers
Donaphant
Monette
Foley
Wang & Miller Shop Co
U. B. Church
Waterlaco Hardware
Eimima Buthmann
Anna MM. Trudsinn
Hubby
Boston Transcript
Cedar Falls Daily News
D. Xni
Hurd
Cedar Falls
Viswi
Spokane
Wash
Walter Metcalf
Jonah and
Ed Boehmier
Charles
Jacob Boehmier
Marshalltown
Waverly
Merrill-Richards
Katherine Richards
Los Angeles
Cal
William Fiddick
Greene
Grace Loveless
the Oaks
Waterloo Road
J. Fredmann
Danieh Baptist Church
Harlan
Clyde Irwin
M. Irwin
State
Independence
Walter Irwin
Dahl
Fairview Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Ore Cheam Co
Groend
Tae
Ier
Overland
Blco-Overland CO
East Fifth Street
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Knight
U.S. A
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