New Secretary on Deck at Waterloo Y M C A
Walter I. Mead, newly elected secretary of the boys department at the Waterloo Y M C A, assumed charge this morning in the department vacated by George H. Cockburn. Mead, from Des Moines, trained under Harry Goodrich, and a 1914 Des Moines College graduate, plans radical changes including moving the boys department to more attractive quarters on the third floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Alead
Waterloo
M.C. A
Harry Goodrich
Des Moines College
Mead
Waterloo Hotel Hosts New Scane Store In Corner Room
Waterloo business notes report Mussell-Lamson hotel aligning with regional firms. N M Scane, famed clothing man, to open third Waterloo store in Russell Lamoon hotel building at Fifth and Commercial streets. New fixtures planned, with public opening likely within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Mussell-Lamson Hotel
N. M. Scane
Scane
Waterloo
Russell-Lamoon Hotel
Fifth
Commercial Streets
Central Labor Union OKs Monday School Opening
The Central Labor Union voted unanimously to approve starting public schools on Monday with a brief session. An unofficial protest was anticipated, but officials said the plan received union sanction after city superintendents requested action. Pupils may defer enrollment to Tuesday without absence counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
William A. Moore
Watter
Boosters Soon to Pack Their Grips Invasion Trip Awaits
Waterloo business men rush to join the Get Acquainted Special set to depart September 14 for a three day northern tour. Forty five manufacturers retailers and jobbers have signed as passengers with a bid to reach fifty for a profitable run organized by the Commercial Club. The trip promises coverage from towns along the itinerary with newspapers already giving extended notices. Captain Joe Gibbs has resumed duties at fire station No. 2 after evangelical meetings in Cedar Falls. Rev J L Riley contemplates weekly services upon return from state conference. Broken glass delays a storefront remodel as two panes shatter at Fitzgerald Bros on Fourth Street West forcing a pause in construction and sidewalk work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles van Vieck
Commercial Club
Waterloo Commercial Club
Joe Gibbs
Cedar Falls
J. L. Riley
Birmingham
N. B. Holdy
Oskaloosa
EB. N. Miter
Fres Methodist Church
Fitzgerald Bros
Fourth Street
British Steamer Roumanie Sunk Likely by Submarine
The British steamer Roumanie of 1658 tons was sunk, most likely by a submarine. The crew were landed safely. She sailed from Blyth on July 13 for Archangel, arriving July 25, with no further movements recorded since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Blythe
Archangel
Evelyn Nesbit Cheers End of Thaw Era at Camp
Evelyn Nesbit, 50, expressed happiness over Thaw era ending as she spoke at Jack Clifford's summer camp. She recalled her troubled past with Harry Thaw and divorce actions, saying she is gladly rid of the "Thaw tribe" and the scandal that followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malons
Harry
Evelyn Nesbit 50
Atevorce
Jack Clifford
Waterloo YWCA Adds Two Secretarial Staff Members
The Waterloo YWCA announces two new secretarial staff members. Mellie Phillips, cafeteria secretary from Minneapolis, brings cafeteria leadership and prior YWCA experience. May Armstrong, new physical director from Erie, Pa, will oversee women and children gym work starting Oct. 1. A public reception tonight will introduce both secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Young Woman's
I Christian’ Association
Association
Y. WC. A
Mellie Phillips
Waterloo
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Association
May Armstrong
W. GC. A
Erie
Obertin University
Wilmerdeen
W. CG. A
Portland, Ore
City in brief eye care ads and travel notes
Local items report Eye examinations and glasses offered in Buchanan near Majestic. Residents W Chapman and J N Barlow travel to Chicago and Philadelphia for visits. Several residents attend events in Waterloo and nearby towns. A Cedar River dam inspection and a bank teller visits remain noted. The Seated Woolen Mill Tailors announce a move to larger quarters on Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sweitzer
Jack Luscombe
Irving House
Minneapolis
New Speedway
Union Depot
Chicago
Woolen Mi Tailors
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Persian Rugs Offered At Wells Randall Furniture Sale
Wells Randall Furniture announces a sale of genuine Persian rugs at 408 411 West Fourth Street from Saturday September 4 to September 18. The collection of 300 pieces, imported from Persia, comes from Socrate Kahn and Hananna, with prices below wholesale, no middlemen profit, and strong Christian Persian provenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socrate Kahn
Hananna
Persia
Perala
Iflosanna
Kahn
Josanna
Waterloo trip ends with homeward motor party
A group of locals left Waterloo this afternoon to accompany Mrs. Mik. Nauman to Charles City. The party includes families and was led by Mrs. John Inte of Wes Molius and Mrs. Wi hb. Johnpon, with ownership shared by Mes. John inte and others. The travelers, accompanied by several chamber members and Mrs. Chapman and son Oliver, have just returned from a motoring trip through Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auia Louda
Merry Nalore
Waterloo
Mik
WB. Nauman
Charles City
Mes
First Ethletes Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow at Mike’s Hall
The first Ethletes meeting will be held tomorrow at 2 30 in Mike's hall. A good attendance is desired and expected from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikes’ Hall
Foreclosure and Negligence Cases in City Court
Foreclosure actions against People's Mutual Building & Loan Association and Nelson Swayton with $944.78 pledged. Upton J. Kepford sues Interman Realty Co. for $250 on note. M. Durand vs Jointois Central seeks $2,000 damages for injuries from a collision when an automobile was struck by a switch train at Fourth Street crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elston
Dr. Ve
Stllwagon
People's Mutual Building & Loam
Askocllian Va
Nelson Swayton
Upton J. Kepford
Interman Realty Co
Fourth Street Crogslug
Wind, Rolph & Company Ship Lumber Cargo to England
A report from the San Francisco chamber of commerce states that the Hoeitiary lidp Waa T paws owned by Wind Rolph & Company shipped from Wyver oad to Sheerness, England, carrying a cargo of lumber. James Rolph Jr., mayor of San Francisco, is noted as the 16th member of Hind Rolph & Company.
Sterling Rebounds to Normal After Market Fluctuations
New York Sept Foreign exchange rates showed sterling regaining normal values after a fluctuating session. Opening quotations for the night showed the pound moving from 7.5 to 1.5 cents, with bids around 4.70 to 4.76 dollars. Similar gains were noted in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept. J
Foreign Exchange Gates Sonrad
Wierling
London
Furnished homes and rentals listed in old notice column
A crowded listing shows multiple rental notices. Includes fully furnished small houses near Wellington and Oth streets, modern two room and five room units for rent, farm country housing, and advertisements for rooms with private entrances. Also vehicle and trade ads for a Touring car, harness stock, and a jewelry trade inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Phong
Io Pewellery
Brent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter 1. Mead
Des Moines
Jans
Walter J. Mead
Dovetaitang Enterprise Admirable
Waterloo Spire
Stolt Bros
Orl Ue
Victinl
Evelen
Melule Phillips
Buchanan
Majestic
C. W. Chapman
Albert G
Charles Greeley
J. N. Barlow
Philadelphia
J. A. Haehlen
J. O. Miller
Lelen Gates
Hibbing
Minn
Mabel Carlson
Rochester
Ming
J. A. Jerger
W. J. Peddicord
John Sommer
Waverly
Cedar River
C. C. Crawford
St.Francis Hospital
Floyd R. McRae
Topeka
Wnan
Grant McRae
Miss de Ette von Lackum
Presbyterian Hospital
Joseph Powers Chapman
First National Bank of
Dunluth
A. A. Atherton
Adams Street
Katherine Hannegan
Jacksonville
Pla
Nellie Green
Lyda Auton
Linwood Avenue
William Gernardy
Gilbertylle
William Holland
Teodore Nie
Pontion
Cedar Valley Creamers
Partov
Kremsky
Insky
Thave
Wello- Randall Furniture Gt
Whlls-Randall Furniture Company
West Fourth Street
P.P.P. Basket Grocery Co
Banana Trust
Michigan
Cash Duyer
Waterlow
Black Hawk County
King High
Solicit Delivery
Hosteter
Aid
Uider the
San Francisug
BUNIC
Egular Mead
Sigm Nu Fraternity
Saint Gourier
Eans Smal Mille Vicang
RM Stg
Best Creamery Butte
Stark Brand
van Camp
Econor Tor
Grenin
Hest Hrand
Ny Grocery
Sycamore Street
al Chautauqua” Park
Mr Storm & Co
Brom Leuse Close
West Aide
Commercial St
Young Bivedish
Tarm
Torwn
Care Courier
City
E. Sth St
Srte
Lam
Barries
T. J. Hanify
Pioneer Ldg
St. Paul, Minn
Russia
Better Shoes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!