Californians Boost Waterloo At Cedar Falls Homecoming
George Walters of Los Angeles and William Gray of San Francisco, former Cedar Falls residents, visited Waterloo to praise its growth and promote local booster spirit. They touted Waterloo as the best city of its size in Iowa and urged use of the Cedar River’s power for public benefit during the Cedar Falls Home Coming festivities.
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George Walters
Los Angeles
William Gray
San Francisco
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Booster Brigade
Iowa
Walters
Mulbarn Drug Store
Gray
Illinoig
Indiana
Mr. Gray
New York's Henry George Jr Faces Nervous Breakdown
Representative Henry George Jr. of New York is suffering a nervous breakdown from overwork. He will be moved to a mountain resort in his home state to recuperate when his condition permits, with reports linking his illness to his work on the District of Columbia taxation committee report.
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Washington
Henry George, Jr
New York
George
District of Columbia
Wiley Furious Over Chemical Company Directors
Washington reports that Dr. Harvey Wiley denounces his inclusion on the Universal Chemical Company board as fraud after allegations of stock selling misuse. He demanded assurances of proper stock subscription and control of chemical work, while noting the firm’s plan and his noninvolvement. He also questions a separate school materials issue linked to the Braay War Pictures.
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Washington
Sept
Harvey W. Wiley
Universal Chemical Company
Delaware
Wiley
Chattanooga
Whitey
Autumn Dress Trimmings and New Fabrics Parade
A textile and fashion ad showcases a wide range of dress trimmings including New Bohemian laces flat Venice laces Shadow Nets and Macrame laces. It also highlights new shimmering chiffon fabrics in evening dress shades and two toned silver chiffons. The seller invites customers to view with no obligation.
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Venice
Mexican on Wild Rampage and Bulgarian Fist Fight
A young Mexican named Abend Million rammed through a Fifth Street east Mexican restaurant taking food, causing a police court appearance. He spoke in broken English then regained speech when asked about a 30 day jail term, and was fined 10 or three days. A Bulgarian, Sim Mareff, argued over a milk bottle, attacked his accuser, and was found guilty and fined 10 or three days.
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Abend Million
Fifth Street
East
Myers
Sim Marreff
Mare
Epworth League Holds Church Meeting with Social Hour
The Epworth League of the First IM, EB church held a regular business meeting last evening in the church parlor. Attendance was good and a social hour followed with musical numbers. Refreshments were served.
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Epworth Kague
Wife Accuses Rich Clinton Dealer in Divorce Case
Katherine Dulany of Evanston files for divorce in superior court accusing George William Dulany Jr. of infidelity. She cites a Feb 10 meeting with a woman named Juncille at the Grand Pacific hotel, seeks custody of their son George William, and notes Dulany is a Clinton lumberman, vice president of Smith Lumber, and a member of several clubs including the University Club.
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Chicago
George William Dulaney
Clinton, Jr
Katherine Dulany
Evanston
Dulany
Juncille
Grand Pacific Hotel
George William
Oelwein Merchant Sees City Slums On Trip
A traveler met a prominent Oelwein man returning from Chicago who recounted a hard luck tale after visiting the slums of a big city. He claimed to have wandered with a guide through notorious areas and woke the next day far from his memory, missing much of his money.
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Chicago
Oelwein
Little Arthur Johnson
Oellwein
Mystery at the Majestic Looms Over Waterloo Bill
Tomorrow at the Majestic in Waterloo audiences will see Great Leon, successor to Herrmann the Great, perform a Hindu secrets act. Also featured are Karl the Wizard of the One String Violin, the Rag Time Bars from a Rag Time Land, Lamont's Educated Birds for all ages, and Howard and White with a playful skit Billy's Awakening.
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Waterloo
Majestic Theatre
Leon
Herrmann the Great
Armain
Majestic
Rcent
Orpheum
Karl
Kentucky
Lamont
Howard and White
Billy
Two Major Slides Endanger Panama Canal Work
In Panama Bay likely two earth slides near the Culetia section threaten the canal project. They dumped about 1 209 000 cubic yards of earth and debris, with 900 000 yards reaching the bottom of the cut, burying a steam shovel and risking several workers. Flooding and drainage disruption require days of pumping. The Y M A building on Culebra heights shifts eighteen inches toward the canal end, and its removal is ordered.
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Panama Colon
Panama
Culetia
Panama Canal
Empire
Serand
Culebra Heights
S. C. President Visits Waterloo
President P. H. Markham Vice President W. L. Park and General Manager A. B. Clift passed through Waterloo at 4 10 en route to Omaha to meet Mrs E H Harriman returning from the west They will pass through the city again to Chicago Mrs Harriman goes home to New York after California The party travels in Markham s private car.
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P. H. Markham
W. L. Park
A. B. Clift
Waterloo
Omaha
E. H. Harriman
Chicago
Decline in Number of Medical Students Since 1904
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes a steady drop in medical students in the United States since 1904. In 1912 there were 18,412 students, with 17,277 in regular schools, 827 homeopathic, and 308 eclectic. Graduates totaled 4,483, mostly from regular schools, amid shifts from earlier years.
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United States
Council of Medical Education
American Medical Association
Health boards need stronger state support and education
Dr Rupert Blue argues for stronger state health agencies and increased funding, with education of teachers and leaders as key. He urges better trained personnel, expanded laboratories, and public sentiment aligned with sanitary laws, noting health boards should be funded as investments, not expenses.
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Department of Health
Bureau of Health
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Journal
American Medical Association
Sanitary Department
Vandhe
Market and Weather Notes Reflect Mixed Grain Signals
Chicago markets show rain aiding wheat prospects while prices drift. Soy derivatives and oats firm on unsettled forecasts. Hog and cattle futures edge up then ease. pork and lard values steady. Weather from Iowa to New York City hints at showers with modest temperature shifts. Public health outlook cited by Dr. Rupert Blue features a call for strong state and local health boards.
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Chicago
France
Louis
Oaan
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