Steam Laundry Enlarges Plant in Waterloo Center
Waterloo Steam Laundry expands to a 20 by 80 foot brick addition at Jefferson and Fifth to house pressing and spotting. Proprietor H C Bernbrook notes light lit room enables sun baths and cites growth extending beyond state borders with Waterloo and Quincy as key midwest centers. The warm weather did not boost business as dry cleaning stabilizes weekly loads.
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Waterloo
Middlewest
H. C. Bernbrook
Jefferson and
Fifth Streets
Quincy
Bernbrook
Pene
Cedar Falls man backs new road to benefit fair
A Cedar Falls resident argues a new Allway would greatly profit the Cedar Valley fair by providing direct access from Waterloo and points east. Some Cedar Falls opponents worry it could hurt town business, noting the main east entry now requires city driving. Proponents say the road would also improve access to the State Teachers' College facilities and grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
State Teachers’ College
Burglars Hit Two Suburban Grocery Stores
Burglars entered Eli Katz Grocery at 2125 Lafayette Street and Kenwood Grocery at Forrest and Hammond last night but failed to steal much. Cigars, candy, and pennies were taken with minor door damage. Kenwood had candy and small change taken after a basement-window entry. Police suspect different offenders. A suitcase was stolen from Ivan Hargrove at Lafayette Street near Fifth and Sycamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Katz Crocery
Lafayette Street
Kenwood Grocery
Porrest
Hammond
Ivan Hargrove
Fifth and
Sycamore
T U House Party 15 Enjoyed by Large Number
The W C T U of Waterloo and Cedar Falls held a two day picnic and birthday celebration for Mrs L A Miles with a cake and gift. About seventy five women joined for dinner and many stayed overnight at Willara hall. The union re elected officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Watches and cars tally in Springfield township report
Springfield Illinois September report shows Paw township with 39 automobiles among 1500 residents. Assessor data to Sangamon county clerk notes four watches in Faroee, three owned by one man, highlighting limited timepieces amid auto ownership.
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Springfield
Ill
Paw
Charles Byers
Sangamon County
Faroee
Severe Storm Roars Through Central Illinois Wreaking Damage
A severe storm swept western and central Illinois injuring crops and property across Warren, Knox, Mercer, Fulton, Henry, Peoria and surrounding counties. In Galesburg telegraph wires were down and streets flooded as wind toppled trees. a farm silo collapsed trapping John Pendergast who died. In Kewanee, Ottawa, Winchester and other towns the storm caused further destruction and injuries.
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Galesburg
Ininois
Warren
Knox
Mercer
Fulton
Henry
Peoria
Tarawe
Reily
Here
Altho
Thiselty
Parmer
John Pendergast
Mr. Pendergast
Alexiz
Wootthul
Henry County
Gatesburg
Kewanee
Ottawa
Winchester
Almon Cox
Ughining
War Finance Report Notes Tax Increase Under Moratorium
A report to the British Association for the Advancement of Science says taxation rose 7 to 12 percent. It states the moratorium let foreign customers delay payments when exchange rates favored England, saving foreign debtors in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Tt 43
England
United States
Leighton
Harvest Prospects Boost 1915 Grain Records
Washington dispatch reports the agriculture department crop reporting board released preliminary forecasts showing several major crops approaching harvest with production projections for Sept 1. Comparing with Aug 1 conditions and 1914 outputs, these figures aim to set new high marks for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Crop Reporting Board
Elopers Married in Cumberland After Family Elope
A sixteen year old, Josephine Kennedy, eloped with Frank Stelliano from Waynesburg to Cumberland where they wed. Her mother assisted by moving the girl’s luggage and helping the couple to marry despite the father’s disapproval. The scene notes a training camp and pantatoon bridges as unrelated chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
David Kennedy
Josephine Kennedy
Frank Stelliano
Waynesburg
Cumberland
Graphophone Makers Vote on 20 Percent Wage Increase
Bridgeport Connecticut September 9 Four hundred workers at the American Graphophone company may strike if not granted a twenty percent raise after the firm already gave an eight hour day and other concessions. Police sought protection for Oaklawn street residents in Chautauqua park after more than sixty chickens were stolen last week and a stranger was seen lurking nearby.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Airectly
Oaklawn Street
Chautauqua Park
Mason Motor Co sale to Black Hawk Improvement Co preserves plant
In a district court action Ira J. Hoover as general receiver sold the Mason Motor Co assets including real estate and machinery to Black Hawk Improvement Co for 36000. The buyer plans to continue assembling and marketing the L G cars, with production to increase under new capital and management. About 20000 of preferred claims will be paid first from sale proceeds. a bond issue of 118260 secures the property.
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Ira J. Hoover
Mayon Motor Co
Black Hawk Improvement Co
L. C. Erbes
L. G
Mason Motor Company
Heceiver Hoover
Payment schemes reach June 1 1916 in multiple plans
The document outlines several savings plans with escalating or declining weekly payments ending June 1 1916. Plans include five cent, ten cent, ten cent increasing, and higher five and ten cent blocks, culminating in specified final receipts with interest totalling 41 82 205 and 410 dollars respectively.
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Waterloo Hanks
T. U
Illinois
Britain
Brest
Revere
Board of Health of
Minnesota
Srey
Boards of Health
Corn Bell Telephone Company
East Fourth Street
Iowa
Vacation Savings League
America
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Waterloo, Iowa
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