Bobby Jones and the doll in Drusilla tale
In a 1914 McClure Syndicate tale Bobby Jones notices a girl named Drusilla talking to a boy doll. Drusilla explains she is engaged to Reginald from Germany, ending their nightly chats. Bobby returns to his box, then Drusilla reveals Reginald has left with another child, and she invites renewed talks, though Bobby remains wary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhubuda
Bobby Jones
Drusilla
Saame
Alent
Reginald
Bob- Soy Jones
Gerasmany
Bobby
Bobby Juanes
Bobby Cyones
Crussilla
New Dairy Concern Formed In Des Moines Area
A new dairy association named The Warmers Dairy is organized in Wa Gferloo with capital stock of 50000 and articles filed in Des Moines. The Citizens Dairy company will go out of business but will not relinquish interests. Temporary officers include Der Tholcke as president and W B Loveland as vice president with J H Brandes as secretary treasurer. A large cast of 180 rehearses for the Waterloo theatre musical extravaganza Fi Fi of the Toy Shop opening in two nights at the Waterloo theatre with proceeds to Christ Episcopal church organ fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
V. & New Corporation
Gferloo
Wez Moines
Labor Temple
Citizens Dairy Company
a _Malway
Der'Tholcke
W. B. Loveland
J. H. Brandes
E. der- Droke
Pet
Waterloo Theatre
Organ Fund
Christ Episcopal Church
Child of 4 Leads 500 Converts at Denver Revival
A four year old Archie Warder led 500 school and college youths in a Denver tabernacle revival, singing Jesus loves me. Homer Rodeheaver showcased the sunbeam chorus on children's night as Oct 4 motorized peace rally plans were announced with the governor and mayor attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Archie E. Warder
Jesus
Homer Rodeheaver
Sunbeam Chorus
Red Cross
Laymen's Ass'n Elects Officers at Upper Iowa meeting
Coeéar Rapids Sept 39 The laymen's association elected officers including Vice President Robt Reilnes secretary C A Noyes treasurer O B Rohde and district vice presidents Ceder Rapids D Vories Marion Davenport F Yout Davenport Decorah J M Ferguson Charles City Dubuque C W Keagy Manchester Waterloo R M Gunn Buckingham Marshalltown T J Robinson Hampton C R Rohde and W R Jamieson of Waterloo named to rural church commission The meeting heard rural church issues and efficiency ideas with Rev Wilbur Clapp and Rev Frank Ward lending support A motion drafted to memorialize the conference for lay representation in the annual assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeéar Rapids
R. C. Keagy
Manchester
Wilbur Clapp
C. R. Rhode
Frank Ward
Sunshine Mission
T. J. B. Robinson
Dean Freer
H. C. Ring
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls
A long list of property transfers recorded in Waterloo and Cedar Falls includes A W Chamberlin transferring lots to G B McWilliams and G D McWilliams for $1 each, multiple parcels in Cowin and Grand View Place, and several transactions involving William W Weilein. Names such as Fred T Garling Lenora Garling Joseph Tl Clay Henry Berend Paul Berend and others appear with various lots and sections in 1-4 ranges. Other transfers include trusteeship deals and a Seash Park parcel to Thomas Mason and minor lot changes in Does add and Railroad additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chamberlin
Geo. ‘B. McWilliams
Alford
Add
Waterloo
Geo. D. McWilliams
Cowin
Geo. B. McWilliams
Joseph V. Lindsey
Wifs
Joseph Tl. Clay
R. P. Speer
Fred T. Garling
Lenora Gatling
Henry Berend
William W. Weilein
Joseph Albus
John Albus
Abe
Paul Berend
William Heinen
Mathew. Berend
Nicholas Wagner
Chas
Wagner
Michael Wagner
William W. Wellein
Wm. Heinen
Gtdn
Jorenh
Wn. Wagner
William W. Wailein
F. O. Dunkerton
Louis Fressle
Dunkerton
John H. Leavitt
Wm. S. Beaty
Alice NL
Cushman
Roy Cuehlman
Waterloo Loan & Trust Co
Thomas W. Mason
Seash Park
Howard Hasbrouck
George H. Thompson
John C. Johnson
Howzer
McWilliams’ Replat
Damaged sewer repair bid awarded in Cedar Rapids
At a city council meeting five bids were received for fixing the damaged sewer on Eighteenth Street West. A. Comstock of Cedar Rapids won with a 2160 dollar bid, beating Dearborn Construction Co. and others. The council also discussed vacating a narrow alley near Waterloo Theatre and adopted an ordinance for pavement cut deposits. The police committee announced plans to buy a Cadillac patrol car for 3000 dollars, delivery by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth Street
A. ©. Comatock
Cedar Rapids
Dearborn Construction Co
Tabor Construction Co
Black Hawk Construction Co
Waterloo Construction Co
Comstock
Dearborn
Waterloo Theatre ‘Company
Jacob Moses
Fourth Street
Waterloo Engraving Co
Vurchase
Thompson
Citrolax Advertised as Ideal Laxative Drink
Citrolax is hailed by M. J. Perkine of Green Bay as the ideal laxative drink, superior to pills oils and salts for sick headaches upset stomachs lazy liver and congested bowels. Sold by all druggists everywhere. Iadvertise me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrolax
M. J. Perkine
Green Bay
Wis
Electric Score Board to Be Used in World Series Games
Directors of the Waterloo Baseball association and Manager Myers of the Palace theatre arrange an electric score board for the World Series. The opener is October 9 at 2 pm eastern time. Philadelphia clinches the pennant. Boston must win two of ten to claim the flag. Western Union links direct connections for the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Baseball Association
Myers
Palace Theatre
Philadelphia
Boston
Western Union
Palace Theatre Opens Shows With Real Time Board System
The Palace theatre will display movie dance plays as soon as they are shown in eastern cities. Each play is recorded on a board with lights signaling shows. A strike triggers a light, another light marks balle, and a single signal follows the performer across the stage to show all plays.
Pioneer citizen B B Burlingham dies in Los Angeles
Independence mourns the passing of 80 year old B Burlingham who, after a life as a pioneer settler on a Westbury farm, built a substantial fortune through business, and will be interred in Los Angeles following his death in California.
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Independence
B. Burlingham
Los Angeles
Cal
Burlington
Westbury Township
Wapsie
Cedar Rivers
Notable local investor dies after decades of farming and travel
A local man, long a frequent investor in real estate and farms, spent about 20 years in California seeking gold after arriving in 1849. He later returned home to live, leaving a widow, two sons, and a daughter. He was a Knight Templar.
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Sonia
Buchanan
California
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Eradication Worldwide
An old advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as the original and best dandruff remedy. It claims to destroy dandruff, stop itching, and maintain scalp health, with 500 and 1.00 dollar sizes and a moneyback guarantee. Readers are invited to send 10 cents for a sample and book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhro
Herpicide ; Co
Detroit
Mich
Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother
An authority warns meat eaters that kidneys become sluggish from meat. He recommends four ounces of rad Salts daily, a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a few days, to flush kidneys and improve urinary health. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
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H. W. Taggart
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McClure
New York City
Tomorrow's Story
Hans and the Witch
Farmers Dairy Association
City
Cehvin
Citi
Zens’ Dairy Company
Foley
England
France
United States
Bud” Fisher
Black Hawk Co
Abstract Go
CADAR
Rapids Man
Police Committee
Sweeper
VAC
Jon
Hall-Ekfelt Co
Park Ave
Newdro
Herpicide
Amir
Sabouraud
Newbro
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