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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
13
Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts reports the city reduced indebtedness to 815,895.94 from 948,626.50 year ago, with a total betterment since 1926 of 422,055.28 and cash on hand down to 170,567.31. He cites cash payment of warrants as a savings measure and notes no budget increases are needed.
The 1926 data compares to today showing bonds reduced by 63,277 and total outstanding general bonds down from 668,872.42 to 624,277.08, a decrease of 64,595.34. Cash on hand stands at 70,431.22 versus 101,704.59 on April 1, 1828.
Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins, the renowned Arctic explorer, halted in Iowa City yesterday as his plane en route to San Francisco paused to refuel. The stop drew local interest as the famed aviator toured the area briefly before continuing the journey.
Delwein Ta April 4 Three Wise Fools a three act comedy will be presented by the junior class of Delwein high school Friday evening April 12. The cast includes Theodore Findley Dr Richard Gaunt Hon James Trumbull Miss Fairchild Mrs Saunders and a list of students and town residents in the roles including Poote Clancy Gray Douglas and Adele Buesch among others. Police and community members are noted in the cast.
Saner 67 Bell named exalted ruler at Waterloo lodge No 290 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Burr Towne replaced. B B Hunter installs. Officers sworn in include Johnson, Marsau, Gnagy, Moore, Hurwich, Miler, Alberta, Shoemaker, Felsing, Baker, Darling. Committees set by Bell with names and roles listed.
Patients bent by swollen inflamed joints report relief after using Allenrhu No 2 capsules. The ad touts a burst of hourly doses then continued use to banish every twinge, warning against substitutes and urging request for the Little Green Capsule.
A partial roster lists Fowler Henry Warster Ned Wyattt Jackson McCoy George Harris Lapsation Harry Hibster Harry Marsan James Inuis plus a long membership group including A Morris Walter Dor bon B W Schuneman H 5 B Plumb and many others. The readable names suggest a club or society membership announcement with numerous individuals.
Registration of automobiles rises well ahead of 1928, with numbers nearing a new peak as the year approaches. Authorities report steadily increasing filings, signaling strong enthusiasm for vehicle ownership and related services.
Beautiful Women use MELLO GLO Face Powder for pure color. The government approves the complexion with a smooth spread and lasting youthful bloom. Made by a new French process, Lauerman's markets MELLO GLO as long lasting and non flaky.
W. FP. Jeffrey, head of the license department, noted license 15,310 issued last evening was not issued last year until June 26. Yesterday 28 new cars were licensed and 78 transfers issued. Since 1920 railroads nationwide have invested about seven billion dollars in additions and improvements to their properties.
A Battle Creek physician proclaims constipation causes misery yet Rexall Orderlies offer immediate relief. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften and loosen dry waste for a natural movement without habit. Stop suffering and chew Rexall Orderlies at night for a brighter next day. Available at B W Schineman Co Rexall Store on Wilson's West Side.
A Waterloo fireman, Mr. A. B. Reese of 537 Reber St, testifies to Dreco’s health benefits after two years of bowel and stomach pain. He reports was constipated, had gas pains, dizziness, and eye spots, but Dreco’s herbs and stomachic effects allegedly cured him, allowing normal meals and no laxatives. Dreco rep offers health booklet at Lauerman’s.
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