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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
3
The Cedar Falls town begins its third liberty loan drive with church-led appeals on Sunday and four ward units led by Major L. H. Paulger set to launch Wednesday. Moving pictures, weather dampened turnout, and debate over a Sunday amusements ordinance color a busy civic schedule.
Martin W. Duffy, a reservist carpenter in Black Hawk county, writes to Enrolling Agent George C. Welker protesting idle duty and $30 monthly pay at Camp Greene Charlotte N Y. He urges transfer from Camp Hancock Ga to shipyard work, arguing mechanics are a drag on the nation and urging production in shipyards. Welker to discuss with Iowa enrollment head.
Police continue a campaign against vagrants with five offenders detained Saturday night and Sunday. In police court they were ordered to leave the city under threat of heavy fines or jail. Mayor R. C. Thompson and Chief J. D. Caldwell announce that any loiterer will be taken into custody. If they cannot show employment they will be prosecuted. Moose Dance at K. B. hall on Tuesday April 9 features Peaves's orchestra with 50 cent tickets.
Mrs. F. J. Marquis Mrs. H. W. Sigworth and Mrs. J. E. Ridenour of the county liberty loan committee attended the sessions at the teachers meeting focusing on the loan program.
Mrs Marquis spoke on the women’s role in the third loan and Macy Campbell, county chairman, also gave a talk at the event.
An old advertisement claims Danderine cures dandruff and stops hair loss. It asserts dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair roots to loosen, then says regular use restores hair and eliminates dandruff after several applications.
A nostalgic advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims to soothe feverish, irritable stomachs and relieve constipation by cleansing the stomach, liver, and bowels within hours.
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