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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1924

Page

5

Paralysis Fatal to Col J Edward Bratt Funeral Tomorrow

Cedar Falls report states Col J Edward Bratt a pioneer of Black Hawk county died at 2 p.m. after paralysis struck noon. Born Feb 26 1880 at Waterloo he was son of Col William H Brow. Funeral plans uncertain pending service, Rev Gillette to officiate with interment at Fairview cemetery in Waterloo. Services for Holy Week planned by city churches with multiple pastors and union observances. Civic reports note city departments compiling annual data for council.

Falls Avenue Road Fl, Gillette Christian Churcl Flairview Cemetery Waterloo Wihisterig Association Cedar Falls First Presbyterian Church Hey. A. Hildevaard Arhienend DS. Wright Teachers College Floh. Gillette The Christian Church Winding Calvary Serman F Eehiin Firse Presb Tehucch Lori Super Methodist BE BL Frye Methodist Church iPeachers College John Poland M Rockwell Hla Truss Davenport Louisville Methodist Students United States Prye Nagham Noob Hto

Yale Review highlights Santayana Peabody and Fisher pieces

The Yale Review for April features George Santayana arguing mind increases universal wealth through perception and laughter, Francis G. Peabody warning church creeds may fail to shape Christian life, and Irving Fisher on Europe’s debts and the limits of reparations amid inflation and redistribution debates.

Magazine solicitors jailed for American Legion fraud

Two men and three women were arrested on a complaint by Becker-Chapman American Legion officers for posing as endorsed by the national department. Chief P. E. Walker of the police department seized false credentials after a confrontation. The group, driving a light touring year with Texas plates toward Independence, broadcast reports of their activities before departure. They allegedly offered a $500 bonus for selling magazines and altered certificates to imply subscriptions voted in Washington in favor of verational soldiers' compensation.

National Department of the American Legion Becker- Chapman Post American Legion P. BE. Walker Texas Independence Walker Partix Washington

Bleeding Hearts Bloom on Cedar Falls Lawn

In Cedar Falls Darwin Wilson at Fifth and Tremont streets has bleeding hearts in blossom on his lawn as Charles City and nearby areas claim spring arrival. The sight contrasts with wider region noting spring signs amid advancing season.

Bleeding Hearts Garden of Cedar Falls Man Charles City Darwin Wilson Fifth Tremont

Barker speaks on a father's responsibility at Y M C A

A large crowd at the Y M C A heard Dr. Charles Barker lecture on a father's duty to his son. He warned that many fathers neglect obligations and rely on mothers, urging fathers to tell their sons the facts of life and to honor their mothers on birthdays.

Charles Eb, Tarker Marker Bers

Rentenmark Money Flood Boosts German Life Abroad

A AP report notes Germanys rentenmark stabilizes prices and spurs a spending surge. Germans visit France for cheaper goods join grand theaters clubs cars luxury shows and casino life while wages rise lightly and mass relief funds grow. Still many face poverty with beggars and strain on professionals amid unusual prosperity.

Mices Dax

Seifert Ordered to Read History as Parole Condition

Auguste Seifert, 21, convicted of forgery, was sentenced by Judge Broady in Lincoln County. He is to read Wells The Outline of History and report monthly on his progress with a list of books read.

Linecom Neb Wells Auguste Seifert Broady Seifert

Mrs Hester Dorlan Pioneer Resident Dies in Clarksville

Clarksville Ta April 9 Mrs Hester Dorlan 82 longtime resident died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs John Watrath The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence Rev Mr Williams of Belle Plaine will officiate She is survived by her daughter and two sons B Burlington Ia and Wolf In Colorado her husband has been dead many years

Clarksville Snc .Del.j Hester Dorlan John Watrath Williams Belle Plaine

Cheaper Tr on for Ships Stimulates German Ports

Bremen based Hansa Steamship plans four 12 900 ton vessels with contracts to firms in Hamburg Bremen and Kiel as shipbuilding demand rises after a price cut in Iran. Other lines consider spring orders while the article notes a Franklin toy device made of glass beads on a rotating thread as a curiosity.

Bremer Apis S Omip oUlaIng Iran Hansa Steamship Company Bremen Hamsburg Kiel

Jesus Urged On By Sermon At First Brethren Church

Dr. W. L Beachler described Jesus as the most positive, passionate figure, never indifferent, in a sermon at First Brethren Church on The Passionate Urge of Jesus. He urged believers to share Jesus mission by seeking the lost with warm hearts and consecration, noting tonight's subject is One Thing Jesus Could Not Do.

Francis G. Peabody Jesus God Leing Christ Christianite T Wat Europe Oaryine France W. L Beachier First Brethren Church

Cotton Culture Grows in Northern Argentina as Industry

Northern Argentina along with parts of Bolivia and Paraguay forms a vast potential cotton belt. Since 192X the sown area has expanded rapidly and 1933 yields were three times 1922. Estimated 200 000 acres picked this year with value near 100 million pesos. Local mills consume most output, with Argentina able to absorb 2 200 000 acres of production.

Buenos Aires United Press Argentina Bolivia Paraguay United States Misiones Asuncion

Waterloo Kiwanis to entertain Oelwein club Friday

Waterloo Kiwanis club serves as host to Kiwanis of Oelwein at a dinner party and dance planned for Friday April 25. The local committee includes Rey F Short and Clyde S Hinson. About 50 Oelwein members and 100 visitors expected with ladies as guests as interclub week promotes cooperation among Kiwanis clubs statewide.

Waterloo Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club Oelwein Rey F. Short Clyde S. Hinson Kiwanis

West High Debaters to Meet Ames Team Here Thursday Night

West High negative debaters will meet an Ames affirmative team Thursday night in the school auditorium on the topic Resolved That the United States should further restrict immigration. West High team members include Robert McDowell Ben Swisher and George Sheplee. Ames team members are Margery Long Mabel Lawlers and Kenneth Brown. Judges named Miss Fyreman A W Brown and Ray Short.

West High Ames United States Robert McDowell Ben Swisher George Sheplee Margery Long Mabel Lawlers Kenneth Brown Miss Fyreman English Department Iowa State Teachers College A. W. Brown Oefwein Schools Ray Short Owf& State Teachers College Westitech James Switzer Russell Beachler Karl Clayton Boone

Scout Training School Demonstrates Programs

Scoutmaster Joe Snively and troop 8 members presented a model meeting at Emerson school during the leadership training school. The program featured formal openings and closings, 2 lickers signaling, semaphore flags, mass signaling, and group games led by B. Cowles from Iowa State Teachers College. The next session at headquarters Monday will include Judge George W. Wood explaining the court of honor operations.

Joe Snively Scout Leadership Training School Emerson School Snively B. Cowles Iowa State Teachers College George W. Wood Court of Honor

Law Bans Dumping Ashes in Alleys says City Official

Street Commissioner A. O. Tabor warns that permission to deposit ashes in alleys cannot be granted by the city. A city ordinance prohibits any person other than the street commissioner from placing substances in streets or alleys. He urges residents to refrain from dumping.

A. O. Tabor

Local notices list residents and addresses in Des Moines Cedar Falls Mason City and Waterloo

Fragmented list shows names and addresses including Amos Cummings Des Moines 24 Bessie Lane Cedar Falls Lester Esley Cedar Falls Ida Linde Mason City Verna Kelm Waterloo with census style figures and notes on alley debris and potential city petition for improvements.

Amos &. Cummings Des Moines Bessie Lane Lester Esley Cedar Falls Ida Linde Leonard A. Marey Mason City Verna Kelm Waterloo

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Copy

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel aid, a calomel substitute. It claims olive color, improved appetite, pink eyes, and buoyancy with one or two nightly doses and no dangerous after effects. Millions of boxes sold annually at 10c and 30c.

Dr. Edwards

Musterole Heals Stiff Joints and Pain Relief Ointment

Musterole loosens stiff joints and drives out pain with a clean mustard oil ointment. It relieves as you rub it on without blister, recommended by doctors and nurses. A milder form for babies and small children is also available in 35¢ 65¢ jars and tubes, hospital size $3.

Balance Sheet Ledger Snapshot From 1924 Bank Statement

The document lists assets and liabilities including loans and discounts, securities, cash items, reserves, and deposits. It shows categories such as total loans, U.S. government securities, other bonds and stocks, real estate owned, cash in vault, deposits from banks, and various types of deposits with notices of circulating notes and duties of officers. It is signed by directors J D Trumbauder, F E Stewart, A H Frank and notary Ruth Dietz.

Russia Germany Soste Eee Eeee United States Federal Reserve Bank J_ D. TRUMBAUDER FE Stewart A. H, Frank Ruth Dietz

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised to Build Flesh

An advertisement claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets rapidly strengthen thin weak children after illness without the smell of traditional cod liver oil. It touts ease of use, affordability, and that the product replaces unpleasant medicine, priced at 60 cents a box and available from local druggists and merchants.

Wangler Bros C. J. Miller Iscineman Drug Co McCoy's

Williams Treatment offer for uric acid ailments

Advertises Williams Treatment claiming relief for rheumatism kidney and bladder disorders caused by excess uric acid. Promises a free 22 dose bottle or a 32 dose bottle with 10 cent postage, asking recipients to mail details to The Dr D A Williams Company East Hampton Conn. One free bottle per address.

Williams

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