What Becomes Of All The Liquor In Police Custody
Police Chief Major Weilein has instituted a tracking system for seized liquor. Each item is assigned an exhibit number with details of owner, amount, and securing officer, then logged in duplicate records. Bailiff J N Sweitzer handles custody and receipts, while Mayor and city clerk keep copies. Judge Birdsall then orders disposition, and the bailiff executes it, closing the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weilein
Bach PicksEe
J. N. Sweitzer
Municipal Court
W. N. Birdsall
Weilein
State Grange to Hold Iowa Meeting in Waterloo
Waterloo officials announce the State Grange of Iowa annual convention will be held in Waterloo December 9 to 12, 1919. Treasurer M B Blair of Manchester confirms about 1590 delegates are expected each day of the four day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Rabbit Pelts Sell Well at New York Fur Auction
Approximately 114000 pounds of rabbit pelts from the Antipodes fetched good prices at the fur auction in New York yesterday. Total sales reached 750000 dollars, lifting the year’s grand total to 3250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
New York
Liquid arvon promised to cure dandruff in days
An advertisement claims four ounces of liquid arvon will dissolve and destroy dandruff with nightly scalp application. It promises rapid results including stopped itching and improved hair, asserting use will leave hair lustrous and soft and that arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Stiff Joints and Muscles Relief Ad Claims Quick Penetration
An old advertisement touts a resin based remedy for rheumatism and rheumatic pains promising fast relief for stiff joints and muscles. It also promotes a topical antiseptic named Wiard Off for bites sprains and stings, priced at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
Miraculous Escape After Mayr’s Remedy Advertisement
A patient credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for avoiding surgery after family physician said life depended on operation. He claims the simple preparation eased catarrhal mucus and inflammation across stomach liver and intestines, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Wangler Bros and Henson Hansen druggists distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Wangler Bros, Henson & Hansen
Doughboy Steeplejack Raises Flag 550 Feet High
Sgt John C. Koeneke of Company A 336th Tank Corps reports from Castillon France that an American doughboy shinnied up a lofty 660 foot steeple atop a centuries old church at St. Millon to plant Old Glory. French officials react with mixed pride and irritation. The unit has had travel orders since Jan 27, with no embarkation orders as of March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Koeneke
336Th Tank Corps
A. J. Knapp
Castillon
France
St. Millon
Sergt. Koeneke
For Sale Act Sells Quietly in Courier Tone
Two men enlisted yesterday at the local recruiting office of the United States army. Peter Caprett Waterloo and Wilber Dix Cedar Falls chose field artillery and were sent to Jefferson Barracks then east to an embarkation point. Corp. William Calvin urges returned soldiers who have not claimed the $60 bonus to visit the office for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Peter
Caprett
Waterloo
Wilber Dixon
Cedar Falls
Field Artillery
Jefferson Barracks
William Calvin
Knapp Resigns as Waterloo Club Secretary
A. J. Knapp, secretary of the Waterloo Commercial Club, resigned at a special board meeting to take effect May 1. He will move to Des Moines after election as secretary of the Iowa Motor Trades bureau. The club plans to elect a successor before May 1 as Knapp leaves to pursue statewide motor trades work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Snapp
Waterloo Commercial Club
Des Moines
Knapp
Iowa Motor Trades Bureau
Charles van Vieck
Monument
Waterloo
Iowa Major Trades Bureau
Iowa
Official Board of Censors
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Genuine Bayer Tablets
An advertisement urges buyers to insist on Bayer when purchasing aspirin and avoid counterfeits. It describes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as American made and safe, notes packaging with the safety Bayer Cross, and lists common uses and available bottle sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Brooklyn
Ars
Independence Plans Stock Show to Replace County Fair
The article notes Independence’s Commercial Club pushing a fall stock show to replace the Buchanan county fair, backed by over 1400 members including farmers and stock breeders. Nearby, a fire destroyed the home of Deane Airey with about $600 insurance, while city officials and local figures discussed plans and personnel for municipal services.
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Independence
lAnderson
I P. P. Taylor
Byron
Commercial Club
Buchanan County
Goen
Neil Goen
France
Texas
Gretna
Itehing
W. R. Norland
A. N. Todd
C. Ponovan
George
Terri Hertzberg
J. WH. Bly
McGready
Richard T. Shelton
New Zealand Soldiers Vote on Prohibition Aboard Ship
One thousand three hundred sixty six New Zealand soldiers aboard the transport Northumberland voted in a prohibition election while docked in Newport News Virginia before sailing to Auckland. The ballots were sealed and to be opened when the ship leaves Auckland about a month later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Auckland
New Zealand
England
Horeland
Fresh pre-Easter bulbs and farm staples sale
A rural grocery advertises a large assortment of pre-Easter potted bulb plants with two bulbs per pot, one free pot with every purchase, and bulk seeds, potatoes, cereals, oils, and coffee. Includes Early Ohio Seed Potatoes, Rural New Yorkers potatoes, bulk oat meal, Cream of Wheat, peanut butter, oleo varieties, butter, and Tea Tetley's Ceylon with promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cedar Falls
Chase and Sanborn
Tetley’s
India
Ceylon
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Geys Major Wellein
Police
State Grange
Truat
Knapp Quitsas
Tows
Motor Trades Bureau of
Des, Molads
C. Thompson
Ovale
Hearn
City
Supreme Court
J. Rudolph
Teed
Tuthill & Reed
Sir
Virginia
Druggiata
Be Hansen
W. Rozera
Lamont
Mr. Smith Sumner
T. RK Powell Middlefield
Yetta Vargeon
Stinehart
Campbell's
Tombatoes
del Monte
van Camp
Brick Pure Lord
State House
East Fou
Scharfenberg’s Market
Lafayette Street
Scharfenberg’s
P.P.P. Basket Grocery Co
Europe
Hosteter
Fifth and
Sycamore Streets
Commercial Street
Morris’ Whiteleaf, Swift & Co
Silverleaf
Cudahy
Rex
OUR Grocery Department
Japan
Cam Etreka
Virginia Sweet
Armour’s
Abe
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