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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1919

Page

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Strenuous OAS for LegislatorG in Des Moines Session

April 12 Des Moines reports a tense closing period for the Thirty-eighth general assembly as lawmakers rush to adjourn amid impeachment risk and major bills. The Senate and House debate road and motor vehicle bills while investigating state accounts. adjournment hinges on the House judiciary committee.

Des Moines Thirty-eighth General Assembly Portance Senate House Woodworth Clam Iowa Commission Pitt Harrison County James M. Pierce van Horn, Cluette Company F. G. Paul Joint Motor Vehicles Kimball Pottawattamie ‘County Brookhart Washington Evans Butler Parker Polk Cessna Poweshiek Bat Railroads Committee State Railroad Commission Railroad Commission 168Th Ratcliff Montgomery County New York

Chapin Savings Bank alters Hampton management

Chapin Savings Bank in Hampton announces leadership changes as D T Kenyon sells stock to local buyers and Paul W Crawford is appointed cashier. Hampton investors Det CG Pawers Dr GF Ashorne and Earl Parris gain roles with Dr Pawers named director. G Webb aril) aids Crawford in management. Advertisement notes used autos for sale by Auto Exchange at 718 Sycamore St.

Hampton, Ta Dole Chapin Savings Bank D. Tr. Kenyon Hampton Paul W. Crawford Det CG Pawers GF. Ashorne Earl Parris Pawers G Webb Aril Crawford Auto Exchange Sycamore St

Cedar Falls Plans Victory Loan Drive and Community Activities

Cedar Falls sergeants of the War Service Corps outlined plans for a Victory loan campaign to start April 21, aiming to match previous quotas and speed. Scouts working park cleanups, street parking, and College Hill tasks earn 15 cents per hour. The Cedar Falls Ministerial Association elected Rev J A Haeblen as president and praised Rev Walter Moetcalf. Palm Sunday services will admit new members at Danish Nazareth, Bethlehem, and St John churches, with confirmations planned and a temporary pulpit replacement announced.

Cedar Falls City Works Ministerial Association St. John’s Lutheran Church Danish Nazareth Church N. M. Andreasen John [Christiansen Bethlehem ‘Church John’s Lutheran Church Old

Liquor theft on Iowa rail line sparks questions

In Clarion Iowa two barrels of wine and 20 cases of whiskey disappeared from a freight yard carload and were later found empty in a nearby field soaked up by a sponge. The seizure highlights contraband value and legality questions in Iowa’s anti liquor climate. In Marshalltown a teen assault case yielded a record 1 cent fine after a guilty plea. A double funeral near Tabor marks the Johnson family loss to pneumonia after influenza.

Clarion California Towa Iowa Marshalltown Willett Rex Houghton Houghton Fred Hall Alcion Council Bluffs William F. Johnson Tabor Johnnson

Pocket Only Part of Clothes Intact After Mishap

Maquoketa Iowa April 12 The quick thinking companion saved Burton Burleson when his clothing was caught in a corn shredder while oiling. His clothes tore away except for the pocket of his coat. He suffered severe bruises and a deep gash but no serious injuries are expected.

Maquoketa Burton Burleson Burleson

Mystery Death of Wilton Resident Found by Nestine Creek

Gratton Doran of Wilton was found dead early yesterday morning on a small bridge near Nestine Creek. His body showed no violence and the cause of death remains a mystery. Doran had visited his brother in Rock Island and walked seven miles home, survived by his mother Mrs. F W Doran of Wilton. Marion or Decorah marriage licenses appear in the same item.

Wilton Gratton Doran Tyin Nestine F. W. Dorian

Kennedy Retained in Gas Rate Case by Unions

Sioux City Iowa April date reports J L Kennedy attorney chosen by organized labor to lead legal action against a proposed 1.10 gas rate. Kennedy to file injunction to block the city council authorized 10 cent increase deeming it illegal. Union funds to support the prosecution via a 10 member canvassing committee.

Sioux City J.L. Kennedy City Organized Labor Nedy Council For the Trades and Labor Assembly Kennedy

Woman Missing for Three Years Wanted for Share in Estate

F M Richards of Sloan Iowa traveled to Sioux City to locate his sister Mrs Hertha Vella 46 of Winnebago Nebraska who vanished with two daughters after leaving her husband three years ago She is heir to a fifth of her father William Richards estate and relatives cannot settle that share without her. Richards says she disappeared after a quarrel and has not been traced though letters from Aberdeen South Dakota suggested two weeks more. She is described as blue eyed black haired 5 feet 5 inches tall about 105 pounds.

Sioux City F. M.richards Sloan Hertha Vella Winnebago Neb Veila William Richards Richards Winneba- 50 Vella Aberdeen Mr. Richards Rule

Seven Schools Named for County Declamatory Contest

County Superintendent A. E. Jewett has arranged the county declamatory contest to be held in the high school auditorium in Independence on Friday April 18 at 8 p m. Seven schools will be represented Rowley Independence Hazleton Jesup Quasi jueton Lamont and Winthrop each sending two representatives. The school winning the most points is to be decided at the event.

Locals Report Mixed Winnings and Farm News

A quirky city page lists prize winnings by placement with first five points, second three, third one, overall two. The text includes contestant names across several categories, Purina ads, a farm sale at 276 per acre, horse trading, a marriage in Reinbeck, and possession dates for a farm near Reinbeck.

Vehool Upg Leonarad Munger Idaxteton Robert Smith Lamont Burton Dixon Quanquet

Grun dy County Dair y Cows Shippe d to Hawaii

Grundy Center April 12 A Messer lives south of town sent part of his thoroughbred cattle to Honolulu Hawaii the first of the week bought by agents of the government for breeding. Mrs Abe Petersen dies at Lincoln Center age 79 after long lung illness. She leaves husband and eight children living on local farms. Parm Transfer Mrs Henry Schmidt and brother involved.

Grundy Center A. C. Messer Here Honolulu Hawaii Abe Petersen Lincoln Center

How Colds Start and How to Treat Them

Colds arise from bacterial germs in the throat and nose that flourish when you are chilled tired or run down. A bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy used as directed will help you recover quickly. neglect can lead to serious diseases.

Seth Arlene Roiland

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Tonic

Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a premier spring medicine and blood purifier to combat nervous strain influenza grip and pneu monia effects. It claims to restore strength, improve appetite and digestion, and offers Hood's Pills as a mild laxative.

Hood

Make Your Shoes Wear Longer

Ten months ago Omaha lumber salesman W H Kelley had his shoes re-soled with Neslin Soles. He walks a lot and says they are good for another ten months of wear. Neslin Soles are sold widely for new boots and for resole services, offered in many styles for men women and children.

W. H. Kelley Omaha

Neolin Soles Strengthens Kidney Purification Claims

An advertised health claim promises kidney support and blood purification using capsulated Capeare from laboratory sources. The copy urges readers to avoid delaying treatment and to seek immediate relief, asserting rapid benefits and a money back guarantee with Gold Medal branding.

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