Waterloo YMCA drive exceeds target with $15 310 pledged
At the Greater Waterloo YMCA finance campaign a total of 15 310 in pledges and donations was announced, surpassing the 15 000 goal. Campaign leaders vow to continue work to convert pledges into cash and push the drive over the finish line.
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Greater Waterloo Association
Y. M. C. A. Finance
Fred Adams
Mr. Adams
S&s. A
Ottumwa
Cohagan
Strand Theatre
Railay
Grand Jury Probes a Bank Shortage
Belmond Iowa April 12 The grand jury now in session at Clarion probes the case of ex cashier John Berg of the state bank at Belmond. Berg was found short in his accounts last November with an estimated shortage of 50 000 to 120 000. Many Belmond witnesses including bank officials have testified.
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Belmond
Claron
John Berg
Berg
Berg under grand jury probe for bank fund misappropriation
A grand jury probes years of suspected misappropriation tied to Berg who used bank funds in Minnesota and Montana land deals. He turned over holdings believed sufficient to cover the bank’s shortage, with public sympathy mostly with him as the investigation proceeds.
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Berg
Minnesota
Montana
Back Is Broken as Car Turns Turtle
Oswald Solsas a 19 year old farm resident of near Ventura suffered a broken back when his car overturned near his home on a Sunday night. The crash at 7 o clock left him pinned beneath the front seat and two Clear Lake physicians were summoned. He was to be moved to Mason City hospital with doctors expressing little hope for recovery.
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Ventura
Oswald Solsas
Carl Solsas
Clear Lake
Mason City
Dr Macartney to Address Shopmen At Railroad Y
Dr J R Macartney will speak on Lost Among the Glaciers of Mt Baker at the Illinois Central shopmen noon series under Railroad Y M C A auspices. The Railroad Y M C A reports strong turnout and growing interest as March activities continue with a Strand theatre benefit titled Boys will be Boys to aid the Y.
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Mt. Baker
J. R. Macartney
Illinois Central
R. A. Graham
Committee On
Strand Theatre
Borys
Orange Yields Kingship Among Fruits to Apple
In old days the orange ruled the fruit market but this season apples rival for the crown. Local shops show large piles of oranges priced 20 to 35 cents a dozen, while apples run 40 cents a dozen for small fruit and a nickel each for the larger ones. The shift reflects supply and demand.
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Yuletide
Santa Claus
Percen
Hesperides
Croesus
Golden Medical Discovery and Foley Kidney Pills Advertised
In a vintage ad style, Mrs G. Knight and Mrs Josie Reed praise Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for lung soreness after measles and for sleep, appetite, and nerves. Foley Kidney Pills claim to ease backache and urinary issues, with broad drugstore availability.
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Josie Reed
N. Exter St
Tulsa
Okla
Affable Strang er Leaves Cedar Falls Debts Behind
A mysterious man described as Farrell arrived in Cedar Falls last Friday and departed yesterday, leaving unpaid purchases, two $10 loans, and unsettled board charges. He posed as a retired architect, charming locals, and used a forged $2,500 check. He is aged about 60, five foot two, bald with gray hair, glasses, and a worn brown suit.
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Lust Dubuque
Mr. Farrell
Rear Admiral Decker Plans to Wed Again
Rear Admiral Benton C. Decker U S N and Mrs. Alice K. Crossman of Newton Mass filed marriage intentions with the city clerk. Decker 43 and Crossman 41 have both been married and divorced. The notice names Crossman as a daughter and mentions a Dubuque connection and former Cambridge mayor James W M Hall in the scattered details.
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Associated Press
Newton
Mass
Benton C. Decker
Alice K. Crossman
Admiral Decker
Crossman
Hinerage
Dubuque
James WM. Hall
Cambridge
Mothers and Syrup Pepsin: a family laxative choice
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a safe gentle laxative for babies and adults. The ad urges daily use upon rising to prevent constipation and claims it is the world's best selling liquid laxative, with a price of sixty cents per bottle. It highlights natural ingredients like Egyptian senna and pepsin and positions the product as a trusted family aid for headaches and digestive symptoms.
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Ben
Dr. Caldwell
WB. Caldwell
Washington Street
Monticello
Illinois
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Iowa
Codagan
DR. Macartney
Railroad
Lydia E. Pinkham
cDonald
Ohio
J. C. Bacasson
Garfield Ave
McDonald, Ohio
Colorado
Lydia E.pinkham
F. CO. Wacurr
Mesa
Cedar Falls
A. Wm
Farrell
Drygoods
Decker
Dr. Caldwell's
Snow White
Davidsons Jonans
Bridge Street
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