Supreme nerve shown in bogus marriage case in Waterloo
Robert Emory Powell a 26 year old married father of two secured a marriage license in Waterloo and wed Geneva Pattee also 26. He claimed to be French and used a fake identity while visiting his first wife and children. Powell was arrested after the wedding and jailed for trial as details emerged from packers plant and church records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emory Powell
Waterloo
Geneva Pern Paitee
Powell
Des Moines
Wife No. 1
Pattee
G D. Serrill
Christian Church
Verdun
Asl Tokes
France
Powell No. 1
BE. J. Wenner
D. B. Henderson
Aldrich
Fred Aldrich
Charles Gates
Geneva Fern Pattee
Gates
Serrill
Foe to Disband Officers in Germany War Demobilization
Berlin reports that German officers will be demobilized and leave the army once the war ministry can ease economic difficulties tied to their transfer to civil life, as officially announced by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
War Ministry
Arbitration in that strike
Berlin April 14. Employers concede to refer labor disputes to an arbitration commission in hopes of settling the strike of bank employees and metal workers. An advertisement promoting Satin Skin Cream and Satin Skin Powder appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
King's Daughters Meet in Waterloo Honor State President
The five circles of King's Daughters of Waterloo gathered at Frnt M K church with about 50 attendees. Mrs. F J Mansfield Burlington state president spoke on the organization, its aims, and reviewed the Philadelphia convention and Iowa activities. A community sing and quartet performed. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Waterloo
Flrnt
M. K
Migpah
F. J. Mansfield
Burlington
King's Daughters and Sons
David Powell
CG. . T. [Wilson
Brinkman
Mmes. Brinkman
Wise
Kelly
Hakill
Cox
Paulson
Collar
Hildebrand
Mansfield
Philadelphia
Iowa
Iowa City
Queen Esther
First Baptist
First Brethren
Mizpah
M. E
Bluebird
First Congregational
Club and society notes from Waterloo events
Multiple local clubs held meetings and social events featuring members and guests. Daughters of Isabella delegates were chosen for a Fort Dodge convention. W C I U discussed youth issues. a Lenten recital was performed. Eastern Star officers planned a special meeting. a bride elect was feted. Chautauqua study continued. Easter luncheon announced. a Cedar Heights card party honored a returning serviceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Isabella
Fort Dodge
T. O. McCarty
T C. Menges
Territorial
Alice Goswiller
Waterloo
Gladys Bogner
E. H. McCoy
Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star
Town
Blanche Martin
India
Egypt
Peptiron Promises Relief for Wartime Worry and Illness
A wartime health tonic, Peptiron combines iron and manganese with wax, pepsin, and nerve tonics. Sold as chocolate-coated pills, it is marketed as pleasant to take and promptly effective for worry fatigue and post flu or grip recovery.
Among the Churches Talk At Linden Chapel Tonight
Linden M Ne Rey and E J Lockwood will repeat a Grace Church talk at Linden chapel this evening with stereopticon pictures. Admission is free and the public welcome. Dr J E B Johnson will substitute for Dr Lockwood at Grace church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden M. Ne Rey
E. J. Lockwood
Grace M. Ey Church
Linden Chapel
Grace Thurch
J. EB. Johnson
Dr. Lockwood
Grace Church
Services at St Marks Episcopal Church This Week
Holy week services at St Mark's Episcopal Church are listed with evening prayers at 7 30 p m today and Thursday, holy communion at 10 am, litany at 9 30 am, a three hour service from 1 to 3 pm, and a 7 30 pm service on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mark’s
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Funds sought to keep open city employment bureau
A three member committee was appointed to raise about 1500 to keep the state federal free employment bureau open in the city. Earlier funding failed after the civil sundry bill died and the department of labor withdrew support. The Red Cross and Social Welfare League efforts fell short as officials moved to close the bureau, prompting a direct fundraising drive.
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T. H W. Leeper
Joe Slirley
Board of Supervisors
Wid
Department of Labor
Social Welfare League
League
Howe Service
Red Cross
Barnes
Five Clergy Societies Protest Liquor Demobilization Idea
Five minister associations including Baptist, Congregationalist, Disciples, Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal passed resolutions in Chicago on April 16 protesting liquor interests pressuring President Whitson to declare demobilization complete by July 1. They urged a special Congress session to enact stronger enforcement of war time prohibition before constitutional prohibition takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Whitson
Baptist
Disciples
Freebyterian
Methodist Episcopal
Congress
Seven Months Since Home Fires Started Still Burning
A stormy period ends with light snow falling as temperatures hover near freezing. The narrative notes persistent moisture and clouded skies over several days, with reports of heavy winds to the west and north.
Origin of Medicines and Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
The article notes medicines come from vegetable, animal, and mineral kingdoms with most remedies derived from plants. It highlights Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a long standing popular remedy for female ailments and describes its enduring prominence.
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
Vegetable Kingdom
Demand for Rubber Goods Remains Strong Notes Coal Shortfall
Demand for rubber goods stays robust as many households backtrack on delaying coal purchases. Seven months after home fires started, consumers adjust plans and return to coal sourcing earlier than expected.
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A. B. Ward
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Memorial Hall
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L. &. Park
Fred J. Clark
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Grace M. E. Church
Lemmens
My Redeemer
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Wellie Law-Parrott
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Seventh Street West
Verna Mae Gleason
W. Paul Glentzer
Miss Gleason
Cedar Height
Woman's Club
William Galloway
W. F. Parrott
Bert Collins
Alonzo V. Wardell
Frank Morris
Troxel
E. G. Thompson
Cedar Heights
Frank J. Stillman
Ladies’ Aid Society
N. T. Drew
Marjorie Corey
Eizabeth Garver
Cresby tstian—Alpha Chapter
Chester Green
F. J. Kighmey
Christ‘ Episcopal—The Daughters For the King
BE. PB. Stevenson
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J. E. Karth
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
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Thea Hhost
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First National Bank
E. T. Dunkelberg
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