Iowa Commission Visit Praised at Panama Exposition
The Iowa commission visit to the Panama exposition site drew high praise from officials and the San Francisco Examiner. Waterloo’s role was credited for securing a state building with pledges nearing $100,000, and dedication ceremonies were deemed among the expo’s most important state events. Governor Clarke credited Waterloo merchants and urged broader participation for Iowa.
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Iowa Commission
Waterloo
Clarke
San Francisco Examiner
Examiner
Moore
Commercial Club
Allen E. Chickering
California
Iowa
Nebraska
San Francisco
Brownatone Hair Tint Promises Quick Color Change
The Kenton Pharmacal Co advertises Brownatone to instantly deepen gray or faded hair to golden brown or black. Easy to apply with a comb or brush, it claims no detectable residue and retouches as hair grows. Sold by druggists in two sizes. trial bottle offered for 19 cents. Waterloo dealers listed.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike St
Covington
Waterloo
Trenderson Plog Co
Wangler Bros
Imaginary Heart Trouble Promised Relief From Digestive Ailments
Advertisement argues heart pains are often caused by stomach issues. Promotes Merita Toale Digestive from Red Crone Drug Cardson Drug Co as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia to restore stomach function and remove heart disease fears.
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Red Crone
Grandmother Fox Tricks Roosting Turkeys
A clever Old Red Fox treks to a turkey flock with feathers in a mouth to impersonate their grandmother. The plan backfires as his disguise fails and he collapses, while the turkeys alert their flock and call for help.
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Old Red Fox
Old Hed Fox
Old Fox
Red Fox
Erain
Toran
Old Red Por
Mothers Friend advertised for expectant mothers relief
An old time druggist cites many men buying Mother’s Friend to ease abdominal strain during pregnancy. The product is described as a gentle external lubricant that soothes nerves under the skin, helps prevent surface irritation, and may reduce nausea and morning sickness. A brochure promises a guide for expectant mothers.
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Hubby
Bradied Regulator
Lamar Blig
Atlanta
Noisy Farm Scene Ends With Fox Retreat
A farmyard sequence shows turkeys gobbling as hens cluck calmly while a dog barks and Old Red Fox, sick, jumps up and runs home. The scene fades with no pursuit, suggesting the fox retreats rather than catching a meal.
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Red Fox
McClure
Mary Etta
Bill
Eighteen Art Glass Memorial Windows Installed in Holy Name
West Union Iowa reports eighteen large art glass memorial windows placed this week in the church of the Holy Name. Four chancel windows honor the lives of Matthew Mark Luke and John. A Prohibition rally at United Brethren Church drew a large crowd with Dr M R Drury of Leander Clark College delivering the address. State Prohibition convention reports were read by Rev F B Gillet and Rev C J Stark. The Tourist mat finance lecture course for next season announced Rogers and Riley as entertainers.
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West Union
Church of the Holy Name
Mattew
Mark
Luke
John
Oll United Brethren Church
M. R. Drury
Lean- Dey Clark College
YW. Gillet
C. J. Stark
Prason
Rogers & Riley
Community notes on local movers and developments
Krvyll the cornetist and his two daughters a violinist and a pianist. Judge Alden and humorous lecturer. ground breaking for a fair ground grandstand foundation. The Theobald residences moved to rear of lot. groundwork begun for a new business block. Theobald buys Heald lots near the creamery for a residence. W A Harper reassigned from Maynard to Maynard station. I M Lindsley to Tipton. changes effective within ten days.
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Krvyll
Judge Alden
Ugh Alden
Thomas Theobald
Theobald
Aged Waterloo Man Tends Garden At 88
In Waterloo many residents work in gardens but John J. Weller of Sixth and Randolph Streets stands out. At eighty eight he stays active, spends hours daily in his garden, and enjoys long city walks while local schoolboys return from chores too tired to garden.
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Waterloo
Basily
John J. Weller
Sixth
Randolph Streets
Innstead
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Gies
Waterloo Credit
Visit OF Iowa Commission
Mutt and
Jeff
Sedi
Anita
Wwo
Ome Dan
Rgertic
Bud” Fisher
Ane
Grove
Greae Fairbank
SERL
Chicago
Gentie
Acake
Jas. Beech & Sons
Dubr
Iowa Cleaning & Dye Works
THONE
Waterloo Cleaning and Dye Works
West Fifth Street
Uridge
Tena
The
Fowler Co
Lytle Flour and Feed Company
Telephone
West Park Ave
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