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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1928

Page

16

Bedard Runs for County Supervisor in Democratic Primary

Gilbertville meat market operator Leo Bedard filed for county supervisor as a Democrat from Barclay Fox and Poyner townships, challenging incumbent Matt Ables who is not seeking reelection. Also running is John Nisen a farmer from Poyner township. Affidavits of candidacy may be filed up to 20 days before the June 4 primary.

Leo. Bedard Gilbertville Barclay, Fox and Poyner Matt Ables John Nisen Poyner Township W. H. Whitford Ray Murray Cedar Falls W. OH. Bickel Big Creek Plow Knipp Cedar S. Trumbauer Lester Waterloo East Waterloo Municipal Court of Sthis

U S Schools Far Short of Japan Standards Claim

Des Moines reports Miss Cornelia Adair, president of the National Education Society, says US teacher standards lag Japan. She asserts if Japan’s standards were required, 40 percent of US schools would close and calls for socialized training and higher ethics in the teaching profession.

Des Moines INS United States Japan Cornelia Adair National Education Society

Vinel: A Delicious Tonic for Energy and Appetite

Mrs F Lang reports Vinel helps her work harder dance and gain 3 pounds weekly while nervousness fades. Vinel is a cod liver peptone iron based compound claimed to restore pep sleep and appetite for nervous tired or anemic people. The ad notes rapid weight gain even in thin children or adults and lists Rober Drug Co and C J Miller as sellers.

Vinel F. Lang C. J. Miller

Mulsified Coronaut Oil Shampoo Ad Claims Superior Hair Care

An advertisement touts Mulsified Coronaut Oil Shampoo as gentle, greaseless, and superior to ordinary soaps. It promises softer shinier hair after regular washing, with a rich lather that cleanses, removes dust and dandruff, and lasts months from a four-ounce bottle.

Obstruction removal under guard to protect flood ditch

Trustees asked Sheriff Wagner to station an officer as obstructions placed by Michael McMahon and Thomas Cunningham blocked flood water flow. County Jailer Harry Allen reported McMahon present but did not resist as workers began clearing the stumps stones and dirt from the ditch south of land owned by McMahon and Cunningham.

Michael McMahon McMahon Hnd Thomas Cunningham H. T. Wagner Wagner Harry Allen Allen

Obstructed Ditches Cleared by Deputy on Guard

Under sheriff supervision Barclay township road boss cleared obstructions from a drainage ditch beside the road at the south side of section 1 Barclay township. Trustees John McDonald Robert Gibson and E R Rice assisted under deputy guard.

Barclay Township John McDonald Robert Gibson E. R. Rice

Vegetable Compound Helps Carmel Woman After Ill Husband

Mrs. Gertache Botte of Carmel Pennsylvania writes that after her second child she had to work hard and care for a ill husband. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength and improving fatigue. She offers to answer letters.

Lydia E. Pinkham Gertache Botte Carmel

Ex-Policeman William Venable Sought in Wife Desertion

A bench warrant was issued for former police officer William Venable by Municipal Judge George J. Sager on a charge of wife desertion after information was filed.

William Venable iMunicipal George J. Sager Jwife

Dinner plans with Jim Nelson in town

Sally chats with a visitor about dinner arrangements with Jim Nelson. They confirm meeting at Bishop's around 6 30 in the evening. The note sketches a casual social get together downtown.

Sally Jim Nelson Bishop's

Venable Abandoned Wife Believed Missing in Sioux City

Mrs Cores E Venable files a complaint alleging her husband Venable left on June 7 1927 and is believed to be in Sioux City Iowa with uncertain location as searches continue.

Cores E. Venable Venable Sioux Ledty, Ja

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