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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1927

Page

15

Auto Fees Scaled On Monthly Basis

Des Moines reports the Forty second general assembly changed motor vehicle rules. Key points include monthly registration fees based on months left in the year, no annual fee reductions, August 1 car valuations for purchase year, end of delinquent owner lists publication, minors operating cars require a 19 year old present, invitee injury liability exemption, urban speed limits raised to 40 outside cities with local adjustments, 25 mph in residential, 15 mph in business, 40 mph suburban cap, transfer fee cut to 40 cents, electric car license fees set at 25 and 15 after five years. Effective July 4 for most changes.

Des’ Moines Forty-second General Assembly

Elected to fraternity at Iowa State College

Ames Iowa April 19 H L Jones ER Collins J B Shumaker Lisle Brown Newton and C E Hartford Plattsmouth Nebraska were elected to Phi Lambda Upsilon chemical fraternity at Iowa State College yesterday.

Ames H. L. Jones E. R. Collins Lisle Brown Newton C. E. Hartford Plattesmouth Neb Fhi Lambda Upsilon, Chemical Iowa’ State College

Highway Conditions Report From Local Road Desk

Roads considered passable include No 20 east west and No 218 via Waverly and Plainfield to Charles City with caution. No 105 to Hampton acceptable while No 59 to New Hampton said passable. No 11 north of Independence clear for cars, No 1 south of Independence impassable. No 9 and No 14 toward Des Moines passable.

Waverly Plainfield Charles City Hampton New Hampton Sage Independence Des Moines

Waiting Your Acquaintance MIRRORS OF THE YEAR 1927

A review of the annual MIRRORS OF THE YEAR 1927 edited by Grant Overton. It surveys articles on business politics science theatre and Hollywood with noted contributors Kathleen Norris Harry Hansen Grantland Rice Clarence Darrow and others. It highlights scores and fiction selections and lists topics in magazines for April 1927.

Grant Overton North Pole Hollywood Kathleen Norris Harry Hansen Grantland Rice Clarence Darrow

George Washington The Image and the Man review

Prize reviews note Ruth Hitchcock invites contributions while highlighting W E Woodward’s new biography. The book offers a sharp character study of George Washington, challenging established life views and presenting an unusually keen analysis of the man behind the image.

Ruth Hitchcock Home Park Boulevard George Washington W. E Woodward Washington WW. E. Woodward George ‘Washington

Washington as a pragmatic leader in Woodward’s portrait

The piece critiques a biographer’s portrayal of George Washington as grounded in verifiable history. It argues Washington’s character arose from his upbringing and environment, noting his image as an intellectual understates his practical, iron will. The essay presents Washington as a human rather than a pedestal-worthy saint.

Washington Valley Forge George Washington Hhs Woodward Mr. Woodward

First Lutheran Church Grows as Members Add 126

At the quarterly meeting the congregation reported 19 families and 27 adults admitted, totaling 126 souls including the confirmation class. Repairs estimate about 1100 dollars for the parsonage and church, with a new furnace. Tegtmeier Brothers won the contract to start next week. German service moves to 9 a.m. Sundays. English services stay 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to ease congestion.

First Lutheran Church Tegtmeier Brothers

Johnny Armstrong Chosen Coach at Columbia College

Johnny Armstrong of Dubuque is selected as coach for Columbia College. The announcement appears in the Dubuque area with local confirmation on April 19. Armstrong brings coaching experience and regional ties to the program.

Johnny Armstrong Columbia College Dubuque, Ta Johnny Armstrong Dubuque

All-State Quarterback Named Columbia Athletic Coach

Sportman once an all-state quarterback in 1921 and two time all-Iowa conference forward Wax today chosen athletic coach by Columbia college to succeed Elmer Layden who recently resigned for a similar post at Duquesne University. He is a 1922 University of Dubuque graduate and has captained the 1923 Dubuque club in the Mississippi Valley baseball league. He also managed the club in subsequent years and played second base for the Oklahoma City Western league team last season. He will begin his duties in September.

Columbia College Elmer Layden Duquesne University Pittsburgh University of Dubuque Dubuque Oklahoma City

Foley Pills diuretic advert by Switchmen’s Union secretary

F M Platte of Peoria urges Foley Pills diuretic for kidney trouble noting relief from backache dizziness and cloudy secretions after two bottles The cold damp weather strains kidneys and urges readers to ask a druggist for Foley Pills diuretic with guaranteed satisfaction and nationwide sale

F. M. Platte Sec'y Switchmen’s Union Peoria Foley

How To Improve Your Complexion

The secret to a good complexion lies in youthful, fresh looking skin. Age is less important than care, and Ice Mint from any Druggist promises a nourished, revitalized glow for face, neck, hands, or arms with a single nightly application.

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