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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1915

Page

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Iowa News weighs Allen child labor act scope and ages

Des Moines report questions whether the Allen act barring girls under a certain age from street occupations covers girls in department stores restaurants and public venues. Judge-like language prompts doubt. Attorney General Casson and Senator Allen foresee court interpretation, with legislators debating language and scope amid impending enforcement.

Des Moines Whoether Allen Several Effe McFarlane Bronson Waterloo Casson

Little Wilton Child victim of flames

Wilton April 0 Little Clara Stender four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Stender residing northwest of Wilton was seriously injured in a fire early today authorities reported she sustained burns to many parts of her body and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment

Wilton Clara’ Stender H. A. Stender Wiltnn

Swamp-Root Endorsed For Kidney Pain Relief

A 77 year old Los Angeles resident testifies to dramatic kidney and rheumatic relief from Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root after years of use. She recalls severe back and limb pains, restless nights, and says the remedy restored her health and prompted neighbors to try it. Notary Grace W. Frye confirms the sworn statement.

Los Angeles County of Lydia P. Nugunin Grace W. Frye

SwampRoot Advertisement Letter Targets Dr Wilmer Co

A dated prospectus seeks funds for a sample bottle of SwampRoot by Dr Wilmer Co of Binghamton New York. It promises to reveal kidneys and bladder information and mentions Waterland Evening Center. Drug stores offer fifty cent and regular size bottles.

Dr. Wilmer & Co Binghamton, N Waterlan Evening Center

Fragmentary fire report hints at clothing flames

A damaged OCR passage describes a Sunday morning blaze with a person severely burned while clothing caught fire. The text mentions possible improvised ignition and says no other theory fits, but confidence is low due to unreadable segments. The fragment references an individual and an event without clear dates or locations.

Madrellos Levon

Code Supplement Soon to Be Ready

Dex Mojues reports that a new code supplement is nearly ready for distribution within two weeks. It features amended sections, new annotations, and a card index of revisions, with the editor and staff preparing for delivery by July 1 after two supplements are issued at a total price.

Heskever Nell Bamber Sode Alsonourt Secretary of Data Whitney Wilcox Winterloo Salinas Are

Miss Zartman Plans Farewell Program

The final public program of the season will be held in the West High auditorium on Friday evening, April 30, directed by Miss Ethel Zartman. The program includes high school orchestra numbers, readings by Garratt Cobb and others, scenes from The Merchant of Venice, and performances by the Philomel Chorus and soloists Clyde Davis and Maybeth Mack, with a cast featuring Bernier, Dorothy Davis, Marian Brown, Mae Hersek, and Mildred Smith.

West High Seriat Mien Ethel Zartmian Wmusic Reading Shyloc Robert Nauman Antoni Gordon Vaughan Philomel Chorus

New Members Sought by Humane Society in Black County

Mrs. Lt. C Burkitt was elected president of the Black County Humane Society at the annual business meeting. A call goes out for new members to join and support the organization’s animal welfare efforts in the community.

Humane Society Lt. C. Burkitt Black County Flumane Socity Aike

Local Society Meeting Plans Membership Drive

Meeting at the MC A pare nors discussed a membership campaign to boost the society's work for mite and bessr. Officers named include Hartman as first vice president Alice Cale second vice president R W H Newell secretary Dr Igaret Clark treasurer and Dr George A Scott veterinarian.

Mite Bessr St Night Hartman Alice Cale R. W H. Newell Igaret Clark George A. Scott Society

Ten Enumerators Begin Waterloo County Census

Ten census enumerators started work in Waterloo yesterday to count residents for the state census. They will gather name age occupation birthplace and home ownership among other questions and will continue until all inhabitants are listed. County Auditor Rainbow will supervise card checking with clerks assisting.

Waterloo Dan Jose United States Woonée Rainbow Clwck Hayes

Enumerators Gather Residents Amid Health Notices

Enumerators strive to enumerate every inhabitant and obtain all information requested by the state, with arrests and fines for refusals. Scarlet fever cases rise as two new patients are reported, city officials say, bringing active cases to nine with one diphtheria case under quarantine. The new patients are Vivian Sibert of 2274 Third Street East and Ida Rigdon of 411 Randall Street.

Vivian Sibert Third Street Ida Rigdon Randall Street

Bronson family leaves Black Hawk County for Allamakee County

W F Bronson and family relocate after 56 years in Black Hawk County to Allanakee County near New Alban purchasing a 120 acre farm. He ran a truck gardening business from a five acre California street location for twelve years and is Lyman Ty Brosson's brother. The move follows a wish to pursue farming amid a pioneer era reminiscence of the original home near Haymond.

Black Hawk County Nebraska W. Bronson Allanakee County New Alban California Mr. Bronson Lyman Ty. Brosson Haymond Jack Hark County Son Bronson Fienres Allamakee

Card of Thanks and Local Theft Confession

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and groups for kindness during illness and after death of Mrs Lodema Hailey, noting floral tributes from James Black Dry Goods Co and Fraternal Union. Also reports Kenneth Davis age 12 confessing to four suburban Waterloo grocery robberies, including Margadant Draper Forest Hershberger stores, with custody by Detective McSweeney and possible return to Eldora.

Lodema Hailey James Black Dry Goods Co Fraternal Union Leah Robinson Pauline A. C. Bailey D. C. Bailey Kenneth Davis Waterloo Margadant Ninth Draper's Grocery Forest Avenue Hershbergers McSweeney Reform School Eldora

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Waterloo Residents

A waterlogged historical ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills as effective for back pain and kidney troubles. It features testimonials from Lt. Mrs. Charles Bruna of Waterloo and Mrs. Denon praising relief after using Moan's Kidney pills and noting long-term satisfaction and repeated use. Factors include local drugstore Wangler Bros. Co and Foater-Milborn Co., Buffalo NY.

Dean Waterloo Charles Bruna Ninth Street Moan Wangler Bros. Co Pete Joe

Beeriners Entertained by Cedar Rapids Shriners

Porty Shriners hosted Waterloo and Cedar Rapids candidates for a ceremonial with a parade banquet and cordial reception. Waterloo contingent included Harry Hartong and E B German, with Imperial Potentate Frederick Smith of Rochester among dignitaries. Speakers praised the hospitality and festivities.

Imperial Frederick RB Smith Rochester N. Y Waterloo Cedar Rapids Wanye Hellen Richard Hall

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