Waterloo Ad Club Eyes Large Delegation to World Ad Congress
The Waterloo Ad Club plans a big turnout for the eleventh annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in Chicago June 20 to 24. President Frank Warner says informative talks on advertising will justify the trip and that many men may bring wives on fake excursions and auto tours. The group aims to strengthen local advertising ethics and press for improved methods, with many members expected to discuss plans at tomorrow's meeting with the Waterloo Woman's Club and Civic Department in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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Cinera’ Ad Club
Waterloo
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Chicago
Auditorium Theatre
Toronto
Warner
Advertising Association
Ad Club
Waterloo Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce and
Waterloo Club
President Speaks to D A R Meet
President Wilson addressed the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington on April 19 opening the twenty fourth annual congress. Delegates debated rival candidates for president general as the election climax nears with factions backing Mrs Story and Mrs Guernsey. About 5000 delegates attended from across the country.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
William Cummings Story
New York
Story
George Thatcher Guernsey
Kansas
Good Fellow Seeks Better Pay for Mechanic Position
A man hopeful for a steady, higher paying mechanic job seeks help from the Associated Charities. Ruth Reed, assistant superintendent, is asked to locate work offering more than 1.52 per day as he struggles after winter unemployment and rising groceries. The case prompts Reed to consider free employment tied to the organization in the city wall.
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Associated Charities
Iman
Liss Ruth Reed
Cuticura Soap Heals Severe Facial Pimples and Blackheads
A long-ago testimonial from Gunard Friberg on Route No 2 Frederic Wig about pimples and blackheads covering the face. He describes rapid spread, soreness, and disfigurement, then reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Sample free by mail with 2p Skin Book.
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Frederic
Gunard Friberg
Cuticum
Dept. T
Boston
Retrenchment and Reform Committee Funds in 1900s Iowa Bill
The omnibus appropriation bill lists large staff costs for state offices and boards, including attorney general and auditor clerical help, governor expenses, and the board of control. It notes authorization patterns, with additional allowances for the retrenchment and reform committee and various departmental and support expenses.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Senstey Lon Gee
Board of Health
Executive Council
Food and Dairy Department
Adjutant General
Ag Custodiam
Gs Ae Labor Bureau
Ana ‘Reform Committee
Providenti
Lste
House
Senate
Emplo
Conference of Governors
Flag Commission
Theatrical At Home Features Boni Mack Minstrels
Boni Mack stars in Al G Field Minstrels at The Waterloo tonight with refined impersonations and strong singing. The program traces the female impersonator’s historic prominence and Mack’s praised versatility. Also at the Grand today and tomorrow Mutual’s Enoch Arden film, and at the Plaza Edgar Selwyn’s The Country Boy with Marshal Neilan in a tale of small town aspiration.
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al. G. Field
Boni Mack
Waterloo
Mr. Mack
Mr. Field
Juliet
Mr. Pield
AL G. Fields
Tennyson
Enoch Arden
Edgar Selwyn
Jesse L. Lasky
Marshal Neflan
Walters Fights New Law Over Jitney Bus Run
Cedar Rapids April 20 R BR Walters who runs the local jitney line says a statewide measure forcing continuous operation from 6 am to midnight will drive him out of the business He claims one man can run the single bus but hiring an assistant would force bankruptcy and Cedar Rapids expects to be left without jitney service soon.
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Cedar Rapids
R. BR. Walters
Casey
Hashelt
Seghoes Organize A Masonic Lodge Here In Des Moines
J C Thompson of Des Moines grand master of the United Grand ALF A M arrives to organize a Master Mason lodge for colored men. Initiation of 27 candidates in G A R hall with delegations from Cedar Rapids Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown. Rev I W Ross active since arriving to organize a new body. Tomorrow evening Mrs R B Bright of Davenport grand matron will organize a local chapter with 18 candidates initiated. Mr Bess notes the candidates are leading colored citizens.
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J. C. Thompson
Des Moines
United Grand Alf & A. M
G. A. R. Hall
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Marshalltown
I W. Ross
A. M
Mra. R. B.bright
Davenport
Order of Eastern Star
Orzanize
Mr. Bess
Beautiful Hair Promise With Danderine Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Knowlton's Danderine for women, claiming rapid dandruff removal and new hair growth after weeks of use. It touts dramatic before and after effects, urging readers to buy a 26 cent bottle at drugstores to restore lustrous, abundant hair.
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Knowlton
Woman Mistakes Census Taker For Milk Seller
Des Moines recounts a humorous mix up as residents confuse a census enumerator with a milkman. Miss Casey from the Greater Des Moines committee clarifies the census role, noting some callers treat the visitor as a land agent or salesman while others misinterpret his duties. The tale highlights public misunderstanding of census work and the enumerator’s proper function.
Youth of 19 Held in Murder Case
Davenport reports the leading suspect in the Edward Zerbe murder near Hampton last Monday has been arrested. Elmer Terette, 19, a French Canadian from East Moline, was captured in Marseilles, Illinois by Deputy Sheriff Jacob S. Wigers after a day and night of investigation.
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Davenport
Edward Zerbe
Hampton
Rock Island
el- Mer Terette
Leratte
Rock Island train brings Lerette suspect under arrest
Lerette, arrested after a crime case, was brought to Rock Island on the first train. He appeared nervous during arrest and has not made statements affirming or denying the crime. The article mentions public figures and topics like woman suffrage and wartime Europe, along with an unrelated advertisement offering Foley products.
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Wigers
Rock Island
Lerette
Affairs at Washington Ends as Sixty Third Congress Closes
Jonal Magazine's April issue preserves the final scenes of the sixty third congress. It notes the regretful partings of many legislators who meet again only after another election. The piece highlights investigations and notable incidents shaping the closing chamber.
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the National
Jonal Magazine
Joe Mitchell Chapple
Washington
Injury at Waterloo Ends in Hospital Care
On April 20 Vincent Driscoll suffered a severe foot injury when his foot was caught in a gear wheel while seated on a motorcycle with Edwin Hubbard. The wound required hospital treatment at St. Francis in Waterloo. Latest reports say he is resting comfortably. Also note: Helen Weller at Grace Church event on April 25 and a Stat on Canada umbrella spending of $500,000 annually.
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Washburn
Edwin Hubbard
Vincent Driscoll
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
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