High Market Leads Farmers to Dispose of Seed Potatoes
A Waterloo analyst with long experience in potato trade says prices are high due to real scarcity. Potatoes are deteriorating in quality, prompting sales rather than holding back. He predicts a high price outlook through next season, with less acreage and continued sharp values as farmers use seed stock for spring planting. Local quotations hold at about 8.50 per 100 pounds, averaging Chicago and Missouri River quotes.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Red
Chicago
Missouri River
West High School Forms Letter W Athletics Club
An association of West High School letter W men formed at the West Club with about 20 charter members. The group aims to promote athletics, boost school spirit, and elevate enthusiasm at all games and meets. J. Schultz elected chairman. a committee will recruit all letter W recipients who are eligible for membership.
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West High School
West Club
West High
J. Schultz
Congestion of kidneys described with symptoms
Congestion of kidneys indicated by kidney region pain and passage to irritated bladder. Symptoms include constant pressing urge to urinate scanty highly colored urine and systemic signs such as headaches bloodshot eyes nausea vomiting nervousness rheumatic pains and general discomfort. It warns against neglecting such conditions.
Balmwort Tablets Help Restore Natural Secretions
Balmwort Tablets can be obtained of any druggist for their actions to eliminate contagion, reduce inflammation, destroy bacteria and restore normal secretions. Have relieved thousands said by all druggists.
Just Plain Dog Saves Man From a Watery Grave
Davenport April 21 A nameless dog saved Hugh Shannon a 78 year old engineer from a watery grave in the Missisippi river Shannon had stepped from his boat near sand barges when he stumbled and fell into the river The dog owned by John Polchow boat watchman at the Nahant harbor sprang into action and pulled the man to safety
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Davenport
Missigaippi River
John Polchow
Government Harbor
Nahant
Hugh Shannon
C. Brusso
Shannon
Mr G Buentemeier Praises Cuticura For Pimples Healed
George Buentemeier of Pine Top Minnesota describes six months of itchy red pimples and skin eruptions. He used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a week and was healed after using three cakes of soap and two boxes of ointment. He urges continued daily use to keep skin clear.
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George Buentemeier
Pine Top
Minn
Cuticara talcum powder fragrance ad offers samples
An advertisement touts Cuticara talcum powder for face and baby use with a delicate scent. It claims unique charm and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura with address in Malden. Also mentions Cuticura Soap and Ointment at 250 each.
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Cuticura
Dent
Malden
Wizard cures for rheumatism aches and injuries ad
An old advertisement touts Wizard cures for rheumatism stiff joints and muscles with quick relief. It promotes Wizard Gil as an antiseptic for cuts burns bites and stings and claims sprains bruise healing benefits. Also pitches Wizard Liver Whips as a laxative tonic.
Dog saves swimmer from dying between barges
Shannon clung to a barge in a waterway when exhaustion left him unable to call for help. A dog on the nearby craft barked and patrolled the vessel, drawing the attention of his master, Mr. Polehow, and his son Willian Polehow. They reached Shannon just as his grip loosened and pulled him to safety.
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Mr. Polehow
Willian Polehow
Shannon
Dont Be A Victim of Spring Fever
Dont Be A Victim of Spring Fever urges readers to counter spring fatigue by cleansing the system with S S S blood purifier and tonic. The ad claims spring renews the body after winter wear and promises restored vigor, appetite, and red blood. It advertises medical advice and a free written consultation from a Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Ga.
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Swift
Laboratory
Atlanta
Cleansing and Toning of the System Urgently Urged
A plea for thorough cleansing and toning of the entire system as a seasonal need. The appeal notes depleted strength and naturally low vitality, urging decisive action now.
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Boys OF West-High Form
W’ Association
Just Plain Dog
Man
Mr. G. Buentemeier
Hamlin
Gil
East Fourth Street
Water Co
Owa
C. A. Waterbury
Commercial Street
Black Hawk Bank Bldg
We East
Fourth
Stret Waterloo
W. C. Kohl & Son
Carolina
Brown Kid
Theo
Imperial Player
Mae Ee
Isle of Golden Dreams
Brunswick Music
Commercial St
Cole, Chandler
Cleveland
Cole, Chandler and
Jungwirth Auto
West Fifth ST
Waterloo, Iowa
Western Outfitters
Sycamore St
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