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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

9

G W Bothwell Dies at 84 a Civil War Vet Leader

Dr George W Bothwell 84 a Civil War veteran and G A R leader died in Des Moines after a stroke. He served as state department surgeon for G A R and was postmaster of Fairbank before moving to Waterloo. Survived by widow daughter Mrs Dietz six grandchildren and a son who died a year ago. Funeral set for Wednesday at Fairbank M E church with Rev J Arthur Young officiating.

George W. Bothwell Robert Anderson Post State Department of the Grand Des Moines Fairbank J. P. Dietz J. Arthur Young Flist M. E. Church Rochester Canada Third Wisconsin Infantry Mina Mayo Brothers Waterloo Bothwell State Department Dietz James Olds George Louis Dietz Evelyn Helen Ruth Bothwell Oelwein

Independence High to Sponsor Debates

A triangular debate will be held Thursday April 26 among Independence High School sophomore English classes and those from Teachers High and Cedar Falls. The event is sponsored by Independence High School.

Courier Sproind Service Independence Independence High School Teachers High Cedar Falls

Local Highs Prep For Independence Debate

The debate asks Shall the Philippines Be Given Their Independence. The local high school affirmative team includes Miss Catherine Hayes Robert Montgomery and Joseph Kaplan. The Cedar Falls high school negative team features Robert McMillen Gilbert Stewart and Miss Alta Maynard. They will face the Teachers High affirmative team in Cedar Falls.

Philippines Catherine Hayes Robert Montgomery Joseph Kaplan Cedar Falls Robert McMillen Gilbert Stewart Alta Maynard

Rotary District Convention In Iowa City Moves Ahead

Delegates from 63 Rotary clubs in the Eleventh district gather in Iowa City for the annual meeting expected to draw about 1500 attendees. Business sessions begin Tuesday with talks by District Governor McKee and others. Wednesday features Paul Harris remarks and a violin concert by Miss Zsa Niemack.

Iowa City INS Rotary International Rotary Anns University of Iowa Stars McKee Indianola Walter A. Jessup Iowa University Corney Garretson Wilmington Del Rotary Paul Harris Chicago Zsa Niemack Charles City Memorial Union

Funeral services for Mrs. William Shadbolt reach Dunkerton

Shadbolt Funeral was held at Dunkerton Iowa in the M E church for Mrs. William Shadbolt who died Saturday at Fayette at age 70 after recovering from injuries in an automobile accident.

Gourier Dunkerton M. E. Church William Shadbolt Fayette

Stop Thumb Sucking and Constipation in Babies Advised

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to curb thumb sucking in children and treat irregular bowel action with Fletcher's Castoria. It claims castor oil based, vegetable formula provides gentle relief, supports digestion, and includes a motherhood book with each package.

Fletcher Chas H Fletcher Genuine. T

Two Children and Relative Die in Stroke Linked Collision

A collision followed by a stroke caused a death. Survivors include two children Mrs. George Cummings of Dunkerton and Robert Shadbaldt in Pennsylvania, plus a brother F W Howe. There are two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Des Moines April 23 IN S W3 Daily and Quy Hooples held for robbery at Saunders Car company night clerk. $46 stolen. Daily allegedly confessed.

George Cummings Dunkerton Robert Shadbaldt Pennsylvania F. W. Howe Holduf Des Moines INS Daily Quy Hooples Saunders Car Company

Providence woman praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

A Providence resident states she began taking Lydia K Pinkham's Vegetable Compound two years ago for nerves and internal discomfort. She now walks five miles daily, continues the medicine, and feels young at about 45. She invites inquiries about the medicines.

Providence Lydia K. Pinkham Mars J. TaGutamonTr Pequot Street R. I

Compromise Proposed in Janesville Road Fight

A mass meeting in Janesville Ia discusses settling the dispute with the state highway commission over routing of primary No 218. The town objects to the commission’s proposed route and midweek changes affecting business interests. The question of a restraining order is noted and the council plans to meet to decide on paving the original route that passes near the main street.

Courier Special Service Janesville State Highway Commission

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Elixir advertised for indigestion

A Robert Drug Co advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a pleasant elixir that quickly relieves gas and indigestion. It promises a full refund if relief is not achieved and claims benefits within ten minutes after one tablespoonful.

Robert Drug Co Dave

Touch of Frost Predicted Across Parts of Iowa Tonight

Des Moines reports that Jack Frost is due to return tonight over much of Iowa especially exposed areas and low lands. Charles D. Reed, head of the weather bureau, says widespread frost would cause little damage beyond a few early flowers, with gardens just replanted in good condition.

Des Moines INS Jack Frost Iowa Charles D. Reed Government Weather Bureau Reed

Weather Frost Threat Looms For Northern Iowa

A frost threat will hit Nghe and Northern Iowa, where temperatures may dip to 38 above or reach freezing in some areas, signaling chilly conditions and potential agricultural impact.

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