Veterans Convention Set for June 24 at Hotel Russell-Lamson
Members of the Chicago Great Western Veterans association and their families plan their annual convention in Waterloo on Monday June 24 at Hotel Russell Lambert. The event aims to attract 250 to 260 visitors with several railway officials expected to speak. The Waterloo chamber convention committee issued 1000 questionnaires to retailers and manufacturers to gauge past conventions and inform future invitations.
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Chicago Great Western, Veterans’ Association
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Mre Ing
Chamber of Commerce
Wold
Mothers everywhere endorse Foley's Honey and Tar
A Virginia mother explains she chose Foley's Honey and Tar for her coughs and colds because it contains no chloroform or opiates and is safe for children. The druggist recommended it and the family is glad they followed his advice.
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Foley
Virginia
Convention Mindset Prompts City to Welcome Outsider Visitors
Convention committee members argue that a city must be convention minded and extend hospitality before it can entertain or attract visitors from across the state. An overgrown home analogy stresses preparation and invitation as prerequisites for hosting events.
Husband says father-in-law beat him with hammer
Wilson reported severe injuries after a family quarrel at his home in Black Hawk Street 15211 EB Swanger, his wife’s father, allegedly struck him with a hammer. Police recovered the weapon and noted a swollen eye, missing teeth, and possible shoulder fracture.
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Jor, Wilson
Black Hawk
Street
EB. H. Swanger
Swanger
Wilson
Pollen
Charles Mohns
McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain Guarantee
A vintage advertisement urges thin men and women to take McCoy's Tablets to gain weight and improve health. It touts a 6 pound minimum gain in five weeks or money back, with a risk free guarantee and availability at local druggists including Robert Drug Co and C. J. Miller.
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McCoy
Robert Drug Co
C. J. Miller
McCoy's
Himmel contract lets for eight bungalows on two streets
Harry Himmel announces a contract to John Beck for five bungalows in the Himmel subdivision near Galloway addition. Prices range from 2900 to 3800 dollars. Three homes will face on Upton avenue and two on Main street. Construction starts immediately.
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Harry Himmel
Fourth Street
John Beck
Galloway
Upton Avenue
Main Street
Scout commissioners named for Burnside and four districts
Scout Executive A F Jury announced the appointment of E E Watson as Boy Scout commissioner of the Burnside district. The four city districts will be under new commissioners for the ensuing year with A I Bunn Roosevelt Willis Johnson Westlawn and T C Thompson named for their respective districts and troops.
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E. Watson
Burnside
Scout
A.F. Jury
A. I
Bunn
Roosevelt
Willis , Johnson
Westlawn
Pavers Trucks Move Toward South Iowa Paving Project
Fifteen motor trucks from H. J. Carlson Construction of Minneapolis pass Waterton en route to the WA 6 highway 218 paving project south of Vinton. The Bryant Paving Company of this city holds the contract to lay the concrete pavement, with work starting the first of next week as announced by Bryant company offices.
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H. J. Carlson Construction Company
Minneapoli
Waterton
WA. 6
Vinton
Minneapolis
Bryant Paving Company
Bryant Company
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