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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1920

Page

9

Iowa Marines Desert. Auto Theft Ring Erupts

Three Great Lakes marines on absence without leave from Clinton Iowa are deserters. They, with three Clinton women and a child, stole autos, got mired near Clinton and Cedar Rapids, abandoned both cars, slept, then walked to Shellsburg where arrested. Authorities warned towns along the route.

Clinton, Ja United States Great Lakes Training School Edgar S. Calligan Seattle Richard Cruce Alma Wash Clinton Mills Helena Mont Shellsburg Clinton Arthur Jensen Cedar Rapids Nolice Shellshore

Turner of Avoca Named to West Point Academy

Howard M Turner, a freshman in the college of liberal arts at the University of Iowa, has been appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point and will report June 16 to begin his course of study.

Goers West Point Towa City Howard M. Turner Avoca College of Liberal Arts Usity of Iowa United States Military Academy

Hurley Burns and Others Listed in Local Notices

Local birth and hospital notices show names such as D Mrs Hurley Burns and Edward Linevin at St Francis hospital. Entries mention multiple births with dates in March and April, including Ralph, James, and Malcolm as given names, with several family surnames and associated residences.

Hurley Burns Robert Vobilg Edward Linevin St. Francis Hospital Richard van Metre Ralph Hutamel Ralph. i Walter Peterson Immin Macy Campbell Sen Malcolm James Jerome St. Porte City Jameson Jr Beren Samuel Score

Lend-a-Hand Club breaks from Davenport YWCA

Davenport Ill April 26 The Lend-a-Hand Club asks dissolution of copartnership with the YWCA after talks failed over a clause requiring WC A admin secretaries meet national requirements. The club aims to hold Immaculate Conception academy property bought for 225000 with 50000 paid. Club president Mrs Kuppinger says academy to be used as a club home and optimism for an amicable future.

Davenport Ill Copartnership Lend-a-Hand Club Immatcnate Conception Academy Sisters of Charity Kuppinger

Looting Taints Alfalfa & Cereal Milling Funds Inquiry

In Sioux City Iowa on April 26 a petition filed by H B Bernard president and stockholders alleges George P Johnson promoter and company officers looted the treasury leaving only 11 28 of at least 206 900 raised from stock sales by January 1 A district court petition seeks a receiver Judge W Anderson appoints E A Burgess as receiver

Sioung City Alfalfa & Céreal Milling Company George P. Johnson H.B. Bernard W. Anderson E. A. Burgess

Sioux City Plans $500000 Methodist Hospital Expansion

Sioux City will host a $500,000 Methodist hospital project after transfer of St John’s Gutheran hospital to the church group. Dr William Jepsen deeded the St John’s hospital and nearby 280 acre farm to Northwest Town Conference corporations for trust. New York funds requests total 360,000 for five years and 100,000 for this year, approved by budget committee. The old St John’s building will be renovated for temporary use before a new facility rises.

St John's Hospital Stone Fark Wiliaim Jepsen Northwest Town Methodial Episcopal Church Central Interchurch Treasury of New York Treasury Northwest Iowa General Budget Committee of Sioux City Northwestern Town Conference Fort Dodge St. John's Gutheran Hospital Fourteenth Jones Streets St. John’s Porsiy

Nauman Colts Fall 14 to 4 at Jesup Pitcher Victory

The Nauman Colts suffered their second loss of the season yesterday after traveling to Jesup to face a pitcher described as a colt damer. The final score was 14 to 4.

Nauman Colts Jesup Colt Damer

Webster City blaze wipes out Felt Shoe plant and more

A Sunday fire in Webster City Iowa destroyed the Northwestern Felt Shoe plant housed in the former Armory, plus adjacent buildings including the Cadillac garage and Bissholl blacksmith shop. Total losses about 360000 with only 126000 insured. Felt Shoe stock of 200000 was lost. The Cadillac garage was vacant. Bissholl shop was frame construction. Fire began in the Felt Shop.

Webster City Northwestern Felt Shoe Company Cta Armory Felt Sho Company Cadillac Gargage GF. Bisshell Felt Show Company Fost Los Ag Cadillac Bissholl

Arbolone Tablets Ad Promises Weight Loss

A humorous testimonial poem from Los Angeles California praises Tablets Arbolone for decreasing hunger and weight gain. The ad urges readers to visit a drug store to buy Arbolone and claims the tablets curb cravings and help weight loss.

SY GIRLS REALIZE NEAT SUM PROM CARNEVAL

The plant, the only felt shoe factory outside the exet, held $640000 in orders. Stockholders ponder retooling and delays as machinery and building setbacks hinder reopening. The W. C. G. A carnival in Association Room drew strong patronage, with the industrial department reporting $4100 in proceeds.

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Balmwort Tablets Offer Kidney Relief Says Patient Letter

A testimonial from John Shore of Fort South Ark praises Balmwort Tablets for easing severe kidney trouble. The ad claims corn silk extract, in Balmwort Tablets, calms urinary disturbances and restores kidney and bladder function, urging readers to ask druggists for the product at $1.00.

United States John Shore South A Fort South Ark

New Clubroom Fund Aids Lake OKo Conference Travel

A fragmented note describes booth space, country store, vaudeville, movie, animals, and refreshment stands at a fair. Funds raised were to furnish a new clubroom and send Blele to the North Central Field Conference at Lake Okoboji in July. The Waterloo Bank and Trust Company advertises options and liberal rates for financing.

Afale Blele North Central Field Lake Okobo Waterloo Elty Property Turing Waterloo Bank & Trust Company

Wizard Of Frontline Flu Attack Promises Quick Defense

An old time ad touts an influenza defense using nasal spray or throat gargle with a two part solution, claiming it forms an antiseptic wall against germs. It urges immediate use to stop colds and throat illness from turning dangerous influenza, available from druggists for 20 cents with a money back guarantee. Wisgard Liver Whips are also advertised as a pleasant pink pill with a 40 cent price and guarantee.

Nicotol Quit Smoking Aid Promises Easy Cessation

Thousands struggle with craving and attempts to quit smoking. Nicotol tablets claim to kill cravings, ease withdrawal, and keep users feeling fine, sold under steel bound guarantee or money back. ask your druggist for opinions on its effectiveness.

Sailor Faction Nicole

Plumpness Promised by Hypo Nuclane Tablets

If you are too thin or pale and sallow, lacking color and strength, your blood may be deficient in red corpuscles. A pharmaceutical product named U grain hypo-nuclane tablets is advertised as rapidly increasing weight and improving color after months of use. Buy in sealed packages at sapothecary shops.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Blood Purity

This ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy for blood ills such as pimples boils and loss of appetite. It claims purifying, enriching and revitalizing effects with a suggested Hood's Pills laxative. It presents a period voice and promotes herbal ingredients.

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