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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
12
Postal workers lobby Congress amid wage strikes and staff shortages stressing low pay and long hours. Acknowledging the strain from resignations, the statement argues federal patronage harms efficiency and demands early action to curb labor turnover and restore mail service reliability.
The article notes that wage growth at the postal service has periodically risen with bonuses, averaging about 36 percent, but postal wages have lagged behind rising living costs. It suggests compensation adjustments are being discussed to address the gap.
Naval recruiting office Des Moines announces a midshipmen cruise for Waterloo area reservists and ex service men. Volunteers will sail aboard U S S Connecticut Michigan Minnesota Kansas South Carolina and New Hampshire from Annapolis June to August visiting Guantanamo Pacific canal zone Hawaii Puget Sound San Francisco San Pedro and San Diego. Report May 10 for active duty and Sept 10 return. four months active duty possible transfer to regular navy. limited to about 400 participants. Ex service reenlistees transferred to Philadelphia for duty with the practice squadron. no guaranteed ship duration beyond cruise end.
Teachers and the principal at John Fiske School Waterloo East announce that this school year they have worn inexpensive dirt-defying uniforms. The plan, adopted last June, uses blue washable material, white collars and scuffs, black tie and patent leather belts. Pupils nicknamed the instructors the Bluebird teachers due to the uniform color.
Hawkeye Ol Company at Firth Water streets Tilling station and other sites listed for remodeling work. Louis E Fowler 24 Prospect Avenue and W H Bass 121 Cn remodeling 200. Cornell 10 Avenue Balam 200 Jessie Becker 2 Bn 1 remodeling 200. E Thompson 914 Baltimore Street and Marpadant Bros 1600 Leran Avenue barn 100.
Grundy Center residents report the Grundy Center Gun Club will hold its annual shoot on the club grounds with many shooters from outside the area expected. The town also notes deaths and marriages in the community including William Knaack at Reinbeck and the marriage licenses issued to area residents.
New job opportunity for women offered by the General Chemical Company introduces the Ryzon Service Staff. Part time positions with salary and commission emphasize knowledge of Ryzon Baking Powder and the modern Byzon measuring method. Applicants to contact the Foot Department, General Chemical Co., 25 Bread Street, New York City. offer includes the Ryzon Baking Book for 30 cents or a free copy with two pounds of Ryzon.
Birth notices for three families include a daughter for Jesa W Elmore at 12h Commercial on April 12 a daughter for William K Phippe born April 16 in Cascaden Virginia and a daughter for Latin Holcomb at 401 Suntyaside on April 19.
Diamond Dyes guarantees three new fadeless colors for wool silk linen cotton or blends. The Direction Book with each package shows how to dye any color. Have your druggist show the Diamond Dye Color Card to match material.
The ad copy claims Gete It quickly eliminates pain when a corn or callus reaches four, then shaves away and loosens the affected skin. It promises painless removal and easy lifting of the stubborn area.
An advertisement for Gets-It corn remover promises a painless, quick fix. It claims a safe, sure method with no hurt, offered by H Lawrence & Co in Chicago with a money back guarantee.
A Cleveland resident reports kidney pills eased cold settled pains in back and sides. The testimonial notes kidney function issues and credited Foley Kidney Pills with relief, listing multiple local drugstores as sellers and urging others to try the remedy.
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