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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1919

Page

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Banks Waive Tax Exemption Loss to Aid Dubuque

In Dubuque Iowa banks respond to a new tax exemption law by waiving claims on funds invested in United States bonds. The Second National Bank and Dubuque Savings Bank will contribute about 4000 dollars to the city treasury, reducing a projected annual loss of about 21000 dollars amid a municipal financial crisis. Mayor Saul welcomed the voluntary action by bank leaders J K Deming and board directors.

Dubuque United States Ity Saul Awe Second National Bank Dubuqque Crisi Almed J. K. Deming

Girl leaps from speeding car in Muscatine. may not recover

Elizabeth Miller, 16, jumped from the car of William Tigs after a steamboat outing. She suffered a fractured skull and is not expected to survive. Tigs did not stop the car, claiming she disliked him. witnesses corroborated. No prosecution anticipated if she dies.

Muscatine Elizabeth Miller William Tigs Figg Robert Maher Edna Reichart Miss Miller

Just Before Retiring Take Horsford Acid Phosphate Ad

An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a non alcoholic remedy to relieve thirst fatigue and refresh the system and brain just before retiring.

Horsford

Magoun-Linage Marriages Shock Sioux City Society

Carlton Magoun and Berkeley Michael wed Helen Holbrook and Helen Magoun respectively in Sioux City. The ceremonies occurred amid a race to wed first, with last‑minute substitutions among wedding party members. The Magouns are prominent bankers. Michael heads a seed store.

Carlton Magoun Sioux City Helen Magoun Herkeley Micheal Dou Helen Stolbrook Minneapolis Carlton Mazoun Magoun Miss Holbrook W. ¥. McFadden Courtton Selen Alagoa Mamoeng Miss Magoun Berkeley Michael J. 5 Michael United States Carlton Magoun-Holbrook Stiss Magoun Uneiderstudies Lyman Burgess Dean Wilde Mr. Michael Michael-Magoun John A. Magoun Carlton Magouns Sioux City High School Wells College Northwestern National Bank Berlin Northwestern National Book

Strike May Stop Gray Line Supply

Des Moines reports a midwest railroad shopmen strike threatens gasoline and perishable goods shortages. Officials warn by Friday most railroad shop workers may be on strike, halting refrigerator and oil tank car service and risking empty Des Moines gas stations and stalled fruit and vegetables in Northwestern yards.

Des Moiars Aug. T Iowa Middle West Des. Noltey Valley Junction Standard Oil Company Chicago Des Moines Standard Company Shopmens’ Federation Boone

Disbarment Proceedings for George Clark Reported

Des Moines, Aug 7. Disbarment proceedings against George Clark of Ida Grove will be heard before a district judge from Ida county or an outside judge appointed by the supreme court, with no appointment filed yet. The law requires the hearing to occur in the district where the Information was filed. Additional compensation news follows.

Supreme Court

Rain drenches Sioux City region and Cedar Rapids storms

Rainfall totaling 1.02 inches drenched Sioux City and surrounding areas, aiding crops during drought. In Cedar Rapids a heavy storm damaged trees, glass, and a cornice, while Fort Dodge saw a severe rain and lightning event that benefited gardens but caused minor tree damage. Northern regions reported similar downpours and wind.

Sioux City North Dakota South Dakota Neil Woodbury County Perry Creek Floyd Cedar Rapids Hamilton Seed and Coal Company Second Avenue First Street Sperman Cornice Company North First Street EB Avenue Seventh Street Iowa Railway and Light ‘Company Second Street Jiy Fort Dodge Althe

Love of Wife Seeks 40000 Damages in Eldora Court

Frank L. St. John of Hardin County files in district court a 40000 suit against Charles Baskin of Eldora claiming Baskin seduced his wife Josephine. The petition says while St. John was a farm tenant in Grundy County in 1916 Baskin courted Josephine and won her affections, leading to the wife leaving in December 1917 and refusing to live with him since. Both families are prominent in Eldora and Hardin County. Baskin owns extensive Grundy County farmland. St. John resides on a farm.

Eldora Frank L St. John Charles Baskin Aplaintia Josephine Grundy County Hardin County Baskin Hidora

Eloping wife faces trial over missing savings and family flight

Mrs. Smalley and Argyle flee from Eldora area with $4000 of her husband’s money. They travel through Burlington Quincy Muscatine as charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and wife desertion loom. The husband recovers some assets and a divorce action is discussed.

Eldora Burlington Quixey Smalley St. Louis Quincy Argyle Davenport Muscatine Barry Smalley Hberly Howard Argyle Estelle Smalley Muscatin

Howard's Buttermilk Cream Promoted for Skin Beauty

An advertisement touts Howard's Buttermilk Cream for sunburn freckles and complexion improvement. It claims immediate whitening of dull skin, vanishing after application, and no greasiness. Buyers are promised a money-back guarantee at Hansen Hansen Miller Henderson Drug Co. More endorsements note nightly use by actresses.

Miller Brewing Co Milwaukee Howard Hansen & Hansen’s C. . Miller's Henderson Drug Co

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