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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
1
Des Moines leaders and Iowa fair directors fear disruption as street carmen demand a wage increase from March 1. A $100,000 to $109,000 fund is sought to avert a strike before the fair opening, with federal court blocks and a gasoline shortage threatening city transportation.
State agent from Hawner’s office investigates the White River reservation in South Dakota after following a crew including Charley Rain-in-the-Face and Pete Eagle feather. He uncovers numerous cars on the reservation, suggesting a hidden auto theft network tied to western Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
A large railway labor dispute in Sioux City Iowa triggered a morning walkout by seven hundred maintenance of way workers with total strikers estimated between 1600 and 2000 across the territory. A state agent reported a reservation filled with cars bearing evidence of prior disguises. An officer seized a National Twelve reported stolen in February in Omaha, driven by a barefooted, moccasin wearing man dressed in a red flannel shirt.
A vintage ad advertises lemon juice mixed with three ounces orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles blemishes and achieve clear soft rosy skin. Grocers and drug stores supply ingredients.
The store emphasizes durable furniture and individuality, promising better goods at lower prices than rivals. It touts strong buying connections and urges customers to trade there for reliable quality and value.
Citizens Gas and Electric Company informs consumers they can pay bills at a discount until 10 p.m. After that time the gross amount becomes due.
A vintage advertisement promotes a vegetable blood remedy from Swift Specific for catarrh. It claims long use, expert medical department, and home treatment guidance with no charge for case evaluation. The copy urges thorough cleansing of the blood and avoiding temporary sprays or douches.
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