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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1928

Page

10

Jewel robberies provide jog for New York police

New York police probe three dating jewel robberies valued at over 250000. Read more on the 130 pearl necklace from Mrs. Longheim, 100000 in uncut diamonds from Frank Watdin’s car in Philadelphia, and 17 pearl strings from Jacques Blenenfeld di Co. showrooms. A black bag vanished from Blenenfeld after safe-deposit vault theft. A1200-word reward offered for Blenenfeld pearls.

New York INS Jerome Longheim Saratoga Springs Philadelphia Jacques Blenenfeld di Co. Jewelers Longhelm Saratoga Frank Watdin J. R. Wood & Sons Germantown Tue Blenenfeld

Fields Named Head of Audubon Society

At a recent meeting of the Audubon society here two years after its formation, Harry E. Fields of Cedar Heights was elected president. Other officers named include First Vice President Sarah Storey of 435 Allen Street, Second Vice President Mrs F C Liffring of 307 Alta Vista Avenue, and Secretary-Treasurer C. K.

Audubon Society Harry E. Fields Cedar “Heights Fields Sarah Storey Allen Street F.C. Liffring Alta Vista Avenue C. K

Dairy Farmer Owes G O P Gratitude Says Dickinson

Wauken Iowa August 29 Congressman L J Dickinson told Iowa dairy farmers that American dairy interests owe a heavy debt to the Republican party. He cited a 50 percent tariff increase in the daily schedule signed by President Coolidge on Republican recommendation as proof of GOP support for the industry. He urged farmers to vote to protect themselves and improve conditions and predicted Republican majorities in Iowa in November elections.

Wauken L. J. Dickinson Iowa Dickinson Coolidge

J C Penney to Visit Waterloo Store

J G Penney of New York and Florida head of the J G Penney Company will arrive in Waterloo Sunday afternoon and stay through Monday to inspect the local store at 95 89 Fourth Street East. Major of Wateria reports Penney also plans a statewide motor tour visiting several Iowa stores including 47 in the state.

J. G.penney New York Florida J. G. Penney Company, Inc Waterloo Fourth Street D. Major Wateria Des Moines Penney J. O. Penney Company, Inc Iowa

Celebrities Take State Fair Stage in Iowa

Des Moines reports the eighth day of the Iowa state fair featured celebrity appearances by Governor Hammill and notable figures Capts. George H. Wilkins and C. B. D. Collyer. Officials prepared for official reviews while livestock judging continued ahead of tomorrow’s honors, including horse championships.

Des Moines Hammill George H. Wilkins North Pole C. B.D. Collyer

Healthiest Boy and Girl Contest Selections Narrowed

Contestants in the healthiest girl competition were reduced from ninety to twenty yesterday with final judging today. Additionally twenty five boys compete for the healthiest boy honor as finals approach.

Farm and Labor Paper Buys Marshalltonian

CG D Edsall publisher of the Farm and Labor World has purchased the Marshalltonian a Marshalltown weekly and these papers will be consolidated in the future Edsall bought the Marshalltonian from Miss Miriam McNally.

Marshalltown, Ja U.P O- CG D. Edsall Farm and Labor, World Marshalltonian Marshalltown Edsall Miriam McNally

Best Alfalfa Land Available in Black Hills District

Dairy man and stock man urged moving to alfalfa land in the Black Hills District of South Dakota. The ad pitched cheaper land and the option to grow crops from the North Central States, offering details via J. Og. Milne, colonization agent for the Chicago & North Western Railway at 226 West Jackson Street, Chicago, Illinois.

Black Hills South Dakota North Central States J. OG. Milne Chicago & North Western Railway West Jackson St Chicago, Ill

Ellen Willier Mother of Soldier Reported Seriously Ill

Mrs Ellen Willier age 91 resident 629 Eleventh Street West Waterloo is seriously ill at home after a stroke. She is the mother of Fred Willier the first Waterloo soldier to die in the Spanish American War and the namesake of Camp No 11 USW V.

Ellen ,Willier Eleventh Street Waterloo Willier Fred Willier Fred Willer U. S

Two Year Old Girl Cut When Thrown Through Windshield

A 2-year-old girl, Shirley Punteney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Punteney, suffered a gash in the forehead after the auto she rode in with her mother collided with another car driven by Mrs. H. L. Wood at Mullan Avenue and Commercial Street at 5 20 p m yesterday.

Shirley Punteney Robert E. Punteney Rock Island Avenue H. L. Wood Sumner Mullan Avenue Commercial Street

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Bridge St J. C. Penney Coal Dealers Division Waterloo Retail Merchants Association Chicago Aire VIA R.H. Johnston C. C. Gardner LABOR Ellen Willier Soldier AUTO Corn Belt Business College G. i. ‘Benson K. P. Bldg Tennessee Button Coal Co Kampus BOY Scout Velvet Steyr Gordon Mer the Royal Harrier THE House OF Satisfaction Nelly Don Paris
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