Plan new route for Gan road plan new route for gan road
Newspaper declares people determined to save railway and outlines a new electrified route around Coggan. A 39 man meeting approved petitions from Lafayette to Prairieburg and Brandon to Quasqueton to extend lines toward Anamosa, Prairieburg, and Robinson. Coggon remains a fork. Anamosa remains central to the plan, with community effort urged to push progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Wareka
Can
Ar Coggan
Coggan
Cooegan
Lafayette
Waterloo
Central City
Pratrieburg
Anamosa
Brandon
Quasqueton
Robinson
Ryan
Coggon
Agsserance
Prairieburg
Amamosa
Whitaker Indicted in Iowa Estate Fraud Case
Dez Moines reports Susie B. Whitaker, heiress to a 300000 estate once tied to Drake, indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses over a year ago. She sold shares in the estate to Des Moines residents, promising multi fold returns once the estate was secured, then fled to England for settlement preparations and has not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dez Moines
Wale B. Whitaker
Tha San Rover
Frianels Drake
Roma
Alendear
England
Christmas Gift List From A Busy Store Window
A retailer showcases a wide array of holiday items including baskets, sleds, knives, air guns, work benches, flash lamps, safety razors, carving sets, electrical irons, and miscellaneous household goods. Prices range from pennies to several dollars, with many items listed as priced from 4.00 and up to 81.25 and up.
Red Cross Seals Delayed Holiday Campaign In Waterloo
Red Cross Christmas seals ordered by the Social Welfare league for sale in Waterloo during the holiday season have been delayed, pushing the campaign start back. Proceeds fund tuberculosis prevention, with funds to equip a county dispensary. Some seals arrived two weeks ago and were mailed out. Sales will begin downtown as soon as the remaining order arrives. A second item notes a Labor history lecture at Labor temple by Prof. Loren Stuckey of the University of Iowa, with Mayor Law presiding. Central Labor union hosts clergy for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
League
Waterloo
Marion Chapman
Iowa Labor Organization
Labor Temple
Loren Stuckey
University of Iowa
Stuckey
W. H H. Law
Central Labor Union
Dandevine Cures Dandruff After Few Applications
A vintage advertisement claims Dandevine removes all dandruff after one or two uses. It promises a clean scalp with no itching and stops hair from falling. The ad notes a 25 cent bottle available at any drug store.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Targets Mothers and Children
Promotes a fruit laxative as safe relief for sick children with fever and stomach trouble. Claims quick, gentle cleansing of bowels and bile, and warns to beware counterfeit syrups. Advises asking a druggist for a 60 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company with watchful eye for branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Gets It corn remedy claim ad in old paper
An advertisement promotes a corn treatment called GETS IT, claiming quick, painless removal of corns with no work or pain. It touts wide pharmacist backing and lists multiple urban retailers and distributors including Lawrance & Co in Chicago and Warns Drug Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrance & O
Chicago
Waterloo
Wanelor Bros. Co
H.W. Taggart
C. I. Millar
Hansen & Hansen
Stricklers Pharmacy
Warns Drug Co
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MMS
Susie B. Whitaker
XID
East Fifth Street Hardware Co
East Fifth Atre
Nwoticok
Sreomedey
Hicywie
Acta
Ove
Toyland
Jardinieres
Sindee
Christman
Vietrolas
Paragon
New Norfolk
Java
Nain
Jordan
Waterman’s
Black Hawk Lawn
Itmas Spirit
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