Better Poultry Slogan Lights Waterloo Show Rally
The annual Waterloo poultry show drew over 100 visiting poul tries, with Ed Hayes of the American Poultry Association urging stronger organizer action and more membership. Awards list names champions across breeds including Partridge Rocks, Russian Orloffs, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Buff Cochins, Rose Comb Leghorns, and Toulouse geese, led by winners such as Jane Fenelon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hayes
American Poultry Association
Waterloo
Hayes
Partridge Rocks W
AL Renn
Dirs Cobs
Thinl Attock
Waterion
Jane Fenelon
Ickett
Reding
TriPorte
Oelwein
Belfer Bros
Divorce petition filed in Waterloo case
Ror R. McNeler filed for divorce from Lettie McNeler whom he married February 3 1926 in Waterloo. He alleges assault with various instruments last summer and threats to his life. He says she left home July 30 and told neighbors she was going to New York and would not return and there has been no word since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McNeler
Lettie McNeler
Waterloo
Vipa
New York
Parole Board Criticized by Iowa City Official
Chauncey A. Weaver assails Iowa parole practices as a city counselor, calling the state board of parole a farce and criticizing criminal procedure. He argues life and property deserve protection and urges protest to curb leniency toward murderers and thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dec
Chauncey A. Weaver
State Board of Parole
Iowa
Town Board of Parole
Nebraska
Weaver
Benton Co Farmer Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital
Benton county farmer F. C. Nichols died in St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids six weeks after a train jerk threw him against a car door causing injuries. His left leg broke below the hip and a brain blood clot formed, leading to death. He was about 55, survived by widow and two children, born northwest of Urbana. The term court is in session with one jury verdict in Risdell vs Grovert for the plaintiff. Concert company gave a program at the Methodist church as part of the winter course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
F. C. Nichols
Benton County
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Clark Nichols
Urbana
Montana
Nichels
Cummings
C. Risdell
Isma
Grovert
Smith-Springs-Holmes Concert Company
Methodist Church
Early Christmas Mail Still Burdens Posties in Waterloo
Waterloo postoffice officials say there is no real early mailing trend this year for Christmas packages. Despite campaigns, most parcels are still sent in the final days before the holiday, with peak outgoing mail about five days prior and peak inbound mail the day before. Improved packing may ease some issues, but overall workload remains heavy for mail carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Postoffice
Mr. Ke
State Dog License Law Warns Owners of Fido’s Fate
A 1922 measure requires canine license payments by January 12 or the dog becomes wild in law. Unlicensed dogs may be killed on sight. officials and citizens can act, with fines up to 40 dollars and up to 30 days in jail for tag theft. The license costs one dollar for males and three dollars for unspayed females, with ownership tied to recorded data and a county-wide list published May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fido
F. M. Esher
Happy Hunting Ground
Fried Spuds More Deadly Than Hooch
Des Moines reports a temperance meeting where claims that fried potatoes kill more people than alcohol were discussed. Officials considered revoking liquor-law violations by druggists and debated remedies barred as alcoholic beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dec
Iown
State Pharmacy Commission
Chicago
Jamaica
Mason City
Castoria Advertises Harmless History and Enduring Comfort
Castoria Astoria is promoted as a safe substitute for castor oil, paregoric, drops and soothing syrups. It claims thirty years of constant use for constipation, wind colic, diarrhea, and feverishness, aiding digestion and sleep. The pitch emphasizes no narcotics and bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, warning against counterfeits and imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Kin testifies her husband killed Murray with his gun
Mrs Eva Kin testifies in a Des Moines murder trial that her dead husband wrestled Murray and took Murray's gun before the fatal shot. She recounts fleeing the Schneider farm bedroom scene while Bullis arrived and Tilney testified seeing a fight between Murray and Kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counsil Bluffs
Eva Kin
Robert Murray
Des Moines
Schneider Farm
Murray
Mr. Murray
Mr. Bullis
Bullis
King
Frank Tilney
Murray An King
Dike High to name subdistrict contenders Friday
Dike Iowa officials announce Friday evening picks for the state subdistrict Declamatory contest. Competitors in oratorical class include Miles Arnold Arthur Dicken Lawrence Murphy and Grant Hoffman with dramatic contenders Florence Lynde Dagma Henningsen Gladys Hendry Vera Vought and Vera Johnston Marie Volderding Esther Sorensen Lois Reisinger also listed. The program opens with orchestra music and an invocation by Rev. A B Chamberlain plus glee performances and a whistling solo by Beryl McCreery.
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Dike
J. S. Hilliard
Northeast Iowa Declamatory Association
A. B. Chamberlain
Miles Arnold
Arthur Dicken
Lawrence Murphy
Grant Hoffman
Florence Lyndepaard
Dagma
Henningsen
Gladys Hendry
Vera Vought
Vera Johnston
Marie Volderding
Esther Sorensen
Lois Reisinger
Glee Peibe
Beryl McCreery Pwil
Fred Petersen Pioneer Farmer Dies in Grundy County
Fred Petersen aged 84 a pioneer resident of Grundy county died suddenly at his home four miles east of Dike Ia Tuesday Born in Denmark he fought in the Danish Prussian war in the 60s and came to the United States soon after He settled in Grundy county as a farmer and had lived there continuously Surviving are his widow and several children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike
Fred Petersen
Denmark
United States
Grundy County
Bulgarian Blood Tea Adverts Cold Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Bulgarian Blood Tea as a remedy to boost blood, aid the kidneys and liver, and ward off grippe and pneumonia. It lists druggists and grocers as suppliers and frames the product as a cold cure.
Y Board To Outline Budget At Monthly Meeting
The Y M C A board of directors will outline the coming year budget at their regular meeting in the association dining room tomorrow. The budget remains close to last year despite expanded activities. The meeting will name a new gym class expansion and adjust Pioneer cadet memberships to manage overflow and idle attendance.
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Board of Directory of
W. A. Lane
Pioneer Cadets
Pioneer
Scane Sues Insurers Over Fire Loss in Store
F M Scane a clothier files suits to recover about 15 410 dollars from several insurance companies for a store fire on June 1 at 220 222 Fourth street east. He says his clothing stock was damaged and he carried insurance totaling seven thousand?
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F. M. Scane
F.M. Scane
Fourth Street
Kidney Trouble Ten Years Hopeful Patient Testimony
A letter from J T Osborn of Lucastille C writes of ten years with kidney trouble and recovery after using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims dramatic improvement and notes the product is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Osborn
Lucastille
Foley
Freezone promises instant corn relief in ad copy
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a quick fix for hard and soft corns and calluses. It claims instant pain relief and easy removal with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents, suitable for corns between the toes without soreness.
Scouts Seek Public Seal Sales To Aid Health
Francis Thompson Elwin and Edwin Moore of the Boy Scouts urged theatre audiences to buy Christmas seal s to fund health work and school campaigns. Though many seals were sold via schoolchildren last week, organizers say more purchases are needed to sustain chest and dental clinics and promote community welfare. Volunteers run the drive with no salaries, emphasizing safety and neighborly health protection.
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Francis Thompson
Elwin
Edwin Moore
Altho
Public Health Campaign By Boy Scouts In Schools
Public health nurses lead in health hygiene classes and promote milk use in schools. Boy Scouts join the drive to procure health topic motion pictures, detect tuberculosis and tonsil defects, and encourage audience awareness of prevention and care.
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Boy Scouts
Ungrown toe condition eased by topical treatment
A medical note states applying a few drops of Outgro around an ingrown toenail reduces inflammation and pain and helps the surrounding skin toughen, allowing the nail to turn outward naturally. Quigro, marketed as an antiseptic for chiropodists, is available to consumers with simple directions.
Foley’s Trial Package Offer from Foley Co. Ad
A mail-in slip promises a trial package from Foley Co. of Chicago including Foley’s Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs colds rheumatism and digestive issues. The ad urges enclosing name and address and mailing to Foley & Co. 2835 Sheffield Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Dandruff Cure Claim Promises Quick Results
An ad style claim suggests dissolving and destroying dandruff using four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon applied at night and massaged into the scalp. It promises removal within a few days with repeated applications, stopping itching and leaving hair fluffy and glossy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Drug Store
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Ed. Hayes
Speaks
Orvie Thomas
D. W. Winder
Gates, Bisall & Murtagh
AG Wiltford
Jesn Sibtal
HUB
Venter
Erel
Toulouse Geese
Jean Sthiel
Janesville
Terion
Ida Poultry Farm
Oeivein
Cockerel
Golden Seabright Bms Garold Yeager
cockerel Hirst _pullet
Irde Smallweed
DU J. A. Wait
Izle
Fem
Mrs. Osce
Seek
Shamption
Bre
Herterras Castle
Heric
Parole Board
Benton Co
Farmer
Santa Claus
What Is
Castoria
West Side
Bandit
Dike High School
Pioneer Farmer of Grundy Co
Uyia
FL W. Richardson
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Piso
Ita
Korein Co
Fiz LZ
Geralt Bros
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