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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

10

Vehicle law up for amendment in coming session

Des Moines reports the Thirty-eighth general assembly’s highway and motor vehicle laws will be revised with proposed amendments. Bills address county handling of auto fees, city use of funds, truck license reductions, and dealers using dealer numbers. High costs hinder road work. paving material prices may limit progress next year. Senator Holdoegel and Mayor McNutt push local funding changes.

Des Moines Thirty-eighth General Assembly Thirty Ninth General Assembly Perry C. Holdee Treasuries Robert S. McNutt Musecaithe State Highway Commission Highway Commission Holdoegel McNutt Muscatine Ruy Muscatine County City of Supreme Court

Ended to school children cough remedy praised

A Salem reader from 36 Lawrence St reports Foley's Honey and Tar helped a school child with croup and coughs. The ad credits the medicine with loosening mucus easing breathing soothing inflamed membranes and stopping throat tickling. It is advertised as low priced and widely sold.

Rena Carchard Lawrence St Salem Mass Foley

Almost Twice as Many Girl Grads in Iowa This Year

Des Moines reports nio 1920 high school data show 63 217 enrolled, 9 721 graduates with 3 575 boys and 6 146 girls. Fifteen percent of total enrollment graduated. average four years 60 percent. Iowa has 683 184 school aged residents, 5 to 21, with 405 567 in public schools. attrition explains longer stays.

P. ©. McClenahan

Man accused of enticing child from guardian in Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls, Ia Dec 23 Mrs Ruby Williams Des Moines testified in state v Thomas Walker binding him over to the grand jury on $2000 bond. Walker is charged with enticing his year old daughter Hattie Fay from the home of Eliza Mann in this city. After a 1916 separation custody went to the mother and the child was placed with Mrs Mann. Walker is charged with causing the removal.

Iowa Falls Ruby Williams Des Moines Thomas Walker Walker Hattie Fay Eliza Mann

Man Denies Enticement in Child Custody Case

Witnesses say the child left with Mrs Mann's consent while the grandmother’s health prompted the guardian’s transfer. Defendant admits talking of taking the child for clothing and to help the grandmother but denies enticement. Walker, a Sioux City construction worker, is involved in the case.

Premiums Liberal for School Children at 1921 Iowa Fair

Des Moines reports Secretary A R Corey released the educational premium list for the next Iowa State Fair offering 965 in premiums to school children. The 1921 classifications remain the same as 1920, and the state spelling contest will be held again at the forthcoming fair.

Des Moines A. R. Corey

Masonic Election at Home Lodge Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls Iowa Dec 23 At the annual election of Home Lodge No 193 A F & A M of this city Dr J H Stocks berry was chosen worshipful master George J Wilson senior warden R C Sheldon junior warden W B Walker treasurer A Wart how secretary and I Rutledge treasurer for three years Installation likely Jan 7.

Iowa Falls Home Lodge J. H. Stocksberry George J. Wilson R. C. Sheldon Walker A. Warthow I. Rutledge

Nearly a Foot of Snow at Mason City

Mason City Iowa observers report a heavy snowstorm starting Tuesday with 10 inches to a foot on sidewalks and streets. Snow shovelers continue clearing while sporadic flurries counteract progress. Streetcars stay on schedule with sweepers aiding operations despite the winter blanket.

Mason City

Dutch actor Loula Bouwmeester honored by Queen

Amsterdam December 33. Loula Bouwmeester aged 80, renowned Dutch actor of Shakespearean roles, has been decorated by the Queen of Holland. The honor marks his sixtieth anniversary as an actor, with the title Good Fellow. Advertising is always NEWS.

Amsterdam Loula! Bouwmeester Holland

Honest Advertising and Fletcher’s Castoria Claims

An advertisement defends Castoria’s reputed remedies, asserts doctors’ endorsements, and warns against imitations. It stresses that only the genuine Fletcher product was honestly promoted and promises continued standard.

Fletcher Mm Ea

Ladies Wool Slip On Sweaters Two Featured Prices

Auction style sale note lists ladies all wool slip on sweaters at two featured prices and one lot of silk camisoles priced for tonight at 31 dollars.

Fancy Colored Pajamas and Silky Hosiery Sale

Advertises tonight specials on pajamas in plain white and fancy trimmed styles at 2.95, men’s silk socks at 1.50, ladies silk plaited hose at 0.95, and ladies cotton hose in brown black and white at 0.00 per item, highlighting limited-time pricing.

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