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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
11
Children across the city gathered in lanes and at schoolhouses for a Christmas party led by Miss Chris. Volunteers ferried tickets for kids under eleven, while adults supervised games and gifts as everyone laughed and played in the festive crowd.
Myrtle Barr, police matron, supervised a holiday event giving each child a dolly and toy, while boys received a book and toy. All enjoyed candy nuts fruit and a hot lunch. The Business and Professional Women’s club led the Christmas tree distribution, with generous merchants and individuals contributing. Over 1,000 dolls and toys were distributed along with extensive food and drink, as the community prepared a forthcoming donor list report.
A bold healthcare ad promises renewed vitality through an African tree bark extract. It claims full week's treatment free from Stunt Laboratories, requests only a name and address, and asks payment of $2 if helpful, otherwise nothing owed. Also touts gland treatments and a minister endorsing the gift from God.
The Winterset county agent resigns to pursue farming on 27 acres seven miles from Winterset. He plans to plant 1,200 jay ing heng and a commercial or chard, aiming to apply agricultural theories in practice. The switch from a regular job is bold, and locals hope his venture succeeds despite concerns his schooling may rely on textbooks rather than experience.
A reflective note urges a man to keep a day by day diary recording his transactions and honest reckonings with both successes and setbacks. The author foresees an intriguing read on whether he ultimately prevails or not.
Miss Anita T. Kepler of Swift & Co Chicago visits with her parents Mr and Mrs C L Kepler at 607 Eighth Street West DeWitt Iowa during the holidays.
In Newport Kentucky a gun battle between striking steel workers and strikebreakers halted when state troops arrived sent to restore order after the clash.
A ten day effort targets disturbances that led to three men shot and more than a dozen beaten within the community. Police and officials vow steps to curb violence and restore safety.
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