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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1921

Page

7

Fighting PARGON Talks to Legion Keeps Brotherhood Spirit Alive

Rev Tom Roberts of Sheffield Iowa extols the American Legion as a beacon of brotherhood forged in World War service. He recalls a Catholic boy’s last confession before going over the top and Roosevelt’s sons wounded in the same sector, illustrating unity beyond faiths. Mayor Frisbie urges support for veterans and the bonus bill. Becker-Chapman post officers outline plans and a social at the armory. A coupe from Lincoln Savings Bank is awarded to George W Berger.

American Legion Tom Roberts Baptist Church Sheffield Roberts Roosevelt Mr. Roberts Theodore Roosevelt Paris N. W. Frisbie Legion Frisbie Iowa Will Forbes Becker-Chapman Post L. Barthe Armory George W. Berger Lincoln Savings Bank

Sues to Recover Missing Mortgage in $7,000 Case

John T. Goss filed a writ of replevin in Des Moines to recover a $7,000 mortgage missing since January. The instrument, dating from G. C. Masters to Waterloo Sand & Gravel Co., was last in possession of defendant Fremont Austin in Waterloo. The paper supposedly moved to Des Moines and is with attorney John Connolly for Louis W. Smith, who allegedly plans a sale or exchange. Damages and writ requested. Also notes Civil Service tests at the local post office for fish culture positions and other federal exams with details on dates and duties.

John T. Goss Jas Fremont Austin Denver Street Goss Austin Des Moines John Connolly Louis W. Smith G. C. Masters Waterloo Sand & Graveil Co River View Waterloo B.J. Weaver Uncle Sam Postoffic Commission Panama Canal Service Weather Bureau Civi Service Board Post Ofice

Brennan 15 Winner In Chicago Heavyweight Bout

Brennan the Chicago heavyweight defeated Bandsman Rica in the second round of a scheduled 13 round bout here, following a 12 round effort with Jack Dempsey. The win comes as part of a busy schedule noted during a February night in Buffalo.

Buffalo Pit Brennan Chicago Jack Dempsey Bandsman Rica England

Elmwood author Bessie Aldrich writes 60 tales at home

In February American magazine, Elmwood Nebraska author Bessie Streeter Aldrich describes balancing writing with four children and housework. Born in Cedar Falls, she recalls family lineage to Zimri Streeter, early Des Moines representative, and notes her Mason Family Series with American Magazine while planning a new set of stories.

Bessie Streeter Aldrich Elmwood Neb Aldrich Elvi Black Hawk County Zimri Streewer Cedar Fells Des Moines Cedar Falls Charles Aldrich Marshalltown Heig Dow Plymouth Rock Baltimore News

Des Moines Regrets Hull Move to Waterloo

The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce motor trades bureau passes a resolution honoring Harter B. Hull as he leaves Des Moines for Waterloo. Hull, long a Dodge Bros. representative, is praised for duty in trade and civic clubs, and the board expresses regret and best wishes for his future business and prosperity.

Motor Trades Bureau The Chamber of Commerce Des Moines Harter B. Hull Waterloo Hull Dodge Bros. Motor Car Company Clal Conau G Club BUCO A. Cony Hiall Greater Waterloo Association

Births Reported In Waterloo Area This Month

Birth notices list several families in Waterloo and surrounding townships including Elmer and Mrs Howitt Rural Route 4 Waterloo January 13 a daughter Thatothy May. Paul Krein 475 Shil lae two sons William John and Harold Jr from Pratt. Harold and Mrs. A A Fiuf January 27 a son Harold Jr. Freda C Mark Anton township January 28 a daughter Blanche Lorena. Arthur Cola Des Moines and flown Fourth Street West has a daughter Phyllis Martha. Also noted is civic involvement and scientific progress linked to Langley and the bolometer for measuring radii variations.

Paul Krein William John Harold Aa Pratt Emi Fiuf Harold Jr Freda C Mark Anton Blanche Arthur Cola Moines Phyllis Martha Hull Modesto Langley

Wateroo Right Elect Officer and Irish Republic Merger

Formalities completing the merger of Local Friends of Irish Freedom Society with Iowa branch of the American Association for Recognition of Irish Republic were observed at a meeting in the Knights of Columbus hall. Officers named: JL F McGarvey presiding, James Sims vice president, J J Meany secretary, C L McDermott treasurer. Resolutions pledging support for Irish republic recognition and urging U S officials to act were adopted, with a pledge to defend United States interests and publicize the cause.

Friends of Irish Freedom Iowa American Association For Recognition of C. Hall JL. F. McGarvey James Sims J. J. Meany C. L. McDermott American Association B. J. Slattery United States of America Ireland Congress United States Cork Republic of United States

Boyologist Talks to Fathers Sons in Waterloo Lecture Series

Frank H. Gamel known as the boyologist spoke on Life's Most Sacred Function before nearly 3006 fathers and sons at First Congregational church. He outlined generation principles and outlined upcoming talks including a father and son banquet at Grace M E church and lectures at Grace M H church and Walnut Street Baptist for high school boys.

First Congregational Church Frank H. Gamel Waterloo Mr. Gamel Waterloo East Grace M. E. Church Grace M. H. Church Walnut Street Baptist

Modern Woodmen Elect County Camp Delegates

At the regular meeting of Water co Camp No. 2059 M A, national lecturer EL A. Say delivered a lecture on fraternal affairs. Delegates to the county camp to be held at Le Porte City on April 6 were elected: panel Sias M J Formner F J Makinster J C Muragh G J Bondurant RB R C Brown D K Thomson FM Stull BH S Bingham E A Smith F L Follett GC W Hutton M Taffner W A Bellinger W H Daniels M A Parker. Alternates named H P Cartington and others.

M .A EL A. Say le Porte City Panel Sias M. J. Fommer F. J. Makinster J. C. Muragh G. J. Bondurant R. C. Brown George Pagenn C._E. Burch C. BE. Eballheim C. E. Brokaw C. W. Knoop M. Culligan J. F. Murphy W. C. Logan C. R. Davis W. D. Ryan Ff. E. Wille

Health of Women and Lydia Pinkham Ad

An advertisement discusses women's health noting many endure strain from progress and common ailments such as backaches and nervous irritability. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long-standing natural restorative for these conditions.

Lydia i Lydia i] Pinkham

Colored Man With Sack of Chickens Caught by Police

John Wilson a colored man was arrested at 4 40 am with a sack of yellow legged chickens after a chase lasting blocks Officer Fred Hickle captured him and the birds were kept in the police station basement Wilson admitted stealing the fowls from Bason Bros and placing them in a wagon before fleeing

John Wilson Fred Hickle Wilson Cacklers Bason Bros Sixth Street Harry Fees Hickle Fourth Street

West High Pep Meet Promises West Side Victory

Maurice Cohn and Herold Bagwell presented humorous views on human nature as West High hosted an assembly. John Benton and Captain Bert Simmons predicted Old Rose and Black will beat East High in Friday’s East-West basketball game at East High Gym at 4 p m. Wells led the pep rally to energize Friday’s big clash. Elinor Christiansen played a piano solo and the glee club performed, both earning encores. The Cyclone club was announced to meet at West High at 7 30 p m today to study parliamentary law.

Maurice Cohn Herold Bagwell West High Assembly Harold Bagwell John Banton Bert Simmons Rose and Black East High Eastwest Wells Elinor Christiensen Glee Club Cyclone Club West High

Musterole replaces mustard plasters for relief

A vintage ad touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made from pure oil of mustard and other ingredients. It claims to relieve sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and many pains without blistering, available in 35¢ 5¢ and hospital sizes.

Open to all West High students with eight credits

Meetings of the IB are held every Wednesday for eligible students at West High, inviting attendees who meet the eight credit requirement to participate.

All West High

Dr. E. E. Magee Resumes Practice in Waterloo

Dr. Emery E. Magee returns to Waterloo after two years study in Chicago and eastern cities and reopens in the First National bank building. He will specialize in obstetrics and diseases of women and men. During absence he trained at Lying-In Hospital with Prof. B DeLee and at Sarah Morris Children’s Hospital with Profs Abt and Hess, observing in Buffalo and Baltimore clinics.

Emery E. Magee Chicago Waterloo First National Bank Magee Mages Spegal B. DeLee Sarah Morie Children’s Hospital Isaac A. Abt Julius H. Hess Buffalo New York Batthnore

Wisconsin College Quint Lobes To Moullikin 31 to 9

The Milli kin basketball team returned home from Beloit today after a road game in which they handed Wisconsin college quint Moullikin a 31 to 9 defeat.

Isconsin College Moullikin Associated Press Decatur Millikin Beloit Wisconsin College

Proverb Caution Amid Arab Adage On Tongue After Whistling

A saying compares after whistling to a period of forty days when lips remain unpurified. It notes this gesture as a highly polluting sign from a person’s speech, reflecting cultural beliefs about spoken words and social purity.

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