Patriotism Dire Weeds in War Talk at Waterloo
J M Wentworth of Des Moines urged revival of patriotism as the nation nears possible war. He spoke in Waterloo and at Waverly on dairying, denouncing anti patriots while praising the spirit that built colonies. A disturbance in a hotel lobby followed his forceful, fiery defence of American ideals. He identified as Sons of the American Revolution president and warned that unity and patriotism matter more than modern war tech.
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Staisa
Elmer Marston Wentworth
Waterloo
Wentworth
Des Moines
Waverly
United States
Irving Hotel
Germany
Mr. Went Eworth
Deep Spence
Mr. Wentworth
Iowa
Jess
England
Revoluion
National Society Sons of the American Revolution
Gets-It Quick Drops Shrivel Corn In Field Trial
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a farmer or shop scene about using Gets-It product. Mentions two drops of Gets-Ti on corn causing corn to shrivel. No clear date person or organization identified.
Gets It corn remedy ad touts quick dry action
A vintage advertisement promotes Gets It as a leading corn remedy offered for $0 and shipped nationwide. It claims two second application, instant drying, and links sales to EL Lawrence & Co. and multiple druggists including Taggart Co and Horns Drug Co. in Waterloo. The copy emphasizes popularity and proves easy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. Lawrence & Co
Waterloo
W. Taggart. Co
Jen & Hanse
Ickier’s Pharmgey and Horn's Drug Co
Youth to Face Forgery Charge in Cedar Falls
Marlo Matthews, 19, of Cedar Falls, faces a forgery charge after attempting to pass worthless checks at Wang & Miller shoe store. He offered a $10 check for rubber boots and a $6 check for shoes, both signed A. G. Matthews and drawn on Citizens Savings bank of Cedar Falls. A revolver found in the patrol car is said to have been bought by Matthews, who admitted leaving it behind. He was taken into custody by local police late Thursday and will be arraigned in a justice court today. Matthews is also wanted in Cedar Falls on a similar charge and had previously attempted to cash a $15 check at Joler Drug Store. the clerks refused without endorsement.
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Karry Matthews
Godar Falls
Wall
Focal Police
Wang & Miller
Cedar ‘Falls
Matthews
Shar
Tin Way
Mford Young
J W4s
Nolice
G. Matthews
Citizens Savings Bank of
Cedar Walls
Joler Fliug
New Hampton Fire Burns Kress in Basement Accident
Arthur Kress was severely burned when his clothing caught fire while thawing water pipes in the Kress building basement. Mayer Griffin aided by smothering flames with his overcoat. Kress remains in critical condition with painful injuries as portions of flesh reportedly burned from his legs. A separate report notes a collision involving William Hogan and Thomas Brand with a local street car while in an automobile.
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New Hampton
Kress
Arthur Kress
Mayer Griffin
Han
William Hogan
Franklin Street
Thomas Brand
Driver Hogan Arraigned On Drunken Driving Charge
Hogan faced police court after a Thursday incident in which he and Brand were in custody for intoxication. Hogan was charged with operating an automobile while intoxicated and paid a $25 fine. Brand, also intoxicated, paid $7.
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Bite
Hogan
Brand
Study Center Saturday Assembly and Lectures
The next study center will be held next Saturday at East High School Building. At 3 46 there will be assembly and lecture periods will be from 3 46 onwards.
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East High School
Progress in Manual Training and Reading Classes
Prof Brown directs manual training with Supt Boatman and Miss Shepard overseeing reading. Two sections will be in progress during each lecture period.
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Prof. Brown
Boatman
Miss. Shepard
Reading
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J. M. Wengworth
Mike
Kentucky
Artifiind Fee & Fuel Co
Ed Winter Footwear
Wang- Mitler
Shoe If
Harry Matthews
Marlo
Detroit Electric
Cramer Motor Car CO
Hiipne
West
Lincoln
Washington
Vin Mast
Scopla
Madonna
Tees
Ordete
Warwick
Texas
Cedar Falls
Drusmete
Bright
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth
Mulberry Streets
Ben C.everall
Marsh-Place
Telephone
W. E. Patterson
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk Building
Ethan Allen
Minnesota
Lininger Coal & Feed CO
Scharfenberg
Lafayette Street
Hamburg
Pork Tender
Loins
Dean
Doren
Rosedale
Moxtey
Hawk
East Fifth Street
Cedar Valley
New Post
Virginia
Lima Deans
Beverly Club
Ebe
C. W
Independent Meat & Grocery CO
Huber
OLD Reliable Independent Meat Co
Commercial
J. H. Siegel
Old Economy
Sycamore Street
Alaska
Regula
R "Sraut
Japan
Michigan
Yegular
Ular
Ise
Zoe
Monarch
Wee Ae
Baker
Baker's
Kles
Bbc
Entz Meat Markets
East Fourth Street
Entz
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