Commission weighs Charles City truck line permit
The Iowa Railroad Commission, with B M Richardson and Charles Webster presiding, heard M F Schlick's bid to operate a Waterloo to Charles City motor truck freight line. A stipulation would bar shipments from Waterloo to Waverly, removing Wabash & Northwestern as a complainant. Schlick proposed two daily round trips, while farmers complained of interference from a Central Iowa Power high line near Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Webster
M. F.schlick
Waterloo
Charles City
Maurice Welsh
N. Railway
Dlinois Central
G. W. Dawson
Foley Pills Diuretic Urges Healthful Life
A historical ad extols Foley Fills as a diuretic to purify waste from the body, claim relief from aches and a run down condition, and promote natural flow through the kidneys for healthier living.
Cedar Falls Hearing Ends In Line Rebuild Decision
At a Cedar Falls hearing, city officials and an inventor for the railroad commission reviewed technical reports on interference from a high line. An agreement was reached to rebuild the farmers telephone line with a new wire type, Central Town Potter Light Co will supply 17 miles of wire and insulators at no cost, and farmers provide labor. The complaint about the south high line was dismissed.
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Cedar
C. H. Bheeter
Nea Roland
F. Meener
Wrief
Webster
Central Town Potter. & Light Co
Inc
Cedar Falls
Fredericksburg Man Injured Again After August Operation
Fredericksburg Ja Feb 10 Lance Barker, under treatment since his leg was cut in a binder last August, underwent a second operation in a Rochester hospital recently. His condition is reported satisfactory.
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Fredericksburg
Lance Barker
Rochester
Auto accident verdict totals 561 dollars in damages
Glaza received 561 dollars and 50 cents in a municipal court verdict against I Wartey after a November 20 1926 collision at Washington and Sixth streets. Wartey counterclaimed. The report also lists Delaware district grand jurors for 1927 including Gibbs of Barlville and Adams of Deth, among others.
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I.E
Delaware
Manchester
Gibbs
Barlville
B. G
Adams
Dethi
Mike Breen
Worthington
L.L. Gearhart
Hopkinton
George Crystal
Ryan
Co. B. Barris
August Nieman
Delhi
Lew Porter
Dale
Henderson
Edgewood
Elizabeth Darey
H. G. Main
Blake
Lincoln Birthday Observances Across City Schools
Schools across the city mark Lincoln's birthday with assemblies and room by room exercises. At East High G A R members attend the afternoon program, while West High hosted veterans the day before. Courts will close as patriotic groups hold programs in Memorial hall and at other sites next week.
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Lincoln
East High
West High Auditorium
Memorial Hall
American Legion Veterans
McCoy's Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad Claims Quick Weight Gain
Doctors and pharmacists tout Cod Liver Oil vitamins to build flesh and strength, yet taste and smell repel some. McCoy's Liver Oil Compound Tablets promise 60 tablets for 60 cents with a 70 day trial and money back guarantee through Wangler Bros. and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Robert Drug Co
C. I. Miller
McCoy
City Offices Adjust For Holiday Weekend and Court Session
Saturday operations at the district and municipal courts will proceed with morning sessions and adjournments for the day. City hall departments stay open until noon except the city clerk’s office, banks waive holiday privilege and post office hours align with usual Saturday service. Fred Frazier convicted of driving while intoxicated faces a $100 fine and costs with car held on appeal.
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Destrict Court
Lincoln
Ira Rodamer
Waterloo Clearing Aoe Association
Ray C. Eggert
Fred Frazier
J. C. Beem
Adlerika Advertisement Claims Gas Relief
A vintage ad declares Adlerika cleanses the system and removes poisons from the upper and lower bowels, relieving gas and bloating. It cites a customer claim by Mrs I Worstall and notes Waterloo druggists Robert Drug Co and C J Miller as local sellers.
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Adierika
Adlerika
Waterloo
Robert Drug Co
C. J. Miller
Parrot Landen Pete and Other Odd News Highlights
A 126 year old bald parrot named Landen Pete, once owned by Col. W. B. Ferris for 53 years, was captured by a British soldier in India in 1391. New York notes: William Durland runs a 53 year riding academy. a son makes and sells cars Hayden. A bull disrupts a freight train with dynamite on board. no explosion occurred. the bull will not charge again. Stella Challapin reports her Russian singer father is becoming more American, and supports her working in a store.
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Landen
Pete
Col. W. BE. Ferris
India
New York
Willian Durland
Hayden
Stella Challapin
Skin Eruptions and Pimples Claim Cure by S.S.S. Remedy
Mrs. J. W. Barker of Cincinnati states S.S.S. cleared acne and boils after failed remedies, claiming renewed strength and energy. Ad touts a 3.5.8 course derived from medicinal herbs, prepared in a lab, sold in two sizes for skin health and blood nourishment.
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S.S.S
Man of Bolls
J. W. Barker
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Matthew Maxwell 87 Dies in Shenandoah Home
Matthew Maxwell a longtime resident of Shenandoah Island state aged 87 died at his home last night The obituary notes his prominence in the area and references property confiscation woes linked to Bolshevik era disputes The report mentions his stance on estate restitution and leaving money for Cob.
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Shenandoah
Matthew Maxwell
Maxwell preps bid for Cedar Rapids college project
Maxwell is reported to have prepared a large request to Cedar Rapids college, outlining a major campus project. The report notes anticipated funding and potential collaboration with local authorities to advance the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Coa College
Cedar Rapids
Conk Qals Youth No Ain Translation in London Bookshop
A brief item notes a translation query related to a work titled Conk Qals. It mentions a man in a London bookshop and a discussion of prices marked on answers, with no drink or further context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Answers
London
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Suffering from gas and indigestion readers urged to try Dave's Mentha Pepsin. The ad claims one tablespoonful cures dyspepsia and stomach distress by easing pressure on the heart and aiding breathing. It touts 6000 bottles sold in a New Jersey town and says druggists nationwide guarantee.
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Dave
New Jersey
Dare
Robert Drug Co
America
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A. A. Commission
Yefery G. Sullivan
I Schlick
Farmers
Marius Hanson
Farmers’ Inc
Central
Iowa
Hanson
Oscar Falls
Cohn Laboratories
Field Blvd
Chicago
Ata
Star Bradfield
Sores
Tlanta
All Drug
Bellevue
Nokr
Dr. Pierce
T. Can
Dr. Piérce
Mra
Mary Jane Krentz
Golden Medical Discovery
Hquid
Merce Clinie
Buffalo
Rusems
Ory
Jcpenney Coc
Murth St
East End
Bridge Waterlo
Central Park
Jcpenneyco
Waterloo, Iowa
East Fourth St
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