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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1925

Page

12

Langlag Re-elected Head of Y W C A Association

Mrs. W. H. Langlag was re-elected president of the Y W C A board of directors at the association building last evening. She has led the board for two years. Abs. J. B. Sedgwick was named ice president and other officers were re-elected. Five new board members announced Tuesday night attended the meeting: Mrs. C. G. A. Martin, ALnh. EB. Williamson, Mrs. W. Williams, Mrs. Fred D. Adams, and Miss Bee Bogardus. Four members were re-elected: Mrs. W. T. Trowrey, Mrs. H. A. Litchfield, Mrs. W. O. Wyant, and Mrs. Charlotte Howe. Monthly departmental ranchs and routine business noted.

W. H. Langias Abs Association

Welfare League Helps Iowah January Jobs Report

January activities of the Water loo Social Welfare league were reviewed at the February board meeting by Miss Helena Hughes and Miss Ruby Retmier. Employment was found for 12 people. seven sent to hospital, three received hospital cars or medical aid, one home secured, and another for free boarding. Clothing aided 11 families and 14 more benefited. shoes distributed. rent paid for two families. milk purchased for eight. furnishings obtained for five. Cooperation came from local churches, courts, Kiwanis, and the Red Cross.

Waterloo Social Welfare League Helena Hughes Ruby Retmier Y. Wlc. A Aliss Hughes Iowa City Hospital Ong Oakdale Sanitarium First M. ©. Church King’s Daughters Grace M. EY

Quaint Albuquerque Customs Noted by Teacher Gracey

Miss Dette Gracey, former West Tigh supervisor, writes from Albuquerque about the citys quirks. She notes streetcars run by women and potters and rug makers who sell on the streets, with peddlers visiting her boardinghouse and Spanish chatter over prices, describing a lively local scene during her convalescence after a nervous breakdown.

M. Wallace West Schools Dette Gracey West Tigh Albuquerque N. M Miss Gracey Gracey Mles Gracey

Paul Graham Named New Bremer County Engineer

The Bremer County Board of Supervisors last week hired a county engineer to replace Claude Cool. Paul Graham of Waterloo was chosen and will allocate only as much time as the board deems necessary. Cool served as county engineer for five or more years and will likely remain in the city with his family. Graham has been working as an assistant to Ralph Slippy, Waterloo city engineer, and will continue a partial commitment to Bremer county.

Waverly Board of Supervisors Claude Cool Paul Grahan Waterloo Graham Bremer County Coat Tria Ralph Slippy

Unsettled and Cold Weather Forecasted Tonight

Unsettled and cold weather is forecast for tonight and Friday by the state Weather bureau. Snow or rain is probable tonight. Temperatures fell to 16 above Tuesday and last night, with a high of 33 above yesterday. The river rose several inches over the past two days due to rain and snowmelt north of town.

Hore

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed by Two Farmers

Liabilities totaling 15,674.94 are listed by Wi. WH. Runyan, sr., La Porte retired farmer, in documents filed with referee J. E. Jordan. Unsecured claims and assets of 160 include a 2,100 insurance policy and 50 in household goods. Jesse Fleming of Buchanan County lists liabilities 2,896 and assets 255, with 200 of household goods exempt.

WH. Runyan, Sr la Porte J. E. Jordan Jesse Fleming Buchanan County

Waterloo Remembers Lincoln As Community Observes Birthday

Waterloo citizens honor Abraham Lincoln born 116 years ago with flags and closed banks. West High students hear Lincoln assembly on his character, while Murtagh plans Lincoln talk at Knights of Columbus hall. Elementary schools hold short programs. East district holds events, East High and junior high do not.

Waterloo Abraham Lincoln MacDonald R. N. MacDonald Walnut Street Baptist Church West High Lincoln Mr. MacDonald Abe Althe Hess Murtagh J.C. Murtagh K. of C. Hall Knights’ of Columbus Mary Kildee John Dolan Jos Averill Della Tritz Rade East District East High

Boy Scout Play Acknowledged by Large West High Crowd

A four act Boy Scout play titled The Kid's Awakening drew about 1 000 attendees at West High auditorium last night. Kin Lowderman led a standout scene as the transformed pickpocket who becomes a scout. Merle Browne portrayed the reforming scoutmaster with strong reception, while Arthur F P Jury the scout executive earned praise for organizing the effort. Taste Front badges went to Lowderman Rohlf Mayson Waral Dean and Edward Allen.

Cox Scout Camp Nid West High Auditorium Pratae Lewis Lowderman Merle J. Browne Arthur FP Edward Rohlf Craig Mayson Waral Dean Edward Allen

Pine Cough Syrup at Home From Pine and Syrup

A home remedy uses Pinex and sugar syrup to soothe throat and chest membranes. Mix 214 ounces of Pines in a pint bottle with a homemade sugar syrup or substitutes like molasses or honey. Expect relief within 24 hours, with possible use for bronchial issues.

Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Cresco Court Honors Ceremony Led by Judge Gee Wood

In Cresco a court of honor presided by Judge Gee Wood plans a formal ceremony between the third and fourth facts, with details awaiting official confirmation from local officials.

Cresco Gee Wood Court of Honor

Pape's Diapepen helps acid stomach and indigestion relief

A vintage ad copy promises immediate relief from acid stomach and indigestion. It touts Pape's Diapep sin as harmless, easing gases heartburn and stomach pressure, with quick results and broad pharmacist endorsement.

Pape

East High Wins Quadrangular Meet at Cedar Falls

East High dominated Cedar Falls quadrangular declamatory contest securing first in humorous and second in oratorical divisions. Eneatha Kenyon led humor with Clothes Make the Man. Melvin Sinc topped oratorical for Teachers College High. Wilma Hey and Remigius Slattery also earned top marks in dramatic and oratorical, as West High and Teachers College High shared runner positions.

East High Cedar Falls Eneatha Kenyon Austin Marlow Frances Batts West High Teachers College High Cedar Falls High Wilma Hey the Alien Melvin Slacks Melvin Sinc Teachers High Adsluts Natlosy Avia Stout Remigius Slattery

Musterole A Modern Mustard Plaster Substitute

A vintage ad touts Musterole as a clean white ointment replacing old mustard plasters for congestion and cold remedies. It claims rapid relief for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and other aches with separate milder forms for babies and children priced 85c to 6c jars and hospital size 3.00.

Night Cough Quickly Relieved By Foley’s Honey and Star Compound

A letter from H. W. Webb of Quincy TH praises Foley’s Honey and Star Compound as the best cough remedy. He suffered severe nightly coughing until one dose allowed deep rest. The ad claims it as a leading worldwide cough medicine with no opiates and warns against substitutes.

H. W. Webb Quincy FOLEY

Marmola Tablets Promised Easy Fat Loss Scheme

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, no effort weight loss method. It claims easy slimming with four little tablets daily, no dieting or exercising, and urges purchases from druggists or direct mail order from Marmola Co in Detroit.

Marmola Co Recap Motors Bldg Detroit Mich

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Sell To War-Wearied Men

A Suffern New York veteran gassed in France reports gaining eight percent in three weeks after using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. He says he bought one box, then two more, and now feels strong again and has gained several pounds. The ad touts 60 tablets for 60 cents and targets weak underweight men and even women and children.

Wighroat McCoy Charles Henry Denmian Suffern N.Y France Lince Wangler Bros C. J. Miller Hubert Diag Co

Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

Night coughing solution promises quick relief with two teaspoonfuls nightly. The simple prescription loosens phlegm, soothes irritation, and helps many sleep through the night after the first dose. Suitable for coughs, chest colds, hoarseness, bronchitis, and children’s spasms. Available at druggists.

Mrs Jane Lee Praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription

Mrs Jane Lee of Utah credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with restoring and maintaining her health through pregnancy later life and weak periods. She urges others to obtain the tonic from local druggists or send 10 cents for a trial bottle to Dr Pierce Buffalo N Y.

Sam Latte City Utah Dr. Pierce Jane Lee Second St West Buffalo

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MAG W. H. Langlag Y. W. Agsociation Welfare League Paul Graham New Bremer Co Cabrahadm Ellis Hotel Bishop Cafeteria Montenbach Ondo Mike Gauss Commercial St Robert Drug Co Sycamore St S.S Mrs. Jane Lee Commercial St. Waterloo Winterloo Jat Ua Wilbert Shallenberger Chicago Boutevara Shallenberger Russell-Lamson H. L. Scanf Scane London
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