The Toads A Girl and the Rose of Diamonds
A plain girl is mistreated by a vain sister and cruel mother while the pretty sister spurns aid. An old woman grants the plain sister a gift of glowing lips and roses and diamonds while the other sister earns only stones and toads. The plain sister helps her family, ends in a castle, and the old woman redeems the traitor sister through labor and kindness. The story ends with a promise of a happier future for the good girl and possible reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretty Sister
McClure
Vinot touted as strength builder for women
Overworked women, many who have collapsed from fatigue, are urged to try Vinot. A testimonial from Mrs Prill claims Vinot restored health, sleep, and strength after doctors failed. The ad promises money back if Vinot does not build up the user, with endorsements from Wangler Aroa Co and C J Miller, pharmacists, Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Brill
Raette
Wangler Aroa Co
C. J. Miller
Peargist
Waterloo
Iowa
Geneseo Notes Snow and Social Invite Include Local Visits
Miss Ruth Burns returned from Randalla and Vinton after weeks away while O J Speer came back from Canada reporting fifty below zero temperatures there. R J Bragonier did Cedar Falls business last week as Walt Nation hauled hundreds of bushels of corn to La Porte. Thomas Reyes has been sick and unconscious much of the past week. The W F M S will host a social in the church parlors Friday evening and invites all to attend. C it Meeker of New Hampton visited early in the week. Sumner Cummings returned from Winona Minnesota where he visited his parents. Mrs Pearl Smith aided Mrs Hiram Lockard of Voorhies with chores last week as farmers without filled ice houses used winter weather for food storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Ruth Burns
Randalla
Vinton
O. J. Speer
Canada
R. J. Bragonier
Cedar Falls
Walt Nation
la Porte
Thomas Reyes
C. It. Meeker
New Hampton
Sumner Cummings
Winona
Minn
Mra
Pearl Smith
Hiram Lockard
Voorhies
Delegates Fete at Galloway Club Draws Four Hundred
Fully four hundred delegates and farmers attend the Town Grain Dealers convention closing program at the Galloway Agricultural club. After adjournment, they stream into the hall for a cafeteria supper, lantern slides on Canadian farming, moving pictures, and vaudeville acts. The crowd thanks Mr. Galloway and Mr. Kiester for hospitality as special cars await departures. A remnant department store opens at 1107 Jefferson Street by Mrs. Emogene Downing offering discounted fabrics and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Grain Dealers’ Association
Galloway Agricultural Club
H. B. Kiester
Canada
Mr. Galloway
Mr. Kiester
Galloway
Emogene Downing
Jefferson Street
Waterloo
Suwanee River as Sung by Christine Nilsson
Christine Nilsson, famed soprano of Swedish origin, popularized Suwanee River during her career. The article notes her early debut at seventeen in Stockholm, her tours in the United States, and her renowned range of three octaves. It mentions Heart Songs collection and program terms in today’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Nilsson
Wexie
Sweden
Foster
Stockholm
United States
London
America
Suwanee River
Nilsson
Evening Courier Want Ad Habit Prompts Readers
Readers urged to spend five to ten minutes nightly with the Evening Courier. The paper promises a steady stream of news from small advertisements and notices, inviting all to make reading a routine habit.
Hough Sues Bank Over Land Case Payments
In a Waterloo suit against the First National Bank of Oelwein, John W. Hough challenged $3,125 deposited to satisfy a prior judgment. Judge Hobson directed a verdict for the bank, ruling payment via the clerk to attorneys avoided double collection and preserved Hough’s fee arrangement with his own lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hough
Waterloo
Oelwein Bank
West Union Argo-Gazette
John W. Hough
First National Bank of Oelwein
Hough
B. WH. Thorp
Supreme Court
Thorp
Winston
C. EH
Rangier
Independence
J. R. Bane
Oelwein
Cal
Associated Proga
Chicago
Hobson
New Cough Remedy MEN-THO-HGZn Promises Quick Relief
An ad touts MEN-THO-HGZn as a chest and throat treatment for severe coughs and chest colds. It claims rapid relief within minutes for related pains and asserts no poisons, selling 20 cents per box at drug stores and via mail order, with distributors listed in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enlen
Lern Medien Co
Fort Dodge
Towa
Wasterley
W. K.teder & Son Drug Co
Manson & Ploteher, G. Ty
Mee Dermott
The Skin and Not the Blood Remedy Claim
A reprint notes a historic shift in eczema understanding from blood disease to skin disease confirmed by scientific investigations. It promotes Meritolezona Remedy 48 and Atrectiv for skin treatment and urges timely use. Distributed by Rod Croas Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co. loan agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciantific
Hive
Rod Croas Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Hyomei advertises quick relief from catarrh and colds
A direct to the apothecary style ad promotes Hyomei medicinal air as a fast, lasting remedy for catarrh head colds bronchitis and sniffles. It claims immediate relief and lasting benefits with a $1.00 outfit and money back by Wangler Bros Co. Druggists everywhere sell Hyomei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros. Co
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Pila
Jack
MR Jack Realays
Ili
Ss-S-I
Vkayy
Geneseg
the Galloway Club
Dank
W. Hough
Kemble
Violeta
Crittenden & Daniel
Jefferson Streets
Gerts Piano
Mme
Julia Rive-King
L. E. Drake
The
Bush & Gerts
Randolph Street
Pony and Cart
W. Tf. Tiartman Company
Sherwood
East Fourth Street
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