Fathers and Sons Banquet Sees Campaign Talk in Waterloo
At Grace church Waterloo the annual father son and big brother banquet hosted 390 attendees. E W Peck urged April 1918 as campaign start with a $296000 goal for a new YMCA building, highlighting heating, shower and space issues in the 18 year old facility. He advised fathers to model high standards and urged balanced aims beyond money and education. Mary Cassaden led whistling numbers and Walnut Street Baptist orchestra provided music.
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Waterloo
J. R. Macartney
Flrst Presbyterian Church
H.W. Peck
Minnesota
Grace Church
Walter Mead
Longables
M.C. A
Dr. Macartnmey
Mr. Peck
Peck
Mary Casscaden
Walnut Street Baptist Orchestra
Dismissal of Crippled Peddler Geppard Case
The state pharmacy commission urged dismissal of Geppard of Hudson after learning he is a one legged cripple. The complaint for selling remedies without a license and failing to pay $100 was dismissed by Justice Kep ford after Geppard paid costs. Commission learned Geppard did little selling of proprietary medicines last year.
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State Pharmacy Commission
William A. Geppard
Hudson
EB. J. Wenner
Commission
Geppard
Sherif D. B. Henderson
Upton B. Kepford
Ar, Wenner
Social clubs and Valentine parties across Desdemona area
Members of Entre Nous and visiting guests celebrated at Mrs Joseph Schiel home while EZuchre and Kensington clubs held meetings. Lent halted meetings. Valentine parties and program events occurred at Desdemona clubs with dinners, games, and music. The McMullan wedding at St Marys and numerous society gatherings closed with weddings and newsletters.
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Entre Nous Club
Joseph Schiel
Kensington
James Easley
Sears
John T. Sullivan
Franklin Bridge Club
F. J. Landgraf
A. L. Lommel
H. M. Hunt
Landgraft
C. B. Bittingar
Desdemona Club
Paul Ewing
Alisses June Fish
Christie Tolleman
Little Louise ‘Tollefson
Jolly Band
J. B. Green
Mmes. Cecil
H. L. Green
George Washington
Murray Club
Maude LaTier
Malinda Whitney
Philippines
Mowray
Moline
Ill
C. K. Bentz
City
Sunset Club
Arthur Bentz
Court of Honor Circle
Arthur Schnackenberg
the Majestic
Fanta Clark
B. L. G. Club
C. B. McCord
Jack Fairweather
Simes
Fairweather
F. Dillon
Pumpkinville Commencement Attracts Large Audience
The Pumpkinville academy commencement was held last evening at First Presbyterian Church under Alpha chapter Westminster Guild. Students performed in period costumes, with Dr Charles L Chambers supervising rehearsals and a final profit of 100 dollars for the church building fund. The event featured diplomas, a class song, and a strong, professional-level presentation.
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Pumpkinville Academy
First Presbyterian Church
Alpha Chap ‘Ter
Westminster Guild
Church Fund
Tate J. Harrison
Ho‘ratius Hornblower
Charles L. Chambers
Argentine Papers Oppose IOAN to Great Britain
The Buenos Aires press rejects a plan to open a 40,000,000 pound Argentina credit in London at six percent, secured by 80,000,000 pounds of securities. Critics warn the loan would effectively aid England and challenge Argentina fiduciary principles amid its financial troubles. The Standard also calls a loan to Britain as absurd.
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Buenos Aires
Yan
Mall
Argentina
London
England
la Nacion
Great Britain
Purity and Power Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills Ad
Weather and illness drain the state leaving people weak and thin. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood before meals and Pepticon Pills after meals to build blood and restore health. Hood's Sarsaparilla has been trusted for 40 years. Peptiron Pills blend pepsin and iron with tonics for blood and stomach support.
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Hood
Dyspepsia Relief Promoted By Stuart's Tablets
A vintage advertisement describes dyspepsia as a source of misery in homes and urges sufferers to use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims wrong digestive juices cause pain and cites relief and a return to normal health, urging readers to buy at 50 cents or request a free trial by mail.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Conrier
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Dair y Show Dates Fixed for October Eight Days
The Dairy Cattle Congress sets October 1 to 8 for this year’s show at Hotel Russell Lamson. Directors discussed changing the program to attract outsiders and maintain interest, predicting a record showing similar to last year. Debates on a Pure Foods Show and potential side events continued with no final action. Ben R Lichty resigned from the board amid ongoing discussions.
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Lt Wng
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Bates
Congress
Intel
Altho
Ben R. Lichty
St Jacobs Oil Back Pain Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as a quick backache remedy. It claims fast relief from back pain lumbago and sciatica through a gentle rub that soothes soreness stiffness and weakness, promising skin safety and lasting comfort after a small trial bottle from a druggist.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacob’s
St. Jacobs Oil
Board Member Moves to Philadelphia and Expects New Elections
A board member who recently moved to Philadelphia was accepted, with a successor expected to be elected. The motion was approved amid inquiries about the 1017 show from across the country, predicting many herds never shown here before will be on exhibit.
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Philadelphia
Hiatal
Walk Obstruction Injures Several Women at Memorial Hall
Women suffered injuries when walking in the dark from Memorial hall to Bridge street blocked by a two foot high fence tied to an injunction by Leavitt and Johnson Building Co against River Front improvement commission and city. Light was absent and gate leads to the obstruction, causing falls and bruises. Mrs J A Gary sprained arm, Mrs J W Krepfel shaken, others bruised. Mi a Jerome Sprague aged 65 dislocated hip after slipping at Walnut and Fifth streets, taken to St Francis hospital.
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Memorial Hall
Bridge Street
Leavitt & Johnson Building Company
River Front
J. A. Gary
J. W. Krepfel
Esmont
Smart
Welnut
Fifth Streets
Mia
Jerome Spregus
Ste
St. Francia Hospital
Mrs. Sprague
Unmuols
Low Water Threatens Black Hawk Creek Power Plant
Black Hawk creek water is at zero, forcing the W C F and NL railway to draw cooling water from city mains. A 300 foot service pipe will pour a steady stream into the creek’s natural reservoir. Superintendent J P Gerry notes the bed is dry and water depths have fallen sharply since earlier years.
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Black Hawk
C.F & NL
Ita
Olly Water
Jnstavening
J. P. Gerry
Falla Avenue
Tina
Boy of 15 Arrested for Theft in La Forte
Interurban car arrival from Soa Porta Gity reports J. G. Daggett, age 16, of that city arrested on a charge of stealing two thick skins from nature. Police allege he entered a store through the window at La Forte, removed the skins, and sold them for four dollars.
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Soa Porta Gity
J. G. Daggett
Aga 16
la Forte
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Ada Young
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Calvary Ervangelical Church
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Roy McLaren
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Dawson Street
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Sawyer
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Mothers’ Story Tellers’ League
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Ray Meeling
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Stearns’ Electric
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Frit Growars Exchange
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