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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1929

Page

15

East High declamatory winners head to state prelims

Robert Ritz Ruth Miller and Eve Lyn Kuehnle will represent East High in state declamatory contests, with Ritz performing Spartacus to the Gladiators, Miller The Coming of the Elf, and Kuehnle George Has a Grouch. They will compete March 1 in Independence against nearby schools after winning a home event from 12 entrants.

Robert Ritz Ruth Miller Evelyn Kuehne East High Ritzs Spartacus Gladiators Miller Kuehnle George West High Cedar Falls High Teachers College High Independence Jesup Quasqueton Robert Bruner Edward Ridenour Thomas Hedsell Dranzatte Irma Eickelberg Carol Burr Thelma Peterson The

Iowa Honey Production Value Reaches 2.5 Million

Des Moines reports Iowa ranks second among states in honey and wax output. In 1928 Iowa bees produced 16 million pounds of honey valued around 2 million dollars and wax about 500 thousand. Eighty percent of honey goes to other states. Bees aid crop pollination and honey has growing culinary uses noted by industry groups in Sioux City.

Courier Special Service Des Moines Towa B. Paddock Ames State Department of Agriculture Iowa California American Honey Producers League Sioux City American Honey Institute

Former Buchanan Co. Resident Dies at Lamont in Lamoni

Reafter Special Service Independence Iowa Feb 16 Mrs Chris Peterson died Friday after months of illness She lived in the Danish settlement southeast of the city and was about 54 She was daughter of the late Christian Hansen pioneers She leaves a husband several children and brothers and sisters including Mrs J P Hansen Peter F Hansen Mrs Nels Madsen and Mrs John Dauber Funeral planned at Lamoni likely Sunday

Chris Peterson Christian Hansen J. P. Hansens Peter F. Hans Sen Nels Madsen Liberty Township John Dauber Pine River Minn Lamoni

Retired R. J. Agent Dies at Winslow

Cedar Falls reports the death of Henry Leyerich aged 71, a Rock Island railway retired agent who died early today in his apartment above the station after 40 years of service and about 14 months of retirement. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.

Carrier Cedar Falls Henry Leyerich Rock Island Railway Daugher Ross Garner Gedar Heights

Whisky sales total seventeen thousand in county report

Fort Dodge Indiana February 16 A county report shows more than 17000 dollars spent in the last year for medicinal whisky reflecting local liquor usage and expenditures.

Fort Dodge

Pioneer Days in Tama County’s Safley Farm Legacy

Janet Stevenson Murray profiles Mrs. Safley of the 1200 acre Safley farm near Traer Iowa and Baker's Grove. A community leader and patron of family, she managed debts, bred horses and cattle, hosted grand gatherings, supported orphans, and built a renowned, hospitable home central to Tama County life.

Tama County Janette Stevenson Murray Middlewest Safley Traer, In Oregon Chehalls Laffey Cliehalts Baker's Grove Buckingham Cemetery Traer J. CG. Safley Atlanta Gol. Abercrombie John G. Salley Iowa Washington New York Cedar County Corneil Co. I Ann Arbor Toledo William 4. Stlvers Jennie Frazier Capt. Safley Scotland Safley Post Traci Tracy California Broad Acres Ghohelis

Waterloo Checker Club to Represent at State Tournament

BE L Goss of 100 1-2 Fourth Street East will represent the Waterloo club at the annual Town State Checker tournament at lows Falls from February 18 to 22. A business meeting is set for Monday night February 19. A L Cihak, president of the Waterloo club, won last year’s tournament and will not attend this year.

BE. L. Goss Fourth Street East Waterloo

Corn Price Optimism Amid Bad Roads And Weather

Des Moines February 6 The state department of agriculture released an optimistic report on corn prices noting that bad roads and weather can force orderly marketing. It says half the crop might be marketed by February’s end, delaying marketing and stabilizing prices.

Paurler Des Moines State Department of Agriculture Department

Sore Throat Relief Promoted by Thoxine Prescription

An ad touts Thoxine as instant relief for sore throat and coughs, claiming faster action than gargles and salves. It emphasizes internal relief, safety for families, and a money back guarantee with price points of 5c, 60c, and $1.00, sold by Robert Drug Co. and Co. J. Milter.

Robert Drug Co. and Co J. Milter

Market in corn prices and wider farming outlook

Weather and consumption have supported a steady corn price outlook with expectations of a smooth price curve. Argentina crop reports and U.S. exports are U.S. influences, while Iowa shows a strong crop and price balance. Bank failures decline and farm finances improve. Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church sermon topics and children’s story are listed for Sunday.

United States Yesus Avason Cedar Heights Church Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church J. A. Laurie Aiydrew

Desertion case heads to district court in Osage

Herman Motstad was held to district court after arraignment before Justice Loomis on a charge of desertion. His wife is suing for divorce. The proceeding occurred in Osage on February 16.

Osage Herman Motstad Loomis

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