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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1927

Page

10

Passage of vital prohibition acts blocked in Congress

The article reports that Congress is near adjournment with key dry laws stalled. It notes prohibition enforcement bills likely failing, a weakened customs reform, and potential political fallout for the upcoming presidential campaign. Wet lawmakers hope for resignations or statements to shape blame if enactment fails.

Paulee Congress House’ Committee Prohibition Civi Service Senate Altho Edwards New Jersey

College for the Blind Hosts New Century Club Visit

The New Century club and guests visited the College for the Blind in Vinton on Tuesday evening. Superintendent RF Palmer led tours of several departments while the college orchestra performed and students continued normal work. A later concert and a covered dish supper followed.

Cuarter Vinton New Century Club College For the Blind Club Lions Club College RF. E. Palmer

Waite Re-Elected Treasurer of Waterloo Community Chest

R W Waite was re elected treasurer of the Waterloo Community Chest at the annual meeting in Black s tearoom A J Gnagy named vice chairman Co D Cass Mrs J E Sedgwick Victor Zellhoefer R A Garrison and A J Gnagy elected to the executive committee which will name a chairman of the fund at a later date S A Cohagan executive secretary retains post until October At the May quarterly meeting preliminary plans will be made for the 1927 campaign

R. W. Waite Waterloo Community Chest A. J. Gnagy Co. D. Cass J. E. Sedgwick Victor Zellhoefer R. A. Garrison S. A. Cohagan

Physical training demonstration at La Porte City High

The annual physical training demonstration will be held in the high school gym Friday evening at 7:30. Director Miss Gee Neva Kober leads grade teachers in a program including grand march, dances, music, and team games with students from Grade I to Grade VII and beyond.

la Porte City Mise Geeneva Kober

California Fig Syrup for Constipation in Children

A dated advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for constipated children. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, ease a sick stomach, and restore playfulness, noting the product’s fruity taste and directions for all ages. Beware of counterfeit syrups and verify the maker.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Community program and local travels report

The article lists participants in a school program with performances by high school students and a glee club led by Grace Lyle, plus readings and a vocal trio. It notes two-course refreshments by the committee and mentions teachers and guests. It also highlights travel notes: Mrs Inez Girline taught in Vinton. B A Kane and C G Woodley returned from California. Park and Mowbray attended events in Des Moines. Mrs A W Doore visited Waterloo to see her husband at St Francis hospital recovering from gall bladder operation.

Haba H. D. Beal Zelda Froehek Jaberichter Willian Lawser Sam Rauhauser Bhowers Grace Lyle Reading the Bull ‘Terrier Dina Yeary Mines BS. Moore Ces Wagner A. E. Park Mra. C. A. Brust Laddig Thelma Palmer A.contest Mowbray A. W. Doore, Oelwein Waterloo St. Francis Hospital

Langfeldt Candy Company Elects Larkin President

Thomas I. Larkin, formerly secretary, was elected president of the Langfeldt Candy Company succeeding C. J. Langfeldt, deceased, at a meeting yesterday in the company offices on Park Avenue and Bluff Street. Max A. Kuehn was reelected vice president and Mrs. Lillian Scott Langfeldt secretary.

Thomas I. Larkin Langfeldt Candy Company C. J. Langfeldt Park Avenue Bluff Street Max A. Kuehn Lillian Scott Langfeldt

Ida B Wise Smith Named Laws Delegate to World Fair

Ida B Wise Smith national vice president of the U U U and state president has been appointed by Governor Hammill as laws delegate to the Women s World s Fair in Chicago in May.

Des Moines Ida B. Wise Smith Guv. Hammill Chicago

Castoria Uses for Babies and Children Endorsed

An old advertisement touts Castoria as a trusted remedy for constipation flatulence wind colic diarrhea and feverish symptoms in infants and children. It claims Castoria regulates stomach and bowel function aiding food assimilation and natural sleep without opioids, with a genuine signature on the bottle.

Fletcher

Adlerika praised by Mrs Dumas gas relief

Mrs Dumas says Adlerika ended gas in the stomach and bloating after poor digestion. The ad explains Adlerika cleanses both upper and lower bowels, removes extra poisons, and helps digestion and sleep, with mentions of Waterloo druggists.

E. J. Dumas Waterloo Robert Drug Co CG. J. Miller

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