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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1920

Page

8

Memorial service for fallen soldiers in Cedar Falls

The American Legion post in Cedar Falls will hold a memorial service at First Congregational church Sunday at 3 p.m. Attending groups include the Grand Army of the Republic and the Womens Relief Corps. The program features speakers, music, prayers, and presentations honoring those who died in service with a roll call for local veterans.

Cedar Falls American Legion First Congregational Church the Legion Grand Army of the Republic Relief Corps IL. Vander Veer W. W. Gist Jame Brownell G. AR Star America Jowal Post Richard T. Barry Clifton H. Clark Everett T. Clark Horace B. Emerson Ernest Frederick Schants Hansen George Hansen George Hird Harold Watson Minkle Einar Nielson Christian I. Nissen Walter Newell Pete Vass Taury Stanopolous

Suit Seeks 1000 Damages From City Over Ice Injury

Frank Rizzo sues Waterbury alleging city negligence in allowing dangerous ice and snow on Cutler Street caused a Jan 25, 1920 fall. He claims a sprained wrist, lacerations, ligament injuries, internal injuries and weeks of bed confinement. The petition was filed with the municipal court clerk by P. H. Frank.

Cutler i Frank Rizzo Municipality of Wateroo P. H. Frank

Be ok er Chapm an American Legion Draws Big Waterloo Meeting

Over 200 ex service men attended the Becker Chapman post meeting at Waterloo city hall jarga courtroom setting a new attendance record. Post Commander George Westen presided as plans formed for a March benefit dance and membership drives target 1000 members in 30 days. Water loo Athletic Club supporters agreed to turn over boxing exhibit proceeds, speakers noted need for a larger hall, and next meeting was set for Friday. Washington's birthday patriotic meeting was canceled as other groups planned observances.

Becker-Chapman American Legion Jarga Waterloo George Westein Becker-Chapman Post Athletic Club Legion Waterloo Athletic Club Becker- Chapman Post Washington Post

Washington Birthday Observed Monday by Postal Employes

Washington's birthday will be observed Monday by the post office with limited hours. General delivery and stamp windows open 10 am to noon, registry and money order same hours. One delivery in residences at 8:2? am and two in business districts. no rural deliveries. Special delivery 7:30 am to 9 pm. perishable items and parcel post by 11:30 am.

Washington W. Kelly

Forgetful Reader Delays Letter Delivery At Waterloo Club

A letter sent three weeks earlier by the B M s wife was found forgotten by M H Kelly at lunch in the Greater Waterloo association clubrooms. The postmaster notes this is the first time a letter was delivered and unread by the recipient.

M. H. Kelly Greater Waterloo Association B. M Kelly

Auto number plates arrive to fill county allotment

Number plates intended for the first shipment to W. J. Burbank county treasurer have arrived and can be procured by motor vehicle owners with receipts. Plates issued cover ranges from 22,600 to 23,600, aiding the state's estimate of cars in use.

W. J.burbank

Uncertain Arrival Dates for Vehicle Plates Batch

In Black Hawk County the license plate order was for 6 500 sets but 5 500 sets were shipped. A new batch of 1 000 plates arrived and about 400 receipts issued for a higher series. It is not known when the batch will arrive.

Black Hawk County

Drugged lion has poor chance with sober eagle

British press is shown a clash of views on prohibition as a physician warns that prohibition or downfall awaits the empire. A British pilot favors American ships and cards to avoid alcohol on destroyers, noting American destroyers are steadier for convoys.

Canada United States The Observer

Life in the Army Tank Corps Becomes More Comfortable

The War Department announced improvements to reduce engine heat inside tanks. The change aims to ease conditions for crew members in the tank corps, addressing harsh interior temperatures reported for February 21.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Tank Corps Army War Department

Last Night's News in Brief From Around The World

Official denial issued in London of a Paris item. Lloyd George and Italy's Nitti favored starting peace talks with Soviet Russia through Litvinov. New York reports the US Grain Corp will resume flour purchases on March 2 after a two month halt. Berne will deliver several hundred carloads of food to Austria immediately. The Earl of Reading declined the ambassadorship to Washington.

Associated Press London Paris Umal Lloyd George Nitti Italy Soviet Russia Maxim Litvinof New York United States Grain Corporation Berne Switzerland Austria Bondon Earl of Reading Washington The Post

LeGear Poultry Prescription Boosts Profits for Raisers

Advertising copy touts Dr LeGear’s Poultry Prescription as a tonic that builds bigger business for poultry raisers. It claims hundreds of thousands of users report vigorous healthy layers and urges readers to ask their dealer. Sold by retailers in Waterloo Iowa and nearby towns and firms listed in the ad.

Dr. LeGear Waterloo Barclay & Son W. Ik Jefferson Sts AL. Burger & Son East 6Th St Tandgraf & Co Su. Kiester-Hatl Seed Co W. Park Ave Bluff Wangler Bros

Whit ney social worker guilty of criminal syndicalism

The Daily Mail reports Miss Anita Whitney of Oakland California has been found guilty of criminal syndicalism. In Paris Raymond Poincare has been named French delegate on the reparations commission. Sweden keeps public houses closed on Saturdays with savings banks open till midnight.

Auckland Geddes The Daily Mail Oakland Cal Anita*Whitney Paris Raynond Poincare Reparations Commission Sweden

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Flu and Health

The advertisement urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a preventive against flu and related illnesses by boosting blood quality and sanitation. It also claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills aid recovery from weakness after illness by renewing red blood cells and improving appetite.

Hood Pioed

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