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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1924

Page

5

Iowa Democrats to Meet April for State Convention

The Iowa Democratic Party issued official calls for the state convention to name 15 delegates and 14 alternates for the New York meeting. County gatherings in Black Hawk and other counties will select their 16 to 29 delegates, with representation based on vote totals and a push to choose uncommitted delegates for the national convention.

New York E. J. Fueling New Hampton State Central Committee Davenport Hiare Conlinge McAdoo Wilbur W. Marsh Waterloo Black Hawk County Bremer Butler Buchanan Delaware Tama Grundy Linn Benton Fayette Franklin Marshall Mitchett Chickasaw Dubuque Hardin Polk Woodbury Wright J. R. Files Boveermmor

New Trial Asked in Dubuque Slayer Case

Dubuque Iowa February 21 Judge D EB Meguire today filed a motion for a new trial in the state case against Oliver Lieb 47 convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the slaying of John Kirkpatrick 64 If denied in district court an appeal will be made to the state Supreme Court defense counsel announced Lieb testified at trial that he fractured Kirkpatrick s skull but claimed self defense

Dubuque D. ‘Eb. Meguire Oliver Lieb John Kirkpatrick District Coufl State Supreme Court Lieb Kirkpatrick

Income Tax Returns Flowing In At Federal Building

F G Rumreich assists C M Williams in receiving income tax returns starting March 1. W E Clemens, division chief, will work in his office on the second floor all day tomorrow to aid those unable to leave work. Returns arriving at 60 to 30 per day.

F.G. Rumreich C. M. Williams Ww. R. Clemens Williams Federal Building Clemen

Crest on Clinic Treats Fifty Four Mothers and Babies

Fifty four mothers and as many babies received medical treatment and examinations at the Shepard-Fown er Clinic in Creston on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr Heard from Des Moines served as consulting specialist for mothers and Dr Gerken from Town University examined the children.

Creston Shepard-Fowner

Fire alarms at two Falls and Columbia Ave residences

Two alarms sounded within one minute at 10 a m today, sending firemen to 9207 Falls Avenue and 1421 Columbia. Slight damages reported at Whittington's Falls Avenue home and Scot Calburn's Columbia residence due to sparks on wooden shingles.

Falls Avenue Columis Whittington Scot Calburn Columbia

Girls Reading Campaign Sparks Interest in Waterloo

Librarians in Waterloo conduct a citywide reading campaign to boost girls reading. Miss Theresa Feyereisen reports a substantial rise in girls reading as new titles arrive daily and are shelved with silver stars for younger readers and gold stars for older readers. Linden Station also has collections of star-marked books.

Waterloo Nurmy Theresa Feyereisen Children’s Department Linden Station

Keillor Honored by Gasco Associates Banquet

Keillor, longtime head of the Citizens & Electric Co department, was honored at a banquet by Gasco Associates at the Al Russeh-Lamson. Maynard presided, Austin Durt announced his departure to Belarc, N. J, to join Coast Gas. C. Cornish of American Gas attended and praised his record.

Keiligg Department of the Citizens & Electric Co Oficers Tr Fe Belarc N. Jaf Coast Gas Company Maynard Sompany Austin Durt Tesponduci C. Cornish Philadelphia American Gas Company Keillor

Alumni Dentistry Meet in Towa City Teems with Dentists

In Towa City University of Towa's College of Dentistry alumni hold its fifteenth annual meeting Friday and Saturday. K Weston A Price of Cleveland will lecture and demonstrate Friday. The alumni session includes a mixer after the basketball game. Saturday covers a clinical program with several hundred dentists attending.

Towa City Towa The College of Dentistry University of Towa K. Weston A. Price Cleveland

Banks Receive New Netherlands Half Dollar Emblems

Several Waterloo banks have received shipments of Mygenot half dollars issued to commemorate the tercentenary of New Netherlands founding. One side shows Coligny and William the Silent, the other a sailing vessel with the dates 1624 and 1924.

Waterloo New Netherlands Coligny William the Silent

Davenport Police Firemen Assured $10 Monthly Raise

Davenport Indiana February 21 police and fire departments near certainty of a ten dollar monthly raise after police committee recommendation to the city council. Both departments sought a large increase and the pending ordinances are expected to pass at the next council session.

Davenport Police and Fire Department Neg Moantty

Hearing Restored in Twenty Four Hours by Virex

An advertisement touts Virex as a miracle hearing cure claiming deafness and tinnitus relief within a day. It cites Nebraska resident D. Dev and others, offers a $2 bottle for $1 with a 10 day free trial and money back guarantee, and directs readers to Dale Laboratories in Kansas City for orders.

D. Dev Nebraska

Auto Licenses Reach 2 788 in Chickasaw County for 1924

New Hampton Va Feb 21 Ole nutson county treasurer has issued 2 788 auto licenses for 1924. The 1923 total was 3 490. Current registrations show 612 short but 260 not due as they belong to dealer used cars. Personal and real estate taxes in 1923 rose with more delinquencies than 1922.

New Hampton Ole' Nutson

Scoutmasters' School in Training March 17 Opens

A. F. Jury, scout executive, reports many recruits for troops 3 and 1 as meetings end. Troop 1 will conduct a tenderfoot investiture ceremony during the training school starting March 17. Troop 8 will perform a model troop meeting in condensed form.

A. F. Jury

Amputation of 82-Year-Old Nashua Man Reported

Nashua Indiana February 21. John Bird 82 underwent amputation of one leg at Waverly hospital after long illness. Surgeons deemed the operation necessary to check the disease and reported the procedure a success.

Nashua John Bird Waverly Hospital Aueaday Bird

Stubborn cough remedy from The Pines Co. advertisement

A home made cough syrup using Pinex claims to loosen stubborn coughs fast. Instructions say mix 2Y ounces Pinex with a pint of syrup or honey, produce a full pint, and use instead of expensive store brands. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back, from The Pines Co. Wayne, Indiana.

Wayne Ind

Automobile Makes 27 Miles on Air

An automobile increases range from 30 to over 57 miles per gallon after a device installed in under five minutes. Inventor J. F. Stransky of Pukwana South Dakota seeks agents and will send a sample at his own risk. Write him today.

Jf. A. Stransky Nievanth Street Pukwana South Dakota Ady

Fayette High Defeats Oelwein In Low-Scoring Tilt

Fayette high camera won from Oelwein quintet 10 to 9 on Tuesday night. Seven of Oelwein's players fouled out later via free throws. a total of 20 fouls were called during the game.

Oeltwen Fayette High Eamera Oelwein Oelwain

Woman's Greatest Asset and Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy

Woman's Greatest Asset emphasizes health as vital to charm happiness and success. The ad claims thousands suffer headaches backache nervousness and pains and asserts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound provides immediate relief, noting nearly fifty years as a standard remedy for women's ills.

Lydia Pinkham

Healing Cream Claims Quick Relief for Head Colds

An advertisement touts Bly's Cream Balm as a remedy for stuffed noses and head congestion. It promises instant relief by applying antiseptic cream inside nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and clear air passages.

Prostate Trouble Relief With Hexol Treatment

Painful urination night-time awakenings and burning ease with Hexol home treatment. Test a $2 package by mail for $3 enclosed or $2 plus postage. money refunded if not pleased. Send to Marva Pharmacal Co Department A at Coca Cola Building Kansas City Missouri.

Marva Pharmacal Co Coca Cola Bidg Kansas City

Lavex Promise for Catarrh Free Trial by Mail

An offer announces Lavex a drugless French method to cure catarrh and bronchial asthma in minutes. It claims instant germ elimination with harmless tissue effects and promises a free postpaid treatment to prove its cure, asking for name and address to Kansas City move.

W. R. Smith Lavex Bidg Kansas City

Payette Star Harvey Leads Game With Lazio Lundstrum

Readable fragments show Harvey starring for Payette with Lazio and Lundstrum in action as Williame and Lundstrum are mentioned among players.

Harvey Payette Lazio Williame Lundstrum Femoved

Pore Care Guide Causes and Simple Blackhead Remedy

Article explains that clogged pores form blackheads from dust dirt and secretions. It recommends a quick brisk wash to remove blackheads and claims the skin becomes soft and pores return to normal. It emphasizes a simple, fast cleansing method.

Free Trial Method Promises Relief for Asthma and Hay Fever

Advertises a free trial for a method claiming to relieve asthma and hay fever without drugs. Appeals to chronic and recent cases, urging immediate mail-in coupon, no payment, and free postage. Targets those with hopeless conditions after unsuccessful inhalers and remedies.

Musterole advertises cold relief and broader uses

An ad touts Musterole as a non blistering mustard plaster substitute for colds and many ailments. It claims quick relief as the warming ointment penetrates pores and soothes with a cooling sensation, with versions for adults and children and prices at 36c and 65c.

World Beater Cough Medicine Praised in Letter

A reader from Evanaville Indiana, A Lyre Hilton, claims FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND cured a severe cold after one night. The note touts pine tar and honey as curative, urging others to try the remedy sold widely.

Hilton A. Lyre Hyana Avenue Evanaville Ind Foley

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Claims Clear Skin

An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe calomel substitute. It promises skin clear up after a few nights, claims to cleanse blood liver and bowels, and warns against dark browns and bad breath while urging nightly use for a week.

Dr. Edwards Ben Dr. Edwards

Weight Gain Offer From Hilton’s Vitamin Sampler

An advert promises rapid weekly weight gain for thin individuals and offers free samples of Hilton’s vitamins. Readers are asked to send name and address to W. W. Hilton at 134 Gateway Sta.

Hilton W. W. Hilton Gateway Sta Kansas City

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Restores Luster

The article touts Wyveth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a popular old-time hair darkener for gray or faded hair. It instructs to moisten a comb or brush and draw through small strands, claiming quick darkening and a glossy, healthy look.

Wyveth Wryeth Ulphar

How to Banish Piles with Hem-roid Treatment

An advertisement promotes Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-roid as an internal remedy for piles. It claims years of research found the cause and offers a guaranteed effect or money back. Wangier Bros. and all druggists are authorized to sell it with a full refund promise.

Leonhardt Lednhardt Wangier Bros Leonharat

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast remedy for rheumatic pain. It claims penetrating heat and quick warming of the sore joints within minutes, urging readers to ask druggists for the genuine Bowles product with Rowley on the package.

Rowley

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