Big Stores Merge Interests In Waterloo Retail
On March 1 Sam H. Pinkerton will merge his Fourth Street West grocery and bakery with The North Waterloo Meat Co. into a new corporation. The deal adds a high class meat department and modern buying and selling methods while Pinkerton retains a large interest and continues managing the grocery division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Pinkerton
Fourth Street West
North Waterloo Meat Co
Pinkerton
Meyer
Aviator Who Saw Duty Over There Visits in City
Lee Alland the former aerial mail carrier who served 14 months in Europe spoke at ik. P. ball after arriving with his bride to visit grandmother Mrs. Ed ward Alland and uncle W. A. Bowen in Waterloo. He enlisted at 19 in Minneapolis and flew at 15,000 feet delivering 500 pounds of mail between England and the continent. During his service he passed through 21 army camps, seven in the U.S. and 14 in England France and Belgium. He described starting at 4 a m on alternating days and averaging 100 mph with 15,000 feet altitude. Born in Waterloo, he lived there until age six and later married while stationed at Camp Grant, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Lee Alland
Edward Alland
W. A. Bowen
Young Alland
Minneapolis
England
France
Belgium
Alland
United States
Fraternal Aid Union
Ik. P
Hayes Planter Promises End to Bare Farm Spots
Modern planter shown at Masters and Sims store claims to save farmers money by eliminating bare spots caused by improper seeding. Seven causes are listed from shallow planting to cultivation damage, and the Hayes Planter allegedly overcomes all of them like human hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Masters & Sims
Sycamore Street
Periodic Rilions Attack Advice From A Cadvertisement
A damaged advertisement text discusses periodic rilions attacks and recommends light meals with no meat during bouts. It advises taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to avoid an attack, noting appetite wanes before the event. The fragment shows dubious health folklore and product mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Finigh Graveling Work Next Week Cedar Falls
Weather permitting, graveling of the Diagonal road to the Grundy county line will finish next week. Five miles have been completed at about 1760 dollars, with one and a half miles remaining. Miss Rowena Greeley announced her engagement to Lieut. Marry C. Graham of Denver, with a wedding to follow after his return. Other notes include local social events, travel, and civic activities in Cedar Falls and surrounding areas.
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Cedar Falls
Grundy County
Miss Greeley
Graban
Chris Jensen
Pipestone
Minn
J. D. Lechner
Cedar Falls Corporation
J. H. Schuneman
Sioux City
Andrew_S Hansen
Eugene Smith
Walnut Street
Perry A. Bond
Iowa City
Harold Frisby
Halbriie, Can
State Teachers’ College
Chicago
National
Educational Association
Washington
W. W. Gist
G. W. Walters
G. Rude
Rolfe
Cedar Pauls
Claude Severin
T. ‘Rb. Carpenter
Oklahoma City
A. A. Burger
Clara M. Sutter
Ames
Helen Vanderveer
Grinnell
Harry MM. Merrill
Colfax
Allen County
Marriage Licenses Listed in Grinnell Waterloo and Raymond
Ralph L Longley and Julia E Peek wed in Grinnell and Waterloo. John M Wingert of Raymond and Catherine Schutz of Washburn shown. Also an advertisement for Phelps Glasses at 518 Jefferson urges relief from headaches. A Want Ad in the Courier will vet the Gest Results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Longley
Grinnell
Julia E. Peek
Waterloo
John M. Wingert
Raymond
Catherine Schutz
Washburn
Red Cross Locates Soldier After Months of Search
The Red Cross confirms Pvt. Arthur A. Smith of Motor Truck Co. No. 2, First Division, was well and on duty January 1, 1919. A friend had not heard from him since autumn 1917, prompting the Waterloo chapter to seek information through the Paris office and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross Servich
Red Cross
jJast
Cropper
Waterloo
Arthur A. Smith
Paris
Washington
Pvt. Smith
Motor Truck Co. No. 2
Government Employment Bureau Sees Strong Week
The local government employment bureau reported 65 applicants this week, 62 directed to jobs and 45 securing positions. Inspector B. E. Varnes called the results the best record in weekly reports, underscoring the system’s value until army demobilization is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Employment Bureau
B. E. Varnes
Milks Emulsion Promises Relief From Longstanding Indigestion
An advertisement claims Milks Emulsion cures a decade of indigestion and catarrh, restoring appetite and bowel action. It cites H D Lovelee of Rockford Michigan and promises refunds after six bottles if unsatisfied. Product touted as palatable like ice cream with price of 50c and 1.20 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
H. D. Lovelee
Rockford
Mich
Milks Emmission Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Wangler Bros
C. J. Miller
Orang Co
Soldier employment report shows weekly applicant numbers
The weekly report on soldier employment notes 65 applicants applying at the office and 49 number cards received in advance of discharge.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Liver Aid And Digestion Help
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to stimulate liver function and relieve indigestion. Claims to clear a bad taste, coated tongue, and low energy by improving bile flow and bowel movement. Promotes one or two tablets at bedtime with olive oil content and pricing at 1c and 25c per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Dr. Edwards
Employment Placements and Applicants Count
A report shows 45 individuals directed to employment and employed. Sixty seven applicants remain seeking employment. The figures reflect the ongoing job placement effort and applicant status.
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BIG Stores
Sam A. Pinkerton
North ‘Waterloo Meat Co
Ono Corporation
Nippon
Omaha
Folies
Vanous
Louis L. Raber
Ghorge M Twaddle
Ceder Falla of
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
West Fourth Street
Finigh
Misa Groeley
Lieut
Graham
Fensen-Sorensen
J. Anton Jensen
Lang West Branch
Katie Sorensen
Jorgen Nielsen
N. M
Andreasen
Danish Nagareth Church
Minnesota
Corp
Mayd
EB. Ferguson
Floyd EB. Ferguson
Decemer
R. C. Ferguson
R. O. Ferguson
Madar
Floyd H. Fergueson
Afautiaucon
Mars
Em. W. Haney
Camdg. Co
War Department
Corp. Ferguson
Phelps
Jefferson
WM. &. Ross
Leavits and Johnson Building
Raller Chun
East Fifth Street Hardware Co
East Pho Street
Isles
Lumbago
Olivers
Iorosco
Ost
Richard Walton Tully
Florence Rockwell
Crystal
Alice Brady
Sennett
Chester Conklin
Gee Eee
Dng
E. I. Dunkelberg
Leavitt & Johnson
Black
al Gorrell and Company IN
Wayside Inn
Mac Swan
Bath
Eastman
Hamilton
Camera Shop
Bridge Street
Alice Joyce
The
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James Montgomery Flaggin
Middle West
Orchestra Music
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Ike, Mike
Wm. Desmond
Charlie Chaplin
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