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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1921

Page

12

250 Boosters For Great Waterloo Dinner Tonight

Plates set for 250 guests at the annual dinner and meeting of the Greater Waterloo association in the new clubrooms at 6 30 p m. Main address by Webber of Chicago, with J H McCord Iowa Chamber of Commerce adding a short speech. Three minute talks by members and music by orchestra. Seniors from city high schools invited for 430 to 600 p m tomorrow.

Greater Waterloo Association Webber Tobn Chicago Assatary National Chamber of Commerce J. H. McCord Iowa Chamber of Commerce H. B. Lichty Anna Casey James Murphy Austin Burt Byron Leighton Robert Anderson Harold Pratt H. B. Tachty

Caterpillar Walks in Waterloo Spring Weather

A caterpillar seen in balmy February weather ventures along near Fairview cemetery and is brought to the Waterloo Flour and Feed Co offices by C. C. Blanchard of Newton Street. The insect appears healthy despite an untimely season signaling early spring.

C. C. Blanchard Newton C. FE Fairview Cemetery Waterloo Flour& Feed &Co

Death of Mrs Lorain C Kennedy Widow of D A Kennedy

Mrs Lorain C Kennedy died February 22 at 308 Fremont Street after a prolonged illness. She widow of D A Kennedy who came to Waterloo in 1872 and died in 1945. She leaves a son C Kennedy and daughters Mrs Alvin L Craig Mrs Henry C Lewis and others. Funeral at Hillman & Into chapel tomorrow at 2:30. Kennedy descended from Mayflower settlers and contributed to historic military service. Born November 1841 in Churchville New York Monroe County. Missionary meeting at St Pauls M E church Thursday afternoon February 24 with prayers and addresses by Mrs Eva Terry and Rev C G E Luce.

Lorain C. Kennedy Lorain C. Kennedy Fremont’ Street D. A. Kennedy Waterloo Alvin L. Craig Washington, D. C Henry C. Lewis Birch Pineral Hileman & Into Chapel Kennedy Old New England Louisburg Bennington Mrs. Kennedy Churchville Mouroc Eoty New York Woman's Missionary Societies, Home and Foreign St. Paul’. M. E Eva Terry EB Luce Clara Heate Nellie Dewey

Community urged to attend evening prayer service with supper

Residents are asked to come to the gathering and bring supper if possible so they can stay for the evening prayer service.

William H Butterfield Dies in Washington Iowa

Waterloo reports the death of attorney William H Butterfield at Washington Iowa after a three week illness from an undiagnosed disease. He was 49, survived by widow and three children, with brother Mark Butterfield and sister Teressa noted among relatives. He studied at Waterloo Business College and University of Iowa Law School and married Jennie Taggart in this county.

William H. Butterfield Washington Butterfield Almon' Butterfield Raymond Waterloo Business College Law Department University of Iowa Jennie Taggart Hugh W. Taggart Waterloo James Marie Iowa State Teachers College Davenport Agnes Mark J. Butterfield Teressa Mercy Mt. Carmel Dubuque County

False fire alarm leads to $50 fine for Oelwein youth

Floyd Mettlin pleaded guilty in Superior court to turning in a false alarm of fire after a false alarm sent the fire truck to the west side. He paid $50 and costs. Separate arrest: Joe Damon charged with giving liquor to a minor, bound over on $200 bonds for district court in West Union.

Oelwein Floyd Mettlin West Side Young Mettlin Joe Damon Cooney Cook West Union

Zemo Antiseptic Liquid Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Zemo antiseptic liquid as a remedy for itching and skin irritation including eczema pimples and rashes. It claims fast relief overnight for minor blemishes, safe for tender skin, costs 35 cents or 1.00 for a large bottle, and is sold by The E W Rose Co of Cleveland.

E.W. Rose Co Cleveland. C

City in Brief Collisions Theft and Travel Notes

A collision at Fourth and Walnut streets caused minor car damage between John McLean and C A Kerguson. Four white hens and a white rooster were stolen from Mrs. J W Garton’s 228 Conger street coop. Civil service exam for railway mail service held in the Federal building. Clarence Forker injured in a car crash at 1009 Fifth Street West. both vehicles damaged. Mrs E H Campbell and son Charles return to Honolulu after seven months with Mr and Mrs C W Campbell. sailing from San Francisco March 2 on the Manoa. Women of Mooseheart Legion to meet Thursday at Mooseheart. Turkey has no metal currency.

John McLean C. A. Kerguson Fourth Walnut Streets J.W. Garton Conger Street Federal Clyde E. Brainard Dkiny Porette Board Clarence Forker Norwood Street J. D. Burch Fifth Street West E. H.campbell Charles Honolulu Hawaii Barbara Campbell

Bly's Cream Balm for fast relief of catarrh

A dated advertisement promises quick relief from head colds and catarrh by applying Bly's Cream Balm inside the nose. The text claims to clear air passages, relieve dullness and headaches, stop mucus discharge, and restore breathing after a few moments. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a small bottle.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vital Health Tonic

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood and organ tonic that improves digestion and assimilation, nourishes the body, purifies and enriches the blood, and helps against catarrh scrofula rheumatism and fevers. It also promotes Hood's Pills as a gentle laxative or active cathartic.

Park Commission Question on Oelwein March Ballot

Oelwein Iowa voters will decide in March whether to approve an ordinance creating a park commission. If approved the council will appoint three commissioners who will serve until successors are chosen at future regular elections.

Oelwein

Missouri Man Sells $1000 Turkey for $10

MEMPHIS Mo Missouris A D Walker turkey breeder known as a judge in multiple shows bought a 45 pound gobbler once sold for 15 dollars. The neighbor agreed to sell to Walker at market price after a dispute led to a sale with a produce dealer paying 44 cents per pound for the bird.

Memphis A. D. Walker Walker

Sultan II the Mammoth Gobbler Draws Midwest Attention

Neighbor trades a 66 pound bronze gobbler to a collector for 1000. Walker, a longtime turkey man, parades the bird through St. Louis with film crews and movie houses showing the spectacle. Sultan II, sired by a San Francisco world fair winner, boosts turkey breeding interest in the Midwest.

Walker St. Louis Waller Cantorman Suitan II Genader

Health service study shows benefits of aid to children

The article notes hopes that removal or cure of lable defects will aid school children and that time and follow up methods have been lacking. It mentions the U S health service urging nationwide adoption to learn how greatly they profit from provided help and calls for international involvement along similar lines.

Sue Health Service Ida Renee Mente

Also Mentioned on This Page

John T. Webber National Chamber Randolph Street Waterloo Theatre Rewari Logan Ave Wooster Street Letsch Commercial Bank West Third Street Washington Park H. Mitchell Weet 3Rd 5Th St 6Th St Baltimore — Street W. Hy Mitchell West Ird Ave Jefferson St W. H. Butterfield Washington, IA Virginia Company Jamestown Bermuda Islands Scott Scott & Borne Bloomfeld, N. J Paris Medicine Co Grove Buchanan Masuer Turkey Buick West Fourth St Plaza Theatre Park Commission Missouri Middlewest Sultan II Fs Et Piatt Ly John Drinkwater Lincoln Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Unusii Nichols & Gates Sloan Setthi
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