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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1919

Page

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Ouster Proceedings Begin Against Cascade Mayor

Ouster actions filed in Dubuque County District Court charge Cascade mayor P. J. Kehoe with wilful neglect and official oppression. Plaintiffs include M. M. McDermott Johnny Creston J. E. Carr Martin Moore and P. J. Herald. The petition seeks suspension pending removal and asks county and state attorneys to join in the case.

Dubuque P. J. Kehoe Cascade Kehoe M. J. Grate J. W. Kintzinger Equity John Streuser Droney George Leffert Creston Bros M. M. McDermott Johny Creston J. E. Carr Martin Moore P. J. Herald

Clear Lake Ice Harvest Powers Regional Supply

Clear Lake Iowa reports a 12 to 14 inch ice cover with 6 000 ton capacity ice house filled by Crystal Lake Ice and Culver Ice firms. Local dealers Choate and Chizek have full houses and readiness to ship to Northwestern and Milwaukee lines, with orders to be filled by Wednesday. A two hundred man force works round the clock to harvest ice while engines and equipment are stored for the off season.

Clear Lake Iowa Crystal Lake Ice Company Culver Ice Company Northwestern Milwaukee Roads Choate & Chizek

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brom Quin ine

Laxative Bromquine tablets claim to stop cough and headache and work off the cold. Each box bears FE W GROVE'S signature and costs 20 cents.

FE. W. Grove

Vernon Yeager Dope Fiend Gains Bequest Behind Bars

Vernon Yeager of Benton county, previously jailed for breaking and entering, receives a $15,666 inheritance after an uncle in Missouri dies. He is sent from Waterloo to Anamosa reform school, where his narcotics addiction is noted as motive for crime.

Vernon Yeager Cedar Rapids Anamosa Ane Benton County Waterloo Missouri

Hoskins Confession in Murder Case Draws Public Ire

Corning Iowa February 24. The confession of John R Hoskins who is jailed for life for the murder of his wife Hulda Hoskins and two stepchildren has stirred public indignation as he seeks to vindicate himself. He describes family troubles plus prior injuries that he claims led to the crimes and states he fully admits guilt.

Corning J. R. Hosking Penitentiary Hulda Hoskins Gladys Campbell Ray Campbell John R. Hoskins

Main Provisions In Highway Bill and Primary Road System

A detailed outline discusses creating a primary and secondary highway system. It covers drain, grade, hard surfacing, and bond issuance to fund development. Counties may drain first, then hard-surface, with funds from motor vehicles, federal aid, and special assessments.

Audi Suns Ax Dt Ja Des Moines House Senate Maiy Road Fund Motor J Iowa Sun Ture Federal Air Acts Arlington Ernest C. Whittaker Phil Fire Department Dangills N.M Lincoln Indian Head

Morals Censors Form Sioux City Committee

Sioux City plans a 16 member public morals committee to curb immorality. The group will educate residents, supervise public amusements, and work with the M C A Knights of Columbus Hebrew Institute ministerial association schools Rotary Commercial and Trades and Labor groups. The mayor will chair and theater managers plus police and court officials will participate.

Sioux City Knights of Columbus The Hebrew Institute Ministerial Association Public Schools Rotary Club Commercial Club Trades and Labor Assembly Garrigan Commissioner of Public Safety Immelves Tolgether

Mentho-Laxene Promises Cough Relief in 24 Hours

A Birmingham physician praises Mentho-Laxene for curing a three month cough within a day. The home-mix syrup contains wild cherry, tolu, grindelia, menthol, ammonium chloride, and cascara, sold in 2 3/4 ounce bottles and made with simple syrup to yield a pint.

H. G. Hoot F.C. R. KR Birmingham Ala

Zemo antiseptic lotion advertised for eczema relief

An ad from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland promotes Zemo as an effective antiseptic liquid for eczema, itching, sores, burns, wounds and chafing. It claims quick relief, cleansing action, and affordability with 3 cents or one dollar large-size options.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

Neuralgic pains and wizard oil advertised cure

An advertisement promotes Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a safe headache and neuralgia treatment rubbed on the pain. It claims antiseptic benefits for injuries and various ailments, with a money back guarantee and 30 cent price. It also markets Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents.

Hamlin

Alden and Iowa Falls Masons Meet for Master Mason Degree

Iowa Falls and Alden Masonic lodges will meet in Iowa Falls to confer the Master Mason degree and five Fellow Craft members. Initiatory work starts at 1 p.m. with dinner afterward at the W B C hall and a social session to follow.

Iowa Falls Alden Iowa Halla W. B.C Masons IL Ineut Ray Miller Witchits Falls Tex Army Miller State National Bank Eva Wilbur Chicago Geo. Wilbur

Motherhood Aid Promises Easier Childbirth With Mother’s Friend

A vintage advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend an external oil preparation to relax abdominal muscles and reduce pain during childbirth. It claims widespread usage for decades and offers a booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co Dept F Lamar Bldg Atlanta GA and directions to obtain a bottle from the druggist.

Nature Bradfield Regulator Company Dept. F. Lamar Atlanta Georgia

Try This Test With Tuxedo Tobacco Aroma

Rub a small amount of Tuxedo briskly in the palms to release its aroma. Smell the deep, pure fragrance and judge its quality. Compare with other tobaccos and decide if Tuxedo stands or falls on your judgment.

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