West district reports pupils in normal classes by age standards
The Witham age standard places 2,661 of 3,402 west district pupils as normal, 279 above normal, and 462 below normal across eight schools. High School hosts 887 students with 588 normal, 153 above normal, 146 below. Details for Central Emerson Whittier Lowell Irving Edison Kingsley appear in the district summary.
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West
Witham
Sloane M. Wallace
West Schools
F Central School
Emerson School
Normal
Whittier
Lowell School
Irving School
Edison School
Amit
Kingsley Sch
Ubere
Greater Waterloo Association Joins Iowa Traffic League
The Greater Waterloo association joined the Iowa Traffic League to improve service to business interests by staying informed on Western Trunk Line rate revisions and intra state rate changes. Secretary C. A. Hanson announced the move and said he will attend the Iowa Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries annual meeting in Iowa City Friday and Saturday.
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Greater Waterloo
Iowa Traffic League
Towa
C. A. Hanson
Ma Hanson
Towa City
Iowa Association of Commercial Organization
George H Wilson Reopens Locksmith Shop After Ill Health
After two years of inactivity due to illness George W Wilson reopened his shop at Fourth and Water streets under the Art Stitz cigar store. The new business offers key making sharpening, lawn mower and surgical instrument work, and repairs including hinges umbrellas and other articles. Wilson has suffered typhoid fever and pneumonia this winter.
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George
Wilson
Art Stitz Cigar
GirlefofVilda Brown Held On Check Scam
Sixteen year old Vilda Brown of Mingo was arrested in Marshalltown Iowa after cashing a $54 check as if she were a farmer's aide. The goods were recovered and she is held for juvenile court action.
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Marshalltown
API
Vilda Brown
Mingo
Jowa's oldest white man marks his one hundred fifth birthday
Michael Netley, aged 105, celebrated at 655 Summit Avenue Waterloo with his son Joe Netley and family. Immigrant from Bohemia who arrived in 1865, he recalls Lincoln's assassination on arrival and follows Lincoln’s and Washington's birthdays with interest. He speaks Bohemian at home, English understood, and survived a stroke four years ago. He began life near Cedar Rapids then farmed before settling with family.
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Jowa
Michael Netley
Joe Netley
Summit Avenue
Fay
Bohemia
Gedar Rapids
Towa
United States
Netley
America
Cédar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
G. St. Dennin
Wesley A
Leland Avenue
Ll. N. Mass
Duryea Street
Frank
Moville
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Zemo Heals Skin Diseases Quickly and Safely
A vintage advertisement promotes Zemo as instant relief for eczema blotches ring worm rashes and similar skin troubles. It claims deep cleansing soothing action and rapid healing with a disappearing liquid formula suitable for daytime use. Available in small 60 cent and large one dollar bottles from druggists.
Centenarian’s life of temperate habits and steady walks
The centenarian avoided doctors for most of life, maintaining temperate habits and outdoor exercise. He walked regularly and remained active until reaching 101, after which a slight illness briefly affected his leg use. He never used tobacco and seldom drank alcohol.
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Tie
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Ad In 19th Century Ad
An old style remedy ad touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a universal tonic. It claims digestion improves with daily use, easing stomach discomfort described as vinegarlike sensations, belching, and acids. The copy emphasizes small sugarcoated tablets, priced at 25 and 75 cents, suitable for all ages.
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Brooklyn
A Aristan
Carter
Great Rejoicing by Rheumatic Cripples
An old advertisement touts Rheuma as a universal remedy for rheumatism gout sciatica and lim bago claiming dramatic relief and a money back guarantee. It urges readers to buy at Wangler Bros Robert Drug Co or any druggist.
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Wangler Bros
Robert Drug Co
Not Shaving Warrior: The Unshaven Life of Nettey
A fragment describes a man who prefers coffee for breakfast and dinner and tea for supper, has never shaved, and claims no use of even old-fashioned blades. His long white beard remains soft and silken, and he still retains a good head of hair with the same gentle texture.
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Netteys
Portrait of 105th Birthday Aged Resident and Grandson Visit
The picture shows an elderly man in Aug 21 1928 likeness for his 105th birthday. His sole diversion is his grandson Wesley A. Serleys Jr, 13, a constant companion who visits daily with his violin lessons. The boy also plays piano while together they share quiet time.
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Sion
Wesley A. Serleys Jr
Dally
Centenarian Demonstrates Past Times For Young Fiddler
A centenarian will show the boy how life was in his youth, fiddle in hand, recreating the slow days and the music that defined his early years as he guides the younger generation through memory and craft.
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George H. Wilson
Washington
zZemo
J. B. Howd
Cal Miller
Lours
S. A.M
GR. Me
ExaminaGon Ree
Carl Bickley
Leavitt and Johnson
Silph
New York
Fase
Alis
Hamilton
Ales
Aliss Bickerson
Lyveryone
Dmg
Silph Medical Company
West 60Th St
New York City
Mike Crass
Tun
Nature
All Drug
Schuneman’s
Fourth Street
Lafayette
Mulberry
Jeffery
Frances Shop
Fi Pcuumucos
Mopre
Yyles
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