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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1922

Page

7

Who Will Try Manor Death Case In Jurisdiction Dispute

Davenport Iowa Jan 6 A man was murdered by being pushed from a government bridge into the Mississippi River near the Illinois line. Grace Galinsky is charged with manslaughter in the death of her sweetheart Jake Meyers. Jurisdiction dispute centers on whether federal or state courts should try the case. Multiple attorneys argue over where Meyers fell and died and which state governs the waters. Miss Gapinsky remains silent in jail as questions about the case continue.

Davenport Wingis Chrius Eve Grace Galinsky Jake Meyers Jowers Meyers Government Bridge Middle Merers White Ha Tels Mississippi Attormey Unat Meyers Titiois Andalusia Illinois Miss Gapineky

No Old Women Nowadays Modern Dress and Beauty Beliefs

The piece argues that modern dress, hairdressing, cosmetics, and facial experts keep women looking young. It says wrinkles and illnesses reveal age, urging women to stay youthful for themselves and family. It cites headaches and blues as midlife signs and promotes Pinkham's Veritable Compound as a health booster.

Wotan Har Wottan Ted FE Pinkham

New Burlington ploy to skip work uses dog funeral tale

Burlington, Jan. 6. A Burlington girl devised a novel ruse to miss work by claiming her pet dog had died and she needed the day off to attend a New Year's Eve dance and bury the dog. The tale spread after she returned and found it printed, leaving her frustrated at the prank. The piece ends with a stray note about a giant forest in California and freezing conditions elsewhere.

Burlington Braudini Imdo Thelma Richerd Laird Street Port Madison

Men Hurt In Repeated Gasoline Dryer Explosions

Two blasts at Unique Cleaners and Dyers on 401 Fourth Street West injured a worker from NW. 2 Dunahiugh, 826 Wellington Street. The man suffered severe burns to the face hands and clothing stripped away by gasoline explosion in a dry cleaning machine at 4215 OL. The first blast occurred at 11 a.m. and the second later the same day. cold weather sparks and static electricity were blamed. He was taken to a city physician then to Presbyterian Hospital after emergency care. Firemen extinguished both fires with boiler steam. Property damage was minor. C. J. Anderson, grocer, reported injured.

Dunahiugh Wellington Street Cieanera & Dyers Fourth Street B. OL Presbyterian B. Anderson Anderson Broceryman

Back Pain Relief Claim Promises Quick, Lasting Comfort

A small trial bottle from a drug store is touted to be harmless and non staining, limbering up the back with one use and preventing future backache lumbago or sciatica. The product is claimed to never disappoint and has been recommended for 68 years.

Are Your Kidneys Weak and Tired Looking?

Weak kidneys are blamed for many ailments from backache to indigestion. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a kidney liver and bladder medicine. The ad claims it restores kidney health and improves overall body function, encouraging readers to buy regular medium and large sizes at drug stores and to note the Bentonville New York address on the bottle.

Marly Br. Kicner Binghamton N. Y Dr. Kilmer Co N.Y Dr. Kilmer &O Binghamton, N.Y

Crossing Collision Injures Man at Vine and Mobile Streets

At 4 30 p m on Vine and Mobile streets Illinois Central engine struck Anderson s delivery truck on the crossing. He suffered severe injuries to chin left leg and foot and was rushed to St Francis hospital. Witnesses say the truck moved directly in front of the locomotive before the crash.

Mobile Street Illinois Central Vine Andersson St. Francis Hospital Sergi M. J. Turney Hugh Cromling Dunabugh Anderson Vinae Wellington Street

Escaped Lunatic Found Half Frozen Beneath a Window

An escaped asylum inmate from Independence was found in Waterloo after midnight. Mrs Mumby awakened by a bright streetlamp saw a man outside, Harvey Mumby sheltered him, police identified him as the fugitive, who recalled only reaching Waterloo by freight train.

Independence Waterloo Charles Mumby Sycamore Street Statie Harvey Tation

Bloodhounds Testify for Polk County Sheriff Unit

Bloodhounds from the Rhores Kennels Wateriolo loaned to Sheriff W. E. B. Robb of Polk County proved their blood to the satisfaction of the county board in a test yesterday. Board members, asked to approve a 360 bill for the service, doubted the frivolity of the expenditure.

Rhores Wateriolo W. EB. Robb Polk County

Fragmentary Des Moines Newsboy Incident Ties to Local Shack

A fragmentary report notes a newsboy offering to act as the criming and dogs led him to a shack in southeast Des Moines. The board allowed the bill amid scattered docket mentions including transfers and property lots in Waterloo and Normal City areas, with names such as Howard Gates and J. Cross appearing in vague context.

Des Moines

Papes Cold Compound Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement urges readers not to stay stuffed up and to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours, claiming three doses break the cold. It promises quick relief of nasal congestion, stopped runny nose, and head pressure, notes no quinine, and prices it cheaply at drug stores.

Pape

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