14 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
1
Dr. Jeanette Throckmorton of the U S public health service addresses girls and women in Dubuque urging caution about promiscuous kissing and dancing extremes. She warns against tight skirts face paint and excessive powder as harmful to health and charm.
Mona Han Post of the American Legion to own the Auditorium property after February 23, following a Chamber of Commerce stockholders vote at the annual meeting. The post will receive the property without restrictions on its future use.
Three public schools in South Sioux City plan to close Monday January 26 unless teachers receive a pay raise from their average of 50 dollars per month. Thirteen of 17 teachers gave notice they will strike if not granted higher wages. school board to decide action at Thursday meeting. Painters' plans include a short course opening January 19 at Mulbarry and Sixth streets. Iowa Master Painters' association meets January 21 to 23 at Hotel Russell Lamson with over 560 delegates expected from Iowa and nearby states.
Davenport plan to boost bread price or reduce loaf size faces rising material costs. Master bakers expect a meeting soon to decide on concrete action. Officials said no steps have yet been taken but changes to meet higher plating costs are anticipated.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets result of avoiding calomel for liver and bowel complaints. In private practice for 17 years, they stimulate the liver and bowels with no pain griping gum injury or acid food danger. Use when feeling logy heavy to clear clouded brain and perk up spirits. 100 and 25c a box.
Synea Nyberg returns to Wapeton North Dakota to work at the telephone switchboard after a Los Angeles to Minneapolis adventure with A G C Mulligan. Mulligan was arrested in Fort Dodge for a prior robbery of a Paris Fashion Shop in Des Moines. Ferguson couple jailed for part in the steal. Lynn Nyberg heads home as Mrs Ferguson awaits husband’s release.
West High students present What Happened to Jones in the school assembly tonight at 8. Miss Florence Baker directs the show with a well fitted cast and polished rehearsals. The set and furnishings are described as beautiful and promising a charming high school performance.
Vintage advertisement urging mothers to choose California syrup of figs as a safe laxative for children. Highlights fruity taste and explicit dosing guidance on each bottle. Ends with directive to mothers to say a phrase.
Des Moines report says F J Lawson of Ottumwa Ia and his wife checked into the Kirkwood hotel. Tuesday night he did not return and an Ottumwa officer was asked to investigate. The officer found Lawson registered at the Frazier hotel with Goldie Addison.
Roy Elfin of New Sharon Iowa was sentenced to ten years at Anamosa by Judge Hamilton after pleading guilty to arson and conspiracy to destroy property of locals known as the Hollanders. He allegedly hired others to set the fire. A wife charged her husband in Frupigipad court, arraigned with a not guilty plea and bond set at $500. another woman remains at large.
Charles City announces Hart-Parr Tractors ordered for shipment to Spain after visitors Meters Sermo and Gartelz from Bilboa, Spain stayed in town. The report also notes funeral services for the late Edward S. Marrenner held Tuesday afternoon after his death Sunday evening.
The piece argues for regular small payments over lump sums to cover medical expenses from illnesses and disabilities, promising steady protection whether facing a cold grippe or serious complications and preserving earning power.
The deceased, aged fifty, had lived in the community for several years. About 17 years ago an incident left him permanently impaired, and for the last decade he remained an invalid before cremation in Chicago.
The Hart-Parr Co repair department hosted a social evening at the Armory with Grace Garp Pelle and others. Mr and Mrs D Convery announced their marriage and upcoming honeymoon and plan to reside in Sharlesa City with the American Legion post. The G A R and W R C will hold a joint meeting that evening.
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