Munn Displays Superb Strength in World Wrestling Win
Wayne Big Munn defeats Ed Strangler Lewis to claim the heavyweight world title in a sensational match. Lewis held the crown for years, and Munn’s feats included lifting and dumping the Strangler, with several dramatic throw attempts during the bout. A Waterloo memory recalls Munn’s towering form and clean-living persona during his athletic days at Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sychemene
Wayne
Big
Munn
Ed “Strangler
Lewis
Strangler
Iis
University of Nebraska
Bis
Waterloo
Hulk
Muga
Dart Company
Alann
Dart Truck & Tractor Co
G. W. Wood
Fred 4. Clark
Hirst Congregational Church
Judge Wood
Unn
Mason City Man Objects to Tax on $98 Money
W. J. McLaughlin of Mason City asks City Assessor J. A. Townsley to tax $98 he has in Waterloo. He says he does not live there but wants the amount taxed at the same rate as property worth about $100. The money would incur a $3 tax under the personal property rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Townsley
W. J. McLaughlin
Mason City
McLaughlin
Waterloo
America
Wyoming
Elderly Man Named in Alienation Suit
Michaeli Follman a wealthy resident of Bridgewater and Creston is named defendant in a $50,000 alienation of affections suit filed in district court by William Schultz. Schultz pleads Follman broke up his marriage after Mrs. Schultz sought separation last September and was divorcing her husband. The divorce petition was dismissed in November and has been appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Michaeli Follman
Bridgewater
Adair County
William Schultz
Follman
Bread on Waters Comes Back Gold Bread on Waters in Nevada
In Tonopah Nevada on January 15 a miner’s boarding house keeper Mrs S Bresnahan took in two miners who claimed misfortune and roomed them. They later located pay dirt on the Monte Christy range about 29 miles away and Bresnahan sold their four claims for 7500 dollars after not seeing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Nev
Vester
Radio Programs Friday Jan 24 Listed by Stations and Times
A dense OCR listing shows radio schedules across many stations with program names, times, and performers including orchestras, concerts, talks, and children’s segments. Entries name cities, outlets, and show topics such as music, lectures, drama, and specialized programs in a busy listing style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ggurteau
Associatedress
WSH
Atlanta Journal
Harmony Boys
Radiowls
AEM Aungat
Heston
WEAE
Sinfoniana
Wi GR Batel
Wray
Chicago
Neixé
Asvaice Club
Hicago ‘Tribune
Wras
Dallas News
WOC
Davenport
KOA
Denver
Ts40
Ook of
Des Moines
Wws—Betrote News
J Kakin Bay Star Telegram
KHNX
Hollywood
Wes
Jefferson City
Ste
WDAF
Kknsas City
Stee
School of the Air
Nighthawks
WHAS
Louisville Times
KHJ
Los Angeles
Lions Charter Will Be Formally Presented Tonight
Cedar Falls scene recalls formal Lions club charter presentation at Hotel Black Hawk with dinner at 6 30. Notables include John DeBub?r district governor, Rev Emil Frye toastmaster, and 100 guests from Hampton Vinton Sharles City La Porte City Waterloo plus four from each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Lions Club
Black Hawks
Hampton
Vinton
Sharles City
la Porte City
Waterloo
Emil B. Frye
Methodist Episcopal Church
John DeBubr
Council Bluffs
W. E. Hayes
T. B. Holst
Hang C. Smith
Rey
Frye
Hayes
Kirk Oleson
J. B. Newman
Rotary Club
H_ OH. Seerley
Teachers College
Johnerg
Cal
W_ EB. Hayes
C. Peterson
J. B Paul
Paul Hildegarat
Rueben F. Carroll
W. Hansen
The Moose in America and a Dakota Park Tale
A reflection on moose resilience and dangers to wildlife, noting their size, habitat, and low vulnerability to predators besides humans. An anecdote recounts a Dakota park effort to transport moose from Wyoming, where cold, harsh conditions led to their deaths in a stove-heated boxcar, then in open cattle cars with fans, illustrating human impact on wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Hole
Dakota
Wyoming
Shane
State board reappoints leadership and adds member
Des Moines Jan 15 the state board of railroad commissioners organized by electing Dwight N. Lewis as chairman and George L. McCaughan as secretary. New member B M Richardson of Cedar Rapids assumed duties Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Dwight N. Lewis
George L. McCaughan
B. M. Richardson
Cedar Rapids
First National Bank Posts Annual Meeting in Porte City
La Porte City Iowa January fifteenth annual stockholders meeting of First National Bank held in directors room. Officers elected include Brosith C. Ashley vice president C A Brust cashier Roy F E Ashley assistant cashier M J Haven bookkeeper Miss Rosy Barron. Board includes R A Perkins Dalyis ysman aul N FE Bivnehaine. Annual reports discussed. other business attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Book
Porte City
First Ntional Bank
Brosith
CE. Ashley
C. A. Brust
Cashler
Roy FE. Ashley
SiMe Caishier
M. J. Haven
Rosy Barron
R. A. Perkins
Dailis
Bivnehaine
Thousands Overlook Kidney Trouble Yet Help Is Available
An advertisement urges awareness of kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims vast patient need eight warnings about symptoms and encourages trials with a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Binghamton
N.Y
Ang
Beam Medicine Co
J. H. Hoover
H. Vaughn
Linwood Ave
Waterloo
Iowa
Family illness and travel notes from Waterloo area
The item reports the serious illness of Mrs. John Bailey living with her daughter Ales in Waterloo. George Arduser and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Buchan were in town Wednesday to discuss the condition of their grandson Donald Stainbrook who underwent an appendectomy on Tuesday. He is resting as well as expected. Mrs. J. W. Lehman traveled to Cedar Rapids Wednesday to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
Herr Dauphter
Ales
George Arduser
Buchan
Waterloo
Donald Stainbrook
J. W. Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Strengthening
An old fashioned eye wash mixture touted to strengthen weak eyes using camphor weak hazel and other cures. Claims rapid effect and straightening or curing sore eyes. Marketed by Mike Gauss Pharmacy at 63a Commercial Street and Robert Drug at 621 Sycamore Street with aluminum eye cup provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gauss
Robert Drug
Sycamore St
Polly's Honey and Tar Compounds Advertisement
An old classified style ad offers a free sample bottle of Polly's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and hoarseness along with Poly Pills a diuretic kidney stimulant and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation. It invites sending ten cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for samples and claims the remedies are free from opiates and have helped millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Marmola Tablets Claim Fat Vanishes After Meals
Fat That Shows Soon Disappears promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a pleasant effective remedy to remove fat without dieting or exercise. The ad claims quick weight loss with a box for one dollar, available at druggists or by ordering from Marmola Co., Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Detroit
Mich
End Rheumatism With Red Pepper Rab
Sufferers find instant warmth and quick relief from rheumatic pain with Bowles Red Pepper Rab. The lotion claims to penetrate in minutes, ease blood circulation, and loosen congestion for backache neuritis and sore muscles. Genuine Boches branding guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boches
Folly to Suffer With Piles
Advertises Pyramid Pile Suppositories as a cure for piles offering relief from soreness itching and bleeding. Claims thousands declare it wondrous and saved from operations. Stores across many localities endorse Pyramid and urge readers to buy.
Pain in back of neck ends with Anuric tablets claim
J A Ost of Mandan in Iowa reports suffering for a year and a half from neuritis in both arms shoulders neck and head. After taking Dr. Pierce’s Anuric Tablets for under a month he says relief began and after several weeks he is able to work without pain at age 75. He urges others to write for confidential medical advice from the Invallds’ Motel Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandanin
Iowa
Muy
J. AL Yost
Br. Pierce
Invallds
Buffalo
Ufc
Simple Remedy for Bad Stomach Gives Quick Relief
An old English recipe promises fast relief from gas sourness pain and bloating without heavy medicines or strict diets. It recommends moderate meals and a small daily dose of bisorated magnesia to neutralize acidity and keep digestion smooth. Obtainable from druggists at little cost this remedy claims proven value.
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Tragk
Dart
Devil's Backbone
Lamont
Altho
Weco
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Albert Lea
Hedlline
Frelic
New York
Happiness Candy Boys
Bard
Fea Lewis
Way
WOR
Newark
KGO
Oakland
Weane
Normal College
Wean
Phliadelphie
Famous Four
Kdrka—Fittsburgh
KGW
Portland
WGOY
Schenectady
Springfield
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Kelz—Atlantic
Wwaaa
Iowa City
Kenf
Netus
George H. Twaddle
Waterloo Evening Courier
Ritar
Fr. O. GO. PF
Executive Stat
Cedar Valley Iodge
Happy Thought Unit
Rebekahs
Paul Halley
J. H. Myers
A. R. Knuasen
Fred Waltman
John Makinster
George Mathes
T. T. Shelley
Englehard Petersen
A. Gashal
Claries Kroesen
William Tinkey
Forest Vans
Floyd Wammer
Noble Grand
E. G. Pattee
A. D. Crawford
Bert
Olney
Jeft
Cedar #alls Commercial club
Black Hawk
A. I. Fish
Clarence W. Wassam
University of Iowa
Europe
Thame
Trimbell
William Trimbell
Black Hawk County
Lincolnn Street
J. D. Winding
Calgary Baptist Church
Greenwood
Ais
George KR. Peebles
Pasadena
Ensign
Arthur A. Huge
Medlands
BAYER
Wilb
Albert Shallenberger
Liabla
Assiss
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oak and
Shallenberger
Russell-Lamson
Myering
Dales
Htvee
Gravenhorst
Mre
Harlen Hager
Es. Oy
Migsida Sutton
Cmd
Migs
Alma
Matee
Presbyterian Mite Society
Mra
J. R. McCoy
Neering
Elizabeth Robertson
Bornet Nolo
M Skennedy
Mish Winagene Anderson
Grace Tyle
Mis
Flm Balge
Uinderson
Phaniy Soln
Evelyn Derr
Vna Fenry
Wicked
Edgar Alley
Kangawit
Porner Ba Porte City
Atv
Hoover
Hertzog
W. Sth St
Waterlog
East Side
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
Robert Drug Co
Hiansen Drax Co
Tandgrat Drug Co
West Side CF. Miller Drug Co
Lactage Drug
J. Blanehaine
Potty City
Strayer
Hudson Weaver
Fairbank
the Beam Medicine CO
E. 3Rd St. Waterloo
Phono
Piso
J. B. Walker
Gateway Station
Hansas City
Thad Ant
Ask Voles
Chicaco
J. A
S.8.s
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