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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

7

East Dubuque In Business Revival

Dubuque Jan 17 Ever since fears of a forthcoming prohibition order on intoxicants, East Dubuque liquor users have flooded nearby wholesalers with orders. The uproar could trigger a boom for East Dubuque with 25 saloons and 14 to 15 wholesale houses, while Dubuque would see more patrons and police activity as cross river buyers intensify shopping trips.

Dubuque Iowa Territory Iowa Hquor Ilttle East Dubuque East Dubbuque Dubuqua Express

East Declamers Named in Contest

East Declamers from East and Cedar Falls high schools competed in the annual triangular declamatory contest at East High auditorium. Donna Voorhuys won the oratorical class with Spartacus to the Gladiators, with other contestants Arthur Edwards Gladys Halliday and Don Reid. Hazel Doht won dramatic with The Lance of Kanana. Irebe Lang Corrine Sadler also scored. In humorous, Marguerite Fuckinger won with The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary. others included Alice Bueter Marjorie Patterson Laurene Rase. Seven medals awarded. one girl will advance to sub district. Judges: Mrs H A Sharp Waterloo Miss Watel Strayer Cedar Falls FP W Edwards Waterloo. Audience entertainment included Dorothy Ryan and Warren Norton with two quartets.

Yast High East West Cedar Walls East High Donna Voorhuys Arthur Edwards Gladys Halliday Don Reid Hazel Doht Lance of Kanana Irebe Lang Corrine Sadler Rguerite Fuckinger Aunt Mary Alice Bueter Marjorie Patterson Laurene Rase Eags High H. A. Sharp Waterloo Watel Strayer Cedar Falls W. Edwards Dorothy Ryan Warren Norton

Trex for Rheumatic Pains and Constipation Offer

An advertisement proclaims Trex as a remedy to relieve rheumatic pains and chronic constipation. It promises quick action, natural system drainage, and liver and bowel cleansing, claiming relief from headaches feverishness and dizziness. Sold for 25 cents via C. J. Miner or H. B. Denton & Co. Beardstown, Illinois.

Justi C. J. Miner H. Bb, Denton & Co Xot Inc Beardstown Illinois

Shingle Edition 18 Woman's Protest on Paper Cost

H W Colby of the Holstein-Friesian World received a copy of the Shingle Edition of the Cowlitz County Advocate, Castle Rock Washington. Nellie McLane published the weekly on shingles to protest high print paper costs and to critique the Democratic administration. Shingles were provided by a local lumber company and merchants welcomed the idea.

H.W. Colby Holstein-Friesian World Cowlitz County Elty

Landseeker Seeks Best Farm in Iowa Dairy State Claim

Utica New York dairyman P L Brownell arrived in Waterloo to buy a farm in Iowa. He plans to inspect every possible property, says he will relocate once a suitable dairy farm is found. He believes Iowa will become the leading dairy state.

Iowa P. L. Brownell Utica N. Y Waterloo Black Hawk County

Labor Body to Meet at Maxwell Hall Tonight

Central Labor body to elect officers and appoint committees for the year at Maxwell hall meeting tonight. Large attendance expected as the session is described as important with discussion expected on the school book question and a definite plan of action to be mapped out.

Central Labor Body Maxwell Hall

Morris Plan Bank discussion at Hotel Russell-Lamson

A Waterloo meeting discusses J B Alley Morris plan bank to provide credit for workers. It emphasizes character as collateral, low 6 percent interest, weekly payments and certificates investment guiding toward financial independence. A list of local officials and bankers signs up for the dinner and proposal.

Morris Plan Bank J. B. Alley New York Waterloo Hotel Russell-Lamson Mr. Alley Credt Morris Plan Company Morris Phin F. B. Dietrich J. L. Jones E. W. Miller B. L. Johnson Q. KF. Garrettson J. H. Sedgwick W. C. Logan F. W. Powers I. G. Trumbauer F. A. Fenton Herman C. Miller Charles van Vleck

Prosperous Year for Iowa Life Co

Iowa Life Insurance reports surpassing 1 000 000 in assets, total insurance in force over 3 000 000, nine years after founding. I A Ferguson praises 1916 gains and projects 1917 growth. directors reelected except J F Powers. Wilbert Shullenberger succeeds, as Edward L Robb named permanent medical director. Officers: Ferguson president, Mull an vice president, Bowman secretary, Krapfel treasurer.

Iowa Life Insurance Company Chengseta I. A. Ferguson Waterloo JF. W. Powers Wilbert Shullenberger C. W. Mullan J. L. Bowman J. W. Krapfel Edward L. Robb Tor IW. Mullan C. L. Kingsley Willian Galloway IW. A. Ferguson J. W. Arerbuckle George S. Martin C. A. Wise R. Odenheimer Wilbert Shallenberger

Tailor Service Offers Custom Garments at Second Floor

Man tailored to your measure by expert tailors posted on up to the minute styles. Select materials from Dress Goods or Silk Dept. Take goods to Mr. Beck in room 618 for measurements and garments any style a suit. Absolute satisfaction guaranteed. Ask about this in Dress Goods and Silk Section. Second Floor.

Beck

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