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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1928

Page

10

Right for State to Kill Killers Sheriff Roberts

Sheriff H T Wagner urged Waterloo club members that capital punishment is a just necessity for protecting citizens and maintaining law. He contrasted US and Canada crime approaches, warned America on destruction, and praised Gov. Smith for standing against stay of Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray’s execution. He argued the same law should protect all regardless of sex and noted the need for enforcement, enactment, and application of laws.

H. T. Wagner Waterloo Business and Professional Women's Club United States Gov. Smith Ruth Snyder Henry Judd Gray Wagner America Chicago Dominion Canada Beach Paredes Clarence Darrow

Law and justice debate at county meeting and jury critique

A county gathering featured sharp remarks on crime and justice. The sheriff decried high crime rates, praised investigations, and called for stronger prevention over punishment. He criticized defense arguments while noting age and Darrow’s influence. A choir performed songs as Beatrice Reichert was named corresponding secretary.

Manager of Waverly Farmers' Exchange Gets Another Term

Fred Nolte was reelected manager of the Waverly Farmers' Exchange at its annual meeting in Waverly In on January 16. Ernest Thoms was elected director for the unexpired term of Fred Christopher. Reelect ed directors include Ewart Miller Martin Frichel and William Ducker.

Courier Waverly Fred Nolte Farmers’ Exchange Ernest Thoms Iste Fred Christopher Ewart Miller Martin Frichel William Ducker

Mrs Daniels, 83, Fractures Arm in Fall at Home

Independence Kansas daily report states Mrs E M Daniels, aged 83, fractured a job in a fall from a step ladder at her home in Independence on January 18 in a special dispatch.

Independence E. M. Daniels

Joshua Meeker Takes First Auto Ride at Age 91

Joshua Meeker, a Civil War veteran aged 91, for 35 years confined to an upstairs room, was driven to a new farm home for the first time by auto. He also spoke on the telephone for the first time that day, marveling at modern roads and the changes since his youth. He believes he is the oldest Iowan to have never ridden in an automobile.

Cowmler Clarion Joshua Meeker Meeker Mr. Meeker Iowa

Adjustment Bureau for Jobbers Topic of Credit Men

Amity and helpful fellowship between the Waterloo and Cedar Rapids Credit Men's associations were promoted at a Black's tearoom meeting attended by 11 Cedar Rapids members led by J. D. Nichol and Milo Hanzlik. A proposed adjustment bureau for Waterloo area, modeled after Cedar Rapids, was discussed and action deferred. An invitation for Cedar Rapids delegates to the Credit Men's Tri-State Conference in Cedar Rapids on February 15 was extended.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Association J. D. Nichol Milo Hanzlik Waterloo Area Nichol Hanzlik

Dandruff Cure Advertised Remedies

An advertisement touts plain liquid argon as a cure for dandruff. Apply four ounces at night to moisten the scalp, rub in, and by morning most dandruff and itching vanish. With repeated use, signs vanish completely and hair supposedly becomes fluffy and glossy. Squid arvon is claimed to be available at any drug store.

Waterloo association to send 35 to ASA conference

The Waterloo association plans to meet with ASA and field a delegation of 35 members to attend the conference.

Asa Waterloo Association

Shotgun Sweetheart Disarmed Arrested After Threats

Charges of disturbing the public peace were filed against Joe Drain of 143 Barclay Street North after a quarrel with his former sweetheart Mrs. Eric Scott of 111 Merriman Street. Drain threatened to shoot Mrs. Scott with a shotgun and was arrested when police found a single barrel 12 gauge shotgun. Hearing set for 3:30 p.m. today.

Joe Drain Barclay Street Eric Scott Merriman Street Scott Drain

Greene man jailed for illegal liquor possession

Allison Ia Jan 18 Herman Gallmeyer of Greene county was arrested at his home south of Greene by Sheriff Henry Burma and Deputy Neal for possession of intoxicating liquor not properly labeled. He pleaded guilty before Justice W. P. Miller and was fined 100 and costs. default of payment to follow.

Courier Special Service Allison Herman Gallmeyer Greene Sherif Henry Burma Neal The W. P. Miller

Tanlac touted to ease stomach troubles and headaches

An advertisement claims Tanlac improves digestion, relieves sour stomach, gas, and pains, restores appetite and sleep, and strengthens the nervous system. It features a Denver testimonial and says the remedy is natural, inexpensive, and money back if unused.

Taniac William A. Wells West Gill Place R.R. No. 6 Denver Colo Tanlac

Untidy OCR Summary of Local Charge Notes

A garbled OCR fragment notes charges in a county and a person named Twending. The text mentions a search revealing quantities described as four and a small amount of intoxicating squares. The accuracy is low and no clear events or dates are present.

Mutter County Tor Bist Om Twending

Rheumatic Advice on Salts and Diet for Damp Weather

Advice suggests staying off damp ground and keeping feet dry to combat rheumatism. Recommends four ounces of rad Salts daily for a week, plus Jad Salts made from grape and lemon acids with Hthia, to neutralize acidity and stimulate kidneys. Mentions toxins and kidneys' role in filtering acids from blood.

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Sheriff Roberts Weual Thelma Brradley Mary Bradley Beatrice Reichert Alice Wykoff Waverly Farmers Exchange Rosenbloom Service Grocery West Fourth St Buehler Bros East Fourth St Crystal ICE & Fuel CO Wright Bartlett & McFarlane Eczema Atouen Milton
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