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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1921
Page
7
An old advertisement promotes Orlex powder as a cheap home hair color remedy. Dissolved in water it can dye hair black brown or light brown, with full directions and a $100 bond claim. Ad touts safety claiming no silver lead zinc sulfur mercury or aniline, and says it won’t rub off or feel sticky.
An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion from cold or catarrh. It claims to open air passages, ease hawking and headaches, and provide instant relief by applying a small amount inside the nostrils. The copy urges readers to buy from their druggist.
In district court this morning the state case against Dr. Porterfield noted that Benj J. Salinger, formerly Iowa Supreme Court justice, tutored Judge G W Wood before whom Porterfield's case will be pleaded. Salinger, a Waterloo native born to German emigrants, recounted a lifelong legal and public career from farm work to teaching and law practice.
The guide explains how to compute depreciation for business property by dividing the property’s fair market value as of March 1, 1913 or cost if newer by its estimated life. Example shows a $4,000 frame building with a 25 year life yielding $120 yearly deduction. It covers buildings machinery vehicles farm equipment office furniture and professional instruments. Newspaper advertising is emphasized as vital for local trade and national ads reach local consumers.
Clara Beckner filed for divorce from M. W. Beckner claiming marriage in 1917 and seeking an injunction to stop harassment at 540 Dawson Street. She asks for attachment to regain possession of three diamond rings, custody of an adopted child, and alimony of 1500 plus 200 attorney fees and 75 temporary alimony.
A notice outlines allegations that a husband has treated his wife cruelly, shown unreasonable jealousy, possessed a quick temper, and used bad language when upset. The summary reflects the core accusations reported in the filing.
Washington on January 14 Secretary Baker announced two Iowa men among the new Distinguished Service Cross recipients. Second Lieut Emmett Paul Mulholland of Fort Dodge and Sergt Isaac G Kinneer of Mt Pleasant earned the award for extraordinary heroism in action in France on October 15 1918 Mulhollands heroism followed severe leg wounds after exposure to heavy fire near St Juvin and he continued to lead and rally his men.
An old style ad claims most sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver. It introduces Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable olive oil compound said to gently ton and purify the liver and bowels, offered for 15 or 30 cents.
An account describes Sergt Kinneer directing his men under heavy fire in an attack on two enemy machine guns. His initiative and gallantry led to the capture of the opposing position while with a machine gun battalion in the First.
War Department citation notes extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons France on July 18 1918. Sergeant Kinneer assumed command of his platoon after the platoon leader was wounded and fed one of his sections through our lines.
Report describes a clash where a solider opened fire to take a position, enabling two 71 millimeter field pieces to be captured. The enemy crews surrendered as the guns were seized. the action halted their fire on advancing troops.
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