Drive for War Savings Thrift Stamps Starts Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls begins a seven division city drive for war savings and thrift stamps at 8 30 am with house to house canvassing. District captains including J F Mee Sweeney J P Jepson Joseph Cowan George S Mornin lead the effort to raise 130000 in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Cedar Falls
J. F. Mee- Sweeney
J. P. Jepson
Joseph Cowan
George S. Mornin
Ellis D. Robb
Eldora
L. H. Paulger
Black Hawk County
C. H. Meyerholz
Independence
Buchanan County
A. H. Refshauge
Houston
Galveston
Tex
Elmer Christiansen
Lawn City
Wm. J. Roth
Waters Drug Store
One Dish Meal Recipes to Aid War Efforts
The article details one dish meals promoted by the food administration to conserve wheat and meat for export. It lists Bish Chowder, Dried Peas with Rice, Potted Hominy and Beef, and variations, with step by step preparation and notes on ingredients, cooking methods, and yields. It also notes a Jersey City plant employing 3,500 workers producing sugar for electric light globes.
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Food Administration
Jersey City
English 13 Year Old Girl Writes War Poem for America
Sheila Maxwell Davies, 13, daughter of Lieut. Col. the Hon. Percy Davies, pens a verse praising America’s WWI support for Britain. She describes allies joining to defend liberty, and hopes to correspond with American girls. Sheila lives at 160 Cromwell Road, London, and seeks pen pals.
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America
London
Great Britain
Sheila Maxwell Davies
Percy George Davies
Sheila
Sons of America
Cromwell Road
Loy al League Contest on Why America is in the War
Ackley Loyal League runs a contest awarding prizes for the best three essays on Why America is in the War. Entries limited to 1000 words and open to high school and other non college students. Judges include Senator W T Evans Parkersburg Prof B W Tallman Hampton and Miss Eleanor Craig Ellsworth Iowa Falls. Results announced at a patriotic gathering in Ackley on January 29.
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Loyal League
Ackley Loyal League
America
W. T. Evans
Parkersburg
B. W. Tallman
Hampton
Eleanor Craig
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Ackley
Building Inspector Appointment Plan Aimed At Merit
City council members will submit ideas on how to appoint a building inspector when a new building ordinance becomes effective. The proposal seeks merit based appointments free of political favoritism. Sioux City style procedures involve written applications, a committee evaluation with percentage marks, and council appointment.
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Sioux City
Council
Chauffeur Civil Service Exam Set for Feb 19
Automobile drivers may serve the country by taking the civil service examination for chauffeurs on February 19. The exam weighs 40 points for physical ability and 60 for training and experience. Applicants must have six months of experience, be able to do minor repairs, and be at least 18 years old. Information is available from C. I. Munger, secretary of the local civil service commission, at the federal building.
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Civil Service
C. I. Munger
Civil Service Commission
Patriotic cat show aims to lift American felines
Kansas City January 24 promoters of a patriotic cat show say American short hairs have better records than European trench rats and urge more American felines. About 200 entries from Ohio Illinois Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas compete alongside Persians and alley cats with wartime appeal.
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Kansas City
United States
Ohio
Ilinois
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Plan Machine Gun Rage At Military Carnival
Kansas City promoters add machine gun exhibitions and contests to the athletic and military carnival program on Saturday. Camp Funston and Camp Dodge will field large squads for boxing wrestling and military events with 40 to 50 Camp Dodge men and about 75 Funston competitors.
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Kansas City
Mathius
Camp Funston
Camp Dodge
Don't Stay Gray Don't Stay Gray
An advertisement promotes Brownstone hair color as superior to henna or metal-based mixtures. It claims no lead mercury zinc or coal tar derivatives, claims easy one minute touch ups, and offers two shades with a free sample by mail from The Kenton Pharmacal Co Covington Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Pharmacal Co
Coppin Bidg- Covington, Ky
Orrine Saves Film From Drink Trial Offer
An advertisement touts Orrine as a scientific preparation that kills desire for whiskey beer and intoxicants. It claims home use no sanatorium needed and offers a refund if no benefit. Price is one dollar per box with a free booklet from Wangler Bros 229 East Fourth Street.
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Orrine
Orline
Wangler Bros
East Fourth Street
Things Theatrical Here At Home At Waterloo And Majestic
The Waterloo theatre features Al Gorrell with a new comedy Putting it Over promising laughs per minute. Majestic theatre opens a three day run with The Tick Tock Girl plus two vaudeville acts and The Hidden Hand with Doris Kenyon Sheldon Lewis Mahlon Hamilton and Arline Pretty. Plaza Theatre shows Mary Pickford in Stella Maris in a dual role with Unity Blake and a dramatic beating scene. Camille Ankwich delivers a memorable performance as the brutal woman learning to respect Pickford’s character.
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AL Gorrell
Waterloo ‘Theatre
Mr. Gorrell
Majestic Theatre
Doris Kenyon
Sheldon Lewis
Mahlon Hamilton
Arline Pretty
Majiestic Theatre
Mary Pickford
Stella Maris
the Plaza
Unity Blake
Unity
Orphan Asylum
Camille Anke|wich
Mary
Miss Ankewleh
Miss Pickford
Miss Ankewich
Tam and Warmet headline attraction review
A fragment notes a lively show featuring Tam and Warmet described as a jolly attraction. The copy mentions the woman’s happiness and contentment, unaware of marriage, as the principal factor shaping the act’s appeal.
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Tam and
Warmet
Kidney pills praised by Waterloo resident
Waterloo readers are urged to notice early signs of weak kidneys and treat promptly with Dean's Kidney Pills. An endorsement from Payne, a Waterloo shoemaker, describes back pain and irregular kidneys improving after using a box, with price 60 cents at dealers. Western-Milburn Co. advertises the product.
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Waterloo
Dean
Payne
Shoemaker
Rocher St
Gars
Mr. Payne
Wester-Milburn Co
Mfegrs
Buffalo
Canthrax Shampoo Promises Easy Hair Care Today
An advertisement claims Canthrax makes a simple inexpensive shampoo that cleanses hair and scalp, removes dandruff and oil, and leaves hair bright soft and fluffy. A teaspoon dissolved in hot water creates a full cup of shampoo for full hair coverage.
Waterloo People Should Eat Pie Daily
Food advice from Wangler Bros. promotes daily pie as wholesome with fruit and grain. It claims pie aids digestion and that a tonic of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients can flush the bowel and relieve stomach issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Wangler Bros., Druggists
Cure for Rupture Without Operation Promised
Personal testimonial from Eugene M. Pullen a carpenter at 160 D Marcellus Avenue Manasquan describing a complete rupture cure without surgery. No operation or lost time claimed and offer to share full cure details by writing. He urges readers with ruptures to seek the method to spare misery and danger of surgery.
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Eugene M. Pullen
Carpenter
D_ Marcellus Avenue
Manasquan
Fair and Warmer at Waterloo Theatre Draws Giggles
Jack Wheelers philosophy of married life is discussed privately to his old college chum Billy Bartlett the model husband of Laura Bartlett. Billy pretends to wake up and provoke jealousy to spark Jim’s interest. The play titled Kali and Warmer centers on weather and aims for light entertainment. Sager Midgley stars as Billy Bartlett delivering a comic performance that elicits constant chuckles from the Waterloo audience in the second Waterloo showing.
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Jack Wheeler
Billy Bartlett
Laura Bartlett
Billy
Jim
Waterloo Theatre
Dilly
Ihate
Selwin & Company
Waterloo
Sager Midgley
Bliy Bartlett
Father John’s Medicine Promoted as Safe Cough Remedy
A journal for druggists cites a formula labeled for good cough syrup claiming six ounces alcohol and narcotic ingredients, then asserts Father John’s Medicine contains no morphine or narcotics or alcohol. It emphasizes safety, wholesomeness, and over 60 years of proven use.
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Father John
Bem and Zemo Offer Quick Relief for Skin Irritations
A Cleveland firm promotes Bem with a 5c or $1 bottle to relieve itching and irritation. The liquid Zemo is highlighted as penetrating and effective against pimples buckheads eczema blotches and similar conditions, claiming the skin will become soft and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW. Rose Co
Cleveland
Notable Performances In a Comedic Stage Evening
Midgley received strong support from Isabella Mendoza as Mrs Wheeler in a lively show about a rounder’s wife. Billy Bartlett delivered a demanding role with crowd-pleasing energy, though Mendoza overacted at times. Harriet Worthington and Dorothy Hox Slaytor also earned praise for their turns in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midgley
Isabella Mendoza
Wheeler
Billy Cbartlett
Harriet Worthington
Leary Bartlett
Dorothy Hox
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Wilbur H. Kent
Hudson
Thomas Irving Moss
Harry L. Jean
Jos. Clay Jean
Oklahoma City
George Hansen
Niels Nielsen
Samuel W. Guynn
la Porte City
Fred W. Kieny
Arthur
Reiter
Walter W. Clark
la Porta City
Lloyd H. Weldman
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Martin F. Neuses
Raymond
Dunkerton
Edward C. Anderson
R. D
Victor C. Litherhand
Trank B. Butler
Frank.m. Burnell
Carl Krogh
Thomas Bishop
Andrew K. Anderson
Glen D. Oxford
Clarence ©. Gibson
Will Sommerfelt
Jos. Weiden
Washburn
Harry Malthaus
John Turner
Dewar
Jos. H. Evely
John A. F. Bolts
Frank A. Wheeler
Joan Federspiel
Otto Peterson
Archie H. Shimp
Edward Hesse
George W. Conkin
Rock Rapids
Arthur Reiter
Hudsox
Altho
Recipe Exchange
Allex Gats
Victor Records
Stroebels
Tfe
Morphin
Hill
Atany DrugStors
Thong
D. B. Phelps
Prometriat
Optician
Jefferson
Waterloa
Crystal
Milton Sills
Ruth Rolland
Leah Baird
Steve Polish
Palace Theatre
J. KE. Balle
Arkansas
Trotel Wills
Lockes
Mamin
Bamilin
All Waterloo
Waterloo Clearing House Association
East Side
Citizens Gas and
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Cain
Antonio Moreno Also
Luke Comedy
Golden West
Willam Foy
Tom Mix
Keystone
Pathe
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al. Gorrell
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