Four Fires Struck As Blizzard Whips Through City
Four fires in four hours amid a miniature blizzard caused about 3500 in damage. At 4 03 p m the Great Rail area 1221 Third Street West home of Mr and Mrs H H Dildy and Mr and Mrs A A Miller saw basement flames from stored furniture and goods owned by Mrs W Refsnider. First floor burned in several rooms. damage estimated 200 by W H Howrey. A stove fire at 1008 Commercial Street occupied by Sam Fist and owned by Harry and J D Cohn did 300 in damage at 7 36 p m. Other alarms at 6 53 p m and 7 32 p m proved minor or no damage. Wave of fires traced to chimney burnouts.
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Third Street West
H. H. Dildy
Aa. M. Miller
W. G. Ackles
Reed Street
AL Wagner
Locan Avenue
Homecoming draws 400 Eagles and friends in Waterloo
About 400 people attended Waterloo Xaerie No. 764 Fraternal Order of Eagles homecoming in K of P hall. After a banquet, an evening program featured piano solo by Margaret Johnson, numbers by Gilfillan trio and couples, Charleston dances, vocal and humorous readings, and a talk by attorney J. C. Murtagh on the order's benefits. The event ended with cards and dancing.
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K. of P.hall
Waterloo Xaerie
Order of Eagles
Margaret Johnson
Gilfillan
Roy Gillan
Margaret Gilfillan
Charleston
Leila Vaivall
Eilen Billings
Alfreda Borden
A. E. Brass
Grace Schuneman
George Wnrneman
Wilma Barnes
Lyle Ferger
Myrtle Hyle
Frank T. Wagner
J. C. Murtagh
Charles City to Observe Corn Week Feb 6 13
Charles City Iowa announces Corn Week with events Feb 6 to 13. L. E. Reed chairs the committee. streets will be decorated and business windows dressed in corn attire. Free corn lunches and possible entertainments planned as merchants pledge strong support. The luncheon menu featured corn products and corn cookies donated by Walter Pluent. singing led by C. W. Cattingham.
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Charles City
L. E. Reed
Association
Iunchenon
Walter Pluent
C. W. Cattingham
Western Division of C. G. W. Wins Harriman Medal for Safety
Officials of the Chicago Great Western announce the western division from Oelwein to Omaha received the RH Harriman memorial medal for safety in 1924 The Oelwein shops employing 1276 workers achieved an injury free 358 day run and no on duty accidental deaths in five years.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Western Division
Oelwein
Omaha
RH. H. Harriman
Sunday School Lesson by Rev I B Pittz Apr D Da Veader
The article presents a Sunday School lesson by Reverend I. B. Pittz Apr D. Da, a veader of English Bible at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. It outlines teaching aims for readers and reflects 1920s Protestant instructional tone.
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Rev. i. BL Pitzw
D. da
Veader
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspapers Union
Lesson From Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Men
A sermon summary on Jesus feeding a hungry crowd from John and parallel gospels. It emphasizes Christ's compassion, the disciples' cooperation, and the lesson that true sufficiency comes from the Lord. The narrative notes the crowd, the miracle of loaves and fishes, and the orderly steps of blessing, breaking, and distributing.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Health Boost Claim
A Cleveland area physician Dr. P. M. Edwards promotes Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. He says the olive colored tablets, made from common vegetables and olive oil, whiten complexions and improve vitality for men and women suffering from pale skin dull eyes pimples or headaches. Priced at 50 and 30 cents.
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IP. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Bread of Life sermon contrasts material feed and spiritual sustenance
The text reflects a sermon on John 6 where the crowd and disciples are described as sharing in the bread of life. It argues the people’s role is to receive and trust in Christ rather than provide the supply, emphasizing faith and obedience as the path to salvation.
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Jesus
Hven
Christ
End Severe Gough Quickly with This Home Remedy
A vintage ad touts Pinex as a fast acting cough remedy. It advises filling a pint bottle with 23% ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup, with alternatives like honey or corn syrup. Claims quick relief, throat and bronchial benefits, and cost savings versus typical cough preparations. The Pinex Co. promotes guaranteed satisfaction and directs readers to ask a pharmacist for 2 1/4 ounces of Pinex with directions.
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Vicks
Pinex,Co
Ft, Wayne, Ind
Russian Butterfly Girl Returns to Reform School
Nellie Johnson an 11 year old Russian girl sits in a city jail cell sulking at the world she deems sordid. Authorities plan to return her to the state industrial school for girls at Alitehellville where she has spent six years after an escape last August.
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Nellie Johnson
Nellie
State Industrial School For Girls
Alitehellvile
Alitehellville
Kate Sage
Nad Johnson Held After Two Day Visit and Job Claims
Nad visited her parents at 309 Bluff Street then traveled to Chicago and Gary Indiana where she claimed work. She was arrested last night by Mrs Sage. Alitho the notice matron warned Nellie she could shape her future, but Nellie warned of trouble if returned to Mitchellville and admitted a bad temper, vowing to act mean if sent back.
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Nad
Andrew Johnson
Bluff Street
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Sage
Alitho
Nellie
Mitchellville
Dumont Declamatory Contest Held With Local Officials as Judges
The Dumont declamatory contest was held last evening with County Superintendent Henderson Franklin County and Superintendent Taglilp and Miss Miursh of the Hampton school serving as judges. The high school orchestra accompanied the event as the girls junior participants performed.
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Dumont
Henderson
Frinklin County
Supt
Taglilp
Miursh
Hlampton School
Glee Club Winners Named in School Competition
The glee club and the Boys glee club of the intermediate grades won top honors. First place went to Austin for a historical piece The Spirit of Gettysburg. Roll achieved second in dramatic with The Lion and the Mouse, while the humorous class saw Felon Roll recite Naughty Zell.
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Glee Club
Austin
Gettysburg
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Tham
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