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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1914

Page

10

Waterloo Construction Firm Enlarged With New Partners

The Waterloo Construction company expands as C. J. Kirby W. A. Burton and G. N. Cousins acquire interests from John Ritzinger. The firm allies reinforced bars and steel, road machinery, and bridge building with a $23 000 capital and new officers. The organization anticipates full stock before March and serves state wideBridge work.

Waterloo Construction ‘Company John Ritzinger C. J. Kirby W. A. Burton G. N. Cousins Ritzinger Sigourney Waterloo Ames Hav Ing Illinois Central Kelly Manufacturing Company Moore & Moore Company Kirby Bratnober Street

Poisoned Blood Remedies Promoted As Health Cure

An advertisement extols 8. 8. 5. and 8. 8. S. as a universal blood purifier to prevent illnesses such as rheumatism eczema and boils. It warns against competing claims and urges readers to obtain a bottle from The Swift Specific Co. 222 Swift Blog Atlanta Ga for free advice.

Swift Atlanta, Ga

Amateurs Fail to Appear at Majestic Contract Show

The Majestic failed to bring amateur acts promised in the bill. Three acts were selected from the audience for prizes. Norma Hinkle won $5 for singing. Julius Stewart won second prize. Fredsie Stuff Co. earned $3 and a horn imitation act.

the Majestic Norma Hinkle Lonesome Pine Ezra Kendall Julius Stewart Ezra Stewart Marble Rock and Fredsie Stuff & Co Fredsie

Man Hurt in Barbershop Prank Accident

Le Mars Iowa January 29 Leo Marx, a barber shop patron, was badly injured when a playful shove by Jack Lindsay spun him into a stove. His arms were trapped in his coat sleeves and he broke his right leg below the knee, a severe fracture likely to keep him sidelined for weeks.

Licensed to Wed in Waterloo Couple List

A Waterloo notice lists Ray 8. Scott and Ruth P. Ahlhelm among couples licensed to wed. The announcement names Dale Lake Iffie Watkins George H. McGonegal Mary Bramble Frank Zimmerman Mary Goswiller and others. A church supper at First Presbyterian Friday evening asks a 35 cent admission from 5 30 to 7 30.

Ray Scott Waterloo Ruth P. Ahlhelm Dale Lake Iffie Watkins George H. McGonegal Mary H. Bramble Frank J. Zimmerman Mary M. Goswiller First Presbyterian Church

East High Faces High Flunk Rate After Midyear Exams

East High reports startling failure rates after midyear tests and final averages for the first semester. About one third of the mathematics class and a large portion overall did not pass in one or more subjects, with around 200 of 1,200 studies failing. Superintendent Kline and Principal Miller cite mental strain. Coach Whiteside plans to rebuild the basketball squads after a faculty ban. Rev. Dwight Breed of Grinnell College spoke on education paths and opportunities for high school students.

East High Courier Reporter Kline Miller Whiteside Eastwich Waverly Becker Dwight Breed

Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty and Non Support

Bosse Peterson sues LeRoy Petersson for divorce in Cedar Falls alleging cruel treatment and prolonged separation since 1912. She seeks custody of their two year old son Thurman and notes Petersson’s failure to speak or look at her for days. A Vatican denounces a U S tango tale as baseless.

Bosse Peterson LeRoy Petersson Cedar Falls Thurman

Save Your Eyes With Simple At Home Treatment

Do your eyes trouble you and do you wear glasses or “space tables”? A free prescription offers Optona tablets dissolved in warm water to bathe the eyes two to four times daily. The remedy is described as harmless and effective, urging prompt use to prevent blindness and preserve sight.

Wideawake Optona

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