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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1920

Page

12

Skien resigns as East High athletic director

Jack Skien quits as East High athletic director effective at week’s end to pursue business in Dubuane. Mrs. Skien continues teaching public speaking until after the triangular debate and Junior play next week. No successor named yet. superintendent narrowing field, new coach expected with the new term.

Jack Skien East High Skien Dubuane du Duque Dus Orange and Black Thade Hast High Athletic Park West High Altho Yl.m. C. A School Board Skion Althe Supt. Kine

Senator W. H. Arney Exits to Run for Lieutenant Governor

Des Moines reports that Senator Wallace H. Arney of Marshalltown will enter the lieutenant governor race. Arney, state senator since 1912, is also a banker and farmer serving as president of Town Savings Bank of Marshalltown and Albion Savings Bank of Albion. Other announced candidates include Senator James Wilson of Centerville and Representative W. F. Guthrie of Guthrie Center, with Hamm as additional contender.

Des Moines Wallace H. Arney Marshalltown Arnas Eta Holdoegel Arney Marshall County Holls and S Oskadeen College Aew

Iowa Life Insurance Company to expand into Minnesota

The Iowa Life Insurance Company plans to begin Minnesota operations after directors approved the move at yesterday's annual meeting in the Leavitt Johnson building. The Iowa and Illinois firm intends to apply for a Minnesota license. officers re-elected include F. A. Ferguson president J. E. Johnson vice president and treasurer H. A. Resor secretary and Edward L. Rohlf medical director.

Towa Life Insurance Compan Leavitt Johnson Iowa Ilinois F.A. Ferguson Minnesota F. A. Ferguson Jd. E. Johnson

Tentative income tax forms abolished and returns rush

The article notes that tentative return forms used by corporations and individuals last year are abolished. They allowed estimates to dodge penalties when regular forms were unavailable. Deputy tax collector A Fosselman reports a flood of 25 returns in one day and urges more taxpayers to visit the office.

Dad A. Fosselman

Harm Cleers Dies in Grundy County After 35 Years

Harm lfers, a German township farmer for 35 years in Grundy Center, died this week at 68 after a apo mexy. He is survived by his widow and nine married children on nearby farms. Other items note Jane Montgomery of Reinbeck visiting Providence for a passport to Ireland, Ernest Baldwin selling two West Main lots for 1700, John Wheeler of Conrad marrying Ber Nites Michael in Marshalltown, and the Holland Grude Wer party member elected to the chamber despite women lacking franchise.

Grundy Center Harmlfers German Township Jane Montgomery Reinbeck Providence R. I Ireland Ernest Baldwin West Main Street Port Fuller John Wheeler Conrad J. C. Wheeler Addie Wheelter Marshalltown Bernites-Michael Boone Mr. Crowder M. Eochard

Iowa's 1919 champion corn acre grown in Scott County

LaRoy A. Haines of Princeton Iowa produced 411.6 bushels of dry shelled corn on a Scott county acre to win the Raymond A. Pearson Silver trophy from the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association. Second place went to L. J. Meyer of Iowa county with 106.3 bushels.

Keokuk County L. J. Meyer Iowa County Chris Kinsell Benton County A. B. Johnson Pocahontas County J. G. Westrum Hamilton County Emil Kroeger Scott County G. V. Giffin Palo Alto Harold Nielsen Monona Louis Schmitz Plymouth County L. V. Carter Hardin County Eott County

Hampton Woman Dies Suddenl y After 52 Years Here

Mary Leverich Raymond of Hampton dies at her daughter's home after a sudden illness. Born 1844 in Rock County to Jesse and Mary Leverich, she married Civil War veteran Col. L. B. Raymond in 1864 and lived in Hampton since 1873 except for a three year stay in 1872-75. She leaves nine children, five living, and was active in the Congregational church and B S organization. Funeral at Congregational church Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Walter Metcalf officiating. burial in family plot beside her husband.

Hampton, Ta Mary Leverich Raymond John S Ryle Rockcoun Jesse Case Leverieh L. B. Raymond Butler County Hampton Washington, D D. C Louis H Kennewick Wash Grace Levi B Washington, D John S. Tule Gucius L Mason City Col. L. Raymond Pioneer News-I Bede Rule Rochester Minn Jess B.S Pads WR Ct Congregational Church Walter Metcalf Louis H. Raymond Wash.s

Friendly Enemise Spectacle Draws Washington Attention

The piece Friendly Premies rose after a March night in 191% when President Wilson endorsed it from his box at the National Theatre in Washington. It has since toured the United States and Britain, earning enthusiastic receptions and strong public acclaim. Tonight the Waterloo Theatre presents the show with Bee Steck Company as part of its billed engagement.

Wilson National Theatre Washington Teyly Weeterloo

Auto 20 Years Old Still Going Strong

Decora h county treasurer reports 3 000 automobiles registered bringing in excess of 45 000 dollars. The first auto to visit Decorah remains on the streets, a Converted one cylinder machine now used as a truck by Peter Johnson and Sons plumbers. Also a plug for Wang Millex advertising shoes on sale.

Devorah Slau Decorah Jones Rolling Peter Johnson

Vinton Plans to Raise 100000 for Hospital

In Vinton Ju Jan 29 a drive to fund a hospital gains momentum with about 25000 raised by subscriptions and a building bought, the plan to raise 100000 to complete the project. A fire on the Knapp home caused minor damage while a flu outbreak delays court, and local real estate faces a housing shortage with 15 applications on file for available homes.

Vinton Virginia Gay Tor M4ford Academy Sinate Vinten Charles Knapp West Vinton Methodist Sunday School Winton

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast-acting remedy for colds and grippe misery. It claims two to three doses provide relief, opens clogged passages, eases head congestion, and costs only a few cents. Contains no quinine.

Pape

Vaudeville and Films Highlight Weekend At Local Theatres

The Palace presents Male and Female with Gloria Swanson in luxe London scenes and lavish gowns. The Daloge hosts More Deadly Than the Maile a grim melodrama three days. The Majestic shelves a vaudeville and film bill headlined by His Divorced Wife starring Monroe Sal.

Venderle The Majestic Monroe

Week's Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets Promote Quick Relief

In a commuter train scene Helen Wagner shares with Dorothy Thomas how Weeks Break-Up-A Cold Tablets can halt colds quickly. Dorothy fears calomel after a prior mercury-containing medicine, but Helen assures the product uses a vegetable laxative and contains no calomel. A 25 cent box is available at most druggists.

Helen Wagner Helen Dorothy Thomas Dorothy

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial from Casco Wis

Mrs Jules Bero Jr of Casco Wisconsin praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after pregnancies and a long period of good health with minor relapses. She urges other women to consider the remedy and offers to publish her testimonial for others. The ad invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Casco Wis Lydia E. Pinkham JuLes Bero, Jr Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Sample Package of the Panouw Pyramid Pile Treatment

A medical product claiming to relieve piles with a pyramid based package promotes fast relief from itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids. The text emphasizes quick action and a home treatment approach without medical guidance.

Marshall Mich

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aimed at Liver and Bowels

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for indigestion by stimulating the liver and bowels. Claims relief from bad taste coated tongue and low energy, promotes eating what you like, and markets a vegetable compound with olive oil sold in 10c and 25c packs.

Edwards

Also Mentioned on This Page

MGK Skien Orange Dubuque W. H. Arney Life Insurance Company Harm Cleers Grundy County Holland Grude Wer Mar Socialist Party OWA Scott CO Steck Company Lonaltheatre Wang & Millex‘s Wang & Bille Hy Par Horathay Ethel Chiyton Daloge Todiy Dan Cable Ely Alzetlom Giore Husbor Talace Theathie Plaza London Lady Mary de Mille Jute Gloria Swanson I —Plaza Theatre Abury Phe Dr. Edwards Waterloo Brighton Babylon William Farnum Louis Tracy Jady and Gondein Boau Snub Pollard Mutt & Jeff FOX News Newz Paramount Artcraft Forum Ethel Clayton MR. and Mrs. Sidney Drew Harold the Waterloo Theater Dubinsky Bros. Stock Co Simmons Gajob Busby Enos Makidess Thurs A. H. Woods Fulton Theatre New York Woods' Theatre Chicago Superior Case Crystal Ball Sherrill Altman’s Dancing Academy Commercial Street My Ajesti Theatre Monroe Salisbury
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