The North Spirit and the Parrot That Talks
A Russian widow and her two daughters clash over a borrowed gown on midsummer night. Flora’s kindness earns a magical reward while Olga is transformed into a parrot-like bird. The North Spirit transports Olga to a southern forest, where Flora remains with their mother, and Olga’s fate reveals the dangers of vanity. Copyright 1916 McClure Newspaper Syndicate. Tomorrow’s story Charlie’s Clever Trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal Kroes
Russia
Olga
Flora
Timson
Flore
Eers
Pirit
Hugh Pirdt
America
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
TIZ Foot Comfort Ad promises relief for tired feet
A vintage advertisement touts TIZ for tired sore feet and swollen toes, claiming quick relief from corns bunions and burning pain. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at druggists or department stores, promising all-day comfort and guaranteed satisfaction.
Belgium to Save Wheat for Civilians in Occupied Zone
Herbert Hoover announces an agreement with General von Bissing to reserve the wheat and rye crops in the Belgian occupation zone for civilian use. The area under the pledge excludes West Flanders and parts of East Flanders. harvest prospects are strong due to seed from the commission and Belgian peasant effort, with breadstuffs covering more months than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Herbert C. Hoover
Belgian Relief Commission
General von Bissing
Belgium
Hoover
Brussels
von Bissing
West Flanders
East Flanders
General von Bissings
Licensed to Wed in Three County Towns
Licenses to wed were issued in June in this county with 24 couples named including John A Stewart Dunkerton Elizabeth Dougherty Stone Wall Canada John Fr Denahoo Waterloo Evelyn Newcomb Plainfield Otto Sorensen Waterloo Jenuie Overbeck Waterloo William Wendt Algona Marie Mullarky Cedar Falls. Historical counts show 3 licenses issued this June compared with 61 in 1914 and 67 in 1913. The page hints at Want Ads in a hole-awake Evening Courier and Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Stewart
Dunkerton
Elizabeth L. Dougherty
Stonewall
Canada
John Fr. Denahoo
Waterloo
Evelyn L. Newcomb
Plainfield
Otto W, Sorensen
Jenuie GC
Overbeck
William Wendt
Algona Eeepade
Marie Mullarky
Cedar Falls
Obituary of John Kruse La Porte City prominent farmer dies
John Kruse prominent La Porte City resident and landowner dies at 2 10 am after a two week illness of rheumatism. Born January 1 1864 in Schleswig Holstein Germany he immigrated to Iowa in 1880s, married Anna Steuve in 1887, and built a large farm in Bruce township. Survived by wife six children two brothers and a grandson. funeral held at his farm home with Masonic service and interment at West View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Ciy
John Krust
Otelock
Himeire
Kruse
Wativer
Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Iss le
Benton County
Lows
Bruce Township
la Porte
Brite ‘Township
Anna
Steuve
Mt. Auburn
Rand
George
Henry
Dora
Awgust
Willie
Elsie
Hans L
Peter H
Monroe
Wash
Lloyd Kruse
My. Kruse
Faitheran Church
Asrather
West View Cemetery
Waterloo Fair at Cedar Valley District Grounds
The Cedar Falls Waterloo district fair grounds host the Mig Celebration event in early July with harness horse and running races including pace events, plus amusement acts, baseball, and a grand fireworks display. Reserved grand stand seating is available at Schunoman's Drug stores.
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Cedar Valley District Fair Grounds
Cedar Malls
Waterloo
Cedar Valley District
Cedar Falls
Mgut
N Ton
Schunoman
Thousinda
Local notes from Plainfield residents visit and travel
Plainfield items report visits from Mrs Boggen reef of Chivago and others to relatives in town. Charles Brooks stays with his mother. Nellie Kneg and Arlie Walters visit Shell Rock relatives. Simbrie goes to Minneapolis to see daughter Bertha Durkee. Mrs Hessie Boyd travels to Des Moines. M W Scott returns from Dubuque with daughter Edrie. Rev Billman and wife attend chautauqua in Waverly. Mrs L P Roach and Addie Feathers visit northern Minnesota. Arthur Orcult buys a new auto. Mrs Lacy Painter of Daytona Beach visits H Seat family and heads to Abilene. Baptist church chorus plans ice cream social on schoolhouse lawn Friday if fair weather.
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F Plainfield
L. P. Roach
Addie Feathers
Minnesota
Arthur Orcult
Lacy Painter
Tdatona
Geach
Fla
Jand
Ab Igona
the Baptist Church
Allen's Foot-Ease Sold for Convalescent Troops
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for convalescent troops. Sprinkle in shoes or dissolve in water to refresh and prevent tired or foot-sore feet. Sold by ail stores for 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes.
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Allen
Waterloo man elected to Iowa optometry board
Thomas F Buchanan of Waterloo was elected to the board of optometry examiners with six other members at Des Moines during the annual meeting of the Iowa State Association of Optometrists. Officers named by acclamation included A J Decker of Newton as president and K K Keith of Eagle Grove as vice president.
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Thomas F Bnehanan
Waterloo
Board of
Optometry Examiners
Des Moines
Annal Business Meening
Iowa State Assamation of Optometrists
A. J. Decker
Newton
K. K. Keith
Eagle Grove
George Goudalet
Lenox
Adier i-kaan SINGLE SPOONEFUL raises instant relief
Poorly legible fragment describes a claim that a single spoonful of Adier something cures bowel issues instantly. It mentions “Adieri-ka” and asserts both upper and lower bowel effects and wide usage. The garbled text emphasizes dramatic, blanket results from one dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Grange Pigmig At Delhi Gig Event
A fragmented report notes Grange Pigmig’s Delhi appearance with local attendees including Mal priige and Ayotte. It mentions plans for a honeymoon trip after a Manchester event, and Sara Tiadukovich seeks permission to use her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
Oa di Yorre
Witsa Polafar
Whens Vorer
Wasa Tiingar
Milesankes
Sara Tiadukovich
Browning preparation advertisement appears in Waterloo drug listings
An old advertisement from The Kenton Pharmacal Co promotes Browning brow products for hair coloring. It mentions sample bottle offers, postage charges, and distribution through Henderson Drug Co and Viorns Drug Co in Waterloo with guarantees and dealer names. It has archaic phrasing and references to labeled colors like golden or medium browns and cork brown or black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehlgokioen
Blake
Manufaeterers
Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike Ste Oorington
Dunkerton Revival Services Planned for July
Dunkerton July 2 Baptists announce a town revival starting July 4 at 11 a.m. preacher will be assisted by four singers to lead daily song services, with meetings likely through Thursday. All church members and countryside residents urged to attend and support this evangelistic effort.
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Congregational Church
Sumlay
Counnryside
Use Your Good Sense and Kidney Health Remedy Ad
An old medical extract promotes Doan's Kidney Pills and similar tonics for kidney troubles including backache dropsy and gravel. It cites testimonials from A M Opmith and Mr. Smith over five years, praising relief from kidney pains and urinary issues after using these medicines though notes caution about overdose and diet.
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Sone Kline
Nature
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Sae
Fhke Lamo
Evening Courier and Reporter
Laporte City
Pravel
Lotus Club
Sunny Side Park
Gay Woodley
Peter Ager
E. R. Ashley
John Roberts
M. E. Church Society
Rebekah Lodge
Noble
Tirtt
P. E. O'Brien
Dad Mitchell
Jhe Ayers
Noble Grand
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Woman’s Missionary Society of
Presbyterian Church
C. C. McCoy
Leharee
W. M. Blough
B. S. Merle
Passioi
J. L. Orth
Irma
Shell Rock
Hoke
Daugster
Mies
Dorothy
Geo
Mickel
Vinton
W. A. Bickels
Jimella Wagner
Keokuk
Weeds
J. D, Miller
Monticelo
Quekty
Miller
Buna Meyers
Ables
Daught Ler
Auburn
Bara
Poley
Uijaghes Plan Union Services
Lom Shep
Osiris Gry
Tn Piers
Slas
Isi
Ehitrwlins
Sbeqhos
Elurel
Cde Aston
J. WL
Ohoaseth
Uresetuns
Hesse
Iinir
Pr. Johnson
T. P. Buchanan Honomed
H. BE. Rougtsten
Hagin Grove
Thomas F. Buchanan
George Feige
Clon
Patrick
Montiendo
George Thu' Jap
Webster City
Pedawane Coun
Mitueliester
Artiedpuites
Giregy
Rends
Maureliester
Amd
Pathe
Wollk
Serarlog Natiauts
Wells
Lee
Sittiton
Wwe
Pehowsie
Succeseul
Dian
Niger
Manchester
Treas
Sadar
Performiccess
Mainchester
Monte
Ball Park
Edit
Nenderson Drug Co
Viorns Drug Co
N. Broadws
New York
Bunkerton
Renton
Weetiias
Duraleepton
A. M.opmith
Argyle St
Edith Kidaien
Gevern
Noan
Smith
Vean
Ana
Doan
MtbumCe
Husband
Altstadt
Ray
Petey
Burt Thomas
Hater
Mason
C&t
Waad
Tawie
Creel
Pinte
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