Mouths of Swearers Trial at Cedar Falls Playground
The Cedar Falls Central school playground held a juvenile court where seven defendants faced mock trials for swearing and misbehavior. Emma Merner presides as judge with Prof Pasini prosecuting, and paddling and soap mouth cleansing are described as penalties in the playful but moralizing exercise. Fifty-ish officers and officials are named, and a swimming party follows with 78 children swimming under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Jade
Cedar Falla
H. ¥. Pasini
Pasini
Lada
Noah Webster
Emma Merner
Prof. Paaini
Atricken
Stoddard Robinson
Margery Nubn
George Brelzer
Doris Miller
Carrie Dailey
Catherine Bolton
Helen van Derveer
Cedar River
Readlyn Town Notes Show Town Hall Blueprint Arrival
July 2 update from Readlyn records a Waterloo architect delivering the blueprint for a new town hall to be erected soon. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including trips to Waverly and trips by business men and council to inspect lighting in that town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Beckins
Dubuque
Readlyn
Mr. Mayer of
Meservey
A. C
John Bleke
F. L
Miss Considine
Fairbank
Iowa Lutheran Church
Picnic notes from Finchford with music by New Hartford band
Finchford notes report Luther Starnes John Hows Isaac Garner Gilbert Samuelson and Douglas Newell going to Oelwellh for the Woodman picnic. Miss Minnie Rabe and her mother return from Waverly. The creamery picnic occurred last Wednesday with music by the New Hartford band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finchford
Iowa
Luther Starnes
John Hows
Isaac Garner
Gilbert Samuelson
Douglas Newell
Oelwelh
Minnie Rabe
Mother
Waverly
New Hartford Band
Blood Health Promotion Claims by 8.8.8 Purifier
A historical ad touts a blood purifier labeled 8.8.8 that supposedly improves skin by stimulating blood vessels and nutrient uptake. It claims rapid, visible skin improvements in short time and cites nervous skin disease cures. Available at drug stores or via Swift & Company, 1280 Swift Building, Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Pe
Eific Co
Swift
Atlanta
Rainy day attendance boosts local gathering
Mrs Swab of Illinois visited her son George Swab for a short time. Derwood Lowell joined the auto family. Mrs John Hartnett and two daughters visited Peter Pashby. Cater Jensen returned from Strawberry Point and works in a Waverly creamery. May Starnes visited Cedar Falls relatives. Ed Dumond injured thumb on his farm last Friday. Carl Geisler bought a new engine. Cedar Falls callers Mrs C Jensen and Mrs W Peterson visited Friday. Mr and Mrs William Zimmerman and Mr and Mrs John Maldzahn visited La Porte City relatives. Foley Kidney Pills ad underscores better results than substitutes. available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swab
Illinois
George Swab
Derwood Lowell
John Hartnett
Peter Pashby
Cater Jensen
Strawberry Point
Waverly
May Starnes
Cedar Falls
ED. Dumond
Carl Geisler
C. Jensen
W. Petersson
William Zimmerman
John Maldzahn
la Porte City
McReynolds Dismisses Federal Investigator Herrington
Clayton Herrington, an investigator for the U S Justice Department based in San Francisco, was dismissed by Attorney General McReynolds. He had been suspended after telegraphing to President Wilson demanding the attorney general be ousted over actions in the Diggs Caminetti and Western Fuel cases, which led to the resignation of U S District Attorney John L McNab. Herrington advocated for McReynolds removal due to the trial postponement order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Clayton Herrington
United States Department of Justice
Federal Service
McReynolds
Herrington
Wilson
Diggs-Caminetti
Western Fuel Company
United States
John L. McNab
Greek women raise funds for Balkan war orphans in Midwest
Mesdames Ioana Koutormanou and Maria Filiotis, residents of Chicago, traveled to Mason City and visited Rock Island and Cedar Rapids collecting about $100 from Greek residents for Balkan war orphans. They were greeted warmly by Waterloo Greeks. Real estate transfers listed follow in Cedar Falls and Waterloo with several minor parcels exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Ioana Koutormanou
Maria Filiotis
Chicago
Mason City
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Waterloo
Memorial art glass windows to be dedicated in Dunkerton church
Dunkerton Iowa July 3 Special final arrangements are underway for dedication of fifteen memorial art glass windows at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday July 13. District superintendent Rev Dr Albert M Billingsley will preach and administer holy communion in the morning, while Rev W F Spry of Waterloo will speak at the evening service. A ritual program, choir anthems, and a renewed focus on rural education mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert M. Billingsley
Manchester
W. F. Spry
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Waterloo
Brotherhood
E. W. Magee
William Nestfield
Guy A. Feely
Feely
Country School
Epworth League
Mabel Baish
Oelwein
Lillian Magee
Change in operation additional service for July 4
Cars will be operated around East Fourth Galloway loop in one direction commencing at 6 a m and continuing for balance of day. Out bound from city via East Fourth street and in bound from Chautauqua and Electric parks via Galloway and the west side. Special cars will be put in service between the city waiting room and Elk Run commencing at 8 a m. This special service in addition to the regular service will furnish approximately half hour service between these points. Extra cars will also be added to all trains running between Waverly and La Porte City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fourth-Galloway Loop
City
East Fourth Street
Chautauqua
Galloway
West Side
Elk Run
Waverly
la Porte City
C. M. Cheney
C.F
N. Ry
Aberdeen Saloons Close Under 600 to 1 Law
Aberdeen D A July 8 Last night at 9 oclock 16 of Aberdeen s 34 saloons closed under the 600 to 1 law leaving 18 in operation Many saloons had offered price cuts to clear stock and some owners will join with licensed rivals or seek work in other towns or states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Stomach Remedy Praised By Roanoke Patient
A Roanoke man credits a stomach remedy with curing gallstones and liver pain after doctors advised surgery. He reports improved health and urges others to try the product, noting favorable results and savings. Local druggists and Geo H Mayr of Chicago are cited for information and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.l.dooley
Roanoke
Mayr
Geo. H. Mayr
Thomist
Whiting St
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangler Brog
East Fourth
Lafayette
J. D. Crowley to Speak Here in City
Jeremiah J. Crowley a former Cincinnati priest may be procured to lecture in this city on the public school system. He spoke in Oelwein recently and was attacked by a mob with head injuries. His Waterloo appearance date and venue are not yet known. Also in the issue, notes warn rheumatism can affect the heart and promote remedies like Foley Kidney Pills sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah J. Crowley
Cincinnati
The Light That Failed at Waterloo Theatre Tonight
The Waterloo theatre presents The Light That Failed by the Gorrell company for the last three days of the week amid a cool house despite extreme heat. Electric Park prepares for the Fourth with many attractions including the Squeeze and Thriller Circle Swing and a grand fireworks display to close the day. Special police will enforce ground rules and no firecrackers or disruptive devices will be allowed. D. R. Pettitt rents part of Grace Methodist church property for a refreshment stand selling buttermilk. Licensed to wed Joseph E. Remetch Waterloo and Nellig Tournier Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo
Gorrell
Electric Park
D. R. Pettitt
Grace Methodist Church
Fourth Street
Advice on Allen's Cough Balsam for colds and congestion
The ad promotes Allen's Cough Balsam as soothing relief for congestion or colds. It claims no harmful ingredients and notes success with years of use, offering 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar bottle options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Eggs Sold Today At 200 A Dozen Eggs Sold Today At 200 A Dozen
Market notes report raspberries brisk with strong demand and steady prices. Potatoes old at 60 cents a bushel and new at 40 cents a peck with ample supply. Eggs quoted 20 cents a dozen, up a cent. Cabbage appears at a dime per head. cherries from Linn County Fruit Growers’ sold two boxes for a quarter. Hickory nuts at a dime a quart and kohlrabis four for a nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Fruit Growers’ Association
Linn and
Benton
Realty Board Seeks New Life in Waterloo
Arthur J. Cole, secretary, warned the Watering Real Estate board faces a redemption point unless members act. He praised past gains in Waterloo and urged renewed interest to continue the board. P. J. Martin leads sentiment survey. a meeting will be called after his report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Cole
Cole
Waterloo
P. J. Martin
Thielmann Family Heads Out On Extended Auto Trip
Henry Thielmann and family depart early for an extended automobile journey guided by Miss Emma Fisder. They plan a Cedar Rapids stop, then Davenport for the Fourth with friends, visiting Rock Island and Moline before returning home by a roundabout route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thielmann
Emma Fisder
Cedar Rapida
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Resinol Ointment Ad Claiming Quick Heals for Sores
An old advertisement touts Resinol Ointment as a universal cure for sores boils wounds and piles with claims of rapid healing. It promises a brochure and a miniature cake of Hestacl Song, urging readers to write to Deph 62 Resinol Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamel
Deph
Realnol
Baltimore
Mid
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Merner
M’reynold
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Wm. Austin
Wiliam Fiddick
Mary Larsen
Wm. Wardin
D. C. Overman
John R. Rector
H.C. Bruns
Gates’ Park
Ida M. Lambert
J. G. Lambert
Wm. Watkins
W. H. Howrey
T. Pansy
Whitney & Sedgwick
F. EB. Ball
Solon Thomas
Manson
B. Read
Herman Wolters
Hardy & Virden
Leonidas G. Witter
B.S. Ester
Leavitt
Johnson & Miller
EB. Dunkelhberg
Annie T. Syllvester
W. F
Spry
Wayr
J. d. Crowley
Foley
Joseph E. Remetch
Nellig Tournier
Parry Davis
James L. Henderson
Bea
Realty Board
Capudine
Cures
Mie
Paul Davis Dry Goods CO
Queen City
E. C. Schermerham
Marsh-Place
Town
BO «Ler Co
Wilbert Shallenberger
Hileman & Gindt
Lady Assifamb
Ram
Tama
Ulance
Samson Bldg
Barcley
State House
Black Hawk
Coffee & Spice Company
Henderson Drug Company
J. H. Hoover
Maple &T
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
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