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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1924

Page

6

Tama Tornado News: Knoop Farm Ravaged. Casualties Risen

Traer Iowa July 22 Five injured members of the George Knoop family escaped death after a tornado swept their farm three miles north of Clutlar. The house and most structures were destroyed though all family members survived. Losses approach $40,000 with 81 sows and gilts severely reduced. 360 to 400 chickens buried, several cattle injured. Nearby farms suffered extensive damage including Harmonie hall and Holtz and Caslayka properties.

Traer George Kusoop Clutlar Tims Alvin Thoroly Mr. Knoop Taday Tama County Knoop Kneap Knoop Farm Hartmonie Hall Joe Wiebbeck Onaida Alfred Holtz Kroup

Pepgen tonic aids Waterloo residents says Knapp recovery

The Pepgen tonic claims to have helped over a million people nationwide two years running. Mr. C Knapp of 437 Conger Street is cited as a local case, reporting stomach and kidney relief after taking Pepgen for a week. Wangler's Drug Store is listed as the local supplier with Pepgen store signs.

C. Knapp Conger Street Pepgen Knapp Wangler's Sien

Funds for Veterans Assistance Sought Through Park Benefit

A park benefit seeks funds for disabled veterans aided by Mrs J O King chair of the auxiliary bureau. Daily reports describe dire cases, urging continued charitable offerings to support veterans in need.

J. O. King Disabled Veterans Auxiliary Bureau

One Friend Tells Another About a Remedy’s Fame

A Mrs Delbert Bush of Masena New York writes of Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound praising its effect in restoring her health after a severe decline and says many women have benefited and tell others.

Delbert Bush Masena N.Y Lydia Pinkham Han Elven

Guaranteed Asthmador relief offer from Schiffmanns

A bold guarantee backs Dr Schiffmanns Asthmador products promising instant relief for asthma attacks. If not satisfied within minutes, customers can return the package for a full refund with no questions. The Los Angeles company claims risk free purchase and urges use at your regular druggist.

Dr. Schiffmann Ro Schiffmenna Co WN. Main Los Angeles Calif

Veterans day sales aid disabled Waterloo families plan

Proceeds from Veterans day sales at Bicetre park on Tuesday July 29 will go to relieve disabled Waterloo women and families dependent on meager aid. County support has been limited, with one case receiving only five dollars weekly for a family with two children. Attendance is hoped to improve conditions. A separate item notes four-year-old grandson of Mr and Mrs J F Bierbaum of Griswold stubbed toe leading to tetanus, the child son of Mr and Mrs Patmount of Omaha visiting grandparents.

Funda Bicetrie Park Waterloo Griswold, Ja J. Fr. Bierbaum Griswold Patmount Omaha

Mason City Youths Jailed in Alice Peterson Abduction

Mason City authorities arrested Ernest and Edwin Dodd Monday night, ending a nine month search for Alice Peterson, 17. The brothers, aged under 22, confessed to taking her and claimed they left her in Portland, Oregon just before Christmas, but the girl remains missing. They were jailed after leading investigators to their parents’ home where they were apprehended.

Mason City Ernest, J Edwin Dodd Alice Peterson GC. N.peterson Dodd Brothers Portland Ore

Zemo Soap Ad Claims Eczema Relief and Healing

An old print ad touts Zemo products for eczema and skin irritations. It markets a 36 cent or 21 dollar bottle size with antiseptic cleansing action, claiming rapid itch relief and skin healing, plus Zemo Soap and Zemo Jointment offerings at low prices.

Zemo Zemo Jointment

Travelers Recall August Departure With Friend Alice

From Mason City a touring party recounts plans to head west when Alice asked to join. She offered to cover her own expenses and pay her way. Ernest explains they agreed and began their journey in August.

Mason City Alice Ernest

Pittsburgh Schools May Institute Bible Study

Pittsburgh Pa July 22. Not much agitation has been going on for religious instruction in the public schools that the board of public education of Pittsburgh's con

Pittsburgh Board of Public Education of Pittsburgh

Religious instruction limits set for pupil class attendance

A historic provision allows pupils to be excused twice weekly to attend Bible classes. The program would be overseen by Protestant, Jewish, or Catholic teachers according to each pupil’s faith, with instruction limited to no more than two hours per week.

Dr I H Dillon Eyes Ear Nose Throat Specialist

Dr I H Dillon succeeds Dr KE H Kalittle in an eye ear nose and throat practice and glasses fitting at 600 510 First National Bank Building. Contact phone 907 for appointments and services.

I. H. Dillon KE. H First National Bank

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