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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1920

Page

10

OMANA ORDER MYSTERY INVOLVES ALICE MOISSETTE CASE

Omaha police arrest Lester Mann, former husband of Alice Moissette of Colfax Iowa, in the unre solved murder of a young woman found near Omaha last November. Mann admits past ties to Moissette but denies knowledge of the crime. Authorities pursue leads linking Moissette to the victim as part of the long running investigation and rewards remain offered by Nebraska counties and nearby towns.

Onmabe Neb Italy Aliceoissette Colfax Lester Dale Mann Fontenelle Alice Oissette Omaha Polie Mann Miss Moistre Omaha Ann Miss Moissette Janm Washingtonghway Alice Moissette Wymore Moissetters Alice Moisette Tiles Moissette Alicero Kansas City Lair Blair Maha Nebraska

Man Answers Charge of Loading Grain Peculiarly

Louis Maack of Stockdale and Maack Wolcott appeared before A W Herger federal grain supervisor to answer charges that 21 rail cars were loaded with a layer of inferior grain concealed under a layer of high grade grain. Harry Evans testified to federal and state inspection records. Maack defended his conduct, saying he was satisfied with the broker’s terms and intended to get the best price. The hearing continued with the official keeping details secret.

Chicago Louis Maack Stockdale & Maack Wolcott, Ir A. W. Herger Harry B. Evans United States Maack Anle Herger Herger Jom Evans Adt Mr. Herger

Twenty two boys return from Y camp on Cedar Falls island

Twenty two boys came back from the last of the Y camps on Anderson's Island five miles above Cedar Falls. The Waterloo association officials say the island will not be developed as a permanent camping site. W. F. Huxford and Dr. J. H. Styles led the camp with Lee Shillinglaw and Carl Kirkpatrick as leaders and Joe Harris as cook. Swimming was the best sport with no accidents.

WY. M. CG Anderson Cedar Falls Permant Waterloo Association W. F. Huxford J. H. Styles Lee Shillinglaw Carl Kirkpatrick Joe Harris Iowa Falls Mar O Mr. Huxford Leo Shillinglaw Waterloo

Eleventh St Bridge Fires Prompt Urgent Repairs

Two fires on Eleventh Street Bridge within a week prompt warnings from City Engineer Ralph Slippy about failed paint, rust, and rotted sidewalk boards. Firefighters contained blazes from a dropped cigarette and from beneath the east end. Council took no action amid other matters.

Eleventh Street Bridge Ralph Slippy Lmayor

Kent Held In Connection With Affair As Louise Bouke Confesses

The dispatch reports Kent, aged 61, in custody related to the case. Louise Bouke, 25, admits she is the mother of the twins involved.

Press Dispatch Kent Wnh Iiss Louise Bouke Bat

Owas Fields Are Beautiful in July

J W Arbuckle visits Cedar Rapids as a judicial convention delegate and praises Iowa in July. He describes ripened grain, harvesting corn, hay barns, green corn appearing dark from afar, thick pastures, and booming dairying while forecasting prosperity and peace across the state.

Iowa Towa

Mail pouch stolen from Lawn City platform in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls. A mail pouch destined for Rock Island train No. 61 was stolen from the Lawn City platform about 4 a.m. today when the agent briefly left the station. The pouch held four registered letters and other matter. No clues or details available.

Cedar Falls Rock Island

Waterloo girl saves life of baby found in well

Miss Alsid Wilson recounts two twin infants found abandoned in an Omaha well. A six pound boy and five and a half pound girl were rescued by bystanders and later taken to Methodist Hospital. The first baby showed signs of strangu lation but both were reported well enough to survive at the hospital.

Waterloo Omaha Alsiad Wilson Walter P. Jensen Nebraska City Miss Wilson Methodist Hospital

Diamond Dyes Safe Dye Advice Warns Against Streaking

A warning urges consumers to use only Diamond Dyes to color fabrics and follow package directions to avoid streaking or damaging materials. The message emphasizes insistent brand use and proper procedures.

Corn Treatment Promises Immediate Relief and Easy Removal

An old advertisement touts Freezone as a quick corn remedy, claiming instant relief and easy removal without soreness. It notes a small bottle, sold by druggists for a few cents, effective on hard and soft corns and toe calluses. It also mentions a postal stamp issued in Britain in 1840 featuring Jack in color.

Britain Druggiote

Kelloges Tasteless Castor Oil Promises Pure Remedy

Spencar Kellog & Sons announces a tasteless castor oil that preserves strength and purity. It targets mothers and children, noting doctors' approval and easy dosing in three sizes priced 15¢, 35¢, and 50¢.

Spencar Kellog & Sons, Inc Kellamy

Boy 12 Leaves Home to View Western Scenery

Adan Jurlilonas, 12, was picked up by police in Rockford after running away to see the western scenery. He was brought to the station and questioned by Chief WW A Young, admitting the escape. A telegram from his mother says she will come to Waterloo on the first train.

Adan Jurlilonas WW. A. Young Rockford Waterloo

Berd Olgar and Quality Smoke Advertisers Seeks Patrons

A compact notice notes Berd Olgar and Quality Smoke promoting products to pass ibular people, urging readers to inquire with advertisers for more details.

Berd Olgar

Cubs Sign Underhand Pitcher Jaeger From Army Discharge

Chicago signs underhand pitcher Jon Jaeger, an overseas veteran, as manager Mitchell calls him a real find. Jaeger delivers from almost ground level with a low arm arc, unusual curveball, and fast speed, marking a rare revival of the underhand style in the National League.

Chicago Jon Jaeger Mitchell National Lopes Erskine Mayer Philadelphia Pittsburgh Jaeger

Will Racium Open the Door to the Great Unknown

An advertisement promotes a Negnen Radio-Active Solar Pad claimed to relieve rheumatism sciatica gout neuritis and other ailments by emitting radio active rays day and night. It promises a risk free test and broad reach to buyers in Los Angeles California offering a home trial with affordable pricing and no obligation.

Hedium Appliance Co Bradbury

Local Prospect Mim Impresses Mitchell in Nebraska Encounter

Coach Mitchell lauds Mim as a promising prospect, noting his impressive pace and potential alongside Grover Alexander in a Husker context. The text references Jacker Mivhed and backstory from St. Cloud Minnesota, with scattered lines about real estate terms and a brief abstract.

Psiona Mitchell Mim Grover Alexander Jacker St. Cloud Minn Toya Sil

Unclear OCR item with mixed names and prices

Fragmentary 1920s style listing mentions Capeline Plart, Bonet A awe, Jott blork 8, Timel, Ph J stseoluers, and other garbled terms. Reads like a damaged ad or notice with scattered names, places, and prices but no coherent event.

Dwt Blork Lasivt Nakdition Watardoag Ceeaaaseaae Peices Capeline Plart Mages Raddrecel Barto Matec Ph J Dee SU Merri Laalia Rungge John Mattty

Fragmentary note about a 47 mit 18 total and awards

Fragmentary OCR reads a contest or event item with a 47 and 18 totals, mentions names such as Wrterles Hey BPN and Thalia, and references tracing and flats near a writer or rider. Context, participants, and exact event unclear due to damaged text.

Lot i Ptoek Thalia Bystedy Wiyterion iRley T. Uuenan

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