Switzer Quits Ellis Elected Councilman-at-Large
Popular plumber and member of Waterloo city council since last election resigns as councilman-at-large. Ralph A. Ellis elected by unanimous vote to succeed Switzer and will report next meeting. Switzer leaves to focus on business. Ellis & Faster firm connection noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Switzer
Tr O
McKihinney
Ralph A. Iis
Switzer
Waterloo
Ate Large
Ellis & Faster
Knoxville man dies after long Hodgen's disease history
A Knoxville man, Samael Trent, died at his daughter’s home in Fonda last week. He was the sole Iowa patient with Hodgen's disease, noted for massive lymphatic gland swellings. He lived about four and a half years after first neck swelling, a lengthy case described by Dr. Carrington in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Knoxville
Samael’ Trent
Fonda
Iowa
C. M. Carrington
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Real Estate Transfers In Waterloo Area
Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co include Jeremiah Ryan to Walter J Ryan for land in 8-54-12 and other parcels in 10-87-12 11-88-18 and River View additions in Waterloo by Cedar Valley Development Co Riverview Development Co and others with nominal sums. Notable entries include G Witt Cedar Valley Development Co lot 226 Pleasant View. many River View addition lots in Waterloo and Waterico.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Jeremiah Ryan
Walter J. Ryan
William R. Mowbray
L. J. Bittersey
Po. Martin
Edmund W. Miller
Cedar Valley Tdevelopment Co
G. Witt
Pleasant View Addition
Riverview Development Co
B. C. Mason
Riverview Addition
Waterloo
E. Morion
Burton E. Wilson
River, View Addition
Waterico
Oldest Owa Quaker Dies in Iowa Falls
James Morgan, believed to be the oldest Quaker in Iowa, dies at his son B S Morgan's home in Iowa Falls. He was about 90 years old, came to Iowa in 1847, originally from Morgan County Indiana, a county named after his father.
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Iowa Falls
James Morgan
B.S. Morgan
Morgan
Keokuk
Morgan County
Indiana
Stop Scaling of Psoriasis by Blood Health Remedy
An advertised remedy links psoriasis to blood health and skin renewal. The text claims the product stimulates glandular activity to select skin elements, clearing pimples, eczema, and other blood-linked skin conditions. It urges purchase from a drug store with a specific company address for medical consultation.
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S. S
Dhese
Swot Epecific Company
Swift Blig
Atlanta
Mail contains and Dodgers dropped in boxes report
City notes bill to curb stuffing of mail letter boxes. Mayor Thompson backs a measure suspending three readings to pass immediately. paving contracts awarded for Denver street and others at 190 per sq yd. gas lamps ordered, two arc removals planned to ease overhead wires. petitions seek removal of marketmaster and appointment of new police member.
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United States
R. C. Thompson
Uncle Sam
Mall Deposito Ries
Denver Street
Tryent Company
Linden
Ratler
Avon
Oncda
Vinton
West Ninth
Trawthoerne
Forrest
West Eighth
Wellington
Newton
Nera
Rawson and Riehl
Rock Island
Bluff
City
Wiley
McCarthy Paving Company
Davenport
Sycamore
Ninth
Washington Streets
Iowa hens busy in state egg production report
Des Moines reports from county auditors show Iowa hen activity led to nearly 10,000,000 dozen eggs produced last year and a total of over 326,000,000 chickens statewide. Polk County topped with 733,000. Pottawattamie and Jasper followed. An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble often mistaken for female issues.
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Towa
Des Moines
Iowa
Howard Whitney
Palk County
Pottwattanie County
Jasper County
Business man goes to Montana
Henry Remshott a Fourth Street East tailor left last night with his family for Hobb Montana to establish residence. He plans to work at his trade in the town while holding a government homestead. Household goods including the Daily Courier were sent ahead to the new home.
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Henry Remshott
Fourth Street
Hobb. Mont
Mr. Remshott
Daily Courier
Kirkpatrick Protests Abolishing Districts in Iowa and SC
Representative Kirkpatrick protested the abolition of the southern Iowa revenue district to restore a district in South Carolina. He plans a Treasury protest while favoring consolidation as a business principle but condemns sacrificing Iowa’s $600,000 district for SC’s. He threatened to push consolidations in future in economies.
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Washington, DD
Kirkpatrick
Iowa
South Carolina
Treasury Department
Purple for Dean Garland at Independence Aug 27
Judy Dubrane reports Dean Garland of Independence, recently named domestic prelate Monsignor by the pope, will be invested August 27. Parishioners prepare, Archbishop Keane will preside and preach, with many clergy and friends from across the state slated to attend.
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Dubrane
Judy
Dean Garland
Ranie
World Sunday School Convention Report From Zurich
Miss Elsie M French, missionary and Waterloo native, sends details from the World's Sunday school convention in Zurich. Delegates from 70 countries total 2,600 registered with extensive North American representation and a 28.7 million Sunday school army pledge of 125000 dollars for expanded work. The event featured bilingual proceedings and leadership by Sir Robert Laidlaw and H J Heinz with international executive oversight.
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W. J. French
Wellington’ Street
Elsie M
United Presbyterian
Zurich
Switzerland
West High School
Monmouth Colege
Monmouth
French
North America
Great Britain
Asia
Africa
Australia
South America
Europe
Utah
New Mexico
Manitoba
Pennsylvania
New York
Englsh
H. L. EB. Loring
Frankfort
Charles G. Trumbull
Philadelphia
Commission of the Orient
H. J. Hieing
M J. Heinz
Mr. Brown
San Francisco
Hawaii
Japan
Korea
China
Bailey
Association of Men and Women
Sunday School Army
Tne
Robert Laidhow
London
H. J. Heinz
Pittsburgh
Marion Lawrance
Chicago
Carey Bonner
Frank L. Brown
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wakefield’s Blackberry Balsam Diarrhoea Remedy Claims
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam has been used in millions of diarrhoea cases over six years with no cures failing when directions are followed. It is touted as a non habit forming remedy that does not constipate the bowels and is safe for all ages, appealing to children.
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Wakefield
Cat Hikes 180 Miles to Return Home at Lake Chatiemac
Winsted Conn July 29 A Maltese cat stolen in Canaan returns after a 180 mile hike to the Chatiemac club. Dr H L Ross confirms the cat was seen at the resort then went missing again. Club members fear wild animals may have attacked the feline on the Adirondack trek. Also an advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for hay fever and asthma relief.
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Winsted
Conn
H. L. Ross
Canaan
Chatiemac
Lake Chatiemac
Adirondacks
R. T. Farnum
Farnum
Foley
Iowa Autos Registered Exceed Sixty Thousand This Year
Des Moines reports more than 60,000 automobiles registered by the state department with Roy S. Hayward noting expected rise to 62,000 this week. Last year saw 44,188 registrations as farmers late harvest purchases push figures toward 75,000. half fee after August 1 also cited.
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Des Moines
State Department
Roy S. Hayward
Department
Hayward
Heavy Rain and Hail Across Minnesota Iowa
Railroad men report a heavy rain and hail storm in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa last night. The hail damage was especially severe to corn. The storm lasted over an hour with washouts feared at Medford and Faribault. Southbound trains ran late under slow orders while some areas nearby saw only light rain.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Medford
Faribault
Ming
Waterloo
The Fountain of Youth Hair Dye Ad
An old advertisement promotes Brownatone hair dye promising quick, lasting color without gray streaks. It offers two shades golden brown and dark brown, claims safe ingredients, and provides sample requests and distributor details in Covington Kentucky and Waterloo Iowa with listed druggists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike Street
Covington
Waterloo
Mulbern Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Wangler Bros. Co
May Legislate Against Motors for Unobstructed View
City council considers a bill to ban motorcycle riders from placing a passenger on the frame to attract attention. Proposed by G. C. Bennett with 22 signatures, citing several tandemed accidents. The measure was referred to the ordinance committee and city attorney for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Bennett
Ordinance Committee
Elk Run Lot Purchased for Summer Home Bungalow
Harry Nauman of Waterloo west bought a lot in Elk Run last Monday. He plans a bungalow as a summer home on a site near a refreshment stand and a stopping point for cars, in one of the choicest river views in the region.
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Harry Nauman
Waterloo West
Elk Run
Booze Escapes From Shirt in Waterloo Incident
A youth on Fourth street west near the alley between Jefferson and Commercial streets attempted to hide a quart bottle in his shirt. The bottle broke when the tail lifted, liquor spilled on the sidewalk, and a bystander and a dry movement leader reacted with disbelief as the youth fled after replacing the garment.
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Fourth Street
Jefferson
Commercial Streets
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