Ministers Urged to Aid Waterloo Social Welfare League
Waterloo Social Welfare league explains citywide expansion needs at YWCA meeting led by superintendent Miss Helena B Hughes. She notes absence of county infirmary and chronic care facility and seeks ministerial cooperation and physician support. May report discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Social Welfare League
League
Young Women’s Christian Association
Helena B Hughes
Hughes
Social Welfare League
Four Yachts Set to Race From San Francisco to Tahiti
Four yachts from the San Francisco Yacht Club sail from the Golden Gate toward Papeete Tahiti in the Society Islands. Sails only power the voyage with Lipton Trophy awaiting the winner. Expected starters include Mariner Eloise Idalia and Katch Shawnee.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Francisco Yacht Club
Golden Gate
Papeete
Tahiti
Society Archipelago
South Seas
Thomas Johnstone Lipton
Mariner
Eloise
Idalia
Weather forecast and thermometer readings show cooling trend
The report notes 68 degrees today with a rise possible later, after a high of 74 yesterday and a low of 42 last night. Winds were lighter than yesterday, but overcast skies suggest possible showers tonight. Day by day outlook calls for warmer temperatures tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Slippy
Mapleton moves forward with municipal electric plant
Mapleton officials announced the municipal electric project can proceed after a district court judge dissolved a temporary restraining order. Former plant owners had sought to block the project, but the court ruling clears the way for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapleton
A. L. Wakefield
Battle Creek
Battle Creek Savings Bank
Iowa Gity
Iowa Memorial Union
Board of Trustees
Union
Board Viligd
Straw Hats Through Time From Waterloo to World Textiles
The piece traces straw hat history from Shakespeare era to modern times, noting origins in Europe, travels of Panama hats, and the rise of American straw hat production in Providence. It highlights key figures like Betsy Mercadé and shifts in style such as the chip hat and linen coats seen in Waterloo and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Mercury
John Fastolfe
England
Shakespeare
London
Florence
Italy
Mary
Queen of Scots
Scotland
James I
Saxony
Bohemia
United States
China
Switzerland
Japan
Belgium
France
Tuscany
Waterloo
Coliger
Pizarro
PRG
Betsy
Betsy Mercadé
Providence
R. I
Bodsworth
Auto accidents and health notes across multiple towns
Yesterday and last night several automobile crashes were reported in Grinnell Sioux City and South Sioux City with injuries. A Grinnell College class of 148 graduates was announced. A dog bite in Sioux City was tested for rabies with inconclusive results. A man from Lincoln Neb died after a collision near Sidney. Ambrose OBrien, 9, was injured by a pitchfork after sliding from a haystack in Shenandoah. University of Iowa summer registration is expected to reach 3 500 students and begins Monday June 15.
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Lwa
Bert Roberts
Ralph Otto
Sioux City
Nicoly Sokoloff
Cedar Rapids
Eillam Richert
Eillam
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Gail Savage
South Sioux City
Sidney
Russell
Lincoln
J. M. Slater
Shenandoah
Ambrose O'Brien
The
University, of Iowa
Dayeltpi
Frank GI. Baylis
Julias D. Barnes
Man Arrested Over Worthless Check At Auto Purchase
A man was arrested late Tuesday after noon two hours after buying a car with a worthless check. He also passed a fraudulent license fee check at the county treasurer. He told police and is jailed awaiting trial for uttering fraudulent checks. Shenandoah and Clarinda American Legion auxiliaries note events. Blanchard and Cain plan a Blanchard picnic tomorrow.
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Shenandoah
American Legion
Clarinda
Blanchard
Cain
Bequest to Church Funds School Building in Cedar Pass
A Cedar Pass woman wills her homestead to St Patrick’s church and asks sale proceeds to fund a new school for the sisters. Household items go to friends. J B Newman named executor, bond not required. Testatrix also distributes rugs beds and dressers to several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Parish
Cedar Pass
Mielanie Reuillard
John Lemmer, Jr
John Lemimer
John Stowe
Emma Murray
Aujam Leslie
Lute Corwin
George Corwin
J. B. Newman
Towa Corn Crop Progress Update From Weather Bulletin
The weekly weather bulletin notes corn in many areas shows excellent progress due to warmth moisture and sunshine. Rainfall averaged 1.6 inches across the state aiding growth while frost areas catch up and winter wheat suffers heavy damage. Pastures revive but hay crops besides alfalfa may be shortened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Os Moines
Towa
United Aases Weather Bureau
James W. Gerard Cleared of Court Contempt Charge
Former ambassador James W. Gerard was cleared of contempt of the New York Supreme Court for failing to appear for examination. He had been summoned as treasurer of the national Democratic committee in a suit by Van Patten Inc. over 1924 campaign expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Gerard
Ger Tsny
Supreme Court of New York
Gerard
National Democratic Committee
Supreme Court
Tierney
van Patten, Inc
Hough Appeals From Murder Conviction and Sentence
Des Moines reports Carl Hough filed a Supreme Court appeal from his murder conviction of Lillian McKenney at Bedford last August and the life imprisonment sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Carl Hough
Lillian McKenney
Bedford
Supreme Court
Zemo Skin Tonic Promises Quick Relief for Pimples
Advertises Zemo as a antiseptic liquid for skin troubles including pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm. Claims it clears the skin and may be used day or night with trial bottle 35 cents and large bottle 1.00 plus Zemo Soap 25 cents. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy touted for stomach and intestinal relief
A distressed man, supporting a wife and four children, credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring his health after five years of abdominal trouble. The ad claims HH is a simple preparation that removes mucus and inflammation of the digestive tract, promising relief in one dose with money back guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mayr
Foster Parents Grieve Missing Boy Jesse Dickson
Fifteen year old Jesse Dickson has vanished from Waterloo near Magnolia Street. Foster parents Mr and Mrs BE Dickson appeal to the public for help as police and authorities search nearby towns. Jesse left last Thursday with no money, only the clothes on his back. He stands five feet six, weighs 125 pounds, has light brown hair and blue eyes. clothing at disappearance included dark trousers khaki shirt and black wool clothes with white tennis shoes bearing J BE D initials. The Dicksons provided their home phone number 47293.
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Jesse Dickson
Mes
BE. E. Dickson
Magnolia Street
Jesse
Waterloo Pliice
Patiee
Waterloo
J. BE. D
Dickson
Modern Woodmen Move National Convention to Chicago
The Modern Woodmen of America shift their national convention from Milwaukee to Chicago due to unfavorable Milwaukee conditions and failed arrangements. Secretary EbbE Buffum announced the decision at a late executive meeting in Rock Island, with the convention now set to begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Woodmen of America
Chicago
Milwaukee
Ebbe, Buffum
Tanlac Health Potent Tanlac advert promises quick grippe recovery
After a grippe or flu spell the ad claims Tanlac quickly restores health and strength. It asserts Tanlac cleanses the blood revives digestion boosts appetite and renews vigor using a formula of roots herbs and minerals. It also advertises Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation and urges immediate purchase.
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Tanlac
Secret of Beauty for Women by Lydia E. Pinkham
An advertorial promote Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for women’s ailments. It links beauty to health and claims the tonic cures distress, sallow complexion, dark circles, lassitude, headaches, and mood issues, urging daily use for restoration. It presents the product as the most successful remedy known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia KE
Pinkham
La Mar Reducing Soap Promises Quick Slimming Results
An advertisement touts La Mar reducing soap as a magical, diet and exercise free method to slim various body parts including the chin abdomen and limbs. It pledges a money back guarantee and lists price options and distributor details.
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la Mar
Lamar Laboratories
Perry-Payne
Cleveland
American Balloon May Win Bennett Cup Race
The American balloon Gondyear II, piloted by Wader I. Van Orman, may be declared winner of the Gordon Bennett cup balloon race after landing on the Vaterland steamship near the Atlantic. Belgian Prince Leopold remains missing with Veenstra aboard. Belgian Aero Club asks ships to watch channel and coasts.
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Ascuelatel Press
Bruseelg
Gondyear Ili
Wader I. van Orman
van Orman
Brussels
Princesa Leopold
M. Veenstra
Atlantic
Us N
Vaterland
Ski Brussels
Belgian Aero Club
English Channel
France
Baloon
Prince Leopald
Veenstra
Queersin
Aero Club
Ernest de Muyter
Maj. Valle
Government Costing Town Highest in U.S. Census Bureau Says
Des Moines report says Iowa's per capita cost to conduct state government is $5.43 higher than in any other state. The state treasurer's office could not confirm the census bureau announcement released in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Census Bureau
Des Moines
Washington
Iowa
Kolor-Bak Restores Gray Hair to Original Shade
Kolor-Bak is promoted as a popular hair color restorer for gray hair. It claims to restore color, banish dandruff, stop scalp itching, and renew hair vitality. A money back guarantee applies if it fails. Regular price 1.50. sale price 1.29 for six days at Robert Drug Co. G. J. Miller.
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Robert Drug Co
G. J. Miller
State 1923 operating costs hover around forty-two million
The census bureau put State operating costs in 1923 at 42,747,839 dollars or 17.38 per capita. Differences in accounting methods between federal and state computations hinder close verification, though a few years back a comparison suggested federal figures were roughly correct.
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Census Bureau
Col Scott to Head U S Pension Office
President Coolidge announced Col Winfield Scott of Oklahoma as commissioner of pensions and Edward W Morgan of Vermont as deputy commissioner. Scott now serves as deputy commissioner and Morgan as chief clerk of the pension office.
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Washington, D. C
Col
Winfield’ Scatt
Oklahoma
Vermont
Coolidge
Scott
Morgan
Pension Office
Frost Ruined Fruit Crop Report From Audit
Official audit of Tawa State Horticultural Society accounts shows crops heavily damaged by Jack Frost. Report lists estimated yields for apples, plums, berries, peaches, potatoes, cabbage, onions, corn, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes with many low results.
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Nes Moines
Tawa
Robert S. Herrick
Tawa State Horticultural ‘Society
Jack Frost
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Isle of Tahiti
Thomas Davies
Dumont
N. J
Arthur H. Robertson
Mosey Fountain
Centerville
Appanonse
Swan
Baird
Annie Doyle
Ioe Leto
Lloyd Dean
Gear Falls
Melanie Reuillard
St. Patrick Parish
Hough
Grippe
Sementy
Goodyear
Kolor-Bak
Peterman
Verrer
Pegg
Druug Cais Harmons
Thomas
Buddy Raley West
Owensboro
Tloward
Robuins
Springheld
Blass
Atlantic City
Raley
Col. Scott
U.S. Pension Office
Rosie
Grant Highway
Tate
George Giver
Ghicago Nadio
Ife
Spencer
Seven Hounds
John Archibald
New Hartford
Benver
Lye Garner
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