Atomized coal eyed to cut smoke in Waterloo region
Grundy Center residents tout a new fuel variant, atomized coal, as a health and cost saver. Dr William Gardner and V Koons, holding patents, describe a process that renders coal nonexplosive and powdery, burned via a carburetor in the firebox. They note trials in Fort Dodge Des Moines and other cities, with Fort Dodge chamber of commerce backing a 100 ton daily intake and an atomizing mill planned there.
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Courier
Waterloo
Wilam Gardner
BR. V. Koons
Middlewest
Althe
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Gardner
Koons
Fort Dodge
Art
Former Officers of Parkersburg Banks to Stand Trial
Former officers of Parkersburg banks indicted for fraudulent banking will go on trial when the court opens Tuesday March with Judge M H Teepler North wood on the bench. The cases against Beaver Valley bank officials H W Wilhelms president C W Wilhelms cashier and T R R Tammen vice president may precede that of D C Schuler former cashier of State Exchange Bank of Parkersburg.
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Courier Special Service
Allison
Parkersburg
M. H. Teepler
Northwood
Beaver Valley
H. W. Wilhelms
C. W. Wilhelms
T. RR. Tammen
D. C. Schuler
State Exchange
Bank of Parkersburg
Silver Anniversary of Denver Couple's Wedding Observed
Denver residents celebrate the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H W Jr Moehling with a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by relatives. The note also reports local happenings including a Waverly marriage, Cedar Lumber sale, a 73rd birthday, a funeral, a new daughter, and society meetings.
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Denver
Courier Special Serice
Marebs
Jr. Moehling
Margaret Brockmeier
Oclweth
Albert Foelske
Waverly
The
Cedar Lumber Company
Midwest Line Yards Company
Christ Moeller
Fred Stirnat
Finances of Traer School District Reported Good
Traer Iowa March 3 The Traer public schools operated last year at a cost of 40594.41 according to the annual financial statement by secretary T F Stoakes The report covers Feb 14 1926 to Feb 15 1927 The 40594 47 does not include 3000 paid to retire bonds or 3850 interest on indebtedness The district levied less than half the needed general fund taxes aided by a large year start balance over 13000 Tuition from nonresident pupils contributed about 7
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Courier Special Service
Traer
Traer Public Schools
T. F. Stoakes
Castoria Advertises Remedy for Babies and Children
A vintage advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a 30 year old remedy for babies and children. It claims relief from constipation, flatulence, wind colic and diarrhea, reduces feverishness, regulates stomach and bowels, aids food absorption, and promotes natural sleep without opiates. The genuine product bears its signature.
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Fletcher
School bond debts and fund balance outlined
The schoolhouse fund, funded by taxes to cover bonded debt and interest, holds 15 036.94. A 1915 school building cost about 105 000, with 92 000 bonded, leaving 74 000 outstanding after 31 000 paid. The district plans refunding to lower interest, currently 5 percent on bonds.
Avoid Ugly Pimples with Olive Tablets Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to cleanse blood bowels and liver. It claims clearer skin after a few nights, relief from bad breath and a dull feeling, and lists price points of 15c 30c and 60c.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Debt Repayment Timeline for School Bonds
It is expected that it will require at least 17 or 18 years to cancel all of the bonded debt of the school.
Iowa G A R posts lose 535 members in 1926
Des Moines report states that the Iowa division of the Grand Army of the Republic lost 535 members by death during 1926. The tally reflects aging posts across the state and underscores wartime veterans' mortality.
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la. G. A. R. Posts
Courier Special Service
Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Don’t Squeeze Blackheads Dissolve Them
Advertisement advises dissolving blackheads rather than squeezing. Recommends Calonite powder from a drug store, sprinkled on a hot wet cloth to rub over pores. Claims all blemishes disappear immediately with this method.
Membership Decline Shocks Posts in 1926 27
Records kept by Adjutant John F. P. Risley show membership fell from 2,631 on January 1, 1926 to 2,086 on January 1, 1927. Losses included 446 deaths, 24 suspensions, and 15 transfers to posts outside the state.
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John FP. Risley
Monard's Luttermilk Cream Endorsed For Beauty Use
Advert explains a simple affordable beauty cream for girls and women made from buttermilk. It claims visible results and directs readers to ask at drug or toilet goods counters for Monard's Luttermilk Cream available at Robert Drug Co.
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Monard
Robert Drug Co
Veterans in state not in G A A counted at 2300
Tilsley estimates about 2300 Civil War veterans remain in the state who are not members of the G A A. The figure shows a sizable nonaligned veteran population and underscores ongoing efforts to engage retirees from the war era.
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Tilsley
Moley’s Honey and Tar Promises Quick Bronchitis Relief
A Charleston West Virginia reader reports Moley’s Honey and Tar gave rapid relief from a bad bronchitis attack. The ad touts its safety for children and adults, claiming it loosens phlegm soothes irritated mucous membranes and eases nighttime coughs. Your druggist sells and recommends it.
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Faler
Charleston
W. Va
Joley
Aund
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