First Baptist Church to Launch Publicity Bureau
The First Baptist Church brotherhood in Waterloo adopts a publicity bureau to boost church attendance. A five member committee will coordinate ads in city papers, distribute literature, visit hotels and trains, and target factories on Saturdays to invite workers to Sunday services. The plan aims to modernize church outreach and may set a precedent for other local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
First Church Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
John Andrews
Brotherhood
Waterloo
Death of Mrs. Jasper Royce Recalled in Shell Rock
Word reached Shell Rock from Stockton California of the Feb 27 death of Mrs. Jasper Royce formerly Miss Julia Coates. A Shell Rock native, she lived here years after marrying Mr. Royce and moved to California in 1887. She is survived by her husband and two sisters.
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Stockton
California
Jasper Royce
Julia Coates
Royce
J Wo Mankand
Shell Rock
After Years of Suffering Lydia Pinkham Help Cited
Affected women recount long illnesses and ineffective doctors before using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Claims of restored health include relief from fatigue, nervousness, and female ailments, with endorsements from multiple individuals in different locations.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Tripoli Community Notes on Homes Jobs and Events
Henry Reisner plans an addition to his Crane Creek home while neighbors expand farms with new structures. Emma Buhr marries Herman Tegtmeier at St Peters Church. John Adams and Wesley to open a Wynott barber shop. W H Farrow relocates to Hood River Oregon. Lent services set at St Peters and Lutheran churches. A baby joins the Mrs H H Neverman family. Ernets Kammeyer weds Lena Wittkop near Fredericksburg and visits. Tripoli high plans a school entertainment. death of Jake Ambrose. Various visits, travels, and relocations among local residents.
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Henry Reisner
Crane Creek
Wm. Leims
Henry Luhhrings
Ed Johnson
West Land
St. Peters
Emma Buhr
Herman Tegtmeier
Kleiman
John Adams
Minnesota
John
Wesley
Wynott
F. L. Roth
W.H. Farrow
Hood River
Oregon
Winn Panzer
Waverly
Gardle Paulson
Koch School
Lena Witt‘kop
Fredericksburg
Klerow
Wittkop
Wm. Ducker
John Wittkop
Warrenport
John Hunemuelter
Waterloo
Lulu Heine
Bremer
Prestien
Dale
Geo. Rampf
Dr. Jungblut
Wm. Ambrose
Geo. Kelsey
H. C. Feese
Westgate
Geo. Brewer
Tripoli High School
Jake Ambrose
Mary Betcher
Wadena
Otto Walthers
John Sheve
Bnew E. M. F. Auto
Wm. Gredien
W. H. Furrow
Thistle seeks relief after hunting accident
M. L. Thistle of Colorado and his wife, sister of Mrs. H. Babcock, arrived for surgical treatment at Presbyterian hospital. An operation on Monday aimed to relieve pain from a November arm amputation, with bone removed from the stump. Thistle, superintendent of Thistledown Mining and Milling Co., remains hopeful for a rapid healing and full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Thistle
Colorado
H. Babcock
Thistle
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Thistledown Mining and Milling Co
Waterloo Iowa News Highlights From West Coast Picnic
Waterloo society in Los Angeles held its annual meeting with Mrs. Herries at her Pasadena home. Fifty Waterlooans wintering there attended as speakers and entertainers shared recollections of home. A next meeting was planned with Mr. and Mrs. Leavitt, with Miss Zeising and others in charge. The piece also notes obituaries and a wedding announcement for Ethel M Con sidine and Lee Finch, with details on the ceremony and reception.
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Courier
O. J Fullerton
Los Angeles Examiner
Washington
East Lake Park
California
Herries
Waterloo Society
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Hmma Rush
Fairbank Notes From March Socials and Local News
Fairbank reports from March include E A Weibel’s return from Des Moines hardware convention, visits by Mrs T D Agnew and Bessie Hunter to Oelwein, Hazleton guests Herbert and Hattie Hayes, and Libbie Farnharm purchasing a piano in Oelwein. Several residents travel to Waterloo Wat erloo events and funerals. The marriage of Mabel Schrack and Morria Shay in Waterloo is noted, as is Pp A Brant’s death in Fairbank.
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Shoenut House
W. H. Higbee
Chas. Miller
Waterloo
J. A. Cochran
Aurora
Chas
Phelps
Sumner
H. G. Genge
Burlington
Franklin
Paris
Janesville News Roundup and Civic Notes
Local notices from Janesville cover births and moves, with Jim McRoberts relocating to Waverly and Fred Ulrich moving to a farm west of town. Civic and social items include cemetery tree removal plans, Royal Neighbors meetings, a successful school play in Denver, and a call to improve street safety after reckless driving fines. The Cedar Falls hospital transfer, viaduct advocacy, and ongoing ice and water conditions on the Cedar accompany road and rail observations.
D. D. D. Trial Bottle Promoted by Wangler Bros
An advertisement extols D. D. D. as a soothing liquid for eczema and various skin troubles. The copy claims it cleanses impurities, clears the complexion, and is endorsed by Wangler Bros as the product to use for all kinds of skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. D. Wangler Bros
Prodigal Son Sermon Inspired by Brother Theme and Local Meeting
In a pastor's sermon the Prodigal Son's Brother is used to frame reflections at the annual meeting and election of officers for Black Hawk and Bremer Telephone Co set for Tuesday March 14. Two school directors will replace J W Bennett and W E Jennings on the second Monday in March. At the Rebekah gathering Saturday night, refreshments were provided by Leah Ditlenbeck and C Bye. Mr and Mrs McCready host a young couple from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk and Bremer Telephone Company
J. W. Bennett
Jennings
Rebekah
Leah Ditlenbeck
C. Bye
McCready
Iinoia
Shady Grove socials and visits in Independence and Urbana
Wilt Lutoft spent a couple days in Waterloo last week. Independence callers included Mrs Ed Seeman and Mrs Dan Pack on Monday. Mr and Mrs Frank Kenney visited Independence Thursday. Peter Sullivan called on Independence friends Thursday. Mrs Wesley Hilton visited Waterloo Friday. Denl Douglas and Dan Peck attended the county good roads meeting in Independence Saturday. Mr and Mrs J B Kenney hosted Urbana friends Sunday. Mrs Ann Lizer visited Brandon friends last week. Fred Schutte Andrew Mount and Peter Sullivan haying activity. Miss Mamie Mount visited Miss Hazel Messingham near Independence. Ladies Aid will serve dinner at the Guy Bunce home March for Spring Creek church remodeling. Mrs John Lizer hosted S G N club Thursday with a two course noon meal. S S G N club surprised Mr and Mrs D W Peck on their fourteenth wedding anniversary with baskets, dinner, and music. Mrs Peck received a salad spoon. Miss Bessie Alexander of Jesup gave a recital at the Dan Peck home Friday for local parents and friends. light refreshments followed. Colds risk germ diseases. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by dealers. Picture framing by Peterson Bros 221 W Fourth.
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Wilt Lutoft
Waterloo
Ed Seeman
Dan Pack
Independence
Frank Kenney
Peter Sullivan
Independence Friends
Wesley Hilton
Denl Douglas
Dan Peck
County Good Roads
J. B. Kenney
Urbana
Ann Lizer
Brandon
Fred Schutte
Andrew Mount
Pater Sullivan
Mamie Mount
Hazel Messingham
Ladies Aid
Guy -Bunce
Spring Creek
John Lizer
S. G. N. Club
S&s. G. N. Club
D. W. Peck
Shady Grove
Alexander
Flying to Mountain Peak Wins 20,000 Prize
Clermont-Ferrand France March 8 Aviator Renaux with a passenger from Saint Cloud landed on Puy de Dome summit at 2 20 pm winning the Michelin prize of 20000 dollars. Henry Weymann earlier failed Sept 7 in fog while nearing the summit. The flight covered 217 miles and required landing on the 4800 foot mountain.
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Clermont-Ferrand
France
Renaux
Saint Cloud
Puy de Dome
Henry Weymann
Bath Tub Cleanness and Gold Dust Advice
The article advises keeping bathtubs smooth and bright, describes Gold Dust washing powder as a quick dirt remover for porcelain enamel iron or zinc tubs, and notes weekly use to keep water basins and closets white. It claims Gold Dust protects against disease and odors and cleans drain pipes thoroughly.
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
An old newspaper style ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for thinning, gray, or damaged hair. It claims simple grandmotherly preparations restore color, stop dandruff, clean scalp, and promote growth with a few applications at fifty cents per bottle.
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Meir
Wreth
Meritol Cough Remedy Endsorsement By Henderson Drug Co
H W Taggart notes growing Meritol Cough Remedy sales as the new American Drug and Press Association product. He credits mothers for trust, citing its opiate-free formula, pleasant taste, and rapid, marvelous results, urging continued use through Henderson Drug Co.
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American Drug and Press Association
Henderson
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Geo. Stanley
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Butler Center
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Alma
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Sheriff Finuff
A. T. Considine
Ethel M
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T. D. Franklin
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Velma Ball
Wilbur Finch
Fairbank
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A. T. Conardine
Jane Myers
Cedar Rapids
G. A. Simms
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H. G. George
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S. J. King
Linnie Hathaway
L. C. Higby
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Louis Rommel
Mabel Schrack
Morria Shay
J. A. Schrack
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Delevan
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Janesville
Herman Direnow
Jim McRoberts
Odd, Fellows Hall
Palmer
Cemetery Association
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H. B. Gray
L. T. Jones
M. E. Ladies Aid
Matt Sperry
Finchford
Albert Webb
First Congregational Church of
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Henry Webster
College of Commerce
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Will Myers
Mexico
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Epworth League
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Mountain Peak
H. W. Taggart
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East Third Street
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Aristos
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Turkey
Burcer & Son
East Sixth Street
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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