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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1926

Page

4

Trashy Cowboy Novel Fails to Catch West Readers

San Francisco reviewer Josep Penneva notes the trashy cowboy tale has little appeal in the western states. He cites preference for Western history and mystery genres, and discusses how radio book reviews shape reader tastes. Jackson, a leading critic, reviews 14 to 18 books weekly, emphasizing professional judgment over casual chatter.

San Francisco Marel Mountain OY Prairie States Tle Josep Penneva Boteles Dadckson Reed Mexico Javison Jackson Aon Hershier Thoreness

Radio Renews Doty Acquaintance With Skyrocket Horse

A Worth Texas radio broadcast recounts Doty's long-ago encounter with Skyrocket, a famed horse said to be untamable. The announcer recalls a 1997 Miles City meeting and notes a breakfast incident tied to a presidential train event and animal cruelty concerns at a ranch-led gathering.

Doty Worth Tex Ryan

Cedar Falls P E Chapter Elections Summary

Community snapshot shows Cedar Falls P E chapters electing leaders. Presidents named include Johnson Santina, Sefern, and Joan Mier, with others listed among officers and attendees. The report notes seasonal activities and meeting timing, indicating a structured chapter governance and member involvement.

Cedar Hochapter Mreens Johnson Santina Dou Fieneun Ely Rachel Wil Roland Thane Estedian Aisy Houm Sefern Hording Serrata P.O. Viegeer Joan Tetas Antes

Officials Chosen for District Cage Meet at Bast High

District high school basketball tournament officials named for Bast High with MU Mendenhall Elgon and North selected. Mendenhall, brother of L J Mendenhall of Teachers College, and North are noted as top officials. First round games set for Thursday Friday feature Clinton Dubuque vs Washington Cedar Rapids, Reinbeck Kanawha Qasae Oelwein, semifinals Saturday afternoon with finals Saturday night.

Bast High O. MU. Mendenhall Elgon Back North New Moin F. I. Miller George Brown Lowe High School Atlletic Association Mendenhall L. J. Mendenhall Teachers College Caburn Charles City North Clinton Dubuque Washington High Cedar Rapids Reinbeck Kanawha Qsase Oelwein

Telephone Girls Recover from Fire at Store Roof

Eight telephone operators recount their nightmarish escape from a roof fire at the JG Penney building. Smoke and sparks filled the air as flames raged above the Madison site while they waited with handkerchiefs to muffle their mouths and sang softly to reassure each other.

Madison JG. Penney Airent Pshilis Fira Arihe Gertrude Helling Leona Daeger

Ivette Suits After Testimony Causes Turmoil at Field

Ivette testifies and his wife Helvia refuses to live with him. A dispute involves family, social tensions, and a long history of grievances. Neighbors note strained relations and a contested split. Court records indicate ongoing proceedings and possible support issues across multiple households.

Helvia Alitany

City in Brief Buchanan Notes and Local Updates

Buchanan in brief items report a church event for The Brotherhood of Trinity American Lutheran, bids for 400 steel culverts by the county board of supervisors, and local hospital admissions including Ruth Golding and a police driver. Quarantine news notes a smallpox case, jury reporting changes, and several legal and traffic notes from area residents.

Brotherhood of Trinity American Lusheran Church Marelse Board of Supervisors Fidelia Callahan Columbia Street Allen Memorial Hospital

Schoolboys' Row Brings Fine For Assault

A court fined two schoolboys fifty pounds after a street scuffle observed by parents and peers. Witnesses described threats and knife rumors amid a tense scene as Judge Beem cautioned them to reform their conduct and stay out of trouble.

East Voters Approve $50,000 School Fund

Voters in East Waterloo independent school district approved by a wide margin a $50,000 school fund for expansion and development of East schools. The fund passed 405 to 45 with board members and treasurer elections noted. West district officials also reported results and tributes to long-time member C. Wilson.

East Voters East Waterloo A. A. Soliners East School Board Mys. c. Mf Ogsie C. Wilson

Rheumatism Cure Promises Relief From Uratic Deposits

An Rochester man claims a personal cure for rheumatism after years of illness. He describes dissolving uric acid deposits in joints and expelling them, then sharing a formula called Lenra. He states the recipe was tested by physicians and shared publicly through newspapers and trusted by others.

Dames Ff. Allen Worhagi St Rochester Priate Rove Shant Avery Wmessrit Robert Ben

Neighbors laud Mrs Slippy for daring basement rescue

William A Spb family home suffered a disastrous Saturday fire. Mrs Slippy gained access to a basement window, pulling her trapped husband to safety amid gas fumes and flames. He was burned, she collapsed briefly, but both are recovering with medical care and assistance from relatives.

William A. Spb Oorth Street Slippy

Kennedy and others vie for re election on light vote

In Hazleton Ja Roy Stunger wins school director with 142 votes and J A Sutters secures 109. Other candidates M C Mannion 59 and R T Slater 51. Total ballots cast 1 236 of 2 500 potential. Va W Kennedy tally 506 votes alongside Day ing Kennedy former directors seeking reelection.

Wilson Sloane Wallace West Schools Wallace Stewart West Board Grundy Center Jin Marea W. C. McDowell Ed Kerr Board of Education Ars Mark Waugh Marry Field En Menon Greene Greene R. J. Pooley Clyde Wiegand Gr. J Free Board of Education Aa. J. Coddington Ochyein Oelwein Kirk Shields E. G Serins Scelving Paul Neubauer W. Kennedy Daying Kennedy Mazer

Twin infants found dead. investigated at railroad station

Bodies of twin infants about a week old were found in a satchel at a railroad station and turned over to Coroner Lysten Howe for investigation today in Streator. The case prompts an official inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Lysten Howe

PERY JUDGE WAVE luona Cleyxta March Funeral for Judge Simnel l

Funeral services for Judge Simnel l, a longtime professor at the University of Town, will be held here today. Judge Hay, aged 41, served on the university faculty for 29 years. Advertisements urge sending ten cents for Foley products, offering a bottle of FOLEY'S MONEY AND TAR and samples of FOLEY PILLS and CATHARTIC TABLETS.

Pery Wave Luona Cleyxta Funerth Simnell University of Town Hay Ont i University Foley Co Sheffield Chicago FOLEY

American Legion Band Organized at YMCA

Organization of an American Legion band was perfected by 18 musicians at a first rehearsal under Cressy Whelan. Anyone wishing to join may apply at legion headquarters Memorial Hall. Commander Dathnan noted plans to make the band among the finest in the state, with public appearances in parades and demonstrations.

American Legion Cressy Whelan fMeury Dallas Becker-Chiupman Post Legion Memorial Hall Dathnan

Gas Vavok Explosion Victims Rest Comfortably

Ott Speusley, manager, and Aly Koeh, dyer and cleaner, were badly burned about the face and lands yesterday when static electricity ignited gasoline vapor in the dyeing and cleaning room of the Modern refinery, Pourth and Mulbergets. They rested easily today at St. Francis hospital after a comfortable night.

Ott. Speusley Aly Koeh Mulbergets S T. Francis Hospital

Eczema Drying Remedy Claim Advertisement

An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a treatment to build red blood cells and clear eczema. It alleges impurities in blood cause skin eruptions and promises relief from pimples blackheads blotches and rashes. The copy urges purchasing a larger bottle from druggists for economy.

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