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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1924

Page

4

Character First in Child Welfare Work Head Says

Des Moines March 12 Dr Baldwin of Iowa State University’s child welfare program says the focus is on developing altruism and good citizenship in childhood. He notes laboratories for young children and tests of social attitudes, stressing character measurement alongside intelligence testing.

Head Zan Towa University Hirst Baldwin America State University of Iowa Babbes Des Moines Board of Control Institutions Bird FT. Baldwin Towa Child Welfare Research Station The State University

Old Comrades Honor Civil War Vet William Refsnider

Old comrades and friends honor William Refsnider, Civil War veteran and Meelong patriot, laid to rest in Hinwood cemetery. Funeral rites held in Memorial hall of Black Hawk county, with G A R, Woman's Relief corps, and veterans from Spanish and world wars attending. Rev C E Luce delivered the eulogy and sermon, recalling the veteran’s nearly 80 years and his patriotic life.

William Refsnider Meelong Hhinwood Memorial Hall Black Hawk County William Refeinder Robert Anderson Woman's Relief Corps G. A. Ft C. E. Luce Cresco St. Pauls Methodist Church William Retsnider

Memorial tribute recalls civil war veteran’s life

Rev Luce recalls the soldier who loved his country and flag. He was a companionable presence at Memorial Hall, shaping memories of the Civil War era. Dr Darling led prayers with Westminster church, a Womans Relief corps quartet sang, and taps closed the burial.

G. A. HK Relef Corps Archia Webb

Rock Island Railways Plans Major Equipment Purchase

Chicago March 12 Rock Island railroad authorized 1,500,000 dollars of new passenger locomotives dining and head end buffet cars to bolster service in the coming months. The big outlay adds to 6,600,000 dollars approved for existing property improvements. Last year Rock Island added modern locomotives and steel suburban and freight cars to its fleet.

Chicago Rock Island Railroad Hook Island

Student Radio Club Organized at West High

A radio club has been organized at West High. Students form an overseeing group to plan broadcasts and manage equipment for school events.

West High

West High Club Elects Officers and Plans Meetings

Allan Loomis serves as president with Merve Ingels as vice president Kenneth Miller secretary treasurer and directors Allan Loomis George Rust John Young and Karl Clayton. George Sheplee is publicity director meetings set for every Monday night. Members must have one semester of chemistry or physics. Radio telephone receivers will be tested ahead of a school board equipment purchase.

West High School Allan Loomis Merve Ingels Kenneth Miller George Rust John Young Karl Clayton George Sheplee West High

California Fig Syrup ad promises quick relief for babies

A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children of all ages. It claims the product cleanses easily, calms feverish or constipated kids, and urges asking for the genuine bottle with printed directions.

California

Studebaker Promises Quality and Value Across Models

A historic appeal details Studebaker’s claim of quality and advanced manufacturing. It cites assets, plant spending, and extensive in house production from bodies to engines, claiming lower prices through high output and efficiency. It highlights Light Six to Big Six models with Timken bearings, 30,000 inspections per car, and luxury finishes. It notes a 145,167 yearly buyer base and urges readers to learn why before buying a car over $1,000.

Studebaker America Europe

Davenport lawyer Water-toan probate inventory filed

The district court in Davenport Iowa lists the estate of the late Judge Charles M Water-Toan with realty and personal property valued at 363818.57. In Iowa City March 12 the inventory of port is filed by one of Davenport’s wealthy men. His son Attorney William is mentioned.

Charles M. Water- Toan Davenport Iowa City Attery Davenneys William

Waterman Named Executor in Estate Will

Fred L. Waterman and Helen Wa Warterman are named executors along with the widow Mrs Annie T. Waterman and Attorney Charles Dana Waterman. The will divides the estate among the executors and the widow with specified proportions.

Waterman Fred L Helen Yary- Terman Mra Annie Charles Dana Waterman

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