Youth decorated for bravery in action near St Quentin
Lorenzo D. Pickens, son of Mr and Mrs Theodore M Pickens, a corporal now with the army of occupation in Germany, earned the American and French Cross of Honor after capturing a German machine gun during a battle in the Champagne district St Mihiel or at St Quentin. He left the U S for overseas last June and joined action in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stows Falls
Anotherylows Falls
Ratce
Lorenzo D. Pickens
Theodore M. Pickens
Army of Occupation
Germany
St. Quentin
Champagne
St. Mihiel
D. S.C
Corp. Pickens
August Meir Dies at Grundy Center Age 42
August Meir died at her Grundy Center home yesterday noon after a stroke of apoplexy. Her death follows the influenza death of their only child Bessie three months ago. Survived by husband, mother, one brother John, and four sisters, including Mrs. Chas Burkhart of Waterloo and Mrs. John Willard of this city. Mrs. Meir was 42. Grundy County News also notes two weddings this week: Fannie De Vries married Jacob Meyer at Stout with farm life to follow, and Leona Frohlein wed Georges Rohde in Grundy Center to start life on a Conrad-area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cooling
Fort Dodge
Iowa Falls
Flisworth College
Riots Central
Rock Island
Grundy Centres
Ella Callahan
Pythias Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Presbyterian Church
Phillip Gomer
Ving
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Rebekah Lodge
Wilbur Undertaking
Union
Dewitt Clinton
St Church
Harry Lutz
Winthrop
H. TB. Wall & Co
Lutz
Mr. Gall
King
Havner
C. Buck
William Hardcastle
W. N. Snodsress
Tawa Falls Community Club
John Berfield
Leo B. Marks
Enodgress
Marks
J. A. Nichhols
Hardininrg Citizen
L. A. Jones
Sand
E. Furry
G. Alden
Istate Park
Amey
Yrg Jed
Nichuly
State Association
Israel Klopp
J Klopp
Unis County
Jie
J Shoapson
G. W. Stolzer
Ahig
J. W. Klopp
Minnesota
Currie Zufall
Robertson
Grundy Center
Meir
Bessie
Fred
Mary
John
Chas
Burkhart
Waterloo
John Willard
This
Grundy County
H. de Vries
Stout
Fannie
Jacob Meyer
Reverts
Stout Church
Geldbridge
Leona Frohlein
Georges Rohde
Conrad
Extra wear from shoes and Neolin Soles
W. C. Dickinson of New Haven notes uppers wear first while soles stay durable after a year of use. Shops advertise Neolin Soles from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co who market waterproof comfortable long wearing soles and Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear rivals.
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Nealin Sales
New Haven
Conn
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Olive Tablets touted as quick relief from constipation
Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets are presented as a calomel substitute for constipation and torpid liver. The formula uses a vegetable laxative without calomel, promising gentle bowel and liver action with no griping. Sold in 30¢ and 25¢ boxes through druggists.
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Edwards
Calomel
Vinton Sees Three Candidates in Mayor Race
Vinton's mayoral contest features J B Culver G N Urice and D Hows as candidates. The race is expected to tighten before the final count. In other news the New Century club staged a two night play The Benton County Fair to support hospital equipment.
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Vinton. II
Mare
Opera House
Benton County Fair
M Carolyn Stilcux
New Hospital
Cedar Rapids
el Kahir
T. F. Sabin
Mecca
Loyalty Ranking Campaign at First Baptist Church
First Baptist launched a member loyalty drive last Sunday ranking attendees by church and Sunday school attendance along with financial support. A 60 percent participation target was set for tomorrow, with a committee promoting the plan and a publicized effort across the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Farmers Seek Bank Book and Rules Guide for 1919
Farmers are urged to obtain a bank book and Primer of Rules and Advice for 1919. The notice promises an easy, accurate income account aid. Send 35 cents for the outfit to the Waterloo Evening Courier.
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Waterloo Evening
Poyneal Crop Figures Show 1918 Totals by Product
Crop figures for Poynor Towle list 374253 bushels of food products produced in 1918 with breakdowns for wheat, rye, barley, corn, oats, and potatoes. Animal counts include swine cattle horses and chickens, reflecting valley farm output in that year.
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Poyneal
Poynor Towle
Hood's Sarsaparilla Spring Tonic Endorsed
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior spring tonic and blood purifier to combat war weariness influenza grip and winter depletion. It promises restored strength, heightened appetite and better digestion, with Hood's Pills offered as a mild laxative.
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Hood
Marriage Licenses Listed In Brief Ad Column
A brief notice lists marriage licenses including Laula J. Miller and Sticey Grace A. Mott both of Hiceville along with Neal Paulveu and Ida Miller of Hudson. Also mentions a cost ad for daily notices and an insurance writer promotion at 32 autos fire and theft coverage.
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Laula J. Miller
Sticey
Grace A. Mott
Hiceville
Neal Paulveu
Ida Miller
Hudson
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OWA
France
Commercy
Corp
Orville E. Bump
Pp. C. Bump
Methodist Church
Corp. Bump
Colo
Salem
S. 2
S. August Meir
Dr. Edwards
Vinton
Commercial Club
W. Stripner
G. A. Por
G. N. Uurice
Uf. Traer
Tort
Wi and Means
J. G. Geyer
D. Tu
Bryan
A. G. Adams
Theo
A. Allom
A. J. Marsh
Mercantile
Roy Cameron
L. W. Ellis
A. Roelli
A. Huxtun
Buxton
Jon Lorens
Denver
J. P. Burde- Weir
Maine
First Baptist
Continental Motor
Hileman. Motor Car CO
West Kieth Street
Waterego
Iowa
Velie Cars
Velie Motors Corporation
Moline
Minoia Builders
Automedilea
Jeferson
Stanley Smooth
RAO Mlechele
Niles
Nike
Vraller Chase Holler Sia
Tsawa
East Fifth Street Hardware Co
East Fifth St
Ghie
Cat
America
Ysmon
Edo Oan
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit
Michigan
Paige
Paige Cars
Paige Company
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Mich
Bradley’s
East Seventh Street
Waterloo, Iowa
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