School Students Becoming Thrifty in War Bond Drive
Students in Waterloo join a junior bond campaign emphasizing thrift and sacrifice. Teachers reinforce the aim as pupils earn by chores, selling magazines, and aiding neighbors while adults cut indulgences to boost war stamp pledges. Community members, including businesspeople and women, pledge to increase junior bonds and lend funds, teaching thrift with a wartime purpose.
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Commerciallub Rooms
Waterloo
Juvenile Case Set Over to March 29
In Judge H. B. Boies division five Ahrens children were in juvenile court for a hearing on adoption involving three couples and the children. Grace Ament, probation officer, filed a complaint declaring the children dependent. Adoption proceedings led to new complaints with the new parents summoned. Hearing continued to 10 a m March 29 to allow 10 days notice. C. Murtagh named attorney for Mrs. Ahrens but the mother withdrew. adopted parents may have counsel by adjourned date. Children aged 40 to 11 years.
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Ahrens
H. B. Boies
May Pave Between Cities This Season
The good roads committee of the Chamber of Commerce chaired by Clar ence H Wise will likely meet this week to discuss paving between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Action this year remains conjectural. Federal aid may be available but details on who would receive it are unclear. If aid advances, steps may occur soon. otherwise the project may wait until the war ends.
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Good Roads Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Clarence H. Wise
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Washington
Army Balloon Flight From San Antonio Sparks Notable Destruction
Ex schoolmaster Lieut Kirkpatrick writes from Kelly Field describing four days of balloon flights and a dramatic landings. A drag line snagged a telephone pole, wrecking the line, fence, and chicken coops, while residents watched as the balloon drifted and landed in a desert area. The night flight reached 4200 feet, revealing cotton and corn fields as far as the eye could see.
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Signal’ Officers’ Reserve Corps
R. Kirkpatrick
Winthrop Schools
Migs Almeda Stewart
Waterloo
Kellyfield
San Antonio
Tex
Lawdy
Appeal to Farmers to Market Wheat
Washington reports show corn moving to primary markets rising while wheat transport stays about one third normal despite government efforts. State food administrators were told by the food administration to urge farmers to market all wheat held by May 1 except that needed for seed.
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
The
Food Administration
Why Hair Falls Out Dandruff Ad Advice
This ad explains that dandruff irritates the scalp, causing hair roots to shrink and shed. It promotes Danderine as a cheap remedy, claiming frequent use resolves dandruff and stops further hair loss.
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Health
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims the product cures stomach issues, feverishness, and irritability by cleansing the bowels, promising a well and playful child after a dose.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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