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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

4

Sufferers Flock to Healing Mission in Iowa Town

Hundreds of afflicted people travel to St Pauls Church for a healing mission led by James Moore Hickson. Rev. Wilford Mann coordinates with bishops and clergy, with doors closed after 10 to 12:30 for those seeking healing. Donations go to the mission, no charge for healing, and attendants may join if needed.

James Moore Hickson Wilford Ernst Mann Episcopal Church Sault Ste. Marie Mich Harris South Dakota Colorado Oklahoma City Arkansas Missouri Nebraska Iowa Hickson St. Paul’s Mr. Hickson

East High School concert draws large audience

The Chicago Opera Company presented an entertaining program at East High School auditorium last evening. The vocal and instrumental solo numbers and quartets were praised as the best of the series. Performers included Mae Graves Atkins, Rose Lutinger Gannon, John B. Biller, George Magnus Schutz, Amy Weill, and Edgar Nelson.

East High School Chicago Operatic Company Mae Graves Atkins Rose Lutinger Gannon John B. Biller George Magnus Schutz Amy Weill Edgar Nelson

Straight Ticket Slogans Dominant In City Campaign

Sporadic skirmishes mark progress as registration drives run in 15 precincts. Both camps push for turnout while expect changes of about 2,000 voters. Plans for a short, strenuous campaign unfold at headquarters with nonpartisan voters targeted by pro and con arguments. Official ballots prepared. about 7,000 to be printed.

Boards of Registration Electton

Holland Drugstore Has New Proprietor

Grundy Center Iowa March 18 Jerry Boldt has bought the Holl land drugstore from T Conradi Possession has been given The Conradi family will move to their farm south of Holland Gustave Rust near Beaman will build a new boxhouse granary and double corncrib coût about 4900 Mrs Haman sister of Mrs Will Whorral Conrad in critical condition after operation gangrene Earl Simms and family Beaman plan to move to Colorado Springs Colo for at least a year to test climate Winifred Montz Beaman daughter wed Harold Wilson Union March 31 at the Montz home Rev Foster officiated The bride a Cedar Falls Teachers College graduate will live on a farm near Tinton

Grundy Center Jerry Boldt Hollland T. Conradi Conradi Holland Gustave Rust Beaman Haman Will Whorrail Conrad Deaconess Marshalltown Earl Simms Colorado Springs Colo They &P Simms H. Montz Whitten Winifred Harold Wilson Union Foster Teachers' College Cedar Falls T Han al ‘Arm Tinton

Pioneer taxpayer John Gannon recalls Waterloo growth and 63 years in Iowa

John Gannon, aged about 85, appeared at Black Hawk county courthouse to pay his taxes for the sixty-second year. He arrived in Waterloo in 1867, first landed in the state as a pioneer in 1858, and recalled the old courthouse along the river. He traveled with his daughter Nellie, widow since 1900, and spoke of land deals, a 160 acre Eagle township sale at 360 per acre, and memories of local figures Haddock and Hartman while noting his long life in the community.

John Gannon Black Hawk County Waterloo Mr. Gannon Benton County Big Creek Gannon Eagle Township New Orleans Hartman Courier Paul McGaheran John T. Dowding la Porte City

Coal Shortage Hits Waterloo North Central Iowa Dealers

Water loo and the north central Iowa district face a coal shortage with dealers reporting almost no stock and limited deliveries. Several merchants say orders remain unfilled as snow and poor railroad service hinder shipments from southern Illinois mines, though some coal arrives slowly to cover essential needs.

Water Joo North Central Iowa Waterloo Young Coal Company Illinois

Dandruff Cure Promises Thick Hair With Arvon Remedy

An advertisement touts four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon to dissolve dandruff by night applications. It claims scalp moisture, itch relief, and dramatically improved hair. Also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation relief in women, noting low cost and easy use.

Chamberlain

Foley Kidney Pills Heartland Ad Claim

James Carman of Mayfield Kentucky reports relief from back pain after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills help kidneys rid the body of poisonous waste and reduce aches and pains, with distribution across many locations.

James Carman Mayfield Foley

Coal Demand in City Rises as Rail Use Improves

Railroads increase coal shipments aiding supply as city demand remains near normal for the season. Dealers report steady consumption and smoother deliveries despite earlier tightness.

Sister of Late Czar Found Clad in Rags Living in Box Car

Grand Duchess Olga, sister of Czar Nicholas II, found by American Red Cross workers living in a box car near Norvorossisk in south Russia. She is one of three surviving Romanoff members and aided refugees despite being clad in rags and needing food and clothing.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Olga Nicholas Russia American Red Cross Norvorossisk South Russia House of Romanoff Altho

Walsh Declines Presidential Nomination Bid

Senator Walsh of Massachusetts said he would not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president. This statement was made in Washington on March 18, and reported by the Associated Press.

Walsh Associated Press Washington, D. C Massachusetts

Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Genuine Tablets for Colds and Pain

An old advertisement stresses Bayer as the genuine source of Aspirin. It urges insisting on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in the Bayer package with directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. Bayer is claimed to be the physician prescribed brand for nineteen years. Handy tins of 12 tablets cost a few cents.

Bayer

Paint Without Oil Powerpaint Trial Package Offered

A. L. Bios of Adams W offers Powerpaint a dry powder paint requiring only water. It claims weatherproof, durable outdoor use and cement-like adhesion to any surface. Send a request to 592 North Street Adams NC for a trial package, color card, and full information.

A. L. Bios Adams A- L Rice North Street N.C Pop Wirce

Wearing Apparel Spring Exhibition in Waterloo Stores

Waterloo shoppers will get a first glimpse of spring merchandise this evening as display windows are unveiled. No formal opening is planned. merchants have curated gowns suits millinery and accessories reflecting fashion center ideas and may schedule individual showings later.

Waterloo

Is Political Plot Wrapped Up in Cigaret Complaints

Des Moines reports Cedar Rapids citizens pressed the attorney general over alleged illegal cigaret sales. The AG forwarded evidence to Cedar Rapids police and county officials, but no prosecutions have occurred. Havner and Moore factions are cited in the dispute.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Attorney General's Office Havner Moore Cedar

Bliss Native Herbs Tablets advertised cure for rheumatism

An advertisement promotes Bliss Native Herbs Tablets as a remedy for rheumatic pain tied to kidney function and constipation. It cites testimonials including G L Kellz of Nace Virginia, claims permanent relief, and notes a 200 tablet box priced at 1.00 and a smaller size at 0.40, made by A G Bliss Co Washington DC.

G. L Kellz Nace Alonzo GO. Bliss Rugaists A.G. Bliss. CO Washington, D.C

Broad Range of Colorful Materials Offered to Suit All Tastes

A broad range of color material and cut is described as securing satisfaction to all tastes, suggesting a varied assortment aimed at pleasing diverse preferences.

A Woman Likes To Be Admired No Matter Her Age

A motivational note on female beauty and health links good looks to a strong feminine system. It touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic made from herbs and alcohol free. It claims 50 years of use and offers a trial package for 10 cents from Dr. Pierce's Hotel in Buffalo, New York.

Rapid political slip and mail order pitch prompt

Fragmentary draft advocates a candidate named Havyner and urges mailing a slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley health products. The ad mentions various medicines for coughs colds rheumatism backache kidney ailments and laxative cathartic tablets. Sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Shefficks Ave Chicago Foley

Tobacco Habit Danger and Cough Remedy Promo

The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for a dry hacking cough tied to a severe cold. It also urges quitting nicotine via Nicoton and Nicotol tablets, citing Dr Connor and Johns Hopkins ties, with refunds if not effective. The piece touts newspaper notices to read more from Dr Connor.

Chamberlain J. L. Jones New Kensington Thamberlain Doctor Connor Johns Hopkins Hospital Connor

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