Local Red Cross Honored by Central Division Honor Roll
Waterloo chapter of the American Red Cross ships large quantities of aid to central division, earning the local unit a place on the honor roll. Last week 20 boxes totaling 2,040 pads, 4,550 gauze bandages, 1,300 wipes, 320 other items. auxiliaries donated clothing and linen. surgical dressings and knitting output rise. 27 new members joined with fees. A Waterloo youth in Detroit reports Red Cross meals and supplies boosting service members and urges civilian support.
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Military Relief Department of
Hager
Ellis Robb
Castle Hil
Cedar Heights
Dunkerton
Worth Hillman
Waterloo
Detroit
Mich
Red Cross
Government urges motor industry to aid war funding
Officials defend auto purchases as patriotism by keeping commerce alive and workers employed. They note bonds, stamps, and taxes fund the war effort, with car sales supporting wages, production, and savings despite gasoline shortages.
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United States
East Schools Enrollment Report Shows 3352 Pupils
Enrollment for the first six weeks of the second semester in public schools east totals 3 352 with 1 657 boys and 1 695 girls. East High has 319 girls and 251 boys. Alcott and John Fiske buildings have the highest attendance at 95.76 and 94.63 percent. The district average attendance is 93.94 percent. Kindergarten at John Fiske and certain grades at Lincoln Lafayette and McKinley reported no lateness. Period covered runs Feb 4 to Mar 15.
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East
East High
Alcott
John Fiske
Wafayette
Lincoln
McKinley
Waterloo boys eager to work on farms during vacation
High school boys of Waterloo want farm work this summer but find it hard to place due to farmers being too busy. J T Houser of the YMCA notes enrollment week for the United States boys reserve and ongoing efforts to match volunteers with farms. Fire department responds to a small roof fire on Tenth Street West and a blow torch blaze at Glazer tin shop plus a bonfire on Summer Street.
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Waterloo
J. T. Houser
M.C. A
United States Boys’ Reserve
Hir. Houser
Tenth Street
Glazer
Summer Street
Sylvester Keleher Dies After Illness at La Porte
Sylvester Keleher died at his La Porte home Sunday noon after a period of organic heart trouble. Born November 2, 187X, at Dover Illinois, he was one of 22 children of William and Mary Keleher. He married Maude Rowley in 1907 and lived in Jug Durte City. Survived by his wife, two children Warren and Lyle, his mother, four brothers James Frank Robert John, and three sisters. Burial was in Rowan. Local notices mention friends and community events as neighbors attended various gatherings and services.
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la Porte City
Sylevester Keleher
Rowan
Sylvester Stantom Keleher
Dover
William Wheleher
Hirowan
Mauds Rowley
Jug Durte City
Warren
Lyle
Ano
James
Frank
Robert
John
Eagle Grove
Julia Cavanaugh
Omaha
Neb
Roy Brinkerhoff
Wm. Schmons
Galt
Altho
R. F. McDonald
Waterloo
Minneapalis
Minn
Robert Anderson
Ames
Laverna Blood
T. 5
T. C
J. W. Stewart
St. Patrick’s
BE. M. Haven
Esther Coffin
North
Ranney
McGul
High Wehool
Clara Haberithter
Monona
Chas, Fultz
J. R. Haberichter
Bell
S. A. Paige
Chicago
Celestine Arnold
J. R. Buser
St. Louis
Win. Hackett
Becky ‘Prothero
Ruthven
John Rice
Auburn
Anien Foss
Wisconsin
H. J. Blanchaine
Raymond
Elkader
Jake Sanders
Florida
Marshall
Sundar
B.S. Stanton
BE. Dyke Naven
Nellie
Black Hawk Plan For Use of Trucks Creates Interest
Black Hawk county gains publicity from detailed operating costs of a heavy truck used on highway and bridge work in 1917. County Engineer Nathan B. Barber released full data to Engineers Contracting, with articles published in Chicago Concrete and Detroit Cement Bulletin. Barber provided all items without conclusions, letting readers judge from his notebook notes.
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Black Hawk County
Nathan B. Barber
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
Bulletin
Atlas Portland Cement Company
United States
Pioneer
Courier and Reporter
Barber
Waterloo grocers urged to meet at 2 p m Wednesday
All Waterloo grocery merchants are asked to attend at the Waterloo Commercial club rooms at 2 p m Wednesday for a briefing on matters of grave importance affecting the trade.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Commercial cli
Allen Albert to Address Graduates at Waterloo College
Allen D. Albert, past president of the International Rotary, will address spring graduates of Waterloo Business College at First M. E. Church Thursday at 8 15 p m. His talk The Full Program of Life will head a notable program with diplomas for 27 graduates.
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Waterloo Business College
Allen D. Albert
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Albert
A. F. Gates
Gates
Window glass plants cut as fuel program ends
Pittsburgh March 19 with the first operating period of the United States fuel administration ending about 45 window glass plants shut down. Secretary Johnston of the National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers says the curtailment saves 150000 tons of coal 18000 freight cars and allows 5500 workers to move to other labor. Estimated shortage is 5500000 boxes about half the yearly output. Marriage licenses listed follow.
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Pittsburgh
United States Fuel Administration
John R.johnston
National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers
United States
Johnston
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Promotes Health
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for cold and cough symptoms. It claims the remedy cleanses poisons, improves complexion, and maintains regular bowels, with a fifty cent daily price and wide availability through druggists.
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Dr. King
Hair Care Secret for Film Stars Unveiled
A vintage magazine item notes actresses gain luminous hair using a simple mix of Canthrax in hot water as a shampoo substitute. The preparation claims to cleanse, reduce dandruff and oil, promote rapid drying, uniform color, and fluffy, luscious results.
Arbuckle Heads East District Board of Education
J. W. Arbuckle was re elected president of the East district board of education at the first meeting of the newly elected board Monday evening. The board voted to provide financial support to the dental cause backed by Social Welfare league and school nurses. The 1960 lineup includes Arbuckle Boysen Schuneman Peel Altstadt Fish and Howsard.
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J. W. Arbucckia
Board of Education
Mr. Arbuckle
Board of Education For Public Schools
Rhe Boar
Social Welfare League
J. W. Arbuckle
MW. A. Boysen
B. W. Schuneman
FE. FE. Peel
C.F. Altstadt
G. A. Fish
J. R. Howsard
Demand Accelerates for Vacant Garden Lots
Hekill, chairman of the vacant lot farming committee, calls a Wednesday noon meeting at the Commercial club OW TL Brunn will report on committee activities and current conditions. Action may aim to secure more vacant lots as demand far exceeds supply, threatening many amateurs.
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Alt. Hekill
Commercial Club
Lemon Lotion for Skin Whitening Ad
An old advertisement promotes a lemon juice skin softener made with two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lotion. It claims to bleach freckles, reduce tan, soften and brighten skin, and recommends daily massaging on face, neck, arms, and hands.
Some Food for Thought About Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
People realize it pays to buy medicines with established reputation. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been in use for almost fifty years, growing from a small start to widespread sale in the United States and abroad. If you have a cough or cold, try it and see its quality and dependability.
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United States
Denials Shake Up Food Prediction Movement Access
A limited group will be prevented from joining the growing food prediction effort, blocking entry to what supporters call a broader initiative and prompting questions about inclusion and opportunity in the initiative.
Strength and How to Gain It in Nervous Exhaustion
The ad urges men and women to build physical mental and nervous strength by caring for nerves first. It promotes bitro phosphate tablets from Henderson Drug Co as a nerve booster to revitalize nerves and combat fatigue claiming broad health improvements when used with meals.
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Logal Red Cross
Sylvester Keleher
la Porte
Black Hawk
MacMillan Chem. Co
Falls City
Nebr
Moore Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co. Schuneman Petug Co
Wangler Bros. Co. C. 7
McDermott and Heusen and
Hansen
Allen Albert
R. Townshendeaux
Mabel O. Miller
Verion
Harry Wo Natman
Vada Funk
Fatine
Arbuckle Head
Jim Stokes
W.S. Hart As
Crystal
Comstock
Elliots'co
New York
Jolly Toney
Etiy
Earle Williams
Henry B.W Walthall
Shunsday
Peggy Hyland
William Courtenay
Mary Pickford
Clothesline Alley
Vaudeviler
Jolly, Wild & CO
Dancing Girls OF the World” Company of
Max Bloom
Big Drive
Tein E
Lice TV
West Fourth Street
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