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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1929

Page

10

Flood Troubles Sand Bars and Bridges Near Black Hawk

Sand bars raised by high water drifted into navigation paths as the river fell. A boat hit a bar by J. A. Young cottage on an island above Black Hawk mouth, twisting piles and threatening the dwelling. The Duryea street area suffered most, with a long bridge displaced and debris blocking cleanup. Lawyers, Legion members, and prisoners aided sandbagging efforts as residents faced hundreds of dollars in damage and water reaching second floors.

Iver J. A. Young Black Hawk Young Gaal Company Young Cottage Reid Bridge A. G. Reid Sedawick ‘Island Duryea Street Reid American Legion Harry Reed W. F. Dilworth Buick Harry Allen

More Singers Sought for Passion Play Chorus

CO Albert Scholin invites vocalists to join Freiburg Players Germany East High Passion Play chorus. About 50 more singers needed to reach 100 to 150 voices. Rehearsals at Elks Club 8 p.m. today and on Wednesday and Friday. final at East High auditorium Saturday with Freiburg Players. Tickets at Schuneman's drug store, 300 Fourth Street East.

The Freiburg Germany East the Elks Club Albert’ Scholin Champ Scholin Elks Club East High Freiburg Players Schuneman Fourth Street East

Herbrecht to Speak to S. S. Officials Tomorrow

Despite high water the Y M C A program proceeds this week. Heat is expected in the building by tonight and comfort will return. Tomorrow evening the Y M C A dining room will host the Waterloo Sunday School Superintendents Association meeting with superintendents and officers from across the county in attendance.

Waterloo Sunday School Superintendents Association

Ducks Flying North Herald Spring on Way

Fire Driver Ray Garrabrent of Central Arc station earned the title Eagle-eye by spotting two flocks of ducks heading north a minute before others. One flock held about three birds and the other about twenty. N. W. Perry, janitor at Frances Grout school, reported seeing 50 ducks lying north as Thursday was noted as the equinox spring's first official day.

Ray ‘Garrabrent Central Arc N. W. Perry Frances Grout School

Meeting urged for state Sunday school convention in Waterloo

The county portion reachable despite high water will attend as O G Herbrecht of Des Moines oversees the event. Supervisors of young people's divisions and teachers are urged to be present with dinner at 6 30. Special announcements about the state Sunday school convention in Waterloo in May will be made.

O. G. Herbrecht Des Moines Young People's Division Town State Council of Religious Education Waterloo

Real Place For Shoulder Length Bobs In Youth Fashions

In schools and colleges the shoulder length bob grows popular among young women. A photograph of Edna Rabbe from Brooklyn shows the style and a method using Danderine to care for hair. She praises ease of styling, scalp health, and lighter shampoo needs. Danderine advertised at 35 cents per bottle.

New York City Edna Rabbe Avenue G Brooklyn Rabbe

Waterloo Lumber Company Pioneer Suffers Stroke at Home

A veteran Waterloo businessman, long a leading figure in the city, was struck with a light paralysis while seated in his home. An 1890s city directory note lists seven Waterloos named Al Smith, including the New York presidential candidate, with six sharing the surname in the local context.

Waterloo Lumber Company City Accanvass al Smiths Waterloo New York

Moone's Emerald Oil advertised by Robert Drug Co

An offer promises money back if Moone's Emerald Oil does not end pain and soreness in 24 hours. The product is pitched as a penetrating oil for feet including corns bunions and swollen or varicose veins with claims of restoring comfort and mobility. Robert Drug Co and J Miller are named as sellers.

Money Back Says Robert Drug Co J. Miller Moone Emerald OC. J. Miller

Named Iowa dairying leader Marsh heads to Washington

Wilbur W. Marsh, president of the Iowa Dairy Separator Company and former Democratic National Committee treasurer, traveled to Washington, DC to appear before the Senate Teapot Dome oil scandal committee, where he would vote on matters related to the inquiry.

Wilbur W. Marsh Iowa Dalry Separator ‘Company Democratic National Committee Washington, DC Senate

Short Talk by a Thoughtful Mother

An Indiana mother praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for her son's bronchial trouble since age three. She claims the product controls the illness and to be incomparable for croup and troublesome night coughs. The testimonial urges readers to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, sold everywhere.

Indiana Foley

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