Woman testifies in $10,000 fall suit over icy Mulberry Fourth crossing
Miss Elizabeth Landgraf, a Waterloo transplant living in Walnut Court, testifies before Judge R W Hasner's division about fracturing her right femur after slipping on snow at the Mulberry and Fourth Street crossing on December 18 1926. She claims city negligence in not clearing and leveling the street as she sues for ten thousand dollars. The witness describes the snow lump as two by two by five inches while defense questions the crossing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Landgraf
Walnut Court Apartments
Waterloo
R. W. Hasner
Mulberry
Fourth Streets
Misa Landgraf
McCoy & Beecher
Miss Landgrams
Walter P. Jensen
A. B. Lovejoy
Bishop's
Lincoln Park
Miss Landgraf
Jensen
Mulberry Street
Terminal
Park Avenue
Mary H. Rogers
Fred Clausing
Lyda Morgan
Ella van Doren
Frank D. Bailey
George Fecht
Elmer Sherk
N. L. Beers
Herman Miller
RB. H. Hopp
Ethel Ingalls
Joseph A. Miller
Getchell Letsch Lead West Suburban School Boards
R W Getchell elected president of Cedar Heights school board at last night’s meeting in the schoolhouse. H C Moeller succeeded by F N Littrell as secretary. Other members: Mrs Ralph Edgerton and Moeller. At Castle Him vacancy from Fred Thompson term expiry and election lapse filled by reappointment of Thompson. F C Letsch and Ralph W Lobdell served. Letsch again named president and F W Lynn secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Getchell
Cedar Heights
H. C. Moeller
Frank N. Littrell
Ralph Edgerton
Moeller
Castle Him
Fred Thompson
Thompson
F. C. Letsch
Ralph W. Lobdell
Letsch
F. W. Lynn
Fairweather Class of 25 Initiated Into Eagles Lodge
Twenty five members of the Fairweather class were initiated at Eagles hall in a ceremony. The group honored John Fairweather, Waterloo lodge No. 764, and joined a lodge membership drive. Earl Henney was elected president with R Queen as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Faiirweather
Waterloo
Order of Eagles
Eagles Hall
Lodge
Earl Henney
Fairweather
R. Queen
First M. E. Pastor and Wife to Return This Week
Dr J Arthur Young pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church and Mrs Young, who have been in Chicago for several days, are expected home this week. They will visit relatives in Elgin Illinois and Cedar Rapids after a short vacation prompted by the need for rest and to attend to business matters. Dr Young recently lost a brother, a physician, at Cedar Rapids and bears a heavy burden in the college merger program for Upper Town conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Young
Randolph Styact
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Young
Chicago
el- bin
Florence
Cornell College
Gedar Rapids
Upper Town
Elks Dining Room and Bowling Alleys Close for Season
The Elks club dining room closes for the summer except for special parties. the noon men’s lunch in the upper grill runs daily from 12 to 2. The bowling alleys are also closed for the season. Initiation and ballot for proposed members will be held at the regular lodge meeting tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
Hie
Elks Lodge
Hogs in Truck Fire Blamed on Exhaust Sparks
A truck loaded with hogs belonging to Henry Kruger of Tripoli Indiana caught fire at 9 38 a m near Al Franklin and Fifth streets as exhaust sparks ignited paper on the truck floor before firemen arrived to extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kruger
Tripoli
AL Franklin
Fifth Streets
Kruger
Rath Packing Company
Quarantines List Names Patients By Street Addresses
A partial roster lists quarantines for Scarlet fever Measles and German measles. Names include Arlene Olson at 848 Dawson Max Lindner and Mary Kathryn Lindner at 232 Oliver Arvella Koch at 718 Lincoln Virginia Ripes at 304 Mulberry and Rose Matty Randall at 302 Barclay South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Olson
Dawson
Max Lindner
Oliver
Mary Kathryn Lindner
Arvella Koch
Lincoln
Virginia
Rose Matty Randall
Barclay South
Testimony in state knife assault case against Ernest Clark
Fourteen witnesses testified in a grand jury session in the case against Ernest Clark charged with assault with intent to murder Henry Taylor with a butcher knife. Taylor was among the witnesses, his head bandaged from the knife wound. Clark is jailed on a $5,000 bond after failing to appear. Also noted, Edward Houston, a Black man, was fined $10 and costs for coal theft in municipal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Ernest Clark
Henry Taylor
Flon. Edwards
R. W. Hasner
J. W. Thompson
Clark
Taylor
Edward Houston
Neero
J. C. Beem
Houston
Sycamore Street
48 Hour Test for Cystex Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges readers with bladder weakness sleeplessness and back pains to try a 48 hour Cystex test at any drugstore. If not improved nothing is charged and a 60 cent cost applies if beneficial. The pitch cites a money back guarantee and lists local drug firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Miller Drug Co
Robert Drug Co
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
Grade School Libraries Topic for Supt Club Meeting
County Superintendent A B Jewett will lead a discussion on Grade School Libraries at the Superintendents' club monthly meeting postponed from last night. Supt Karl F Nolte of Hudson consolidated school will chair. dinner at Black's tearoom precedes the program in Jewett's courthouse office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jewett
Karl F. Nolte
Hudson Consolidated School
Black
Jewett
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clearer Skin
Promote a cosmetic health claim for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel cleanser. Advertises a safe alternative to calomel and claims improved skin, elimination of bad breath, and increased energy after a week of nightly use. Mentions price 15c 30c 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Waterlooans Join Pythian Initiation at Rapids
Initiation of a large class of Pythians from Iowa, including 25 from Waterloo, set for Cedar Rapids in April. Ceremonies led by Richard S. White of Milwaukee and Harry M. Love of Minneapolis. The Rathbone Bible will be used. Membership campaign ends April 2 with two divisions led by Colonels H. A. Lawrence and E. F. Kistner.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Richard S. White
Milwaukee
Harry M. Love
Minneapolis
Supreme Keeper of Records
H. A. Lawrence
Ed Esher
L. T. Potter
Walter Burch
Jon Cerda
S. E. Bentley
Gilbert Ogaard
L. A. Leckington
William Dawson
Henry Crowell
Alvie Allen
L. R. Swenson
E. F. Kistner
J. 5S. Tuthill
C. A. Boatman
George Kimball
J. T. Chapman
Johnston
Harold
Palatable and pleasant to take for all ages
The remark notes that it is palatable and pleasant to consume, appealing to both children and adults. It suggests broad acceptance and enjoyment, urging to take it.
Helmet Lodge 89 to Host Picnic Supper and Entertainment
Captains Wellein W A Breckenridge John W Gwynne William Lingelbach 32 A Manning and I H Sutton lead Helmet Lodge No 89. A piconic supper and entertainment for members Friday night at P hall with supper at 6 30.
Howard Elected President East Menu Dogs Deput Shon District
County auditor FP W Esher explains that under state law a dog alive on Jan 1 or Jan 2 remains taxable for the year even if the animal dies later. He confirmed that the tax applies to dogs, horses, cattle, houses, and stock of merchandise in existence on Jan 1 and cannot be waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Esher
Esher
James FR Howard Named East School Board President
James FR Howard manager of Mabl Parrott & Sons Co was named President of the east school board at a meeting late yesterday in the office of Superintendent Charles W Kline at East High School. Howard has served on the board for 10 years and succeeds Dr H A Boysen who retired after 15 years service last Monday A Will Lane and AA Lohner were named to a committee to draft a resolution praising Dr Boysen’s contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FR. Howard
Mabl Parrott & Sons Co
East School
Charles W. Kline
East High School
Howard
H. A. Boysen
Will A. Lane
A. A. Lohner
Boysen
Simple at-home remedy dissolves dandruff overnight
A short DIY cure claims four ounces of plain liquid arven dissolved into scalp moisture will remove dandruff by morning with repeated applications. It promises instant relief from itching and leaves hair fluffy glossy and soft, available at drug stores.
Headache Relief Promoted by Dr Pierce Pellets
Mrs E C Schneller of Mason City Iowa endorses Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for relief from daily headaches. She says the pellets are mild as a laxative, produce no bad after effects, and quickly clear the head. A view of pellets is advised from the druggist with a 60 pellet package advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Schneller
Mason Guy
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
Prevent Flu Use Vicks Vapor Rub Quickly at First Cold
A Waterloo notice urges families to treat early signs of colds with Vicks VapoRub. Rubs on throat chest or nose release medicated vapors to ease congestion and quickly attack symptoms to prevent flu and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicks
Red Cross Pills Liver Laxative
An early advertisement touts Red Cross Pills as the best treatment for liver stomach bowels appendicitis gall stones and digestive ailments. Claims eliminate colds fevers and guarantee 25 cents with money back if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ciiggists
Ice Mint Beauty Cream Ad Promises Skin Miracle
An old advertisement touts Ice Mint cream as a tonic for dry or sallow skin. It claims to whiten and smooth skin on the face and body, urging women to apply nightly for rapid improvement. The copy notes the product is sold by druggists and used by top beauty shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimain
East district education progress noted in reorganization
Dr E L Rohlf was re elected president of the west school board at a re organization meeting in the office of Superintendent Charles A Kittrell at West High school A G Reid attorney was elected to the newly created vice presidency Dr Rohlf has served six years and chaired the board the last two years Presidents of both boards are expected to announce committees next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
E. L. Rohlf
West School Board
Charles A. Kittrell
West High School
A. G. Reid
Rohlf
Y Leaders Speak At Charles City Parley
J. H. Godtfri ng secretary of the Y M C A and E Verne Remy Cedar Falls executive secretary attended an older boys conference at Charles City today. Boys from Charles City Mason City and their directors participated with discussions led by the two officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Godtfring
Sxerk
Y. M
E. Verne Remy
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Association
Charles City
Mason City
Mr. Godtfring
Mr. Remy
Simple Method for Blackheads Promises Quick Dissolution
An advertisement asserts two ounces of Calonite powder from a local store can remove blackheads. Users are directed to sprinkle on a hot wet cloth and rub over blemishes until they dissolve.
You Cant Afford to Drive Without It
An insurance notice urges motorists to buy Travelers Automobile Liability Insurance, arguing the cost is cheaper than a potential $5,000 damages award. It warns against taking risks and frames insurance as a necessary maintenance cost for any car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Automobile
State's Factories Profitably Busy Says Labor Chief
Des Moines labor commissioner A L Urick visited Waterloo to gather data for a state manufacturers directory to be published in May. He noted reforms have been received from about 500 manufacturing communities and said directories will be sent to schools libraries and industrial groups and to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Urick
Des Moines
Waterloo
Urick
C. A. Hanson
Greater Waterloo Association
Hanson
Towa
Europe
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