Committee Named to Aid Guardsmen in Waterloo
Waterloo Rotary president announces a six member committee led by H B Lichty and F J Northey to boost local militia B and G companies through patriotic appeals and financial aid. The drive follows Gen Allen’s note on officers paying for their service on the Mexican border and urges flag displays enlistment and relief contributions while recalling spring weather and a pastor’s sister's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Lichty
Waterloo Commercial Club
F. J. Northey
Chamber of Commerce
Hermann Miller
G. E. Bickley
Roger Crowell
W. F. Parrott
Rotary Club
Waterloo
W W. A. Allen
Cos
Rotary Clubs
United States
Arch G. Klumph
Navy
Regular Army
Parrott
Spring Breakup Clears River Above Dam
The river above the dam finally clears as ice breaks up and moves away in slow motion from 4 p.m. to after 6 p.m. on a clear spring day. Warmer weather and rising water may bring more ice later, but the river runs free above the dam for the first time since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta. m
Ralph Slippy
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Promises Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative alternative to calomel. It claims the tablets improve skin tone, appetite and energy by stimulating the liver and bowels without dangerous effects. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes, with nightly use suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
California Syrup of Figs Adverts for 50 Cent Bottle
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for babies and children. It claims quick relief from constipated waste, sour stomach, and related symptoms without griping, praising its pleasant taste. The copy warns against counterfeits and urges asking for the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Llaxative
California Fig Syrup Company
Come-back Man Aids Recovery With Haarlem Oil Capsules
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health booster for overworked, under-exercised individuals. It claims three capsules daily can restore strength, cure issues from uric acid to kidney or bladder troubles, and promises a money-back guarantee if no improvement. Boxes priced 25c, 50c, and $1.00, with emphasis on the Gold Medal branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Cansiies
Father Would Enlist in Place of Sons
A man, Kaltenbach, offers to serve if needed to spare his sons from army duty, citing military training and loyalty to the United States. The narrative recalls his sons Pred and Adolph, students at Grinnell College, touring Germany by bicycle when war began. Descriptions describe training and past service, with references to family and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deine Kaltenbach
Pred
Iowa College
Grinnell
Adolph
Germany
Kalter
Gerona
United Studies
Bret
Beter
United States
Phaim
Kaltonpach
Vang Favarer
Waterloo business forms Unb Truck Co to build Ford conversions
A Waterloo firm organizes the Stewarts Unb Truck company with 20000 capital to convert Ford cars into one ton trucks. Production begins at the old Waterloo varnish plant, with A J Stewart as president and H A Sharp as secretary. The company plans a permanent home as output expands and already holds contracts for a major share of the year’s planned production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Hede Ten Aan
Martory
Waterloo
Offtocms
T Ie
Stewart Unb
Thirdfiine
A. J. Stewart
Cement Tile Machinery Compas
H. A Sharp
Cement Tile’ Machinery Company
A.A. Stéwart
C. N.V. Bassarear
W. T W. Stewart
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Pateitttson
G. D. Serrill
Central Christian Church
Chicago
Alice
Serrill
Wesley Hospital
Ohio
Ai. Serrill
Uge
Choa
Garbudance
Tawi
Ry Lee
Iowa Automot Automobile
DAR Rce Company
Sapins Tractor
Iowa
Cedar
Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance
PLOC
Eastern
London
Eng
East
Fifth Street
W. W. Wyant
CG. J. Duncan
Cedar Rapids
Burcu Bros. Company
Kaltentaet
Joeeee Seemier Untrue Company
Service
East Fourth Street
Waterloo Trunk Co
Sycamore Street
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