Welfare campaign seeks 7000 to fund social services
A community drive opens next Monday to raise 7000 for trained social workers loans sans interest small cash loans, diets, dental work, clinics, and social relief. It supports a free employment bureau, staff visits, and home guidance to improve family welfare and living standards.
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Waterloo Savings Ank
Commercial National Gam
Ada M. Falimer
Missarriet McLaury
Family Welfare Department
Social Welfare League
Child's Flesh Raw From Eczema Case in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia mother recounts her baby suffering three months with eczema on the face head and hands. After using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap the itching stopped by the fourth day and two jars cured the condition. The ad cites a local address and urges druggists to stock the products.
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Philadelphia
Ars Bessie Davis
South 13Th
Beecham's Pills Offer Quick Liver Relief
An advertisement urges readers to use Beecham's Pills for signs of liver trouble and dyspepsia, claiming a few doses stimulate the liver, aid the stomach, regulate the bowels, and restore general well being quickly.
Hawaiian Butterfly a Soldier's Bride Tells Pitiful Story
Des Moines report on Mary Painter the Hawaiian wife of Pvt Monroe Painter describing her hardship after moving from Honolulu to San Francisco and then Des Moines. She recounted no money, telegrams unanswered, a dead baby, and abandonment before finding work and shelter at the Iowa hotel.
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Des Moines
Ménwipe Wee
Rome Wips Ceyon Open Esterday
Mary Painter
Pvt
Monroe Painter
Camp Dodge
Honolulu
San Francisco
Thad
Iowa Hotel
Iowa Hotel. I Did Tthe Work of A Chambermaid At That Hotel.’ Mrs. ©. G. Brardon
Iowa
Doris Forney
Drake University
Densmore Sounds Red-ism Diagnosis of United States
Washington news from March 21 reports John B. Densmore former Waterloo man and head of the U S employment service describes Red-ism in America and proposes a cure He criticizes radicals and notes Seattle strike failures while outlining the service role in placing returning soldiers in jobs with help from War Camp Community Service Y M C A and Red Cross and explains how port embarkation personnel relay qualifications to the U S for quick job connection after discharge.
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Washington News
Waterloo Evening Courier
Sjashington
D. C
Russia
John B. Densmore
Waterloo
America
Seattle
Densmore
U. S. Employment Service
Congress
War Camp Community Service
Red Cross
France
United States
Heart of Humanity Births Reported in Local Notes
Birth notices list six new babies with parental names and addresses including Alford H Bayd Ford Poyner Ira Howard Chamberlain Ralph Z Gelinas Otis W Anderson and Harry E Hofka. The piece then contrasts wartime casualty lists with a historical claim about Roman short swords and a Namur battle, noting no wounded when the weapon was the short sword.
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Harry E. Hofka
Hartmen
Caesar
Namur
Nevis
Tonic in the Spring Boosts Energy and Health
In spring many recover vigor after winter through a nonalcoholic tonic that builds blood and nerves. Mrs. Cleveland credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength, appetite, color, and weight, while Mr. Rupley reports relief from indigestion and fatigue after five weeks of treatment. The pills promise to improve digestion by enriching blood and strengthening digestive glands, with guarantees and mail order options.
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C. J. Gleveland
Snelling Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Charles Rupley
North Sixth Street
Lafayette
Ind
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Sarmani
Blackstone Disciple Offers Daylight Saving Cow Tip
Dairyman seeks guidance on teaching a high grade cow the daylight saving time rule effective March 31. The Courier has received one reply from Lore Alford, president of Black Hawk County Abstract Company. He suggests “Wave R. N. Cowin whistle” after perusing Blackstone and standard encyclopedias for guidance.
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Courier
Lore Alford
Black Hawk County Abstract Company
The Happiness of Pretty Complexions Calci um Wafers Trial Offer
An advertisement touts Stuarts Calcium Wafers claiming they repair skin from within by boosting calcium in tissues and cartilage. Pimples and blackheads supposedly fade as skin renews, offering a flawless complexion and a free trial coupon.
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Stuart
Stuart Calci um Wafers Free Trial Offer
A request is sent to A. Stuart Co at 802 Stuart Building in Marshall Michigan for a free trial package of Stuart's Cal cium Wafers to be mailed immediately. The ad style notice seeks postal delivery.
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A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Stuart
Hungarian Rhapsody Timeframe Noted in Ontario Farm Memo
A cryptic note mentions the Hungarian Rhapsody on March 31 from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. WW. Howard Heber of Lewiston New York recently met his brother for the first time. The brother L Medert is described as a leading wheat farmer in the Canadian northwest who left home over 20 years before Edward was born.
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Howard Heber
Lewiston
Hrs
Drother
L. 4. Medert
Canadian Northwest
Edward
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Se Trat Gols Hamlin s Wizard Oil as a simple sore throat and chest cold remedy. It claims quick chest relief and relief for sprains cuts burns and earache. The ad also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills, 30 cents, with a money back guarantee and druggist availability.
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Hamlin
Spring camisoles debut in satin and crepe de chine styles
A large shipment of new spring camisoles arrives featuring satin and crepe de chine models in plain tailored lace trimmed embroidered and other novelty styles. Prices advertised as low as 1.49 to 1.98 with Saturday promotions highlighted.
Fashionable envelope chemises offered at moderate prices
Youll be surprised and delighted at the wonderful models featured at these moderate prices. Styles are of a character never before shown in this city, copies of the latest French creations in satin and crepe de chine, tailored, embroidered and fitted models.
New Tailored Frocks Arrive In Smart Spring Line
The Dress Shop showcases women and misses tailored frocks from 14.50 to 34.50 in Poiret twill serges tricotines and wool jerseys. Styles include Balkan blouse box coat effects tunics extended hip pockets beads embroidery and trim in navy tan taupe and other spring shades.
Spring sweaters arrive in bright colors and new lengths
Pretty spring sweater line offers waist and hip length models in novelty weaves. Colors include China blue turquoise salmon buff Nile green and more as affordable options priced from 4.95 to 6.95.
Silk Petticoats Offer New Spring Wardrobe Picks
The ad highlights silk petticoats priced around 4.95 to 5.95, featuring taffetas and silk jerseys. Describes soft durable fabrics, deep novelty flounces, elastic waists, and bright color combos to accompany a new spring suit.
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UDGET
Whitney Road
JF. R. White
Town Highway Commission
Washington, D.C
O. K
Eczema
Nesiol
Beecham
W. W Nc
Sonance
Blackstone
Orn
Saxty
SAS
MIT
East 5Th Street
Modern Grocery
East Fifth St
McLaughlin
Windota
Irk
Crawford
Crawford Maisner
Mer
Smart Shop
Eun Ae
Capes
Dolmans
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