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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1921

Page

6

Pistol Battle Fights Bandits In Wilton Iowa Raid

A four bandit gang and about twenty citizens clashed in Wilton Iowa at 2 a m. Gunfire wounded Constable George Kelly and Marshal Brenner who was captured and later escaped. The bandits looted a store of about 3000 dollars in goods before fleeing on foot. The pursuit extended toward Summit with no arrests by daylight.

Witton George Kelly Wilton George Brenner Kelly Marshal Brenner Brenner Marshal Breaner Here Summit Muscatine Iowa AL Wilton

Dubuque Banks Brought in by Confidence Trickster

A young man used aliases to deposit small sums in four Dubuque banks then drew on out of town checks to cash cash from his accounts. The scheme worked until a First National teller questioned him and he vanished. Davenport and Galesburg banks had similar losses matching his description.

Dubuque Dubuque National Iowa Trust Federal Trust Second National Fifth Bank First National Bank Galesburg Davenport

Mayor to Enforce Ban on Spitting Citywide

Mayor N. W. Frisbie announces strict enforcement of the anti spitting ordinance as spring cleaning begins. Violations on sidewalks platforms depots and transit floors face fines from 5 to 100 dollars, with police ordered to act firmly against offenders including men and women observed spitting in public spaces.

N. W.frisbie Via & cSty Waiteriea

Reverend Mounsey to Give Invocation in Assembly

Reverend Ernest B. Mounsey will depart tonight for Des Moines and tomorrow deliver the invocation at the opening of the house of representatives session at the invitation of Arch W. MacFarland speaker of the house. He will be housed with the speaker and Mrs McFarlane during his stay in the capital city.

Ernest B. Mounsey Des Moines House of Representatives Arch W. MacFarslane House Mr. Mounsey McFarlane

Honest Effort Pays Says Dr Court To Business Grads

Rev Frank W Court urged Waterloo Business College graduates to pursue honest, punctual work for fair wages and lasting integrity. He warned against chasing wealth through easy effort, citing Proverbs and the need to align with responsible industry to improve society and daily life.

Jake Hamon Oklahoma Frank W. Court Waterloo M. E

Purim Feast set for March 23 by Hebrew Congregation

The Jewish community schedules Purim observance on March 23. The festival, one of antiquity and minor significance in Hebrew tradition, will be marked with customary rites.

Hebrew’ Congregation Purim

Outgro Claim for Quick Relief of In Growing Toe Nail

A noted authority says a few drops of Outgro on the skin around an ingrown toenail reduce inflammation and pain. The preparation supposedly toughens tender skin so the nail turns outward overnight. Outgro is described as a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists but sold in drug stores for home use.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Tonic

Advert says spring debility causes loss of appetite tiredness and eruptions. Thousands use Hood's Sarsaparilla to boost white blood cells strengthen the body protect against germs and improve appetite sleep and food taste. It claims to help fight grip influenza fevers and remove catarrh and rheumatism with three generations of approval. Hood's Pills offered as laxative.

Hood

Purim Observance Announced by Habble F P Yampolski

The Sons of Jacob announce a Purim commemoration here on Wednesday evening March 24 observing the synagog time honored custom. The festival began the previous evening with the Esther reading and a sober yet joyous rendition of the biblical tale remains central to the celebration.

Jacob Habble F. P. Yampolski Israel

Joyful festival scene preserved in enduring celebration

The text recalls a festival with masked balls and communal cheer. It describes a lively procession of joy, festive theatricals, and sustained celebration through the years, noting the uninterrupted spirit of the event.

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Letter from Warsaw Woman

A Warsaw Missouri reader credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing five years of weakness nervous breakdown and poor health after seven bottles. The letter promotes the remedy as safe and narcotic free and urges others to try it for nerve related female ailments.

Warsaw Missouri Lydia E. Pinkham Fiorn Ingrano R. R Lydia E.pinkham

Bind You Hand and Foot

Rheumatism victims dread damp winter weather and years of relapse if only local remedies are used. The ad promotes S. S. S. blood purifier as a cure, claiming the disease comes from a blood germ and offering free medical advice after a written history.

Chia Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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