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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
11
Waterloo man recounts horrors after Murphysboro cyclone and fire last week. He details injuries, near misses, and aid efforts as residents grapple with collapsed buildings, dynamite blasts, and a damaged waterworks.
John Heldt athletic director at East High fractures his left shoulder during football practice on the East High athletic field. Coach Weldt scrimmaging against the first team was tackled by two boys, the shoulder fracture reduced at a local physician. Heldt expects to be back in three weeks.
A collage of radio listings shows Chicago stations WGR WEBH KYW and WGN plus national peers detailing evening programs including concerts, orchestras, choirs, and talks. Highlights include Riviera Theatre performances, insomniа club slots, and varied musical features across multiple cities and networks.
Waterloo Y s Men finished second in bowling and third in volleyball in a regional tournament after a joint Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Men s clubs meeting at Cedar Rapids Al About 40 members attended the banquet Ray L Short former Waterloo scout executive gave the welcome and responses were by Glenn B Beers international president and George W Harding president of Davenport The Waterloo pens Glee club provided entertainment directed by Max Oah
County attorney W A Cook filed eight injunction suits in district court against bootlegging suspects including Harry Chapman F J Chapman Richard Price Russell Price Oscar Hopka George Klein John Wolfe and James Paras. All suits name the state of Iowa as plaintiff and target liquor law violations.
Mrs. Daniel LeForce of 1003 Rebel Avenue rests at Presbyterian Hospital after a taxi struck a street hole last evening. She was thrown to the top of the cab, injuring her back and bruising her head. The incident occurred while she was riding in the taxicab.
An ad promotes Creomulsion as a universal remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims twofold action to soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs, using creosote as the active ingredient. The copy guarantees satisfaction or money back and invites readers to ask their druggist.
Joseph Henry Furine of Cedar Falls Illinois Central section foreman was injured yesterday afternoon when a rail fell on his right leg. He was taken to St. Francis hospital where both bones of his lower limb were fractured and he will be moved to Illinois Central hospital in Chicago that evening.
Mr Joseph F Glas of Brooklyn writes about lifelong constipation and notes Carter's Little Liver Pills give reliable relief. He states the remedy works consistently, providing definite relief when taken as directed, with the product priced at 75 cents at all druggists.
More than 7,000 teachers will participate in regional meetings across Iowa April 2 3 and 9 11. Charles F. Pye secretary of the Iowa State Teachers Association announced the northwest division at Sioux City will feature L D Coffman University of Minnesota on Types of Teachers and Teaching P G Holden International Harvester Chicago on Community Development Dr Henry S Curtis Missouri PE director and Judge Florence Allen Ohio Supreme Court among others.
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a powerful tonic made from roots and herbs. It alleges quick health gains for weak bodies, improved appetite and energy, better sleep, and restored vitality, urging readers to buy from their local druggist and try Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.
A skeptical reviewer recalls trying many medicines for stomach ailments before purchasing Mayr's Wonderful Remedy in St. Louis. The ad claims the remedy removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal complaints. One dose is said to convince or money refunded at all druggists.
A festival of speakers travels to Council Bluffs with Mrs Thornburs and Professor Vu Shea among presenters on child faith and psychology. Iowa and Wisconsin educators join in Des Moines Waterloo and Ames sessions with Hotel Des Moines and East High School venues noted.
An old time ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for a terrible hacking cough. It claims the medicine quiets the cough by cutting phlegm and soothing irritated membranes, selling for 30 cents at all stores.
H A Hatton in charge of the local naval recruiting station returned from Des Moines where he attended a conference of naval recruiting officers. Lieut R B Crichton led the meeting and issued orders for the coming year. Hatton may be recommended for another year of duty as Waterloo resumes enlistments soon. The office remains open day and evening for navy information.
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