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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1922
Page
12
Adair Iowa residents report nightly ghostly displays near the town cemetery edge at 7 30 PM drawing crowds. A transit measured the phantom parade ground in a dilapidated area as locals seek explanations, chalk drawings, and even talks of charging admission to view the eerie spectacle.
Waterloo residents enjoyed bright weather as sun drew large crowds to the riverfront promenade opened by the riverfront commission. Pedestrians thronged the east bank while motorists kept to pavements as country roads remained muddy. Last night cooled to near freezing with forecasts for a cooler spring and summer.
A report from City Court shows traffic violators fined for failing to yield right of way to a truck. One defendant had fines suspended after payment of costs. Other individuals contributing sums include John Glass, John Bach, and an unnamed Doe each paying five dollars. An unrelated note mentions Austrian royal children in exile at Madeira with a brief aside on palace life and food fortune.
Fred H. Miller files for divorce custody and injunction against Olga E. Miller alleging cruel treatment. He claims March 22 she threw shears through his jacket and shirt injuring him, needing medical care in Waverly. They reside on a farm in Union township and seek custody of Violet Gladys Erwin Erwin Marwin. An injunction restrains her from molesting him.
Promoter Tom Law announced that Strangler Lewis and Earl Caddock will wrestle for the world’s heavyweight championship in Wichita on April 13. Lewis won the title by defeating Zbyszko in Wichita two months ago, with Caddock as a former world champion.
Col. John H. Best, 81, longtime Illinois financier and former mayor of Quincy, died after a long illness. A telegraph operator turned railroad executive, he led multiple lines and served as president of the Illinois State Bank of Quincy. His career spanned railroading and banking in Illinois society.
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for kids. It claims a teaspoon cleanses liver and bowels within hours, removing sour bile and undigested food, restoring a playful healthy child. Mothers are urged to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with age directions on the bottle.
Plans for the summer camp of Y M C A boys will be completed after W F Huxford, boys secretary, returns from Boone where he attends the annual conference of boys work secretaries. First Presbyterian church boys will occupy the Y M C A camp for the first period from June 5 to June 11. The island and a river lane have been purchased, giving Waterloo association control of an ideal camp site with lumber on the ground ready for a mess-hall.
A druggist offers Zemo to treat eczema for 35 cents or one dollar for a large size. The ad claims it removes eczema quickly, stops itching, and heals skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing. It describes Zemo as a clean, dependable, inexpensive antiseptic liquid.
A Mrs Jonas Myers recounts severe influenza recovery after three boxes of Dr A W Chase's Tonic Pills. She vanquished weakness and nervousness, endorses the medicines, and warns buyers to seek the genuine with Dr A W Chase's portrait and signature on each box.
The Island will be dedicated this summer to the educational and inspirational development of Waterloo's boys and girls, young men and women. The YMCA Camp Savings program is progressing well and will be pushed forward, with every camper expected to either save or work.
The program highlights a brutal sea curse tale and Chaplins Tea Class comedy. Audiences missed the first showing and rush back for the second. Moleatre Doubling For Romeo stars Wil Rog ery from the Zingfeld Follies era and Goldwyn has a new theatre release.
Fragmentary text discusses Crystal Thee Bata and a film serial about Forer life, featuring Miss Stewart and Young. It references questions of monor and bondy themes, with commentary on fashion, wealth, and the allure of expensive shops. The piece notes audience interest in modern life stories and the star’s career trajectory.
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