Wateroo to host national Young People's Endeavor convention
The Young People's Christian Endeavor Societies of the United Presbyterian Church will convene in Waterloo from August 14 to 17. Rev. M. G. Munn announced plans at the First United Presbyterian church. Delegates from all states are expected, with letters from Philadelphia Los Angeles and Pittsburgh signaling attendance.
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Waterloo
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Societies
United Presbyterian Church
M. G. Munn
First United Presbyterian Congregation
Union
United Presbyterian Churches
Philadelphia
William Galloway
Lilly J. Alartin
M. E. Hutson
W. T. Lytle
W. W. Templeton
Yards and Vacant Lots Will Bloom in Spokane Contest
Spokane volun teers launch a home garden contest with the Chamber of Commerce and YMCA to boost city production. Last year students produced 6000 dollars of garden produce. this year organizers promise more than double. Daniel Morgan leads a prize program offering 240 awards for top edible and flowering crops, with seeds supplied to ensure fair starts.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Morgan
Cash Prizes for Best Gardens and Garden Stories
The Evening Courier offers cash prizes for gardening articles and a home garden contest. Prizes include 85.00 for first, 2.00 for second, 1.00 for third in the 1918 Waterloo area garden contest. Entries due May 1 with inspections on June 1 July 15 and August 25.
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Evening Courier
Sroan
Waterloo
Suburbs
Floral Pageant At Spokane Pow Wow Marks June Contest
The contest ends in June 1680 with a floral pageant featuring children using their flowers as part of Spokane Pow Wow, an annual June carnival highlighting community traditions and celebration.
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Spokane
Oriental Rugs At Woods Bros From Mooradian
Mooradian, a direct importer from Persia and Turkey, presents the largest, finest Oriental rug collection in Waterloo at Woods Bros. Prices claim 25 percent savings with guaranteed quality and repair services offered by the expert weaver.
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Harry M. Mooradian
Woods Bros
Mooradian
Waterloo
Persia
Turkey
United States
Dangerous gluten flours and the call for clear labeling
A commentary criticizes gluten flour misrepresentation in diabetic foods. Physicians and law argue labeling must reveal carbohydrate percentage to protect diabetics. current standards mislead consumers and allow unsafe claims despite laws.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Offered For Digestive Ailments
Advertises Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments including gastritis indigestion dyspepsia and gallstones. Claims one dose proves power and cites over 100000 satisfied customers with some reporting avoidance of surgery. Ends with Chicago manufacturer and Waterloo druggists listed for sale.
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Oue Bose
Mayr
Geo, St. Mayr, Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangier Bros. Co
East
Fourth
Lafayette
Electrical men gather for Keokuk Waterloo convention
Delegates from the Town Electrical Association will meet in Waterloo on April 23 and 24 then visit Keokuk to inspect the water power project. The group will return to Waterloo for a two day program featuring topics by prominent electrical men and an illustrated lecture by H. J. Cooper. The Electrical show occupies the first floor of the Citizens Gas and Electric building, with the convention on the second floor.
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Town Electrical Association
Waterloo
Keokuk
H. J. Cooper
Waterloo Theatre
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Eddie Foy and Berlin Madcaps at the Waterloo
New York critics hail Eddie Foy with his seven Kiddles in Over the Rivers coming next Wednesday. The Confession at the Waterloo Thursday features Richard Sterling and a strong cast. Der Hintagspring Prince for one day with the New York German Theatre company opens Tuesday, drawing delight from Waterloo’s German community.
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Eddie Foy
New York
Over the Rivers
Werte
Lueseher
Waterloo
Berlin
Imade
Globe Theatre
Over the River
Foy
Dames Hallock Reid
Richard Sterling
George Arnins
Charters Canfield
Walter Bess
William Infram
Martin Malloy
Thad Shine
Adelyn Bushnell
Adelaid Goundre
the Waterloo
Gilpins and the hypnotic show at the theatre
The report describes a hypnotism event featuring the Gilpins. It mentions a demonstration where a man is restrained and placed on a chair, then subjected to a power test that allegedly proves hypnotic influence. Promoters advertise a ladies class and promise further demonstrations to dispel skepticism.
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Roel
Gipin
Russ Bestion
Chronic Stomach Trouble Relief Claim Encourages Use
A reader reports chronic stomach distress improved after taking Cham berlain’s Tablets, noting prior medicines failed to help. The testimonial states the user found lasting relief and urges others to try the remedy, marketed by local dealers.
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Wikelee
Billy Sunday Sets Campaign Tour Across Several Cities
Wilkes Barre reports Trev Biba Stuntay schedules Billy Sunday to hold a revival in Pittston and the largest city stop for a tabernacle campaign. Sunday will visit Scranton and Colorado Springs this year and also plans services in Los Angeles.
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Billy
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Trev
Scranton
Colorado Springs
Colo
Los Angeles
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Amos Roach
Fair Lady
Annie
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Ha-Ha
Joose-Wiles
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Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company
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C. J. van Houten
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Weesp
Liolland
Wabash Ave
Calcago
BN Moore
Ron Re Fear
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