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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

8

Education Need in Negro Pulpit Argues For Reform

In St. Louis on May 4 delegates at the quadrennial general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church urged strengthening the denomination’s education system. W S Scarborough president of Wilberforce University argued theological seminaries should be reduced from 138 to two, one in the north and one in the south, claiming joint operation would yield better results.

St. Louis Deletgates African Methodist Episcopal Church W. S. Scarborough Wilberforce University Wilberforce United States North South

Ford car thefts and recoveries alert Waterloo police

Two Ford vehicles reported missing, one found abandoned by a motorcycle unit on the outskirts. Joseph Stewart’s 1917 roadster was recovered near Fourth and Sycamore after a delayed report, while a 1916 Cadillac was stolen in Mason City. A laprobe was also reported stolen from J W Bart’s car at Sixth and Sycamore.

Joe Hay Joseph Stewart Thompson Avenue Folnd Fourth Sycamore Streets Stewart Mason City Loli Waterloo Force J . W. Bart Glenwood Sixth

Havner's Daughter Fined for Speeding in Des Moines

In Des Moines on May 4 Ada Havner, 17, daughter of Attorney General H. M. Havner, was arrested for speeding and fined $25 after her mother pleaded guilty. The mother appeared for her daughter, citing that she must not miss high school. Nine other speeders were arrested in the traffic enforcement drive.

Des Moines Ada Havner H. M. Havner

Grocery Price List From A Local Market Ad

A scanned advertisement lists numerous pantry items with prices including large jars, canned peaches, red beans, sardines, peas, cocoa, lard, pumpkin kraut, tea, coffee, bread, corn, salt, mackerel, preserves, corn flakes, cheese, crackers, prunes, milk, pears, strawberries, sardines and more, with contact at 313 E 4th St and phone numbers 4025 4026. The ad reflects mid century retail pricing and product variety available at the store.

Japan 4Th St

Kidney Pills Relieve Aches and Pains Says Willie Carter

A 1910 advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve backache weakness and disturbs from deranged kidneys. Willie Carter of Luxar Pennsylvania writes he slept poorly felt back pain dizziness and weak bladder then found relief after taking the product. The ad asserts the pills cleanse acids from the system and are sold widely.

Willie Carter Luxar

Poslam Promises Better Skin Through Quality Remedy

An ad promotes Poslam as a high quality skin remedy that delivers healing with small amounts. It urges applying it at night to itch and observing morning skin improvement, and notes availability in stores with free samples via Emergency Laboratories in New York. Poslam Soap is also advertised for daily use to benefit skin.

Emergency Laboratories West 47Th St New York Y. Ee

Board of Education Schedules Bond Election in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls voters will face a special June election to authorize a $25,000 bond for real estate purchase. The site sits between Franklin and Tremont streets, owned by Wartzman Robinson Morris estate and Gardiner Lawrence. Supporters cite economy in replacing Lincoln school. opponents point to a high local tax levy now at 57 mills with expected increases.

Cedar Falls Board of Education Samuel Wartzman John H. Robinson William Morris Estate Gardiner Lawrence Franklin and Tremont Street Seventh Eighth Streets Lincoln School

Simple Way To End Dandruff At Once

A single cure claims to dissolve and destroy dandruff using four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied at night to moisten the scalp and rubbed in. By morning most or all dandruff fades and after three or four applications the entire sign is removed. Itching stops and hair becomes fluffy and glossy.

Wealthy Widow Seeks Marriage After Remedy Claim

A widow says her stomach trouble disappeared after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and would consider marriage again. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. One dose convinces with money refunded. Wangler Bros and Hansen & Hansen, druggists advertised.

Mayr Tiis Wangler Bros Hansen ,& Hansen

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