NITT 15 Awarded 1000 and Carnegie Medal for Hero
George R. Witt a pensioned city man has been notified by F Wilmot manager of the Carnegie Hero Fund commission that he is awarded a bronze medal and 1000 dollars for heroism shown on June 17 1919 when he saved 12 year old R Wayne Wilson from drowning in the Cedar river at Waterloo Iowa W J Peddicord who witnessed the rescue aided in securing the award and expressed the event in a letter to Witt for confirmation and acceptance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Witt
F. Wilmot
Carne|co Hero Fund Commission
R. Wayne Wilson
W. J. Peddicord
Warloo
Cedar Falls
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Foley Kidney Pills Ad From Henandoah Couple
Mr and Mrs Andrew Comer of Henandoah Virginia report illness and relief after using Foley Kidney Pills Rheumatism backache and general kidney trouble improved with less night awakenings and stronger arms since taking the remedy Advertisements claim the pills ease backache sore stiff joints fatigue and general weakness and are sold everywhere.
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Finsband
Andrew Comer
Henandoah
Blader
Woley
Foley
Medal Award Acknowledged by Civil War Hero
Letter of Acceptance from Mr. Witt thanks the commission and friends for the bronze medal and $1000 prize awarded for saving the life of K Wayne Wilson on June 17 1919. He expresses honor and gratitude to the Cargesse Hero Fund Commission and Mr. Peddicord for support, noting the Civil War casualties vs World War losses.
Red Cross Folk of Northern Iowa Confer Here
Northeastern Iowa chairmen and delegates travel to a conference in Waterloo at the Russell-Lamson Hotel. R. C. Brennion outlines the national Red Cross program, Dr. Albertus Per Ty discusses charter organization, with sessions on home and social services and junior Red Cross activities led by Miss Lou Vogel and Miss Pauline Kelley.
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Iowa
Russell-Lamson
Central Division
Chicago
Red Cross
R. C. Brennion
Albertus Per Ty
H. B. Cropper
Waterloo
Lou Vogel
Pauline Kelley
W. R. Seeley
Waverly
A. BE. Jewett
Doctors With Souls Promote Fletcher's Castoria
In a hometown appeal, doctors describe their human care and bedside dedication. They emphasize Fletcher's Castoria’s history and benefits, urging parents not to choose imitations and to rely on trusted physicians in the neighborhood.
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Fletcher
Remedy for skin disease through blood cleansing tonic
It explains that blood impurities cause itching skin diseases and that a vegetable tonic, 5.S.S., can cure by improving blood health. Thousands have used it to stop itching. readers are urged to buy S.S.S. from their druggist and write for free medical advice to Chief Medical Advisor at 828 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SSS
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Local women to discuss class instruction and activities
Knowlton Osage and Decorah figures including Mrs Grace Ur ban and Mrs Sylvia Rhodenbaugh of Northwood join chairs to organize pursing activities committees. Mrs O J Franchier of Cedar Rapids will describe class instruction.
Library secretary to hold meeting at Waterloo clubrooms
Julia A. Robinson secretary of the Iowa Library commission will arrive today to conduct a library conference at the Greater Waterloo association club rooms tomorrow at 3 p m. All interested in librarianship as a profession are invited. Personal interviews with Miss Robinson may be arranged by calling Miss Maria C Brace at the library. An advertisement for Foley products is included.
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Julia A. Robinson
Des
Iowa Library Commission
Greater Waterloo
Mv.eryone
Miss Robinson
Maria Cbrace
Conference Speakers Outline Library Work Roles
In Waterloo stem led by Miss Mildred Hoffman and Miss Elizabeth ee the conference explores stations hospital service and children work with Mary Stewart and Minnie Olive Hill. Leaders invite discussion on opportunities for librarians, duties, and demands on aspiring librarians.
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Waterloo Stem
Mildred Hoffman
Elizabeth ‘Ee
Mary &. Stewart
Minnie Olive Hill
Birth announced for Powers family eighth child
Mr and Mrs Ernest L Powers of 124 Webster Mayan report their eighth child is alive and well born April 24 a son named Raymond Al ark Ancestry and garrying sisten noted in the announcement from Mrs Riph G Wrobb at 215 ieee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Powers
Webster, Mayan
Riph G. Wrobb
Ieee
Raymond Alark
Navy recruitment pay figures in early policy notes
The United States navy offers $84 per month for recruits, with an $114 figure if recruitment officer pay is included. The data reflect compensation arrangements for personnel procurement in the period.
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United States Navy
Adler i ka Again Adler i ka Again
A testimonial claims Adler i ka provides instant relief from stomach trouble indigestion and constipation lasting years. It states the remedy cleanses upper and lower bowel removes foul matter relieves pressure on the heart and improves appetite sleep and overall digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler-i-ka
Suara Voth
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Iarnegie
Hero Fund Commission
Witt
Peddicord
Mr. Wilmot
Cargesse Hero Fund Commission
Mr. Peddicord
United States
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Thekidt
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SSS Sid
Donse Brothers
Sean
Library Commission
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Julian Havana
Garrying
Sisten Six Tn Toil
Ste
Edwin T. Jaynes
Franklin St
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Towa
Czehal
MW Hunt
Wanegler Bros. Co
Royal
Ailene
Electrical Pioneers
Fourth Street
PY Aterloo Electrical Supply CO
Bridge ST
West Side
Georgette
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