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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1923

Page

14

Council Sets Busy Schedule for Tax Data Assessments

City council members prepared a week of long evenings from 7 p.m. to midnight to read assessments reported by J A Townsley and allow property owners to object. Mayor A F Gnagy explained the process as the board of review convened at 3 p.m. to hear protests. The council also agreed to rescind the Westfield avenue widening order after William Galloway opposed it citing impact on the landscape and company costs.

A. EF Gnagy Ipolassoys J. A. Townsley Wiliam Galloway Westfield Avenue Galloway

Waterloo Sunday School Workers Head to State Meeting

Waterloo representatives including Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Beal J. J. Stewart Mrs. O. W. Hems worth Miss Lulu Mosher Howard Morris Rev W H Beachier Mrs C J Miler Mrs PF A Becker Aliss Cora Orr Mrs John Ral ston Miss Lulu Barnes and Mrs Nettie Blenis attend the fifty eighth annual convention of the Tews State Sunday School association in Washington Ta Sessions run through Thursday afternoon Prof EH MW Stranahan Oska loosa religious director of Penn college and president of the State Sunday School association speaks this afternoon R A Waite boys work superintendent of the International association discusses Sunday School Alibis This evening speakers J H ngie Lansing Mich and William J Shallcross Des Moines state director of near east relief address the gathering

W. W. Beal J. J. Stewart O. W. Hemsworth Lulu Mosher Howard Morris W.H. Beachier C. J.miler PF. A. Becker Aliss Cora Orr John Ral+ston Lulu Barnes Nettie Blenis Waterloo Tews State Sunday School Association Washington EH. MW. Stranahan Oskaloosa Penn College State Sunday School Association R. A. Waite Boys’ Work The International Association J. H. Ngie Lansing Mich William J. Shallcross Des Moines Near East Relief

Occupants Uninjured in Car Motorcycle Collision

Mrs Tf C Brown reports a collision at Independence Avenue and Lane Street between her car and a motorcycle carrying two men at 1 45 p m yesterday No injuries occurred though both vehicles were damaged Later CK Holmes of 1427 Franklin Street says he drove the motorcycle

Commercial Street Independence Avenue Lane Street C. K. Holmes Franklin Street

Woman Sues for 1000 Damages for Theatre Injuries

Grace Parker sues Ford-Diebold Co. owner of Palace Theatre Waterloo Cedar Rapids for 1000 damages claiming a balcony railing sliver pierced her knee during a 1921 motion picture show. She says an attendant directed her to a seat and the wooden railing caused two weeks in bed and four weeks in crutches with 65 dollars medical expenses.

Grace Parker Ford-Diebold Company Cedar Rapids Palace Theatre Waterino J. H. Meyers

Waterloo Mascot Dropped from Sky in Parachute Misadventure

A staged stunt gone awry sees Lily the goat dropped from a parachute 500 feet above a baseball park. The animal landed after a brush with a tree, breaking its tail but surviving to return to the diamond with her mother amid curious onlookers and a shaken aviator.

Phil Lily Angora Mother Earth Earl Campbell Frank Seery Seery League Ark Campbell Electric Park Earth John Mrs. Robin Dubuque Jer Earl Rian Ball Park Goat Byrnes Park

Freezone Promise Lets Corns Be Removed Pain Free

An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick corn remover that stops pain instantly and lets users peel away corns with fingers. A pharmacist sells a tiny bottle for a few cents, claiming it removes hard, soft, and between toe corns and calluses without soreness or irritation.

Ouimet and Willing Still in Race for British Golf Title

The British amateur championship enters its second round with American contenders Francis Ouimet and Dr. C. P. Willing still alive. Ouimet defeated BO War With in a tight match, while Willing beat Robert Grant Jr 3 and 1. Other Americans see mixed results as five fell yesterday including Allis and Sweetser, with spectators filling the course as British and American players press toward the finals.

Calta Mero Toads Francis Ouimet Dr. C. P. Willing Upan Almericans Quinter BO War With Wasng Willing Robert Grant, Jr Frances Northeast Americine Minnteles Tay Alneyiest Allis Joan , Sweetser Robert Gardner S. Davidson Merron Chicago Heo J.B. Heddard Neville San Francisco D. A. Chard G. P. Witting Portland Ore

Plan to Redecorate First M E Church

Twenty six teams of two men will canvass members of First M E Church for funds to renovate and repair the building. The effort aims to finish the canvass in four days with a supper Friday evening where reports will be heard. The church officials deem urgent repairs and redecorating needed.

First M. Is. Church Larn

Decoration Planned at Site After Edifice Erection

A decoration project is planned at the site but no work has begun since the building was erected. Estimated expenses run about 2600 dollars.

Cammack Opens Studio in Waterloo

W I Cammnock, long a leading photographer, opens a new studio in Waterloo, reviving his career after years of prominence in photography. The move marks a notable local business development and signals continued creative work by a respected figure.

W. R. Cammack Waterloo

Speeders Pay Fines in City Police Court

W. C. Ackerman fined S114 and costs after being found guilty of breaking the city speed law. Three traffic violators forfeited bonds of 35 each. One charge of parking was dismissed. Four youths faced disorderly conduct charges related to an automobile ride. Fradi Trabue and Floyd Metin forfeited bonds of 15 each. hearings for Roland Audrey and M. Burrys continued.

W. C. Ackerman J. W. Gwynne Wren Parking Fradi Trabue Floyd Metin Roland Audrey M. Burrys

Waterloo Gun Club Plans Thursday Practice at Byrnes Park

Waterloo Gun Club with about 50 trapshooters will hold a Thursday afternoon practice shoot at Byrnes park shooting grounds to stay in trim for upcoming meets. Members expect 25 to 25 attendees and aim to attract regional enthusiasts before the Hampton registered shoot on May 16 and the Mason City state shoot June 4 5 and 6, per president Nicholas Webber.

Waterloo Gun Club Byrnes Park Waterloo Club Waterson Mason City Nicholas Webber

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial

Letter from a Washington D C reader praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female trouble and general run down health After taking six bottles she reports full recovery and weight gain from 60 to 140 pounds and urges others to use the product

Washington, D.C Lydia E. Pinkham Janet Penna. Ave S.E

Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief

Advert reads Red Pepper Rub offering instant heat and quick relief from rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck. It claims to improve blood circulation and ease chest congestion with Bowles Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers sold cheaply at drug stores. Be sure the package shows Rowles on the label.

Rowles Ackaga Cady

Studio continues Spurr legacy in Waterloo with Baby Week opening

Jona Fajis joins L A Lind of Waterloo as successors to Spurr studio. Baby week opening today with focus on photographing children and special attention to youngsters.

Jona Fajis L. A. Lind Waterloo Spurr Hig Studio Childran

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