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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

3

East High to Grant Diplomas to Seventy-Eight Seniors

East High announces 78 graduates eight girls among them will receive diplomas from J. W. Arbuckle, board president, after completing four years, passing the required knowledge tests, and joining the public school system’s finished product. Commencement week features ceremonies at the new auditorium, honoring salutatorian Wilma Kenny and valedictorian Elizabeth Sage amid planned programs and a joint district musical.

Witerloo East High School J. W. Arbuckle Board of Education Gregg M.B Clinton F. Smith First Evangelical Church East High Toya Wilma Kenny Elizabeth Sage Rall Alsa Bowers Thelma Griffin Dorotha Peyton Gladys Vetter Chass Rott Kinth Adams Rov Kino Thelmre Barnard Nora Beil

Paul Davis To Visit Textile Mills On Midwestern Trip

Paul Davis president of Paul Davis Dry Goods is one of six Midwest merchants chosen to join a Chicago hosted tour to textile mills in North Carolina. The group departs Chicago for Washington and then Reedsville and Sprig with three days at mills before Davis heads to Roanoke and on to Columbus and back to Chicago next Monday.

Paul Davis Ails Davis Roanoke Pennsylvani Columbus Chicago

American Legion Seeks Heavy Membership Drive

John N. Jacobsen announces a nationwide push to add one million members with every post in the United States opening a drive next week. The plan targets 2,500 former service men in Watering territory and urges all eligible veterans to join by May 20.

American Legion Wars Eiatye United States PAM Psn Total Becker

Former Waterloo Man Buried Here

Funeral services for William M. H. Beck er, former Waterloo resident, who died in Fresno California, were held at First Baptist Church led by Rev. O J. Askins. Honorary escort included C. W. Taft and others. active pallbearers named Amos Huggins, George Huggins, and more. Relatives attended and accompanied the body from Mile Becker and others in Aplington.

William MH HL Becker Waterloo Fresno Cal Buprist Church J. Askins Muair Muni Walker Iepie George C C. W. Taft A. J. Edouards Even Mosick George P. Beck Richard Holmes George W Fowler W. Green C.F. Morrill Amos George Charles Huggins Jeo Kern H. W. Dourad Joe Gargin Asistance Alrs. Lewis II Becker Mile Becker Harrie ‘Cuwel Hazelton Les Josephine Youns Aplington

Program of Classical Dances Closes Season

A demonstration of school work and class performances closes the season at the YWCA gymnasium tonight at 7 45. Jessie E Mohem directs a program featuring single and group dances by students including four original numbers composed by school girls.

Peterson Minor Ravlimaninot Rakkey Ryse Chanizinal Marri

Petition Drive Seeks Largest Consolidated IA District

Farmers on the western edge of Black Hawk and northeastern Grundy counties urge County Superintendent Moller to prepare petitions for a new consolidated school district spanning 47 sections near Cedar Falls. The plan envisions a six mile westward district extending into Cedar Falls area, aiming to rival Orange Township district with a single building. The fertile countryside centers on occupied local firms and landowners backing the proposal.

Black Hawk Grundy County Yiseiled Moller Birgest Lawa Cedar Falls Moeller Orange Joy Wedar Falls Conunlry

Bristow Church Destroyed by Lightning Blaze

A severe electrical storm struck Bristow this morning igniting the Reformed church and leaving it totally destroyed. The building valued around 4000 dollars was fully insured.

Bristow

Building Permits and Remodeling Notices Advertised

A scanned page lists building permits and remodeling projects across multiple addresses including Harris & Bickley on Kingsley Avenue and Huntington Street. Entries note garages, dwellings, and renovations with varying cost estimates and contractor references.

Council Orders Removal of City Hall Tower and Cornice

The city council ordered the removal of the city hall tower and cornice after a notice served on committee members Jugou Link James Register and W. E. Ogle. The move follows the committee’s appearance to show cause why the belfry should not be removed. A general contractor will perform the work.

Edward Mualinke Siover Cone Police and Public Buildings Committee Jugou Link James Register W. E. Ogle City Council Link Mahoke FH. H. Youn Elief Seagrave Fire Apparatus Company

Waterloo Women Attend Missionary Conference

Mrs. F B Dietrick and Mrs K Johnson attend the Upper Iowa Methodists home missionary conference this week. Dietrick is president and Johnson is a conference secretary, with sessions held as Cedar Rapids district meets at Tracy today and tomorrow. Dubuque and Waterloo districts met last week. reports show progress in all departments.

F. B. Dietrick K. Johnson Home Missionary Upper Iowa

Sickness Reduces Earning Capacity

Sickness lowers earning capacity and hints at debt and hardship. A testimonial from George Kesster of Indianapolis describes severe tiredness, indigestion, and nerve distress eased by Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad promotes mail order and local druggist purchase with a sixpence price.

George Kesster Ohio Street Indianapolis Mr. Kesster Dr. Williams Dr Williams

Funeral services for Axtell die in local town

Funeral rites were held Sunday for AXIO Axtell who died at age two months and four days in the township. The infant, son of Mr and Mrs Marek, passed away at Eeterade after a short illness. Survivors include the parents and siblings, with a family of distant relatives noted in the obituary.

Axio Marek Eeterade Mesty Mr. Axtell Oyter Township Anna

Last Night's News in Brief

Secretary Houston said the war finance corporation paused further loans to exporters. The Standard Oil company raised price 30 cents per gallon. Independent and Casseling were quoted 32 cents wholesale. Chinese consortium announced to provide loans from four nations. Andrew Walker, a Christian Scientist, fined 1000 dollars after manslaughter conviction in his daughter's death. Captain L H Smith set a new attitude record with three passengers aboard at 17 100 seats. Gov Holcomb declined pleas of suffragists to call a special session on ratifying the federal suffrage amendment.

Washington, D. C Houston War Finance Corporation New York Standard 1 Workington D. C Congortium Great Britain France Japan United States Newark N. J Andrew Walker el Centro L. H. Smith Bartford Conn Gov. Holcombi

Roof fire at 428 Brameber street causes slight damage

Fire department extinguished a roof fire at 9 p m yesterday at 428 Brameber street. The dwelling occupied by James Mullan suffered only slight damage after chemical extinguishing.

Brameber Street James Mullan

Morris to Come Home

Honolulu May 11 The Tokio correspondent of the Honolulu Advertiser reports that Roland S Morris United States ambassador to Japan plans resigning soon to participate in the U S presidential elections.

Morris Associated Press Honolulu Tokio Honolulu Advertiser Roland 5. Morris United States Japan

Freezone Corn Remedy Advertisement Claim

An advertisement touts Freezone as a sensational Cincinnati discovery for corn treatment. It promises quick relief with a few drops that lift corns with no pain and claim the bottle is inexpensive enough to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses without soreness.

Mayr Waneer Bros, Hansen & Hansen Cincinnati

Police Link Bond Thief to Nicky Arnstein

Chicago police say scraps from Arthur Ecremont’s wastebasket connect him to Nicky Arnstein, a $2,500,000 bond theft suspect. Letters and telegrams about stock and bond transactions were reportedly uncovered and released.

Chicago Arthur Ecremont Bettween Ecremont Nicky” Arnstein Teader New York Beremont

Births Reported in East Waterloo Township

Mr and Mrs William ?Corig in East Waterloo Township welcome their eleventh child a daughter named Mary born May 4. The birth certificate lists the father ages as MM and the mother as 40. Also mentioned is Mr and Mrs Andrew Jensen.

William Coriig East Waterloo Township Daugh Ter Mary Hive Andrew Jensen

Tiz Relief for Tired and Sore Feet Ad

A dated ad promotes Tiz from the drug store to ease tired feet. It claims quick relief from pain, swelling, and soreness, reducing chafing and bunions and making shoes easier to wear. The language imitates early 20th century advertising with emphasis on quick comfort.

Dr William Ross Tuberculosis Clinic Clocked In

Dr William M Ross limited practice to diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and chronic chest diseases. Office hours from 2:00 to 5:00 PM with evenings by appointment at 80 percent occupancy in the Leavitt and Johnson Building.

Ross Leavitt and Johnson Building Omico

Diamond Dyes Advertisement Promises Easy Garment Dyeing

An old advertisement touts "Diamond Dyes" as a dye that lets any woman dye worn garments in a rich fadeless color. It claims you cannot spot or run and guarantees perfect results even for first timers. A druggist offers a color card.

Kidney Help Claimed By La Junta Woman

Mrs. L. Gibson of 12th and Edison Street La Junta Colorado reports kidney trouble with swelling under eyes and low energy. She credits Foley Pills for quick relief and says she now feels fine. Sold everywhere.

Jose

How Is Your Weight Increase Through HypNuclane Tablets

The article argues many people are dangerously underweight and need extra flesh to stay healthy and look well. It credits physicians and chemists with solutions to raise white and red blood cells using 3 grain hypnuclane tablets, often followed by weight gain. It advises obtaining sealed packages and taking them for several months per directions.

Poslam Claims Quick Relief for Irritated Skin

An advertisement touts Poslam as a fast remedy for eczema itching and rash, promising rapid relief with small amounts. It asserts Poslam is safe, non harming, and available widely with a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York.

Emergency Laboratories West 47Th St New York City

Cadomene Tablets Aid Nervous Strain and Fatigue

Strained workers overwork their nerves and flag from poor rest and diet. Cadomene Tablets are promoted as a powerful tonic for digestion, nutrition, and elimination to restore strength, blood, and vigor, with a guarantee of satisfaction from manufacturers.

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Swamp Root Claims Kidney Help for Many

Thousands suffer kidney trouble and do not know it, doctors report. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for its healing effects and is touted as aiding kidney conditions. A Life Insurance examiner notes many applicants are rejected due to undiagnosed kidney issues. Samples offered for ten cents with request to mention Waterloo Evening Courier.

Kilmers Dr. Kilmer & G Co Binghamton N. C Waterloo Evening Courier

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