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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
12
City mail carriers delivered 134470 pieces of mail from April 25 to May 1, total mail taken to residences. Compare with 1251000 pieces in the prior survey period. The routes cover long miles, with carriers reporting 12 miles daily averages and significant postage due stops delaying service.
The report notes a sharp drop in office activity for January through April 1924 versus the same period, yet receipts rose by 22 760 dollars, seen as a positive sign of business normalizing.
Mayor Gnagy asks motorists to take part in a free brake safety test drive conducted by the Waterloo Auto Wash company. On Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm J D Rouche of the Brake Lining Association and a police official will test brakes at Al mand between Fourth and Lowa. all car owners are urged to participate.
A police report highlights brake faults as a major cause of city crashes. It notes testing during official inspections, with speed tests at 20 mph over a measured course and checks at two white lines. If the car stops between lines, brakes are OK. otherwise adjustments are advised.
Voters out of the county on primary day June may request absentee ballots from County Auditor W Esher. Applications must be filed 20 to three days before the election. The old rule allowed 15 to three days. Ballots are mailed out 10 to three days before election.
William Firth Jr of Merchantville New Jersey testifies that Kellogg's Krumbled Bran relieved his 12 year constipation and indigestion after a year of near constant symptoms. He reports a friend improved after three weeks and endorses two tablespoons daily. Made in Battle Creek and sold by all grocers with a money back guarantee.
Voters who are sick or disabled may obtain ballots in person from 10 days before the election to the day prior. The rules apply to those in the county on election day but unable to reach polling places.
The Memphis revival draws crowds as Billy Sunday delivers sermons in a tabernacle for 8 000 attendees nightly. Larry TL Fisher, keeper of city newspapers, notes the packed meetings and ongoing interest in the evangelist's campaign.
Fragmentary text shows references to Billy Sunday and ongoing evangelistic meetings. Mention of newspaper orders and past revival in the area hints at continuing religious campaigns and public interest.
Mrs. Sarah Heck of Memphis Tennessee endorses Fonry’s Honky and Ak Compound for cough relief claiming the first dose stopped a stubborn winter cough. The advertisement touts rapid relief and urges purchase at local stores.
An old style advertisement touts a foot comfort product claiming to reduce pain from corns bunions and swollen feet. It features exaggerated claims and urges purchase from department stores for a few cents.
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