More Money Now on Deposit in Waterloo Banks
Banks in Waterloo show total deposits of 11 950 075 93 for the city as of May 190, with local institutions stable and growing while larger state banks see withdrawals due to liberty loan campaigns and government papers. Seasonal farm activity also lowers deposits, but thrift and saving trends strengthen local finances. Christmas savings clubs remain steady with many new time and checking accounts opened.
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Liberty
Red Cross
Waterloo
Treasury
Waterloo Woman Lectures on Needs of Home Service
Mrs. BE. BH. Bartlett of Waterloo lectured on the home service of the American Red Cross at Bellevue Iowa this week. She gave two addresses, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Mrs. Maris Michel of Dubuque and Mrs. George B. Worthen of Waterloo also speaking, under the University of Iowa extension department. The Bellevue short course was a collaboration with the University and the civilian relief department of the Bellevue chapter.
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BE. BH. Bartlett
Bellevue
Bartlett
Maris Michel
Dubuque
Home Service
George B. Worthen
Waterloo
Estate University
Cal
Kamsas
National
War‘thermore
University of Iowa
Department of Civilian Relief
Betlevua
Bolo Club Endorses Sweet for Congress in Unanimous Vote
The Bolo club, a Spanish-American War veterans group, endorsed Burton E. Sweet A. W. McFar lane B. Santee James J. Rainbow and George C. Welker for nomination at the June primaries. Letters from absent candidates were read and members heard talks on politics and patriotism at Memorial hall.
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Burton E. Sweet
A. W. McFarlane
B. Santee
James J. Rainbow
George C. Welker
Bolo Club
Memorial Hall
Bolo J Club
Messrs. McFarlane
Santee
Sweet
A. M. Cloud
H. W. Grout
J. J. Rainbow
J. F. Simpson
B. K. Greene
Reinbeck
Mrl. Bowman
Births Reported in Local Notices
To Mr and Mrs Allen Adams 135 Cottage May 5 a daughter Annie Myrtle. To Mr and Mrs Jesse J Roberte 415 Fowler May 13 a daughter Velma. To Mr and Mrs Paul Klein 708 Moblie Mar 4 a daughter Charlotte May. To Mr and Mrs LeRoy Kuhns 401 Pine Mey 13 a son Joseph Hay. To Mr and Mrs John Scarborough 212 Webster Mar 13 a son Cecil B. To Mr and Mrs William Lawrance Cedar Falls May 14 a daughter Extn. To Mr and Mrs Emmet Casey Cedar Falls May 1 a son Charles Emmet. To Mr and Mrs David D Schuler Dewar May 12 a son. To Mr and Mrs Joseph W ArcCracken 47 Ankeny May 5 a son Richard Donald. To Mr and Mrs Alvin Ror Eck 163 Portlandt Mary 15 a daughter. To Mr and Mrs John L Shares Spring Creek April 27 a daughter Ade Une Marie. To Mr and Mrs Magnus Eliott Cedar Heights May 13 a daughter. To Mr and Mrs J B Byers 1527 Franklin May 15 a daughter Anna Jane.
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Allen Adams
Cottage
Annie Myrtle
Jesse J. Roberte
Fowler
Velma
Paul . Klein
Moblie
Charlotte May
LeRoy Kuhns
Pine- Mey
Joseph Hay
John Scarborough
Webster
Cecil B
Wiliam Lawrance
Cedar Falls
Emmet Casey
Cedar F Falls
Charles Emmet
David D. Schuler
Dewar
Joseph W. ArcCracken
Ankeny
Richard Donald
Alvin Ror Eck
Ortlandt
John L. Shares
Spring Creek
Ade Une Marie
Magnus Eliott
Cedar Heights
B. Byers
Franklin
Anna Jane
Homerun Baker Playing Good Ball for Miller Huggins
New York report notes Miller Huggins revitalizing John Franklin Baker of Trapps Maryland once famed as home run king. Baker excels fielding and shows improved form under Huggins assisted by Peckinpaugh and Pratt with five solid teammates including a strong middle infield.
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Baker
Miller Huggins
New York
John Franklin Baker
Trapps
Bill Donovan
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Eddie Collins
Jack Barry
Gotham
Frank
Bill
Huggins
Peckinpaugh
Pratt
Van Metre in Flying Service Now in France
Letters from Horace Van Metre former Courier and Reporter staffer say he enlisted as a seaman last September and is now in France in good health with much hard work ahead He praises French hospitality and kindness of civilians and soldiers and hints at an air service transfer. London May 17 the Irish home rule bill remains stalled as the Commons adjourns to May 28. Paris May 17 Dr Alexis Carrell of the Rockefeller Institute is promoted to commander of the foreign legion by the French government.
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Horace van Metre
Courier
France
van Metre
Sea Service
London
House of Commons
Carrell
Paris
Alexis Carrell
Rockefeller Institute
Foreign Legion
Woman Claims Cure After Seven Months With Vege able Compound
Mrs S J Semler of Troy New York says she suffered seven months from displacement with dragging pain backache and headaches. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered fully and resumed all housework. She urges others in similar condition to try the remedy and consult Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
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Troy
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkleham
S. J. Senler
5Th Ave
N. Y
British Submarines Evade Capture to Reach Baltic
An admiralty statement says seven British submarines destroyed by their crews at Helsingfors reached the Baltic by two routes. E class boats used Archangel or a Danish Swedish passage. C class boats to Archangel via Kronstadt by inland water transport. Crews reached England via Mourmansk.
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London
Helsingfors
Baltic Sea
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Archangel
Admiralty
Skaw
Sound
England
Kronstadt
Acay of
Mourmansk
Britten
Mussians
Hango
White Sox Hopes Wobble as Key Slugger Near Departure
New York reports May 17 that the White Sox risk losing star Joe Jackson to a ship-building career, threatening their lead in the American League pennant race. If Jackson leaves, the club must rely on others while Red Paber fights in Class 1-A draft, and the pitching losses would further weaken their title chances.
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New York
White Sox
Positon
Joe Jackson
Jos
Joe
Jackson
Philadelphia
Red Paber
Boy Eight Struck by Auto on Wellington Street
George Wartey eight stepped from curb into Wellington Street and was run over by a car driven by W. S. Crutcher. The accident occurred near the Wartey home at the corner of Fourth and Washington streets at about 20 minutes past 5. The boy suffered painful bruises to the chest and side and received medical treatment.
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George Wartey
W. 5. Crutcher
Wellington Street
Wartey
Fourth
Washington Streets
First National Bank of Dunkerton reports assets and capital
In response to a comptroller of currency call the First National Bank of Dunkerton reports condition as of May 10 with total assets of 427262.82 dollars. It is capitalized at 30000 dollars and has a surplus fund of 46000 dollars. The state bulletin details appear elsewhere in this paper.
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Dunkerdon National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
First National Bank of Dunkerton
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Ad Promises Vitality
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla with Peptiron as a spring health booster. It claims relief from rheumatism, purging humors, restored appetite, bright complexions, and renewed strength due to iron. When needed, Hood's Pills supplement to relieve biliousness and liver issues.
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Hood
Waterloo Merchant Financial Wreck
An advertisement recounts a Waterloo merchant's claim that Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured his wife's chronic digestive ailments after ten years of suffering. It asserts the preparation clears intestinal inflammation and mucus, promising relief in a single dose with a money back guarantee. Wangler Bros Stewers Drug and Hansen and Hansen are named outlets.
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Mayr
Wangler Bros
Stewers Drug
Hansen and Hansen
Dandruff Cure Claim Adverts Arvon Solution
An advertisement promotes Arvon liquid as a dandruff cure claiming it dissolves and destroys all dandruff after nightly applications. It asserts itch relief and shinier hair after a few uses and notes Aquilarven is available at drug stores and inexpensive.
Gets-It-2 Drops Then to the Dance
Public notice and advertisement extols Gets-It as a magic corn remover. The copy promises quick relief from corns and calluses with a few drops, claiming painless action and suitability for dancing. It cites manufacturers HE. Lawrence & Co. Chicago and several local Waterloo distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangler Bros
W. Taggart, Co
J. Miller
Hansen & Hansen
Horns Drug Co
Jenderson Drug ‘A
Siowers Drug Co
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Alaska
Louisiana
Anu Near
Tomer
Ohio
Independent Meat Co
Commercial Street
Waterloo Merchant Financial Wreck
Golden Rule Gift Shop
East Fourth Street
Craps Ivory
Riymond Mekee
The
Sergeant Davis
U.S. H.C
Majestic
Germany
Dad
Crystal
Theda Bara
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