Service Inspires Grand Memorial Day Parade in Black Hawk County
In bright May sun a grand Memorial Day parade unfolded through a county town, highlighting veterans and active workers who served. Veterans from Civil and Spanish wars, women in white with red crosses, junior Red Cross members, and many civic groups marched amid flags and music, celebrating service and community unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Fairyland
Merle Skinner
Ottumwa
Owen Hawkins
Red Oak
Albert Montsomerr
Stuart
France
Skinner
Harkins
Montgomery
Tarr
Freckle Remedy From Lemons And Orchard White
A vintage advertisement advises squeezing juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of a freckle and complexion lotion. Grocers supply lemons and drug stores offer three ounces of orchard white. Massage onto face neck arms and hands daily to reduce freckles and blemishes and whiten skin. claims the mixture is harmless.
Memorial Day Parade Sparks Patriotism in Waterloo
The annual Memorial Day parade in Waterloo drew about 2 000 workers from local factories including Illinois Central shops and Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co. Greek and Black Hawk County Service League contingents led the procession with flags, bands, and a moving plea about the worth of veterans and democracy.
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Angels of Mercy
France
Moose
Loyal
Order of Moose
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Waterloo West Camp Modern Woodmen of America
Waterloo Central Labor Union
Sevy
Macy Campbell
Falls
Black Hawk County Service League
Sherrif
Henderson
Dewar
Theipidges' Protective Association
Ilnois Central Shops
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Winds Central
Waterloo Sergiem League
M. Lt. Bowman
Aterloo
Spain
Red Cross of Mercy
War parade honors service members in Waterloo march
A wartime parade in Waterloo drew large crowds as officials and citizens honored soldiers. Mayor R C Thompson walked the route with other notables, a decorated mule led a German helmet float, and workers showcased Liberty Bonds and Red Cross buttons. The Illinois Central shop Negro contingent received applause for participation. Carleton Sias praised the organizing committee after weeks of planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Campbell
Robert Anderson
Sons of Veterans
la Porte City
G. AL R
United States Army
Sons and Daughters
W.R. C
Spanish War Veterans’ Auxiliary
Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Camp Dodge
Iowa
France
Wilbur Betts
War Workers’ Division
Army Y. M
Army Y. WW. C. A
Boy Scouts
West High
Red Cross
Parada
R. C. Thompson
Illinois Central
Waterloo Parade Showcases War Efforts Across Schools
The Waterloo schools led a vibrant parade with floats highlighting war themes and food production. The Red Cross division drew strong turnout from the local chapter and delegations from Castle Hill Cedar Heights Bennington township and Dewar. A street car motorman refused to stop causing line disruption.
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Waterloo
Red Cross
Castle Hill
Cedar Heights
Bennington Township
Dewar
March Parade Delay Cited By Small Weather Issue
In March a minor weather delay slowed the parade with three bands and several drum corps in the line of march, marking the only noticeable disruption of the event.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad Promo
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy for female illnesses. It notes three generations of use and urges women in need to try the product, asserting its merit and widespread domestic trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Local Bands Donate Services for Event in Waterloo
The Waterloo Military band and Waterloo Overland band alongside the Dewar band donated their services. Also contributing were the G. A. R. drum corps and the Loyal Order of Moose drum corps in a show of community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Military Band
Waterloo Overland Band
Dewar Band
G. A. R. Drumcorps
Loyal Order of Moose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Hawk County
Waterlan
Eure
Pratees
Eckouwn Laboratory
Puilidelphis
Dr. C. A. Waterbury
Black Building
Per Werk
Sammie
War Service
Ery Fee
Employer’ Protective Association
William Galloway Company
Morty Galloway
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Uncle Sam
United States
Freedom
Carleton Sias
Sias
Hudson
Bayer
U.S
A Bayer
Pane Sea
Black Hawk
and Grundy Counties
Af. L. Bowman
Mr. Bowman
Ames
Des Moines
Air Bowman
Bowman
Barry EL Kiester
Bowman Campaign Committee
Mar
E. & S. Market
East Fifth Street
Marsh Place
Iewants
East Fourth St
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Mulberry Street
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