Board Approves Large Road Building Plan for Black Hawk County
The county board of supervisors launched a major road-improvement program for 1922 adding 21 miles of surveying and drainage and 10 miles of graveling. Projects include Waterloo-La Porte City road, north of Dewar, and Cedar Falls area roads with graveling on Logan Avenue. Graveling begins next spring with winter work depending on weather. all requires Iowa Highway Commission approval. Farmers' delegations supported the plan, with more expected in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Board of Supervisors
Waterloo-La Porte City
Dewar
Bennington Township
Waterloo Dunkerton
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls-Wavrerly
Logan Avenue
Waterloo
Bremer County
Dunkerton
New Hampton
Vinton
To Highway Commission
Iowa Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Hudson
Orange Township
Eagle Canter Highway
Red Cross Fulfills Pledge to Soldiers in Iowa Meeting
Walter Davidson of the Red Cross central division told 75 roll call workers in Cedar Rapids that the organization is keeping its wartime pledge to care for soldiers. He cited compensation claims work, veterans bureau cooperation, vocational training, recreation efforts, and support from the American Legion. Waterloo aids 16 local wounded or ill soldiers. the annual roll call runs November 11 to 24 across sixteen counties represented at the meeting.
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Red Cross
Walter Davidson
Chicago
Central Division
The
Cedar Rapids
George B. Worthen
Home Service
Waterloo
Veterans’ Bureau
American Legion
Veterans' Bureau Opens at Marsh Plate Building
The Waterloo veteran affairs office opened with equipment delays as attendants helped more than twenty ex servicemen seek information on adjustment issues. No new aid applications were taken. the office emphasizes personal contact with records staff. George W. Kirk announced Gates Business College added to vocational training, bringing Waterloo students from 19 counties. Myr. Purmort planned visits to Mason City and other cities to review pending cases.
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Altho
War Veteran’s Bureau
Marsh Plate
St Goor
George W. Kirk
St. Louis
Gates Business College
Waterloo
Waterloo College
Charles E. Purmort
A. E. Julian
Mason City
Myr
Purmort
Skirts Lowered by Fashion in Modern Times
An advertisement urges women to adjust hemlines by fashion, suggesting re dyeing faded skirts rather than buying new. Diamond Dyes offer easy instructions to dye wool silk cotton linen or mixed fabrics and even draperies, with guidance for material type.
Iowa Boy Scouts Prize Ear of Corn Contest
Charles D. Reed announces a statewide contest for Iowa Boy Scouts to submit ears of corn. Prizes include a troop banner, a uniform, and a Scout manual. Entries pass county farm bureau agents and judges select the top three ears. All corn proceeds from a public sale fund aid starving children in the Near East.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
United States Weather Bureau
Iowa
Boy Scouts of
Manuel
Boy
Farm Bureau
Utterback
Near East Relief Executive Committee
Chas, Cunningham
Iowa Farm Bureau
Reed
Near East
Red Pepper Rub for Cold Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers as a quick relief for chest congestion and aches. It promises immediate tingling warmth within minutes and claims to ease colds rheumatism backache stiff neck and sore muscles.
Civil War Veteran David Dinsmore Dies in Iowa City
Dr. David Dinsmore aged 91 died at his daughter's home in Iowa City on November 10 as the Associated Press reports. He served in the Civil War and will be remembered for his longstanding public service and community involvement.
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Iowa City
The
Associated Press
Iowa City, Il
David
Dinsmore
Careless shampoo ad touts mulsified cocoanut oil
An advertisement promotes mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a superior, grease free cleanser for hair and scalp. It claims one to two teaspoons cleanse thoroughly, produce rich lather, remove dust and oil, leave hair silky and manageable, and is cheap and widely available through druggists.
Veteran Civil War figure Dr Dinsmore noted in Kirksville history
Mrs. A. M. Akerman recounts the appearance of Dr Dinsmore, a Civil War veteran who lived in Kirksville Iowa for many years, reflecting on his long residence and local ties.
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A. M. Akerman
Dr. Dinsmore
Kirksville
Rheumatism Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Allenrhu as the sure conqueror of rheumatism promising to dissolve uric acid deposits and ease pain within twenty four hours. It claims a money back guarantee if not effective and lists Henderson Drug Co. Hansen & Hansen and C.J. Miller as guarantors.
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X . Allenrbu
James 4. Allen
Allenthy
Allenrhy
Henderson Drug Co
Hansen & Hansen
C.J. Miller
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener Ad
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to restore natural hair color. It claims Gray hair fades with age but darkens evenly after several applications, making the user look younger and glossing the hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Advice for Women on Kidney Trouble From Bessie Brawner
The letter promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney issues and claims the pills help a Cleveland woman perform housework. It describes kidney trouble symptoms such as rheumatic pain swollen ankles backache joints sore muscles and sleep disturbance and asserts prompt relief from Foley Kidney Pills sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Bessie Brawner
Cd Ave
Cleveland
Foley
Bly's Cream B Advertises Quick Cold Relief
An old ad promotes Bly's Cream B to relieve nasal congestion from colds and catarrh. It claims the product clears stuffed noses, soothes throats, and eases breathing, with a small bottle available at druggists. The copy uses sensational language to emphasize instant relief and dramatic results.
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Davidson
Boy Scouts
Efisa Westen
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mass
U.S.A
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Machina
Catarre
Kuppenheimer
America
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East Fourth Street
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