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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

4

Knights of Pythias District Lodge Meeting in Waterloo

Knights of Pythias lodges in district No 6 send representatives to Waterloo for a Castle hall meeting. Registration in forenoon and afternoon session with schools of instruction at 2 30 pm. Grand Vice Chancellor Robinson guides statutes talk, Ward Ferguson explains. Dinner at 6 pm, march to Armory led by Greater Waterloo band. Program includes rank conferment, Brigham Young address, and remarks by W R Law and Ware Ferguson.

Knights of Pythias District No. 6 Waterloo Castle Hall Robinson Ward Ferguson K.of P. Hall Ware Ferguson Herman Oelzman G. M

Married as Joke Divorce Trial in Iowa Novel Case

Council Bluffs Iowa November 16 A story of Lorraine Wreoff a 17 year old business student engaged to Donald Millicon 19 who jilted him to wed his brother 21 as a joke She divorced the jilted groom and re engaged to the brother The minister tied the knot legally The next day Millicon alleged cruel treatment and the couple separated The marriage occurred August 2 and a divorce petition was filed October 25 granted November 10 Under Iowa law she cannot remarry for a year so they plan to wed in Missouri This is Loraines account of the prank now she says she is in earnest and Donald treated it as a prank.

Council Blotis Donald Millicon William Lorraine Wreoff Business College Council Lorraine Lowa Missouri Donald

Former Courier Reporter Named Pitt Chancellor in Pittsburgh

John Gabbert Bowman, once a Waterloo Evening Courier reporter in his teens, has been elected chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh succeeding Dr Samuel Black McCormick. Bowman, a Iowa native, previously led the University of Iowa and recently served as a director of the American College of Surgeons.

John’ Gabbert Bowman Waterloo West Waterloo Evening Courier Dispatch Pittsburgh John Gabbert Bowman University of Pittsburgh Samuel Black McCormick Bowman Towa University of Iowa American College of Surgeons

Silent Courier For Sale Ad Sells with Monocled Pitch

An English newspaper features an unusual for sale ad described as a silent but effective salesman. The ad appears in the Courier, highlighting a monocled figure as the centerpiece of the pitch.

Eannmald The Courier

Red Cross Liver Pills claim cure for multiple diseases

An advertisement touts Red Cross Liver Pills as a cure for liver and stomach diseases and related ailments. Prepared by medical specialists, the watch shaped bottles promise two months of treatment for twenty five cents and are sold in Waterton by local druggists or mailed by Rea Bros. of Minneapolis.

Waterton Robert Drug Co Henderson Drug Co Rea Bros Minneapolis Minn

Chemist Wins Lasting Gratitude

A testimonial praises Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for severe stomach pain and various digestive ailments. The ad claims one dose convinces and money is refunded, listing Wangier Bros Hansen & Wansen and other druggists as distributors.

Wangier Bros Hansen & Wansen

Labor Letter Writer Sought For Public Disclosure

In Waterloo a letter responding to yesterday's article on the labor situation has arrived with an undecipherable signature. The writer is urged to provide a name to the Courier or editorial rooms. publication will follow as a sign of good faith. The piece discusses unemployment and warns workers from other communities about seeking work here while industrial conditions persist.

Waterloo Courier Woodbury Woodbury’s

Silas Klingaman Critically Ill in Orange Township

Local prominent landowner Silas L. Klingaman of Black Hawk county is reported seriously ill with obstruction of the bowels. He has been failing fast, according to updates from his household.

Silas L. Klingaman Black Hawk County Orange Township

Pape's Cold Compound Promise Quick Relief

Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a fastest, inexpensive cold remedy. Claims two hourly doses up to three total clear nasal passages, relieve headache and feverish symptoms, and end grippe misery with no quinine. Tastes pleasant and acts without assistance, sold in drug stores.

Pape Paps

Peterson's Ointment Promises Eczema and Piles Cure

Advertorial claims from Buffalo and readers like Miss Mary Hill of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine praise Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema and itching piles. The ad notes 60 cent boxes, testimonials, and mail order availability, with Druggists recommending it.

Peterson Buffalo Mary Hill Third Avenue Pittsburgh A.B. Ruger Washington Avenue Racine Wis Peterson Ointment Co., Inc

Illness delays Mr Kitnga at Presbyterian Hospital

For several months he suffered heart trouble. The malady became critical Sunday morning and caused intense pain and nausea. An x ray showed the problem in the small intestines. He remained at Presbyterian Hospital last night, and bedside reports say he is no better. Mr Kliogaman, Civil War veteran, age about 60, moved from Pennsylvania after the war to Black Iank county and Orange township on the Hudson road. He has spent winters in California but his frail health halted travel this autumn.

Kitnga Mun Presbyterian Hospital Kliogaman Pennsylvania Black Iank County Orange Township Hudson Road California

New County Nurse Named at Allison Butler County picks new county nurse

Alison Nov 16 Miss Catherine Gabriel head of visiting nurse association of Dubuque will assume county nurse duties in Butler county around Nov 27 and attend the Creston nurses meeting. Mrs Johnston current county nurse will resign to become nurse for Linn county overseeing over 3000 school children. Gabriel has led the fresh air camp and children's clinic in Dubuque for years. Births registered in Butler county.

Alison Catherine Gabriel Visiting Nurse Association of Dubuque Butler County Creston Johnston Lynn County Gabriel

No More Stomach Trouble Currence Endorses MARLIX Cure

Mr. R B Currence of Charlotte North Carolina shares a long struggle with stomach trouble. He credits MARLIX with complete relief after two bottles and urges readers to try the 75 cent concentrate guaranteed by The Marlix Co Fort Wayne Indiana and local druggists Waterloo C J Miller Wangler s Drug Store.

R. B. Currence Charlotte, N.C Marlix Marlix Co Fort Wayne Ind Waterloo C.j.miller, Wangler’s

Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound Advertises Hair Dye

A vintage advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair naturally. It claims the product restores natural color after one or two applications and leaves hair thick, glossy, and youthful looking.

Wyeth’s

Allison News In November Births and Local Notices

The column lists numerous November births including Ray and Jeusse, Hemmer and Tena Hust, Sefred and Anna Schwitzer, Abel and Jennie Schrage, Tabo and Reka Abben, Jack and Wingle Vane, Dana and Huth Wilder, Mike and Lizzie Wubenen, and Conrad and Sarah Welgman. It also notes an American Legion smoker and athletic carnival in Allison on November 23, with veterans welcome. local officials report car registrations rising for 1421. various area residents move or travel, church and school activities, and farm conditions with corn harvests delayed by rain.

Ray Jeusse Rudian Hemmer Tena Hust Sefred Anna Schwitzer Abel Conrad Sarah Welgman American Legion Allison Doom Butler County Edward Dewey Decatur Ark G. C. McDonald Waverly Clarence Spahn-Rosé ‘Lumer Company Roland Peet Desi Moines Austin Flint Medical Society Allison Post

Stomach Trouble Case Prompts Milk Emulsion Trial

A distressed Altoona mother sought help for her child with persistent stomach trouble and lack of nourishment. After using Milks Emulsion, the boy allegedly regained the ability to walk with support within days, prompting a Tribune interview and a nationwide marketing pitch by Milks Emulsion Co. The Altoona Times story is reproduced by the company, offering a liberal trial plan and refunds if unsatisfied.

McCartnay Rieg Altoona Times-Tribune Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind Druggista Everywhere

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