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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1920

Page

23

Rejected Lover Fails In Death by Own Action

Unrequited love drives Edward Zaborowski 22 to shoot himself outside his former sweetheart’s Waterloo home. The bullet failed to hit the heart, he is treated at Presbyterian Hospital in Waterloo with an ugly wound and possible recovery. He served in France during World War I and lived with a sister in Winona Minnesota after leaving the army. He had quarrels with Opal Dayton who moved to Waterloo and refused reconciliation. A small .32 caliber revolver bought locally was used. Rainbow society members offer comfort to the wounded veteran and his family. The piece also notes obituaries and death notices for James McNeill and other local residents.

Edward Zaborowski France Hieventh Street West Presbyterian Hospital Winona Minn Opal Dayton Waterloo Zaborowski Racine Wis Young King-Marson Post Rainbow Society

Obituary and reflections on America by H W Nevinson

London talk recounts Nevinson praising Americans’ kindness yet condemning policing overreach. He cites draconian sentences for alleged pamphleteering and notes America lagging Britain in political labor. Also mentions Korean women and a brief obituary for Harland Orton Baker born 1853 died 1920.

Harland Orton Baker Alton Ill Black Hawk County Waterloo

West High Plans Declamatory Contest and Thanksgiving Program

West High students focus on a high dec list contest with tryouts set for Nov 30 and Dec 1. The glee clubs prepare a Thanksgiving entertainment for Nov 24 featuring Evalyn Myers Victor Kaplan Martha Dawson and more with musical performances and humorous interludes.

Bedgwick Evalyn "Myers Victor Kaplan Martha Dawson Weat High West High Ethel Swanson Iowa Buttermakers Association Dramatic Department

West High Juniors Present Two Plays Soon

West High juniors rehearse two one act comedies Neigh bors by Zona Gale and Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell and George Cook under Miss Dorothy Seiffert, dramatic instructor. Cast includes Benita Sanford Janet Woodbury Helene Gilenny Milton Hartleip Alice Forbes Martha Swisher Gertrude Bodwell and Theo.

Zona Gale Susan Glaspel George Cook West High Will Dorothy Seiffert Benita Sanford Janet Woodbury Helene Gilenny Milton Hartleip Alice Forbes Martha Swisher Gertrude Bodwell Theo

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Backache Relief

An old time drug ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub for rheumatism lumbago neuritis and backache claiming instant tingling heat within minutes. It markets the pepper based paste as energizing blood flow and dissolving congestion offering near immediate relief and cold chest use.

Former Student Speaks At West High Pep Assembly

Keith Buechele, a former West High student and tackle for Des Moines College, spoke this morning on “The Old Spirit of Football When a Student at West High.” The appearance was among the lead features in a pep program prepared for the event.

West Des Moines Ceda Boo Swisher Livna Wilard Clason Lewis Leach West High Josephine Lumry Helene Glenny John Carson Merle Francis Max Levingston Igh Lucila Lang Keith Buechele Des Moines College West High Assembly

Mentho Sulphur Pimples Quick Clear

A noted skin specialist says breaking out on face arms or body clears quickest with Mentho-Sulphur. Pimples dry up and vanish, and sulphur is inexpensive and harmless. Ask a druggist for a small jar and use it like cold cream.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair

An old home remedy for gray hair promotes using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad claims ready-made preparation darkens hair evenly, hides gray, with a sponge application to small strands, producing a younger, glossy look after one or two uses.

Wryeth Wyeth

Meal Xstate Transfer and signed land notes in Waterton area

Fragmented text describes land parcels in Waterton and Cedar Falls areas with references to blocks, lots, and replatting. Mentions tenur Valley Hilde & Loan Nette and block and lot numbers. Also includes an unrelated anecdote about a person breaking a magnesium sulfate remedy into a glass.

Hawk County Alchruet Anders Admaor Christhus Amsie Iton V Dock SJ Aeddittente Dtey Shiny John Af Skins Batllet Lots Tenur Valley Hilde Marnie Waterton Elsdort Block St Deter View Waterloo Whitson

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