Mouse Family’s Attic Escape Tale
A short tale set in a household where Mrs. Mouse moves her family to the attic after a tense encounter with Kitty on the first floor. She discovers a stuffed head in a closet, uses it to frighten Kitty, and schemes a safe passage for her family through pantry holes to their new top-floor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouse Kitty
Mouse
Kitty
Mr. Mause
Mrs. Mouse
Puss ‘Ray
Puss
St. Rand
MecClure Newsnaped Syndicate
New York City
Virginia Farmer Restored To Health By Vinol
A Virginia farmer from Auee in Virginia recounts recovery after using Vinol a tonic. He cites improved appetite sleep and energy after three bottles and credits Vinol with restoring health. The ad promotes Vinol as a cod liver and iron tonic guaranteed to help with weakness coughs colds and brash weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Farmer
Auee
Orlando W. Borkey
Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
Miller
Drugeist
Waterloo
Dandruf Remedy Claims Quick Dissolution With Liquid Argoa
An ad-style notice urges dissolving dandruff with about four ounces of liquid argos a night to destroy all signs of dandruff. It promises itch relief, fluffier hair, and healthier appearance after three to four applications, claiming argos is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
Local Notes From Walker Area Highlights Community Visits
News from Walker and nearby: Misa Neltie Hayzlett visits Denver cousin Myrtle Hayzlett. Rev. Ira Holbrook of Albia visits Mrs. Moody’s family. Forrest Edwards returns from Central City High principal duties as diphtheria closes schools. Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Christenson visit Waterloo daughter H. McAlien. Chas Sites sets corn husking record with 140 bushels in one day near Walker. A W Fisher travels to Cedar Rapids and Marion for district court cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
P. T. Christenson
Waterloo
H. McAlien
Chas. Sites
Will Nitex, Jr
Walker
Iowa
A. W. Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Marlon
District Court
Cal Stewart Headlines at The Majestic This Week
Cal Stewart headlines the Majestic Theatre bill for the last half of the week with familiar humorous stories promised to audiences at the rural New England venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Stewart
Ahe Majestic Theatre
Enghinder
Novel vaudeville revue delights a fair crowd
A colorful vaudeville bill drew a fairly good-sized audience last night. The program featured Wilson and Rube in bar work and comedy wrestling, Murrow and Co performing a striking winging stunt, and a pretty special effect that received hearty applause. Moore Brownie and Christie offered songs and clever talk, followed by Marling and Indian in a burlesque finale with lively dancing and tricks.
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Wilson
Rube
Wan
Murrow
Mr. Morrow
Moore
Brownie
Christie
Oakland J7 makes new economy record in gas economy feat
Detroit and Ypsilanti witnesses a historic test as the Oakland J7 stock car set a record for miles per gallon under tough weather. The car, with 4000 miles on clock, ran from Ypsilanti to a distant route through city traffic despite 33 degree cold.
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Detroit
Oakland
Ypsilanti
Stewart
Oakland Stewart
Rh. E. Farrand
Waterloo
Iowa
Community Notices From Horton Area
Clara Croy started teaching in Douglas township last Monday. Miss Norma Amundsen of Waverly visited in Horton. Miss Franes seeks county superintendent post and toured town. Cornelia Fangman and Grace Nylam to teach Horton school winter term. A large thimble bee gathered about 50 women. The Clover club honored Mr and Mrs Oliver Robison with gifts. An oyster supper by RN A lodge is set for Saturn evening with a quilt auction. The RN 4 deputy from Fayette will speak. Antwerp port near the sea is noted as a major world port.
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Horton
Clara Croy
Douglas Township
Carl Zeihe
Villisca
Norma Amundsen
Waverly
Franes
Cornelia Fangman
Grace Nylam
Horton School
Clover Club
Oliver Robison
Ars
Robison
Hadane
RN. A. Lodge
R.N. 4
Fayette
Wyomei Inhaler Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Wyomei as a safe pleasant remedy for catarrh head colds and sore inflamed nose throat and bronchial tubes. The ad claims the inhaled medicated air provides immediate relief and notes Wangler Bros offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Fortulebtly Club Hears Archaeology Talk
Dr John Bunyan Smith presented "Recent Developments in Archaeological Research" to the Fortulebtly club at Mrs J D Kasten's home. He discussed excavations from Moabite stones to Tell Et Amana, and shared artifacts collected in Lisle along with notes on Shishak and other ancient sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kasten
John Bunyan
Kye
Palestine
Smith
Hill
Fly
Louvre
Shishak
Kurnuk
Python
Kanteses
Tell Et- Amana
Iddu
Sinttho
Armory plans, military boosts, and rail sale reversal
Reports from Washington and Memphis outline a push for a 205000 man national army and 300000 militia, a December report, and a proposed armory plate factory. Meanwhile the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific sale is halted after a New York court reversal, and a $500 million regional loan plan opens at the Mississippi Valley trade conference. Empress Francis Joseph honors Mrs Penfield for aid work with the wounded in Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
London
England
Wotherspoon
U. S. Army
Central Trust Company
Memphis
International Trade Conference
Mississippi Valley
Central and
South America
Order of Elizabeth
Francis Joseph
Frederick C. Penfield
Vienna
Don’t Dye Gray Hair Let Air Restore It
An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health as a non dye that restores natural hair color and revives luster. It claims harmless ingredients stimulate and prepare hair for a special ingredient that enables air to return the original color. Waterloo druggists report high sales and strong demand. It is sold in 2 oz, a d 1.00 bottles, made by Philo Hay Specialties Company Newark N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Waterloo
Philo Hay I Specialties Company
Newark
N. J
Rheumasalts Promoted as Quick Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Rheumasalts as a safe pleasant laxative to relieve constipation. It claims the carbonated lithin drink cleanses the stomach and intestines, removes toxins, and aids headaches and indigestion. It targets adults and infants and offers a mail order option via Rheumabath Campaign.
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Atton
Firebugs Hit Waterloo Homes Deliberate Fires Suspected
Waterloo fire chief suspects arson after two deliberate fires at vacant houses on Glenwood and Clay Cherry streets. Investigators found piles of rags under beds, one tenant away in Rochester, and the neighboring roof damaged. A grass fire on Lafayette street caused no damage.
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Dunham
Waterloo
Glenwood Street
Clay Street
Cherry
A. Howe
Rochester
Minn
Lafayette Street
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Kooled
Tin
Lueck
the Waterloo
Ty C. S. Primrose
Gints Hat
Father
Aida Hein
America
AK Land
Borton
Antwerp
Paraghapas
First National Bank Building
Lis Bheeres
Virsy National Bank Building
West 4Th St
East Sth
Gar Ridge
Swift
Lincoln
Frankfurters
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