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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1927

Page

5

Electrical and Mechanical Toys Dominate Santa Displays

Water town merchants showcase an extensive array of electrical toys and mechanical playthings for Christmas. Window displays feature electric trains, a four-track setup, Lindbergh Spirit of St Louis bicycle, moving pictures, and a range of rideable vehicles. Dolls, kitchen sets, tools, and new toy gates accompany practical kits like chemistry sets, with emphasis on novelty and interactive learning for boys and girls.

Loyland Lindbergh Santa Claus

Coroner Probes Farm Death of Lem Brown

Coroner L. 3. Webster investigates the death of Lem Brown 41 a farmer found dead in the Seber near Bundey after noon The rifle discharged while he was pulling it through a fence the bullet hit him in the heart causing instant death ruling made

Webster Lem Brown Seber Bundey

Championship Bouts Set for Dec 16 at Madison Square Garden

New York boxing commission sanctions two 15 round title fights for December 16 at Madison Square Garden. Ted Morgan of Seattle defends his junior lightweight crown against Joe Glick of New York in the main event. Newsboy Brown of Sioux City will meet Corporal Izzy Schwartz of New York for the flyweight championship. The matchups follow Brown and Schwartz being named contenders for the vacant flyweight title after Fidel Labarra’s loss of the crown amid protests from Joe Jacobs over Genaro recognition.

New York New York Boxing Commission Madison Square Garden Ted Morgan Seattle Wash Joe Glick Newsboy Brown Sioux City Corporal Izzy Schwartz Brown Fidel Labarba Joe Jacobs Frankie Genaro Jacobs Genaro

Corporation tax cut voted by committee gains support

Washington November 22 The house ways and means committee voted to trim 17800000 annually from federal tax receipts by two corporate tax relief measures The first lowers the corporate income tax rate from 13 1 2 percent to 11 1 2 percent saving about 166000000 annually The second raises the exemption on corporate income to 3000 from 2000 reducing revenue by 13000000

Washington, D. C INS House Ways and Means Committee

Waterloo Woman Wins Prize in Punc hboard Turkeys Game

In Bronx City Iowa a Waterloo woman reportedly won a cash prize of 2175 in a punchboard game, with 92 178 in total prizes claimed. Authorities note allegations of illegal punchboard activity and possible street gambling linked to residents on Donald Street and nearby areas.

Bronx City Rardin Donald Street Perry

Why You Should Take Father John's Medicine

This nostalgic ad argues Father John’s Medicine is safe for colds because it is free from nerve-deadening drugs or alcohol. It claims to soothe, heal, and build tissue strength to resist illness, touts high vitamin content, and cites 70 years of success as proof of merit. It appeals to those who catch colds easily by promising increased resistance.

Father John

Washable Silk Crepe Price Tied To Yard Measure

Textile listing notes washable silk crepe offered at 1.95 dollars per yard. The ad emphasizes yard pricing and single rate across lengths. Multiple lines reiterate the same price for the fabric.

Fabric Lot Includes Crepe De Chine And Satin Varieties

Included in this lot are crepe de chine charmeuse satin washable radiums and printed foulards in light and dark colors. Also white and black A yard 1.49.

Night Shirts Offered At One Dollar Each In Stripe Flannel

Fine quality outing night shirts in stripe flannel. Well made with full cut and ocean pearl buttons. Sizes 16 to 20. Each one dollar.

Fur Trimmings 20 Percent Discount

Advertises a 20 percent discount on entire stock of fur trimmings including Foxine Martin Blue Fox Lynx Squirreline Bay Seal Beaver Coney with widths from 1 inch to 6 inches. Details are concise and area-focused.

White Ruffled Curtains 79c a Pair

Barred marquisette white ruffled curtains complete with tie backs 214 yards tone wash and launder nicely priced at 79 cents a pair.

Outing Flannels Sold At 10 Cents A Yard

Light and dark outing flannel 27 inches wide offered for comfort linings and gowns at special price of 10 cents per yard. The advertisement notes the fabric’s suitability for clothing and highlights the low cost for buyers.

Velvet Costume Velvet at Two Fifty Yard

Black costume velvet heavy quality suitable for dresses and jackets. Fast black and guaranteed to wear well. Priced at 2.45 per yard for 86 inch width. Reliable fabric for costumes and formal wear.

Stitched Comfort Batts 85c Description

Three pound stitched comfort batting offered in size 7290. Made from sanitary cotton, pure white and extra fine quality. Each item appears described with emphasis on material and quality.

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