Staying Put and Working Hard Made Parker Rich
P P Parker of Cedar Falls, 72, veteran baker of 48 years, credits success to staying in one place and doing the same work. He recalls learning from John Wheeler, early breadways, and notes modern machinery changed breadmaking while he kept a steady income and thrift. Parker’s father told him to stick at one task, a philosophy he still upholds.
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P. P. Parker
C. F. Baker
Cedar Falls
Parker
Clarence M. Parker
John Wheeler
Woolworth
Sycamore
Water Streets
W. W. Wood
J. H. Paulger
Father
Wheeler
Wheeler Bakeshop
Parkersburg
Butler County
Iowa Falls
Fort Dodge
Armstrong Mill
Armstrong
California Fig Syrup touted as health cure for constipated children
An Iowa advertisement warns that many children suffer from constipation harming health and happiness. It promotes California Fig Syrup as a quick fix, claiming it cleanses bowels, regulates digestion, and strengthens organs, with testimonials from Iowa mothers and a call to avoid imitations.
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California
Iowa
Co-Ed Driver Hits Couple in Iowa City Crash
Iowa City reports Mr and Mrs Henry X Corso both 40 were hospitalized after a late night collision. The driver, Miss Mabel Keiser a co ed from Keokuk, drove into them as they crossed an intersection.
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Iowa City
U.R
Henry X. Corso
Mabel
Keiser
Keokuk
If You Cry When Police Shoot You Pardon the Error
Mystery around the police department as detectives probe the disappearance of near gas shells from the captain's cabinet. The chief notes seven shells were used never, others missing, and suspects may be swapping .38 caliber gas shells with regular rounds. A dragnet may follow if the lead fails.
Revival Meeting at Walnut Street Baptist Church
Fervor and optimism marked the evangelistic gathering at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Dr. W. L. Steeves proclaimed an imminent Waterloo revival and a nationwide wave of revivals, citing Isaiah 55.6-7. He noted most attendees were converted before age 15 and announced a children's meeting at 2 PM Saturday led by Earl Shreve and Rev. Victor C. Oltrogge.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
W. L. Steeves
Waterloo
Steeves
Earl Shreve
Victor C. Oltrogge
Man Slightly Burned In Gasoline Explosion
I. S. Houck of 411% Fifth street west was slightly burned in a gasoline explosion at the Holland Furnace plant rear 706 Jefferson street where he works. Firemen gave first aid and he returned to work today. Damage was about 25 dollars.
Mother's Friend advertised as aid for expectant mothers
An old advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a safe external lubricant for expecting mothers to ease birth. It claims three generations praise it and offers a free booklet. Sold by drug stores nationwide from Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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Harold LA Verne Silcott
Edgemont
Florida
Bunte
Beehee Bieg
Saas
George's
Sauerman’s
Walnut St
Sale Marinette
Marinette
Lauerman’s—Fashion
She Sweeney
Coats
Sweeney
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