Iowa Soldiers Decorated for World War II? Notable Awards
Des Moines records show 126 Iowa soldiers received military decorations for World War I. Lieut. Col. Emory J. Ike of Des Moines earned a distinguished service medal posthumously for actions near Vandieres France on Sept 15 1918. Edward Victor Issacs earned a Navy medal after capture on a German submarine and escape attempts. Major Frank Lyman notes sporadic recognitions from Archangel Russia with odd signatures reflecting postwar confusion.
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France
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Germanubmarine
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Frank Lyman
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Archangel
Russia
Lyman
Dr. Anderson to Speak at Grace M. E. Tonight
Waterloo residents who heard Dr. George Wood Anderson last winter join tonight at Grace M. E. church for a Sunday closing campaign sermon. He is backed by Walter R. Jenkins as song leader and B. D. Ackley on piano in a 7 30 p.m. service. He recently preached revival in Ottumwa after Pittsfield meetings and urged that Jesus Christ is the only cure for social unrest.
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George Wood Anderson
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Boils Pimples Advertisement Claims Skin Danger Signals
The ad promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier to cure skin eruptions and acne. It asserts modern diet causes skin issues and promises a free booklet and medical advice with no charge. The Swift Specific Lab in Atlanta endorses the remedy, urging readers to begin today.
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Prize essay contest linked to famous American woman
A Strand theatre promotion offers school children up to 16 years old cash and tickets for a 100 word essay identifying and describing a renowned American woman pictured by Mary Carr in connection with the film Over the Hill. Winners announced Tuesday in the Courier with prizes including 1.50 cash and two Strand admission tickets.
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the Courier
Courier
Year old child saved from furnace shaft by mother
In LeMars Iowa on November 25 a year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob G Koenig fell into a cold air shaft of the home furnace. The mother rushed to the scene and tore loose two pipes to reach the child. She pulled the child by the feet from the air chamber despite the darkness.
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Fast Catarrh Relief
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a fast acting antiseptic remedy for nasal catarrh and head colds. It claims instant relief, clear heads, open nostrils, and easier breathing with daily use.
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Infant suffers burns from furnace blaze at home
A baby received a severe burn to the hand and blistering on one ear after a firepot incident in the furnace area. Hair singed, authorities investigate cause and safety measures.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as liver bowel remedy
An Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural laxative replacement for calomel. He claims the olive colored tablets improve complexion and energy by cleansing the liver and bowels. The ad targets men and women with pale skin and general malaise and cites a long track record of treating liver and bowel ailments.
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Dr. Edwards
THINGS THEATRICAL AT CRYSTAL STRAND AND GARDEN BILL
The Crystal Theatre caps the week with Things Theatrical featuring Wife Agates Wife a melodrama headliner starring Pauline Starke and Percy Marmount plus Miss Agnes Thompson singing Kentucky Home and Bimini Bay. At the Strand Women’s Place stars Constance Talmadge with Kenneth Carlan in a mayoral race tale and a Christie comedy Raving Sister Susie runs through Wednesday. Garden Theatre showcases Desert Gold in a Sandstorm saga with Cameron and Burton, shot in Colorado desert near Mecca and Santa Ana river. vaudeville follows with Velly and dog, Walker and West, Irish Hearts and Murry KK Hill acts, Hawaiian Five and a Grantland Rice number.
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Cascarets Candy Like Laxative Advertises Quick Relief
The ad touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative that cleanses bowels during sleep. It claims relief from headaches biliousness indigestion and sour stomach and notes the product costs ten cents a box with a promise of quick emptying effects.
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