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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1919
Page
6
Mrs. Henry L. Fry suffered serious injuries after an automobile crash on Locust street at Second street. The Fry car was smashed and Mr. Fry also injured. they were taken to Sidney C L Smith’s home at 116 Second Street West where Mrs. Fry received care for broken ribs and other wounds.
Veterans of the world war receive preference for census jobs as Civil Service and War Ministry issue notices. About 900 workers will handle field collection and 500 in Washington for tabulation and statistics. Ex service members and widows of veterans are to be favored on eligible lists and district chiefs will apply preferences in appointments for the district.
Veterans and their families recall half a century of service and travel as they step from a train changing routes. The report notes TAL White, Nema O., and George White of Seattle returning from an encampment and reflects on long-standing ties among brothers across Dakota territory and Ohio.
An article discusses uniform and fresh eggs as a premium market product. It cites cooperative marketing in Orange Township and Iowa efforts to standardize packaging, improve quality, and raise prices. It notes producers’ commitment to guaranteed freshness, initials on each dozen, and penalties for poor packing.
An old time ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion and distress after meals. It asserts fast relief from gas acid and upset stomachs with a low price at drug stores. The informal copy urges taking a tablet or two to ease uncomfortable digestion.
Public warned coal prices will jump 1.00 to 2.00 per ton if a miners strike leads to federal wage demands and workday shortening. A Chicago wholesaler notes price benchmarks rise with transport and delivery costs adding to the consumer bill. Waterloo report shares cost breakdown from mine to retailer. From hospital news: Mrs John Soliar returns home after major operation at St Francis hospital. Advertising is always NEWS.
Railways through city aim for zero accidents during a nationwide prevention period October 18 to 33. Federal bulletins from Washington DC note the effort focuses on injuries to employees with separate statistics. Waterloo railroads entering the city posted good records in prior anti accident campaigns. In the June drive the Chicago Great Western Railway won first honors with no accidents. Night school tonight at College of Commerce on Mulberry.
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