Death benefits paid to Waterloo in 1926 total 90236
Life insurance claims matured by death and related payments in Waterloo for 1926 totaled 90236 across 31 beneficiaries. The largest payout was 7236 for John F. Simpson. other notable totals included several 7000 and 5000 claims. Waterloo ranked ninth in Iowa for total life insurance payments that year.
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Waterloo
Natonal
John F. Simpson
Albert H. Coward
Charles D. Darling
James’ Register
Luther H. Edwards
James D. LaTier
Wiliam B. Trost
Iowa
Des Moines
Jed
Sioux City
Jackson County to Ballot on Primary Road Bonds
Maquoketa Iowa October 6 Jackson County voters will decide November 1 on issuing bonds to fund hard surfacing of primary roads in Jackson county. The board of supervisors approved the proposition by a three to one vote after receiving two petitions. One seeks bonds to fund primary road hard surfacing, anticipated at up to 1 million dollars. The Bellevue group urged improvements to both primary and county roads.
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Jackson County
Maquoketa
Board of Supervisors
Bellevue
Grace M. E. to Have Reception Tonight for New Pastor
Grace Methodist Episcopal church parlors host an informal reception at 7 30 p m tonight honoring Rev and Mrs Roy Leslie Smith as the new pastor. Fredi D Adams offers the welcome address with responses by George W Huntley for the church Margaret Miller for Epworth League and Ray Hoidiman for the Sunday school. Vocal solos by Mildred Gleason and Barker. Refreshments by the Ladies Aid. Receiving line led by Mr and Mrs S M L Bentley and others.
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Roy ‘Leslie Smith
Grace ‘Methodist
Fredi D. Adams
George W.huntley
Margaret
Miller
Epworth Jeague
Ray. Hoidiman
Mildred ‘Gleason
Whole Nights of Sound Blessed Sleep Advertisement
Whole Nights of Sound Blessed Sleep claims to cure bladder trouble causing night awakenings. It promises relief in a short time with one bottle and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Robert Drug Co. and J. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Drug Co
J. Miller
Sunday School Lesson by RLV and Fitzwater
A 1926 Sunday School lesson by RLV and D. B. Fitzwater of Movody Bible Institute Chicago, published in the Western Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RLV
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Movody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Elijah Hears God's Voice Lesson Card
The lesson centers on Elijah fleeing from Queen Jezebel after Mount Carmel. It notes his fear despite bold confrontation with Baal, urging readers to beware pride before fall. Key idea is listening for God's voice amid danger and doubt. The focus remains on divine encouragement and trust.
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Elijah
God
Ahab
Mount Carmel
Baal
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
A medical advertises Creomulsion an emulsified creosote remedy for persistent coughs colds and related throat and respiratory issues. It claims two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth with systemic absorption and a money back guarantee if not cured after following directions.
Sciatic Neuritis and Relief Claim for Allenrhu Formula No 2
A historical ad describes sciatica caused by neuritis with intense thigh to foot pain aided by Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules. It claims 24 hour relief and long term comfort, with Robert Drug Co stocking the product and selling it widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Drug Co
Nujol Advertisement Claims Cure For Dull Sick Feeling
An old style ad urges readers with a half sick feeling to use Nujol for two weeks claiming it clears toxic intestinal poisons. It touts Nujol as a natural harmless product without drugs, produced by Standard Oil’s Chemical Products Division and sold by druggists worldwide.
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New York
Chemical Products Division
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Elijah in the cave and Horeb lesson on renewed purpose
The passage recounts Elijah’s discouragement after Mount Carmel, God’s tender care including sleep and food, and his encounter at Horeb. God discerns Elijah’s heart, rebukes his withdrawal, and then renews his mission, commissioning him to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha.
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God
Elijah
Mount Carmel
Angel of the Lord
Jehovah Jeem
Galilee
Horeb
Moore
Biljah
Hagel
Syria
Jehu
Israel
Elisha
West High elects new cheerleaders for school year
Tan McKellar of 535 Denver Street was elected a cheerleader at the West High assembly yesterday. He joins William Mavrelis and Tom Payne to boost pep for athletic contests. Three girl cheerleaders also chosen, Margaret Sommers, Margaret Stevens, and Juanita Barnes.
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Tan
McKellar
Denver Street
Assembly
Piamnenn
West High School
William Mavrelis
Tom Payne
Margaret Sommers
Margaret Stevens
Juanita Barnes
Sent to boys' home after district court hearing
Fairfield Indiana October 6 Virgil Williams 15 son of the Packwood family was sent to the boys home at Eldora following a district court hearing. He was charged with attempting to attack two small girls.
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Fairfield
INS
Virgil Williams
Packwood
Eldora
Olive Tablets Advertised As Secret Cure
Unscrupulous ad copy touts Olive Tablets in olive color with prices listed as 15c and 0c. It promotes a mysterious remedy format, urging readers to believe in a health benefit without credible evidence.
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Grace M. E
Gough
Hijjah
Christ
Dotson
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Children’s Department
Dotson’s
Billy Rough
Stetson
Selz Shoes
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