Waterloo Fire Prevention Effort Urges Citywide Vigilance
Waterloo fire chief Ray Tiller backs President Harding and Governor Kendall in declaring Oct 10 as Fire Prevention Day. State Fire Marshal placards urge citizens to help Iowa fireproof as nationwide observance grows. Fire drills in schools and home safety tips follow, emphasizing smoke detectors, clean chimneys, proper storage, and ready buckets of sand or water.
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Waterloo
Ray Tiller
Presint Harding
Kendall Des
J. A.acy
Iowa
Tiller
United States
Meyer
Harding
Hayes Pump Planter Co Cuts Prices One Third
Hayes Pump Planter Co of Galva Illinois lowers prices one third on all Hayes four wheel planters and cultivators. The cut aims to offset farm operating costs and may be readjusted if material and labor costs fall further. A refund guarantee against further reductions is offered until June 7 1922.
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Galva
Hayes Pump! Planter Co
Galva, Til
Hayes
Candy Day A Local Charm Or Commercial Scheme
A fragmented note debates Sweetest Day tactics, questioning if merchants truly give candy away. It cites a hypothetical George Kaloperous and his wife Mrs Kaloperous, joking about philanthropy versus marketing. The piece remains a playful reflection on local customs and commerce.
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Geraldine
George Kaloperous
Kaloperous
Andy
George
Milanthropie Institution
Geral
Peerless Motor Car Outlook Brightens With New Leader
Richard H Collins assumes active management of Peerless Motor Car in Cleveland. Oscar Grow of Union Motor Car praises his career from Buick to Cadillac and General Motors, predicting stronger sales as Collins focuses on manufacturing the Peerless eight in Cleveland.
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Union Motor Car Company
Oscar Grow
Cleveland
Richard H., Collins
Sdles
Collins
Kansas City
Buick Motor Car Company
Flint
Mich
Buick
General Motors Company
New York
Detroit
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Peerless Truck and Motor Corporation
Peerless
Union Motor Gar Company
Grow
Charles W. Campbell
Mr. Grow
Miss Boies Visit to Source of Mississippi River
Adella Boies writes from Wahena Minnesota to her parents about a Sunday trip to the Mississippi source near Park Rapids. She recalls crossing the river on a log, a brief fall, a long hike, a 60 foot tower overlook, and wildlife sightings including wild deer and pheasants. The day included a hail shower, a warm lodge fire, a camp dinner, and returning home at dusk.
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Adella Boies
Minnesota
Wadena
H. B. Boies
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Waters
Park Rapids
Falls
Stellia
Responsibility of Banks to Replace Stolen Valuables
Des Moines October report notes a Supreme Court appeal from Marion County where William Kuhn stored government bonds in a Pleasantville bank for safekeeping. The vault was robbed and $59,000 in bonds vanished. Kuhn seeks reimbursement, asserting bank liability. The lower court ruled against him, prompting further review.
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Des Moines
Oct. S
Supreme Court
District Court
Marion County
Wiliam Kuhn
Pleasantville
Suspects at Large in Polk County Case End in Minneapolis
Aftercaped from Polk County officials and was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Two others serve 40 years at Fort Madison. Two were never apprehended and are believed to still possess $50,000 in government securities.
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Polk County
Minneapolis
Fort Madison
Growing Largest Flag from Flowers for Civil War Vets
Des Moines hosts an upcoming Grand Army of the Republic encampment with plans to create the largest flag of Iowa from blue, red, and white flowers on the state house grounds. Gen. J. Z. Benson notes Iowa’s strong G A R presence with 458 deaths, 18 living former commanders, and portraits honoring past Department of Iowa leaders.
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Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
State House and
Iowa
State House
J. Z. Benson
Grand Army
Indianapolis
Towa
Department of Iowa
Vigor of Youth In A New Discovery
An advertisement touts Re-Nu-Tabs a new vitality tonic made from African tree bark claiming rapid vigor, improved circulation, and health glow. It promises a no risk test with $2 deposit and postage, offering refund if no results after one week. Send name and address to Re-Nu Laboratories Kansas City Missouri for a mail test.
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Re-Nu Laboratories
Gateway Station
Kansas City
Mothers and Sons Feast At Y M C A
Mothers and sons shared fellowship at the Y M C A with a 6 45 cafeteria supper for about 275 attendees. Dr E F Stevenson chaired the boys work committee. W F Huxford outlined Bible study plans and urged home cooperation. S A Cohagen welcomed families and Mrs F R Askwith gave a toast.
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Mothers and Sons
Mesdames C. A. Morris
Mamie Devies
En Blount
Bessie Mosher
Steve Benson
W. F. Huxford
A. J. Wittick
E. F. Stevenson
W. Kirkpatrick
S. A. Cohagen
F. R. Asquith
F. W. Richardson
Stevenson
Galvolite: Home Electric Device Promises Pain Relief
A gas physician touts the galvolite, a portable device attachable to a light socket or battery that generates a mild sinusoidal current. Claimed to mirror resort machines, it purportedly relieves pain, improves circulation, and strengthens organs without shocks, with a ten day in home free trial offered by the Galvolite Company, Box 201, Atchison, Kansas.
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Galvolite Company
Atchison
Kansas
Local Benefit Event Features Boxing Show and Pie Contest
A prelude to special benefits saw waivers signed and morning attendance at the event. Loyd Wagner and Lyle Ferger staged a four round boxing exhibition while Maurice Wittick won the pie eating contest. A cracker eating contest and a jousting match followed as two reels of motion pictures were shown.
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Loyd Wagner
Lyle Ferger
Maurice Wittick
Insane Man Held Until Residence Is Established
Roy Bonham, a transient adjudged insane by the insanity commission, is held in the county jail while efforts locate his former home. He has no verified residence in Portland or Salem, recalls Waterloo years ago, and believes he is a working partner of God while claiming to have invented perpetual motion. The state board of control is asked about possible commitment to Independence Hospital.
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Roy Bonham
Insanity Commission
Portland
Salem
Ore
Bonham
Waterloo
State Board of Control
Independence
Farmers Face Lump Sum Or Installment Special Assessment
Last day of grace passes for signing waivers in the Orange township special assessment district along the gravel road. A signed waiver allows payment in 10 equal annual installments. without it the full amount is due today with 6 percent interest accruing until paid. Only a small number of landowners have been assessed.
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Orange Township
Foley's Honey and Tar cited in Mrs Olson letter
Mrs E K Olson of 1817 Ohio Ave Superior Wisconsin endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and bronchial troubles advising it for her children and grandchildren. The syrup contains no opiates and was sold widely.
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E. K. Olson
Ohio Ave
Superior
Wis
Foley
Duluth
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promise For Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for chronic catarrh of the nose or throat, claiming it purifies the blood to remove the disease's cause and provide permanent relief. Hood's Pills are recommended for biliousness or constipation, described as gentle and effective.
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Lake Hood
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Named Individuals
Agnes McKernan of Waterloo and David S. Bickley of Santa Ana appear among marriage license holders. Cedar Falls residents Russell A. Gasal and Kurton F. Renner are listed with others including Leni Leoti Buttalon Ogden and Susan George Santa Ana. Additional entries include Ma Yotha Muir Cedar Faux Antoinette Spain Thornquest Barton A. Thomas Waterloo and Stamford UConn with varied figures.
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Agnes McKernan
Waterloo
David S. Bickley
Santa Ana
Russell A. Gasal
Cedar Falls
Stamford
Uconn
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Richard H. Collins
Miss Boies
Father of Waters
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John M. Nix
W. A. Covell & Son
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Scholtz Tool Gear & Machine Works
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FORUM
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Crystal Theatre
Muresto
Bee Books
Tom Swift
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