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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1923

Page

4

City plans three holiday observances in Waterloo

Communications to Mayor Gnagy urge proper observance of Roosevelt's birthday on Oct 27 Armistice day Nov 11 and Forget-me-not day Nov 16 The American Legion and Becker-Chapman post advocate sacred memorials for veterans while ministers may hold services If needed the days may be combined with Forget-me-not day observances nationwide raise funds for Disabled American Veterans through artificial forget-me-not sales in Cincinnati and local efforts schoolchildren and clubwomen to assist in making flowers and coordinating sales

A. E Gnagy Waterloo Roosevelt Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Legion Society of Disabled American Veterans of the John Henry Hammond

Woman's Roosevelt Memorial Association Seeks City Help

The association asks the mayor to aid in a proper observance in Waterloo. It proposes a committee of men and women to direct the commemoration and includes a suggested program in the letter.

Woman's Roosevelt Memorial Association Waterloo

Y H C A Teams Win Big in Membership Drive

Campaign workers report 181 members gained in yesterday's canvass at the dinner for workers. Judge Gwynne's team moved to first by adding 29 members, Leo Court's team stayed second with 17, while Dr Boatman Adams and Smith and their groups tied for third. George Carr led the boys campaigns with 11 members, Pete Urban close behind with nine. Railroad campaign details follow.

John W. Gwynne Harry Adams Leo Court C. A. Boatman Rev. C. F. Smith George Carr Pete Urban Railroad

New Men's Gymnasium Class Announced in Richardson

Physical director Richardson announced a new business men's gym class to meet at 6:16 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings. The regular gym schedule for men and boys opens next week. The campaign for adult memberships closes today, but the boys' memberships continue.

Flw. Richardson

A Multitude of Women Recommend It

A persuasive advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health for women. It boasts that 98 out of 100 women with ailments find relief, urging readers to try the remedy based on testimonials published in the paper.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Campaign Gathers Pace For Saturday Slamboree in Gym

The campaign will continue through the remainder of the week and close with a slamboree in the gymnasium Saturday night, drawing local supporters and event organizers to mark the final rally and show of strength.

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