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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1918

Page

7

Election slate praises county and district ticket experience

With one exception, J A Francis, candidates on the county and district ticket are seasoned county affairs veterans praised by state auditor examiners. Rainbow, serving a county auditor eighth term, is seen as well prepared for state senate while McFarlane and Suntee are noted for legislative potential. County contenders Henderson Burbank Bird Wenner Smith and Pettit are lauded for efficiency and record of service. Francis would be auditor with prior railroad cashier experience and current deputy Esher. Voters urged to back the slate for two more years of service.

J.A. Francis James J. Rainbow Black Hawk Grundy A.W. McFarlane GC. B. Suntee Cedar Legislative Assembly D. B. Henderson WJ. Burbank Jennie Bird S. J. Wenner Sidney D. Smith Frank Gach Zach Fred 5. Pettit Francis Martin Bros F. W. Esher George C. Welker Mr. Francis Miss Bird Democrats

St Ansgar Crowned Largest Onion Center Claim

State Food Administrator reports St Ansgar as a major truck center in Iowa and notes the town will move about a million dollars of onions, potatoes, cabbage, and beans this fall. O Gilbertson leads the industry in Mitchell county, with 60 to 80 carloads of product annually and a navy bean harvest of 9 to 2,200 bushels.

Iowa St. Ansgar J. F. Deeims O. Gilbertson Mitchell County

Put Lid On Tight In Grundy County To Check Influenza

Public health order in Grundy Center bans gatherings until influenza spread is contained. Schools churches and public facilities close, with officials urging limited activities and following local closures as cases rise.

Grundy County Grune Tenter Ea Grundy Center Wester* Iden Haals Elmirehes Billiard Wevie Day Chris Reform College Hassman

Mitchell Veto event and wedding notices mixed

An assorted local snippet recounts Mitchells, a wedding of Dean Veckner to Mrs. Madsen’s daughter, a hotel supper, and a list of gifts. It mentions a hologram received in Ring Winien and the death of a brother in Geadeny City, all described in a terse town-column style.

Mitchell Ieee Astier Ciunetrom Cobeers Jarre Dean Veckner Madsen Archer Gil Winien Brothea Prestén Geadeny City Dratitwas

Montana Kid Captures German Major in Soissons Front Tale

Describes Pvt. Adolph J. Hansen from western Montana telling how he captured a German major and orderly with a pistol, took the gold crowns, and sent a lieutenant a 200 franc price for the orderly gear. He and two buddies allegedly overwhelmed 40 German soldiers next day, saying the war isn’t half as bad as expected.

Des Moines Montana Jie Paris Adolph J. Mansen 18Th Infantry Fort Des Moines Soissons Tfisen Montana Plains Mwe

Ever Burning Coal Fire At Lafayette Plant

Citizens Gas and Electric stored 14000 tons of coal in a flooded concrete reservoir on Lafayette Street where spontaneous combustion ignited fires and smoke. A traveling crane shifts coal into water to extinguish the flames and reduce nuisance while conserving fuel.

Lafayette Street Citizens Gas & Electric Company Altho

Coal Reserve Estimate: Near Miss for Longevity

A clipped remark notes that the estimate fell short of predicting a long coal supply. It hints at uncertainty in duration and emphasizes the difficulty of forecasting remaining tonnage and consumption rate.

Suggestions to Women Just Ready to Drop

A fragment from a Holmdel New Jersey advertisement touts wind as a remedy for fatigue and weakness. It features Mrs Thomas Ellis claiming Vinci strengthened her appetite and energy and mentions neighbors who benefited.

Holmdel Vinci Thomas Ellis Dillons

Must Read Remedy Restores Health After Twenty Years

A testimonial extols Mayot's Wonderful Remedy for long term poor health and severe gastric issues. It claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose costs money back. Wangler Bros. Sievers Drug Hansen and Hansen and local druggists advertise.

Mayot Wangler Bros Sievers Drug Hansen and Hansen

Coughs and Colds Quickly Relieved Remedy Ad

A long running cough and cold remedy advertises rapid relief for all ages. In use for fifty years, it has been sold by druggists nationwide. Dosage options include 60 cents and 1.20 dollars per bottle.

Look at Child's Tongue of Dig Choo Feverigh

Unclear readable fragments mention California syrup of satconee for bilious or constipated conditions. No identifiable persons or organizations. Summary based on available text notes a laxative product reference and medical inferences without clear event details.

California

Barber Giver Recipe for Gray Hair Advertisement

A New York barber promotes home remedies to recolor gray hair using Orlex powder. The ad asserts safety, no silver or harmful metals, and claims the product leaves hair looking younger. It also pitches California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for children with digestive issues, urging buyers to ask for the California Fig Syrup Company label.

A. £. O’brien New York City Orlex California California Fig Syrup Company

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