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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1920

Page

11

Grande Pupils Move to East High for Winter

Seventh grade students from John Fiske School will move to East High building accompanied by Miss Laura Neville to relieve congestion. Parents approved the plan, which uses a large second floor room and cafeteria access, continuing until a new Gates park district building is completed.

John Fiske School Richstreet Broadway Laura Neville East High Jenin Closeto Fiske Fiske School Grafie Gates Park District

Baseball Magnates Meet to Discuss Reorganization

Chicago October meeting brings together National and American league owners to consider the Lasker plan creating a civilian three man tribunal to govern professional baseball and abolish the national commission Johnson absent due to Cook County grand jury evidence.

Chicago B. B.johnson Washington Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia John A. Heydler New York Boston Lasker National Commission August “Herry Cincinnati Johnson Cook County Grand Jury

Fourth of Ex-Service Men Seek War Medals

About 25 percent of Mie ex service men have applied for victory medals, roughly 900 men visiting Jacobsen’s office for the award. Nationally, only about 10 percent of the 3,767,024 veterans have applied, with 6,800 daily receipts. Applications remain at Burton E. Wilson’s office or the Red Cross Home Service in the YMCA building.

Burton E. Wilson Home Service Section American Red Cross

Salvation Army seeks Black Hawk county funds this week

The Salvation Army launches a targeted fundraising drive in Black Hawk county from October 21 to 23 with a goal of 8900 dollars. P H Frank chairs the county advisory board with Judge George W Wood as secretary and the Waterloo branch led by Adjutant Mrs La Plount plans city district efforts. Local progress beyond Black Hawk includes oversubscriptions in Lee county and Grinnell, while Rockwell City and others also exceed targets.

Salvation Army Tme Blackhawk County P. H. Frank Faruk Black Hawk County George W. Wood Waterloo la Plount Pythian Sisters Lee County Grinnell Rockwell City

District Lutheran Convention Opens In Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Oct 18 the first session of the Danish Lutheran church district convention opened at Bethlehem church. Women served meals in the gym while ministers led services including Rev Gravengaard Des Moines Rev Jorgensen Kimballton Rev Holberg Grand View college and Rev Holst Meedsville. Business and church progress were on the agenda as the session neared its close.

Cedar Falls Incivision Danish Lutheran Church St Bethlehem Women's Association P. Gravengaard Des Moines J. Jorgensen Kimbalton C. P. Holberg Grand View College J. A. Holst Meedsvilie

Couple Married Twice on Same Day in Waterloo

Lowell Braiager of Rochester Minnesota and Ruth White of New Hampton Iowa wed in Waterloo after a first ceremony was invalid due to an out of county license. The groom secured a second license and, with deputy clerk Jessie Becker driving, completed a second marriage ceremony in the same evening.

Lowell Braiager Rochester Minn Black Hawk County Fred J. Pettit Jessie Becker

Marriage Repeats as Bride and Groom Quickly Wed Twice

The couple faced a second joining while a mother of the bride and an associate pastor served as witnesses. Local residents view the event as a lighthearted joke, with Bralager praised by home folks for their high standing. Separate reports describe a department initiative on white terror and shifting Indian housekeeping roles.

Aquatic Tricks Highlight Youths’ Early Training

Young swimmers graduate with early skill as coaches note most outfits rely on gear two to three years old. The piece reflects community programs teaching basic strokes and competitive drills while families support local pool work.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Food and Health Claims

The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as improving appetite and digestion, purifying blood, and relieving rheumatism while strengthening the body. It cites nearly 60 years of sales as proof of merit and promotes Hood's Pills as a helpful remedy.

Hood Sarsaperilia, Jr

Kidney health advice urges caution for overfed Americans

An old advertisement promotes Judd Salts as a kidney flushing remedy. It claims overconsumption of rich foods causes uric acid buildup, leading to kidney and bladder issues, back pain, and nocturnal urination. The product is described as a grape and lemon juice lithia blend, inexpensive and safe for home use.

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