New Moderator Chosen for Synod at Cedar Falls
Dr W M Hamilton elected moderator amid lively speeches at the Cedar Falls First Presbyterian synod session. Rev Charles Scanlon delivered a temperance address stressing liquor’s harm to business and society. Delegates, church meals, and a tour to the State Teachers College highlighted the event.
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Cedar Falls
Smith
W. Or. Ruston
J. D
Dubuque Seminary
J. T. Wyllie
Frank A. Gagely
Washington
J. B. Lynn
D. D
W. M. Hamilton
Sioux City
R. D. Echin
Hamilton
Archie Preston
Gagely
Town City
Lynn and
Echlin
Macauley
Lions
Fran . Gagely
Theo
T.F. Hinkhouse
Fairfield
Towa
Gedar Falls
First Presbyterian Church
Scott’ W. Smith
Chas. Scanlon
Board’ of Temperance
Chautauqua Park Future in Waterloo in Jeopardy
Waterloo residents fear losing the Chautauqua grounds as options on the private park near the Cedar River expire. Citizens urge action to preserve the site as a city park, stressing its access, river drive, and potential river boulevard connection. The property is offered at a surprisingly low figure, with advocates arguing it would enhance the park system and city growth.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Chautauqua
Altho
Khave
Cedar River Park
River Boulevard
Lafayette Street
Cedar Toll Point
Cedar Falls Road
Parker Street
Buena Vista College Heads Swell in Enrollment Rise
Dr. R D Schlin of Buena Vista college Storm Lake as new superintendent named among Presbyterian leaders. Hehlin a Metaster’s graduate and Parrons PhD, previously Knox pastor, credited with boosting Buena Vista finances and enrollment. Fort Dodge and Sioux City presbyteries cover 92 churches with 10,000 members.
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R.D. Schlin
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Knox College
Sioux City
Hehlin
Metaster’s University
Chicago University Divinity School
Parrons College
Executive Commission
Buenna Vista
Fort Dodge
Buena Vista
America First Poster Issued by U S Bureau of Education
The United States Bureau of Education released a lithographic poster urging immigrants to study for citizenship. In Italian, Polish, Yiddish, Lithuanian, Bohemian and Hungarian, it promotes night school and asks readers to contact nearby public schools or write to the bureau. Investigations show about three million foreign born residents over ten who cannot read or speak English, with over half unable to read or write any language.
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Washington, D. GC
America First
Federal Bureau of Education
Army and Navy
Parcel Post
America
United States Bureau of Education
United States
Monticelin Names And Ages In Waterloo Area List
A fragmented elderly memorial or community roster lists Verdon Q. Welch of Monticelin and Clarissa Maynard of Waterloo with ages 28 and 22, followed by Jacob B. Beuchen 27, Alta M. Lehman 2a, Henry J. Glaza, Beacher, and Charles Miller 50, Edith A. Groves 42, all tied to Waterloo.
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Verdon Q. Welch
Monticelin
Clarissa
Maynard
Waterloo
Jacob B. Beuchen
Alta M. Lehman
Henry J. Glaza
Auna
Balkan Muddle Triggers Carson Resignation
London October 20 Sir Edward Carson announced in the House of Commons that his resignation as attorney general stemmed from divergence of views on Near Eastern affairs.
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London
Edward Carson
House of Commons
Tegam Lo
Red Cross Work Theme Of Study At Nurses Meeting
Miss Emma D. Siebert declared the American Red Cross the humanitarian arm of the United States and said the country would rely on Red Cross aid for sick and wounded soldiers in war. Miss Salisbury and others spoke on Red Cross nurses’ activities in war and a committee was formed to draft bylaws for a city nurses organization.
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American Red Cross
United States
Emma D. Siejbert
Red Cross
Registered Nurses' Association
J. 12. Ridenour
lRea Cross
D. D. Ellis
Ridenour
Woman's Club
General Sherman
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Parents About Stomach Ailment
An old advertisement targets mothers, promoting California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser for children and all ages. It claims the product eases stomach distress, fever, and sleep issues, promising a quick return to a healthy, playful child when given a teaspoonful.
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California
California Fie Syrup Company
Red Cross Roots in Holy Land Orders and Nurses
A speaker traces the Red Cross origins to medieval nursing orders like the Knights Hospitallers and St John, noting their care for the sick across faiths. She highlights 1905 to 1908 relief efforts, U.S. government backing, and the motto that the Red Cross will triumph over cannon through nursing and mercy.
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Red Cross
Knights Hospitallers
Armlers
Rhodes
Malta
St. John and
Jerusalem
St. Mary Magdalena
Knights Hospital
Holy Land
Sicily
Charles Wagner
Tle Gray
Sixteen and Ill Girl Seeks Help from Lydia Pinkham Remedy
A 16 year old New Orleans girl recovering after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound shares her relief. Messages from Miss Amelia Jaquillard and Miss Estenna Macaine praise the remedy for easing back pains headaches and tiredness. The ad urges confidential guidance from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co offering private replies by a woman.
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New Orleans
Lydia E. Pinkham
Amelia Jaquillard
Tehoupitoutas St
St. Clair
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Estenna Macaine
Sage Tea to Darken Hair and Stop Itching
An ad claims common garden sage brewed into a heavy tea with sulphur and alcohol will darken gray or faded hair, remove dandruff, and stop itching. It promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use tonic costing about 59 cents a bottle, for even dark, glossy hair, with a detailed application method. Also mentions cast aluminum utensils and a store discount.
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Wyeth
Zemo Offers Quick Eczema Relief for Skin Troubles
A druggist sold large bottles of Zemo promising rapid relief from eczema pimples and rashes. The ad claims the remedy stops burning and itching, clears outward skin conditions, and leaves skin healthy without greasiness or staining. Zemo, Cleveland.
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Zemd
Cléveland
Rapid Healing Power of Poslam Advertised
A vintage advertisement extols Poslam for quick relief of skin ailments including Bezia acne and itching. It claims rapid improvement after brief use on scales, rashes, and inflamed complexions, and promotes Poslam soap for skin health. Samples offered with 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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Fmergency Laboratories
West
New York City
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