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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
12
A wartime style notice reports women and men seeking odd jobs in Waterloo. The Work Committee notes many lack telephones, urges listing a local contact number, and highlights housecleaning, cleaning windows, lifting, and lawn care as in demand. A educated immigrant volunteers to take any open labor, showing perseverance and adaptability in finding work.
A clipped sportslike note describes a man facing a grueling task far harder than simple cleaning. The account hints at growing resolve and a forecast that he will persevere despite initial doubt.
The Filipino sEThags of the Isa rog lsi No. 2, auxiliary to the Spanish American War Veterans, known as The Snakes, will establish a lair in Marshalltown Sunday afternoon. Department Commander Cooper, based in Marshalltown, invites veterans to join the initiation as Waterloo and other camp members travel at 7:31 a.m. A large snake from the GA. R. encampment will accompany the parade and ceremonies.
A gathering at Frank and Roy Ferry homes follows the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs G B Cox of Oneida. Attending are Mrs Annie Jacobs Kingston Pa Mrs Minnie Huston Cherokee Iowa Mr and Mrs H R St John Stockland Illinois and Mr and Mrs G B Cox Oneida.
Chicago, Oct. 20. Miss Lucy Page Gaston, foe of cigarettes, launches a new national organization the Clean Life Movement with pledge to abstain from cigars tobacco and alcohol. Headquarters opened in Chicago as she promotes health and morals for youth through educational campaigns and pledge signing.
Attorney General Daugherty notes the wide spread issue alarms the federal government and reveals a national committee of one hundred will organize a board of directors drawn from seasoned workers who have volunteered their services.
Mentho Sulphur promises quick relief for irritated or broken skin from eczema and rashes. It stops itching within moments and, after a few applications, eczema may vanish leaving skin clear. The preparation is said to destroy parasites causing burning or disfigurement and is sold in small jars at drug stores.
A catalog like list shows numerous tire brands and sizes including AJAX Road King MASON Nonskid Goodyear and Firestone with prices ranging from about 11.50 to 125.00. The items include 28x3 30x3 32x33 and 38x7 sizes, ribbed and plain treads, nonskid and cord tires, plus related tubes and specials.
Advertisement notes bumpers for 8.50, veneers at 16.00 per pair and a 3.95 Peyote item priced at 35 cents. No further details on store or brand are provided.
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast remedy for colds, congestion, rheumatic pain, backache, and stiff neck. It claims penetrating heat from red peppers eases soreness, with warming effects within minutes and relief described as the quickest known.
John Boesen of 1148 Columbia street Waterloo credits Trutona with dramatic health improvement. He says digestion is better, kidney issues eased, and overall well being returned. The ad notes many Waterloo residents use Trutona as a fall tonic and buy from Wangler Brothers' Drug Store and other local druggists.
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