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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1924
Page
2
The forty third annual session of the Presbyterian Church ended at First Presbyterian Church with the presentation and approval of resolutions. Speakers including Dr. D. S. Silbard and Dr. F. W. Hibbard addressed the crowd at Westminster Church, urging independence for the Philippines and discussing China’s changing role and the impact of American education.
The state synod approved a substitute pension plan patterned after retirement savings schemes for ministers. Dr WLS and Dr Stockwell explained the plan, with pastors contributing a percentage to a fund to commence at age 65. A closing note credits the hospitality, music, and support from Waterloo and local churches during the synod gathering.
Noted florists arrive November 12 for the annual meetings of the Society of Tow a Florists and the Florists Telegraph Delivery association tied to the Midwest Horticultural Exposition running November 11 through 16. Dr J E Cannaily of Sedalia Mo and George J Ball of Glen Ellyn will speak. Reed Hess will judge the commercial exhibits amid strong competition.
Fragmentary OCR shows varied radio listings with times and programs. Mentions include Big Brother club, orchestra performances, news briefs, and concert dance segments across multiple stations and cities. The readable items hint at a busy schedule but lack coherent dates or full program names.
Waterloo educators plan to attend the annual Iowa State Teachers convention in Des Moines from November 7 to 9. Local leaders including Miss White, Miss Hum, and principal Mary Christie will preside or speak, with district administrators and several teachers traveling to the event. The conference, branded the Gubhilre Convention, celebrates sixty years of Iowa State Teachers.
St Francis Hospital has been approved by the American College of Surgeons after a survey of 38 Iowa hospitals. The hospital is among 28 approved, a rate higher than the national average, and the movement seeks to improve hospital service and supervision through stringent standards. Martin and his committee reported to the hospital conference.
Dr TL Arthur Young announced Rev Clyde Stuntz district superintendent in India will preach at First M E church on November 16. Stuntz is son of the late Bishop Hom C Stuntz and will discuss his long running India work begun by his father forty years ago.
Oct 20 special report says R. Crane escaped uninjured after his car plunged about 24 feet into a ditch at Fifth and Lone streets around 6 p.m. Saturday. The vehicle remained in the ditch the following morning.
Fire of undetermined origin struck a shed and damaged a car at the Cohn Bros junkyard, 911 Commercial Street. Firemen extinguished the blaze with two hose lines. damage value not yet estimated, mainly to the junk paper stock.
Three groups held religious services at the college Sunday following a football game. Faculty and local leaders spoke on leadership and civic duty, noting low voter turnout and urging participation in elections. A Luther an student gathering featured performances by Martin Weyde and Freya Buenneke.
Mrs. Julia McGowan aged 94 grows weaker at her Olive street home where her daughter Mrs. William F. Burke cares for her. Ill for two weeks, her decline is steady and death is believed imminent.
An old advertisement touts Tonsiline as the cure for sore throat, claiming it counters the disease’s cause and can save days of sickness. It urges buying a bottle now and highlights a long-necked bottle figure as the product symbol.
Twisted joints loosen and swelling vanishes as Rheuma targets stomach liver kidneys and bladder. The ad proclaims rapid relief for rheumatic pains gout neuritis lumbago and neuralgia and guarantees money back through Wangler Bros. and druggists.
Rochester man James H. Allen of 26 Forbes St details years of rheumatism and a self created remedy named Allenrhu. He says the preparation dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and expels them, claiming rapid, complete relief and widespread success through newspaper advertising by agents Wangler Bros Co J Miller Co.
The item lists funeral plans and travel for a friend, attendance at the state Baptist association meeting, and remarks on residents Beatrice Decker Sutherland Hansen and others. It notes Hangs in Mount Vernon Township, a fall in a college carpentry shop, a Lac Charles Filer visit in Albion Michigan, Leases of a 360 acre farm in Union Township, elective changes March 1, and delegates from Grundy County to a state meeting.
Bankers vigilance committee members from all Iowa counties will hold target practice Friday Oct 24. Sheriff H T Wagner says county committeemen will meet at Waterloo Gun Club range for practice in Waterloo, with competitive shooting in Des Moines Oct 27 and 28 for representatives from nine counties. The committees were formed to protect banks from holdups and have reduced robberies to near zero. vigiliantes are provided in every city with banks.
Davenport Iowa October 20 F B Drake 68 an employee of the Rock Island arsenal collapsed and died from heart failure while leading a parade of more than 3000 Klansmen through the business district Saturday night.
An advertisement touts Cet Rid of Piles use with Pyramid Pile suppositories claiming to stop pain reduce burning and inflammation and ease protrusions. It promotes in drug stores with broad testimonials and many say it averts surgery.
Simple eye relief methods include camphor hydrastis and witch hazel in Lavoptik eye wash. A small bottle eases weary strained or sore eyes and may surprise you. Aluminum eye cup available at Mike Gauss Pharmacy.
An old advertisement touts Jo Vex as a remedy for pyorrhea with claims of quick relief and a money back guarantee. It lists multiple druggists and distributors including B W Schunemann Co and Mika Ganss Pharmacy and offers a mail order option from Akron Ohio.
A new remedy Joint-Base claims to ease swollen inflamed joints after ordinary cures fail. Advertises Joint-Ease at 60c a tube from Wangler Bros Co with mail orders via Pope Laboratories Harlowell Maine.
Advertisement for The Williams Treatment claims relief from kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and chronic pains caused by uric acid. It urges readers to request a free 5 cent bottle and a free book by sending details to D A Williams Co in East Hampton Connecticut, with a note offering delivery paid by parcel post.
Edna Ver Haar the Swedish contralto and Margaret O Connor the harpist present a joint recital at Rast High tonight at 8. The event opens the school’s annual lecture and entertainment course featuring ten numbers this season.
The article praises Miss O'Connor for her beauty and personality, noting critics marvel at her harp mastery. Her expressive string playing is described as having a wide range and assured, brilliant technique, positioning her as an immediate favorite.
Arnolds Park Iowa October 20 voters in West Okobodi seek municipal incorporation to form a new town on the lake shore. A special election is held today to decide on the proposed incorporation.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a pleasant harmless corrective for dyspepsia and indigestion. It promises rapid relief when meals disagree and ships a 60 cent package guaranteed by a druggist.
A group of Ottumwa and Wapello County Republicans urge Iowa voters to elect Daniel F. Steck to the U S Senate, criticizing Smith Wildman Brookham and detailing Stecks background as a Ottumwa attorney and former Democrat official who served in the Army and led American Legion efforts. The letter lists signatures from local business leaders, publishers, and professionals pledging support.
Hundreds praise Karnak for relief from severe stomach trouble and indigestion. Des Moines man Geo W. Rinehart credits Karnak with rapid improvement after four bottles, noting restored appetite and strength. The remedy is sold in Waterloo by J. Miller and Robert Drag Co and in Cedar Falls by Bieber Drug Co.
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