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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1919

Page

13

Syrian impostor in U S detains amid fake bishop ties

Rev Isaac George claimed authority from a Persian bishop to raise funds for starving Syrians. He was detained by federal officers after holding a permit request and was jailed awaiting immigration action. His passport shows a 1919 issue. he previously toured Vermont in 1917 and conducted drives in Minnesota Nebraska and Iowa. He wore a mysterious heart charm over a parchment credential from Mar Sargis bishop. numerous endorsements from officials accompanied his letters.

Isaac George Persia Navors Chambers of Commerce George Ada M. Palmer Official Board of Censors Immigration Bureau St. Louis America Vermont Minne Sola Nebraska Jows Middle West Mar Sargis Tran Christians

Zemo Promoted For Clear Skin In Easy At-Home Use

Advertisement claims Zemo cures pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm and leaves skin clear. Sold at drug stores for 35 cents with extra large bottle at one dollar. Describes Zemo as clean penetrating antiseptic non greasy and stain free. Ends with E. W. Rose Co Cleveland. G.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Endorsements Pour In For Political Figure Across Cities

Letters of support arrive from mayors of St. Paul and many Minnesota towns plus Northfield and Duluth. Clergymen from numerous cities back the candidate, with endorsements from Nebraska secretary of state and Danish and Norwegian vice consuls.

Leen Wip Geneva Faust Edeough St. Paul Owatonna Faribault Stillwater Worthington Winoni Mastings Albert Lea Northfield Anoka Duluth Minn Quinaha Neb Mason City Neuraska Denmark Norway

Howard's Buttermilk Cream Promises Quick Face Help

An old advertisement touts Edward's Buttermilk Cream from Hansen & Jansen C J Miller or Henderson Drug Co. Promises to remove freckles puffiness and rough skin on face hands or arms with a money back guarantee for dissatisfied users.

Hansen & Jansen C. J. Miller Henderson

Gioned at Omaha and George readies passport shires

A fragment notes an event at Omaha involving George and a passport matter from Urorish Persia. It hints at a status of uncertain prosperity and mentions bearing none of it. The text is incomplete but indicates a diplomatic or travel document context amid unclear details.

Omaha George Urorish Persia America

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