Salvation Army to Begin County Wide Relief Drive
The Salvation Army plans a county wide drive starting next week to fund relief projects. Black Hawk County aims to contribute 9.6 toward the state budget of 280.00 with local advisory leaders coordinating canvassing and campaign support from Elks and other groups.
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Salvation Army
Black Hawk County
Statiry Board
She Zras
Worthington Gregory
New York
Elks
Elklets
Mr. Gregory
Black Hawk ‘County
G. W. Dawson
H. M. Reed
BE. J. Wenner
Dr. F. W. Powers
H. D. Lee
H. W. Hartong
M. L. Bowman
J. BE. Bragdon
Six Hundred Men Accept Wage Cut to Continue at Work
Falk River Mass Oct 22 Massasoit Manufacturing Company says its six hundred local employees have offered to take a wage reduction of about 26 percent starting Oct 26 to avoid a shutdown due to high costs and weak demand. The firm produces cleaning waste car box packing and coarse cotton mop yarn.
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Falk River
Mass
Massasoit
Deaf couple in Cedar Falls divorce case heard
Mrs Sophia P Middleton testified through an interpreter that her deaf husband J J Middleton cruelly treated her and falsely accused her of infidelity. The plea seeks an injunction to stop harassment at their home 1122 Twenty second street west Cedar Falls.
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Sophia P. Middleton
J. J. Middleton
Mr. Middleton
Middleton
Cquel
Twenty-second Street
Cedar Falls
Boy 13 Seeks Juvenile Home After Farm Hardship
Walter Tompkins age 13 fled a harsh farm life and travelled to Waterloo seeking a place in the new State juvenile home at Toledo. Grace Messer of probation offices hopes for placement while Walter states he received only room and clothes, and has attended school part time since being 11. He is described as bright though poorly educated, with potential to improve in care.
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Walter Tompkins
Waterloo
Grace Messer
Ube
Walter
Buggies and Wagons Figure in Smashups Across City Streets
Three accidents yesterday afternoon involved horse drawn vehicles and autos. Mrs. A M Kiser was thrown from a buggy at Washington and Fourth, the buggy demolished after a collision with George Mack’s automobile. C C Tuller’s dray wagon wrecked in a collision with Fay Jenkins’ Bybank truck in the east district, horses frightened but no injuries. wagon tongue broken. Ray Wagner bicycle rider and Mrs A E Walker horse and buggy collided on Adams street. bicycle broken. Three autos collided at Logan avenue and Ricker street with Harvey Olson’s car striking Glenn Brown’s, Brown’s car pushed into B Dalley’s auto. all parties reported damaged.
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Burton’ S Avenue
George Mack
Howard Street
Washington
Fourth Streets
Fourth Streets Last Evening. Mrs. Kiser
Cc. C. Tuller
Fay Jenkins
East Business District
Altho
Ray Wagner
Adams Street
A. E . Walker
Lincoln Street
Wagner
Logan Avenue
Ricker Street
Harvey Olson
Glenn Brown
B. &. Dalley
Marring Cards Taxed in England Since 1615
The article notes that marring cards have faced taxation in England dating back to 1615, reflecting early government revenue measures tied to printed or circulated playing cards.
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England
Freezone Ad Claims Quick Corn Relief
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a painless remedy for corns and calluses. It promises instant relief from aching corn pain and easy removal with fingers, sold by druggists in a small bottle for a few cents.
Waterloo East Not Closing Schools for State Teachers Meeting
Waterloo East schools will not dismiss for the sixty sixth annual Iowa State Teachers Association convention in Des Moines November four to six. A number will attend without interrupting daily work while teachers present papers and talks. Fred J. Miller will discuss high school principals elections and C M Oleson will speak on physics opportunities. Mary Garden concert noted. Frank Willis to address on post election administration.
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Waterloo East
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
W. Kline
Waterloo
Fred J. Miller
East High
C. M. Oleson
East
Godfrey Messer
Washington School
Mary Garden
Frank Willis
Ohio
United States
Warren Harding
Willis
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken faded gray hair. It claims natural, even color with daily use and notes a downtown druggist endorsement.
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Wyeth
New Goldfields Discovered Across Russia Reported
A German trade journal based in Bucharest reports new Russian goldfields along the Amu Darya and its tributaries with rich placer deposits. Prospects continue on the Safeti Darya, Yatchao, and Ussuri districts in the Imen Basin, Eastern Siberia, with additional discoveries noted in several Siberian areas.
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Berlin
Russia
Buchare
Amu-Darya l
Safeti Darya
Yatchao
Ussuri
Imen
Siberia
Rich placer gold reported with quartz bearing from region
Reports indicate placer gold found with quartz bearing ore in the area. Prospects attract attention as early assessments highlight rich gold seams and potential for further sampling by prospectors and miners. Local observers await confirmation from field assays and assay results.
Mentho Sulphur Cream Eczema Relief Promised
Fiery itchy skin quickly soothed with Mentho Sulphur cream says a noted skin specialist. The preparation stops itching within moments and after two or three applications the eczema clears, leaving skin smooth. Sulphur destroys parasites causing burning and disfigurement and is advertised as a reliable skin remedy. A small jar is available at drug stores.
Face and Beauty Promise From Calcium Wafers Ad
Puffery ad touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as the cure for pimples blackheads blotches rash and dull complexions. It claims the product transforms a muddy complexion to soft delicate skin and urges readers to buy a 50 cent box at any drug store.
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Stuart
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WH. A. Meyer
H. A. Meyer
W. J. Keaver
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Gates’ Business College
Bickenbach
East Fifth St
Marsh Place
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Wang & Miller
Paul Dales
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