Rev. W L Brandon warns Waterloo of Ku Klux Klan activity
Missouri pastor and former Klan officer Rev. W L Brandon warns Waterloo of possible Klansmen and an organizer arriving within 11 days. He resigns from the Baptist church to expose the Invisible Empire, detailing his trial in Portland 1921 and urging action against the Klan. He plans lectures and writings from Braymer to Waverly and Waterloo.
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Ku Klux Klan
Waterloo
W. L. Brandon
Braymer
Missouri
Invisible Empire
Mr. Brandon
Dubuque
Brandon
Waverly
Klan
Sin
Edward Adams Canarell
Los Angeles
Cal
Hleagle
Portland
Ore
Brissour
W. J. Simmons
Peachtree Road
Atlanta
Col. Simmons
Home
America
Pastor Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Waterloo Ministerial Association
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Cold Weather Contrast From 41 Years Ago In Alton
The Alton area reports a cherry tree in S. R. Simpa's yard in full bloom due to pleasant October conditions. He recalls October 15, 1881 as the blizzard day that dropped deep snow lasting into May with potatoes unearthed and corn left in fields. He notes October 1921 has been clear with late frosts and farmers expect a mild winter.
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Alton
S. R. Simpa
Dodge Owners Trip to Devil's Backbone Draws 700 Plus
The Dodge Bros. tour to Devil's Backbone drew over 700 people across 151 cars. The group started at 9 45 a m and arrived at noon, with coffee for over 1000 cups prepared by the Harter B Hull organization and Fred Standish. After a picnic supper, guides explained state park formations and the fleet logged more than 15000 miles round trip with no car trouble.
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Dodge Bros
Dodge
Harter B. Hull
Fred Standish
Hato in Ring for Post Mastership
In Waterloo the race for the next postmaster heats up as the present term nears its end. Candidates include Charles J. Munger Ray Bugert and Fred Pettit with competitive exams deciding the appointment. Pettit’s supporters grow active while Munger has long local service. The winner must emerge from the top three graders as per rules.
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Waterloo
M. H. Kelly
Charles J. Munger
Ray
Bggert
Fred
Pettit
Munger Long
Munger
Civil Service Board
Kelly in Office Eight Years as Postmaster
The article notes Mr. Eggert, a salesman for Martin Brothers Co, was contacted for a statement on his intentions. It states Kelly has served as postmaster here for eight years and will leave office when his term expires next January after succeeding W. R. Law, a Republican, with two Democratic terms already served.
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Eggert
Martin Brothers Co
Kelly
W. R. Law
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Harmless Calomel Substitute
Thousands find Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a mild laxative and liver aid. Unlike calomel they protect teeth and gums, avoid noxious liquids, and relieve constipation to lift dullness and fatigue. Available 15c and 30c.
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Dr. Edwards
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