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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

6

Reception honors Pringle couple on 53rd wedding anniversary

Women of Halls Grove church near Bristow hosted a reception on Oct 25 for Mr. and Mrs. James Pringle in observance of their 53rd anniversary. About 151 guests from Bristow and nearby towns attended a two course dinner and program with songs, poems, and talks. The couple reside on a farm east of Bristow and have long ties to the local Christian church.

Lou Hesatroad Greene Ellen McCracken Allison Elmer Shell Rock Christian Church of Bristow Ladies’ Aid of Bristow Aredale Allison, Greene and Vicinity Jane Bragg Newton Davis Bremer Corey Rose J. J. Gough L. W

Lay of the land before using gas when stuck in mud

A practical guide advises studying the lay of the land before pushing through mud. It recommends shifting to low gear, maintaining momentum, and leveraging existing traction. If chains are available, use them early. otherwise rope, burlap, or chicken wire may help. When all else fails a farmer with a horse-drawn hitch can tow the car free.

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West teachers plan observance of Nat's Education Week

West Waterloo Teachers association will meet at 4 p m in the Little Theatre at West High to organize the district observance of National Education Week November 7 to 12 Delegates to the Iowa State Teachers association convention will be instructed on local sentiment Fred J Kiluss principal and Miss Elsie Lorenz preliminary supervisor will report on the Iowa City conference on supervision and administration Business routine will close the meeting

Wests High Schol West Waterloo Teachers Association West Iowa State Teachers Association Fred J. Kiluss West High Elsie Lorenz Iowa City

Directions for washing an automobile properly

Expert adviser Erwin Greer outlines modern car cleaning methods. He emphasizes washing soon after dirt accumulation, using plain water at about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, a large sponge, and a chamois for drying. Avoid high pressure, soap only for grease, and careful treatment of tar with butter or kerosene.

Erwin Greer Greer Scheel Autemeliva Chicago

Automarkets Give Women Shopping From Car

Merchants unveil Automarkets letting housewives shop dry goods groceries and meats without leaving the family car. Shoppers drive in through a right door loop aisles with display shelves and exit by another door. Ventilation and direct producer access touted to ease parking and curbside service.

City Threatens Prosecution for Paving Bonfires

Harvey Will the street commissioner warned that raking leaves into streets and igniting fires on paved surfaces will lead to prosecution. He said burning on dirt streets is less dangerous but bonfires on pavement damage pavement and invite complaints from property owners. Time and

Harvey Will

Bonfires to Blame for Pavement Damage in City

Injuries to pavement traced to bonfires causing cement to heave and crack. Officials note city ordinance imposes penalties for lighting bonfires and for pavement damage, with prosecutors pursuing charges.

John Deere Plant to Reopen After Short Shutdown

Allan H. Head vice president and general manager announced that the John Deere Tractor plant will resume full production Monday after a temporary shutdown for the fall inventory. Nearly half of the week’s operations were completed before the pause.

John Deere Tractor Company Allan H. Head

Cascara Cascaret Ad Claims Healthful Purification

An old fashioned cascade of claims extols cascara as a superior laxative that cleanses the system and pores, improves skin, and eliminates odor. It condemns salts mineral oils and habitual medicines, urging Cascaret for night use and next day relief. Distributed to all druggists with prices 11c and 25c.

Cascara

Camay Soap Ad Promises Light Perfume and Free Cake

A vintage Camay advertisement touts a light elusive fragrance likened to youth and flowers after rain. It offers a free cake by sending name and address to The Procter & Gamble Co. Dept. O Cincinnati Ohio, or find Camay on grocer shelves and in drugstores and department stores.

Camay Procter & Gamble Co Dept. O Cincinnati Ohio Tas America Ceylon Java India Australia Yourh

Woman Election Official in Jail in Chicago

Chicago October 26 An election official Ma Bee Baruch age 53 began serving a year in jail for alleged irregularities at the precinct where she worked. Two others, Wortman and Mare Leona Gwine, are at liberty on bond awaiting habeas corpus hearing November 8.

Chicago INS Ma. Bee Baruch Berty Wortman Mare’ Leona Gtine

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