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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1929
Page
8
A Waterloo Evening Courier appeal invites letters from children about Santa Claus with six days left before a drawing offering prizes totaling sixty dollars. Readers in Waterloo and nearby towns submit notes praising Santa, recounting sightings, gifts received, and Christmas wishes, reflecting the era’s community newspaper charm.
John Geno Nich pleaded not guilty in district court on Tuesday afternoon to theft of an auto owned by John Strubel. He is jailed in West Union in default of a $1,000 bond after being returned from Dubuque by Chief W. P. Stone and Officer Georges Paul. A scientist counted 9,239 ants on an ordinary ant hill.
An advertisement claims Tanlac relieves gas pains dizziness and years of digestive trouble. Testimonial from L B Simmons of Denver says it improved appetite digestion and energy, ending spells and nervousness with a full day’s work. Money back guarantee offered.
The message invites all church members to a gathering. Dr Souder, a Harvard graduate, joined the missionary work in 1924 at Hankow and later served at Central China university in Wuchang. He moved to the Philippines in 1927 under Bishop Mosher and is currently on furlough until August 1950.
Oklahoma Sooners coach Ad Lindsay plans a spirited scrimmage with Jows State in the Big Six cellar battle Saturday. Captain Crider, listed as injured last week, remains out as the team tunes up for the clash.
A vintage ad touts Papa's Diapepsin as a quick neutralizer of excess stomach acid. It claims the tablets dissolve or chew, provide immediate relief, and do not affect stomach contents or bowels, offering a pleasant alkaline treatment.
Des Moines reports corn husking advances in the northwest quarter of Iowa with 40 to 50 percent done in some counties. Weather and crop conditions note favorable use of husking machines, while southern parts start later due to weather and corn readiness. Moisture in samples showing a five percent higher level than last year. Sugar beet harvest and winter wheat also progressing, with light eastern snow accumulations.
Peter Weber, 61, a laborer, shot himself to death in Burlington Idaho on October 30. He had recently arrived from Minneapolis. The report notes cooler than normal temperatures at the time and references a week’s start with Reed commenting on weather.
William Dawson of Sumner dies after a period of illness. The obituary notes services to be held Friday with arrival details and acknowledgments from local residents and the Sumner community.
An obituary fragment notes a man born in 1861 in Cook County who moved with his parents to Le Ray township as a child and later relocated to town 36 years ago. Surviving are his widow, two daughters and a son, including Mrs. Floyd.
The fragment names Marken Toledo Mrs Elmer Hagg Sumner and Dawson Oelwein with grandchildren. A funeral is set for Friday at 2 pm at the United Brethren Church officiated by Rev D Hammond. Burial will follow in Wilson Grove cemetery.
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