Graves for World War and Civil War Vets Headstones
World War and Civil War veterans may receive free marble headstones from the government for graves not already marked by private markers. The uniform stones, 38 inches long and 3 inches thick, feature a top with a circle for emblems such as a Roman cross or Star of David. Municipal posts and American Legion groups plan to apply for markers to honor departed comrades, with the first shipments already issued to precincts.
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Solkrs
Sterloo
United States Army
Ton Averill
Rab Anderson
G. A. R. Hellemorandun
United States
Adj
Averill
Kurtz Reinhart Co Successor to Brvank Transfer Fuel
Kurtz Reinhart Co takes over Brvank Transfer and Fuel, operating as Fuel and Transfer at 1093 West Muilan Ave with phone 1512. The transition preserves essential services in local freight and fuel distribution.
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Kurtz-Reinhart Co
Brvank Transfer & Fuel Co
Fuel & Transfer
West Muilan Ave
Annals of Iowa Will Cost Less for Publication
Des Moines reports the state printing board has awarded a contract to print and bind the Annals of Iowa at 235.75 per issue, a drastic reduction from the previous 650 per issue. The quarterly histori cal publication, started in 1892 by Charles Aldrich, distributes copies to libraries, state departments, and newspapers, preserving Iowa history through pioneer notes, war biographies, and occasional illustrations.
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Des Moines
State Printing Board
Annals of Iowa
Charles Aldrich
E. R. Harlan
State Historical Departments
Iowa
West
Two Found Dead in Shooting Near Albert Lea Minn
Albert Lea Minn Sept 13 Two men are dead after a Sunday shooting near here Police have identified the victims Valentine Lentz 31 found in a barn with a heart wound and another in the head Otto Pank a hired man died at a hospital He was shot near the temple and behind the ear a 22 caliber pistol found at the scene and owned by Pank raises questions about self inflicted wounds.
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Albert Lea
Valentine Lentz
Otto Pank
Pank
Freckle Cream Advertisement Promises Clear Complexion
An old market ad touts a homemade mix to bleach freckles and blemishes. It suggests combining two lemons with Orchard White to yield a quarter pint of lotion for facial use. The copy promises a fragrant lemon finish and visibly lighter skin with daily massage on face neck arms and hands.
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Irvin Less
Lansing
Iowa
Sure Way to Get Rid of Blackheads Ends In Clean Pores
A simple method claims to dissolve blackheads using ceranite powder from a drug store. Sprinkle on a hot wet sponge rub over the skin and wash away the impurities. The remedy asserts all sizes disappear, leaving pores clean and natural. Continuous pinching and squeezing is discouraged as it thins pores and irritates skin.
Trutona Claims Permanent Relief From Ailments
Mrs Elizabeth Kneger of Burney Wisconsin praises Tratona the tonic for lasting relief from constipation stomach and back pains after using it for months The ad notes hundreds of Waterloo and Quincy residents endorse Tratona and lists Wangler Bros Drug Store in Waterloo and Pfeiffer Company in Cedar Falls as sellers Also mentions availability at other local druggists with a tone of testimonial promotion.
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Iegan
Trutona
Waterloo
Trutena
Quincy
Wangler Bros
Cedar Falls
Pfeiffer Company
Wounds on Otto. shooting theory points to outsider
Police probe a double wound incident as five bullets came from Pank's gun. Mrs. Pank recalls Otto visiting at dusk, saying he would hunt woodchucks while urging a brother to join, who declined. Otto Lewis leaves behind a widow and infant as Pank's family mourns.
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Pank
Lewis
Bus Service at Des Moines Grows Worse Not Better
Des Moines faces worsening bus service as City Attorney Miller prepares a report on Chicago Harris franchise terms. Civic groups hold talks on conditions while debate centers on the four year old 235 year lease and who can nullify it.
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Des Moines
Miller
Harris Interests
Chicago
Mary
Made in Keaves and traveling films at Palace Strand Crystal Waterloo theaters
The Palace screens Made in Keaves a Goldwyn feature starring Tom Moore noted for his Irish brogue and city official roles while The Traveling Salesman starring Roscoe Arbuckle opens at Strand along with Betty Ross Clark and others. Crystal Theatre at Waterloo shows Remorseless Love with June Hammerstein, plus vaudeville acts at Bard’s Theatre and Lampints at Waterloo.
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Keaves
Tom Moore
Heaven
Goldwyn
the Palace
Ireland
Cleaven
Desaven
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Paramount
the Strand
Betty Ross Clark
Frank Bolland
Wilton Taylor
Lucile Ward
Jim Blackwel
Richard Wayne
George Pearce
Robert Dudley
Gordon Rogers
Strand Theatre
Wanneville
Waterloo
Lampints
Bard's Waterton Theatre
Tarry Lemon
West Point J
J. P. Lannan
Jim Dervin
Bard's
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Foley
Albert Lea, Minn
L. E. Glaza
Nhat
Truton
Elizabeth Kneger
Madison Street
Burney, WI
Fairyfoot
N.Y
Wangler Bros. Company
E. 4Th. St
Palace Theatres
Urushig
Crystal Theatre
Waterloo Theatre
Flaine Hammerstein
Cima
Miss Hammerstein
Peron
Wargler Bros. CO
East Fourth Street
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
J. G. Swarzy
Ronte B
Thomas
Okla
Majestic
Olea Mishite and Company, Cudvertine Nie
West End
Percy
Wood
Joan G. Wright
Sth
Phelps
Jefferson ST
Coca-Cola
Avatta
Eas
Lynn
Sai Ean
Jay
Kleenewick
B. W. Schuneman Co
Rexall
Bards Iwaterlso Bates Shot
Rive
Lampinis
Held
Elaine Hammerstein
Go News
Biff Bang
Seente
Crystal de Luxe Orchestra
Lois Weber
Ahrlos Mlle. Dvorak
Cory Theatre
The
Tani
Paul Davis Dry Goods CO
Living Models
Flora Craig
Lucille Lorraine
FOX
Miss Crady
Fannie
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