Reduction in gas rates ruled out by city official
Waterloo Citizens Gas and Electric Co. manager Burt told the mayor and council that lowering gas prices is out of the question due to a sustained loss over the past 13 months. He cited a 25 percent drop in business, high overhead costs, depreciation and interest, and warned that cutting rates would deepen losses and threaten plant operation. He noted a potential temporary saving if spot oil prices drop, but contracts prevent forward purchases.
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Aust Burt
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Mgr. Burt
Noth
Mrr
Burt
Waterloo
Connetimen
Leon Link
Anc
Views of the People. Fears Return of Saloons
A Cedar Falls letter urges residents to resist saloon reopens citing accidents and safety risks. The writer asks neighbors to act to enforce laws and protect families from drunk driving and related harm.
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Cedar Falls
Ani
Tome
Let No Corn Spoil An Hour
A historical ad touts a corn treatment claiming instant pain relief and easy removal of corns. It advertises Blue-jay liquid or plaster from a renowned surgical dressing house, promising gentle, scientific action. The copy asserts immediate relief and painless, quick removal of ancient corns.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pellets Endorsement
In St Louis Missouri Amelia Thorn reports relief from general weakness and nervousness after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She adds the Pleasant Pellets helped regulate her system and keep her in good health. Available at first class drug stores.
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St. Louis
Dr. Pierce
Ameur Thorn
John Arcaue
Crug
Cure for Catarrh deafness head noises old English recipe
An old advertisement promotes a constitutional treatment for catarrh and deafness. It explains that sprays or inhalers irritate air passages and risks to the middle ear, and prescribes a home remedy using Parmint Powder dissolved in hot water with sugar, taken four times daily, claiming it eases head noises and aids hearing.
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England
Bender protests holding of jobs by husband and wife
Robert Bender recording secretary of Central Labor union protests job holdings for married couples and well to do parents’ daughters. He argues scarce work should be distributed equitably and that wives of unemployed men should be favored when jobs require similar skill.
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Bender
Robert Bender
Washington Street
Central Labor Union
Waterloo
Aspirin Warning From Bayer Ad Claims Genuine Product
An old advertisement warns that true Aspirin comes only with Bayer on the package or tablets. It notes medical use for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain. It mentions inexpensive twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Frea
Bayer
Miller Named Head of Black Hawk Bankers Association
Edmund W. Miller president of Commercial National Bank was elected president of the Black Hawk County Bankers Association at the annual meeting held at Hotel Russell-Sampson. New officers include J. J. Miller Waterloo and Teo H. Paulger Cedar Falls as vice presidents C. W. Knoop Waterloo as secretary and J. C. Kober La Porte City as treasurer. The session followed a dinner with no set program.
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Edmund W. Miller
Commercial National Bank
Black Hawk County Bankers’ Association
Russell-Samson
J. J. Miller
Waterloo
Teo H. Paulger
Cedar Falls
C. W. Knoop
J. C. Kober
la Porte City
How To Get Relief From Rheumatism
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier to remove waste products causing rheumatism. It claims relief without after effects and offers a free booklet and medical advice from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta. It urges readers to begin taking S. S. S. and requests descriptions of cases.
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S. S
Swift Specific Co
U. S
Mastin’s Vitamon Inblets Claim Health Boosts
Promotes firmer flesh, more energy, and clearer skin by taking two Mastin’s Vitamon inblets with meals. The product contains concentrated yeast vitamins plus fat soluble A and water soluble A. Advertises widespread use and claims gentle stomach tolerance.
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Blue-jay
Wangler Bros. Company
Waen & Wonk
Hervous Seccer
E. W. Miller
Black Hawk Bankers’ Association
Mastin
RW. Schuneman & Co
Wangler Bros. Co
5Th ST
HDW. CO
Fifth St
East Fourth St
Bluing
Fourth Street
Golden Rule Gift Shop
New Tudor
Leath Beauty Furniture
In Choice
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Les
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Saunders
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