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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
13
Rain fell heavily through last night with 2.65 inches measured by the official observer at 7 am. Cedar River rose several inches as streets filled with water. Officials report frost damage earlier and warn cool, cloudy weather hampers corn maturing with potential losses.
Williamson county board of supervisors warns of possible fresh violence in Herrin after Herrin King killings. Officials say public alarm grows as tension mounts in the region.
The University of Dubuque Lenox J college and other institutions will share part of a 2 billion dollar educational fund set to aid Presbyterian efforts. The conference discussed laxity in law enforcement amid tense relations between the Ku Klux Klan and a Protestant anti Klan group.
The 1924 Presbyterian synod conference will be held in Dubuque. Paul H. Smith, long a physical director, enrolled at the University of Town and plans to enter the college of medicine after completing pre medical work. In police court this morning Judge Gwynne arraigned several defendants for speeding and parking violations.
Defendants accused of traffic law violations contributed funds totaling fifteen dollars and ten dollars respectively as part of court proceedings. The brief item notes payments and pending disposition in the Police Court docket.
Shelby county lawman tracks Porte Motard and two others linked to a tailor shop robbery in Waterloo near Harlan. Witness Reehstertig tests recognition in Michigan while John Berry of 600 Oneida Street reports two army wallets stolen from his car last night.
A promotional piece urges women to maintain slender figures as fashionable and socially desirable. It touts a five minute daily application of Slenderizing Cream that allegedly reduces fat without exercises, dieting, or drugs, and claims weight loss improves complexion and vitality.
A rallying appeal urges fat people from Alaska to Cuba to join a movement toward slimming. It highlights a common handicap affecting appearance and health and invites readers to start the journey toward a healthier, more youthful physique.
An advertisement promises a free trial of a product named Stender King Dream to test its claimed weight reduction. No payment or order is required for the trial, with the offer prepaid and mailed in plain packaging. If dissatisfied, customers may still place an order with no strings attached.
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