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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1920
Page
6
A divorce action is filed by Mina McKinney against Herbert McKinney. She requests an injunction and alimony, claiming he caused distress and asserting a marriage begun April 12 1918 in Galena St. The filing notes her income statements and residence at 1524 Mai Street Cedar Falls.
Des Moines reports a state committee led by Prof. Charles H. Meverholz has drafted an Americanization curriculum for all school levels. The plan emphasizes virtues, civic study, and observation of government workings, to be printed as a bulletin and sent to all schools.
Althea Walker of New River Pa reports two years of weak kidneys eased by Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills relieve back pain dizziness puffiness and swelling by aiding kidney function and says thousands have found relief.
Dubuque Iowa announces no census recount after the Chamber of Commerce notes a letter from the Census Bureau stating six districts were checked and 22 persons not listed in official returns.
Senator Miles Poindexter of Spokane met with Senator A. B. Cummins and State Chairman Therles Rawson in Des Moines to discuss national campaigning and the drive to elect a Republican Senate. He warned that a Democratic League of Nations would place the U S under foreign control and urged Republican wins to protect national welfare. The visit follows his St Louis stop and precedes Denver travel.
Mason City Iowa September 21 Too much steam has the same effect on a railroad engine as too much home brew on a man Charlies Dryer night man at the Great Western engine house had fired up engine 461 it was outside unoccupied soon it moved northward gaining speed at 40 miles per hour it struck a derailment 600 yards from the house ending its wild run the engine was hardly damaged officials and onlookers were puzzled by the unexplained escape from the cab
Officials investigate a derailment case after reports that throttle may have opened unexpectedly. A dryer witness said he did not see anyone enter the cab, fueling suspicions of possible tampering by an individual.
Eagle Grove Iowa September 21 Carl Wigelos aged 35 was instantly killed when a Northwestern train struck his automobile at the downtown crossing. The accident follows several similar incidents in recent weeks. Wigelos was alone in the car. survived by a widow and three children.
A plain method claims to dissolve and remove blackheads using calonite powder and a hot wet sponge. Scrubbing with the powder dissolves the grime from pores, avoiding irritation and preventing enlarged pores from squeezing.
Daisy Cotter seeks divorce from William Cotter accusing cruelty. Married in San Antonio on July 15, 1918, they have a five months old daughter. Custody, $100 monthly alimony, $500 attorney fees, household goods, and an injunction to stop the husband, a farmer, from disposing of his personal property said to be worth, are requested.
An ad urges quitting laxatives and purges and trying Nature's Remedy NR Tablets. It claims the tablets improve digestion, stimulate appetite, strengthen the liver, regulate kidney and bowel action, and provide thorough cleansing. A 25 cent box lasts about twenty two days and is sold and guaranteed by druggists.
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