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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1926
Page
11
Unclear OCR text describes damage along Miami Beach in late winter and issues with sewage systems. Mentions a national Red Cross rehabilitation network and a note about a $1,000,000 milestone at National Headquarters in Washington, with references to approvals and expenditures.
The Third District American Legion Band of Iowa will perform daily at the Cattle Congress Hippodrome with concerts at 12 and 2 pm and before matinee and evening shows. Led by Chun W. Chenette, the band draws members from towns across the district and is praised by officials and readers for its versatile program of classical and popular pieces.
The American Red Cross Wa terloo chapter chairman Hf Cropper issued a new relief call for western Town. Sufferers in Tin Warden and Sioux City are named. Contributions are directed to support flood relief funds and local community needs.
Brief item notes that Willam Tell's son fared better than L. F. Kyle, 43, in a curious incident in Sioux City. Details are sparse but imply a misfire or mishap involving a sharpshooter and an assistant.
A one year old sharpshooter, Wislett Nand Ponen Hd Uar, was shot in the third finger during a trick shooting performance by a performer using a .22 caliber rifle on stage at the 4 theatre last night.
An old resident relies on a simple harmless preparation advertised to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation. The ad claims rapid relief after not eating and severe symptoms, noting value of the medicine and refund policy and urging purchase at all druggists.
Reports from International News Service detail a 60 mile path of death and destruction from Florida to Louisiana. Florida suffers the worst damage while Pensacola, Biloxi and other Gulf towns report extensive damage and slow communications. Estimated toll near 450 dead, 2,500 injured, 35,000 homeless. Florida losses around 150 million dollars. Relief efforts focus on sanitation and reconstruction as quarantine and anti disease measures arrive.
An advertorial for O-Toy Corn Wafers claims six thin wafers stop corn pain without burning acids or special pads. The user applies a wafer to the corn, which sticks and eliminates pain, allowing the wearer to use shoes normally. The ad names Wangler Drug Co and C. J. Miller as retailers.
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