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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

15

Grocer's Nickel Saves Day In Bold Robbery Attempt

Harry Krensky proprietor of a grocery at 1500 Commercial Street describes a robbery last evening. The bandit demanded money, failed to open the cash drawer stuck on a nickel, and fled when Krensky and his daughter Mildred alarmed neighbors. Police investigated with officers noting the perp wore overalls brown sweater about 160 pounds. Krensky recovered the nickel and restocked the drawer.

Harry Krensky Commercial Street Ibrensky Krensky Mildred Charles Mahils John Farrell Tralph Davis Hugh Crumrine Warren Buckley Roy Colvin

Franklin supervisors reject auto parking plan for fairgrounds

Hampton, Sept. 23. Franklin supervisors at a recent meeting refused the country fair board's request for more automobile parking space at the fair grounds and shifted focus to lake improvement. Refilling Reed's Lake northwest of Hamp-

Hampton Franklin Country Fair Board Fair Grounds Reed’s Lake Hamp

Lake restoration vote eyed for fall in Franklin County

The lake once a popular amusement site will be voted on this fall in the general election for reestablishment. A state project similar to Pine Lake at Eldora is planned with the lake bed in the center of Franklin County accessible within a half hour from anywhere. Support from clubs and civic groups cites convenience, low construction cost, fishing, and winter ice as key benefits.

Pine Lake Eldora Franklin County Hampton

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Claim Quick Weight Gain

Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a solution for undernourished adults and children, promising at least 5 pounds gained in 30 days with a money back guarantee. Cites a woman who gained 16 pounds in five weeks and a 9 year old child who gained 12 pounds in seven months.

McCoy Wangler Bros. Robert Drug Co C. J. Miller McCoy's

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