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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

8

Local fighters score victories in two eight-round wins

Two Waterloo boxers claimed easy wins last night. Ralph Alexander defeated Chuck Brown in Cincinnati to boost chances for a shot at Bob Martin. Paul Ailes beat Joe Mandel in eight rounds at Oelwein after a scoreless first round, weighing 140 pounds to Mandel’s 173.

Waterloo Ralph Alexander Chuck” Brown Cincinnati Paul Ailes Joe Mandal Oelwein Alexander Darton R Brown Bob Martin Army New York City Dayton Chicago Paul Ailes

Prominent Oelwein Doctor Arrested in Car Theft Case

Dr. F Heinl of Oelwein was arrested in Fargo North Dakota and returned to West Union Iowa with a stolen car linked to Theo Miebe. Officers say information led to Heinl retrieving the vehicle from his garage and fleeing with it. Heinl has been respected locally as an osteopathic physician and former city engineer.

Oelwein Dr. F. ©. Hetnl Fargo N. D West Union Sherrif Wright Offiicer Fox Bock Theo. Miebe Heinl North Dakota Berthe Fletcher Castoria

Fire on Farm Near Oelwein Destroys Barn and Stock

A barn fire on Jules LaVallette farm three miles south west of Oelwein destroys two horses 25 tons hay 350 bushels oats and many potatoes. John Hoppes occupant had only 200 in insurance no building coverage. A Hazleton fire crew aided Walter Duhr nearby. Children and matches are believed to have caused the disaster.

Oelwein Jules la- Vallette John Hoppes Ed Janka Hazleton Walter Duhr

Cough Remedy Adopts Foley’s Honey and Tar

Beginning of school coughs and colds prompt use of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. Mrs J B Physimers of Passaic writes it is the best cough and cold remedy for her boy. Promoted as safe for children and suitable for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, hay fever and asthma. Sold everywhere.

Foley J. B Antum

Foley Kidney Pills Help Woman End Kidney Trouble

Althea Walker of New River Pa reports two years of weak kidneys improved by Foley Kidney Pills. She notes better sleep and no kidney trouble now. The ad claims many suffer from kidney issues and lists symptoms, urging purchase of Foley Kidney Pills sold everywhere.

Kow Ome Womar Althea Walker New River Foley Jett i Foley Hidney

Peterson’s Ointment touted for eczema and sores

A damaged ad style notice praises Peterson’s Ointment for itching eczema old sores and piles with multiple testimonials from American readers including Buffalo Franklin and a Canadian letter. It claims the product stops itching heals sores and offers a refund via reliable druggist. A box costs six six cents and mail orders are filled by Retergen Ointment Co Inc.

Peterson Buffalo William A. Carley Franklin Alex Loutter Canada A. Brockeby Petersons Retergen Ointment Co., Inc But Tal

Welcome to New Citizens Through Patriotic Program

Eighteen applicants sat exams before Judge George W. Wood. eleven were accepted into the United States and presented their naturalization papers at a patriotic gathering in K P hall. Vic Parker led remarks and the event featured piano solos by John Fearde.

George W. Wood K. P. Hall Harry Heed American Lefton Rev A.preston Vic Parker Judge Wood Marrs John Fearde United States Niels Jensen Pederson Andrew Simonsen Det Peter Petersen Denma Mary Josephine Riomdan Ireland Yiehard Init James Edward Enmnarke Engha England William Wrost Englan William Herdumby Enslands Winnifred Hawkes Eleonth Joneland Carl Gottlieb Kaiser Germany Joseph Dietsch

Iowa Fraternal Body Elects Waterloo Man

Waterloo man L Kern heads a discussion on retaining members after changes in premium rates at the Iowa Fraternal Congress closing session in Des Moines. The body elected officers including Anna Buli Webster City president Mae B Furman Des Moines first vice president W Stowell Des Moines second vice president and H A Smith Des Moines secretary.

B. L. Kern Waterloo Iowa Des Moines Anna Buli Webster City Mae B. Furman Stowell H. A. Smith Uren Kern

Oelwein Man Dies in Railroad Wreck

A man from Oelwein identified as Paul House was killed in a railroad wreck near Sackatchewan. His father A House was notified yesterday. No further details are provided.

Qoelwein Oelwein Paul Sackatchewan A. House

Winners Announced in Pet Stock Show at Dairy Cattle Congress

Pet stock dominated the Dairy Cattle Congress show with top honors in dog, rabbit, pigeon, and cavy classes. Judge Edwin F. Deicke led a strong cavy judging panel as Al Sorenson claimed multiple English White and Black English awards with several other exhibitors earning placings.

Dairy Cattle Congress Edwin F. Deicke Lamberd Deicke Sorenson West Wood Pet Stock Company al Sorenson A. O. Strout Catherine Draper

Cavy Show Entries and Early Judging Results Detailed

Two hundred cavies entered as rabbit judging concludes for the show. Judge Gibson arrives to judge Flemish Giants, dogs, and pigeons. Results so far list Belgian Hares senior bucks and does with multiple winners, junior bucks and does, heavyweight does, and Himalayan and Angora classifications led by names such as Charles Davis Hans Motet and Mrs J S Penly across several age groups and breeds.

Catherine Draper Dr. Strout Weat Wod Pet Stock Company Kathryn Kriger West Wood Pet Stock Company Weat Wood Pet Stwck Company al Sorenson Golden Agouti aAl Sorensen J. M. Caracher Sliver Palden Agouti Choe Er Trivolor Trivolor Kathryn Kiger West Wood Pet pStock Company Benj. Briggs West Wood Wet Stock Company Bénj. F. Briggs Benj. F. Briggs Gibson Charles Davis Mans Holst George Dreftien J. S. Penly Buck Hans Motet Kales Davis George Dret‘Hen Doe Frst Jians Holst Airs Chharles Unuagvon Diratsand George Dretten Peteehetan Doe C_ t. Hoard Seattle Gates Parkeapbury A. A. Duba Sucka E. Noland Wim Wikelm Bucks Seed Bedard J. M. Allen Stone City Rabbitry Athens Rabbitt CE. Nedland Elmer “J. Smith Nedland Gates Park Oscar Rohde C. E Nodland Gates Park Rabbitry Guntleg Burbank Burbank Guniore Charles ‘Burbank Charles Burbank Angora Arthur Wenthe

Japanese wedding rite includes bonfire of the bride’s toys

A feature of Japanese weddings involves building a bonfire using the bride’s toys. The unusual ritual reflects traditional customs and gender roles within ceremonial practice.

Pure cocoanut shampoo beats harsh alkali in soaps

An advertisement warns that many shampoos contain alkali drying the scalp and brittle hair. It promotes falsified cocoanut shampoo as pure grease-free, cheap, and long lasting. To use, moisten hair with water and rub in a teaspoon, producing rich lather that cleanses and rinses easily. The hair becomes soft, bright, and manageable.

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