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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1929
Page
10
R. E. Addington, manager of Cities Service oil station at 1411 Fifth Street East, told police Sunday morning that thieves entered Saturday night or early Sunday, pried open a side door, took $25 from the safe, and stole eight new auto tires. The safe was not blown or damaged and Addington suspects the thief knew the combination.
A large crowd gathered at Union Station on Saturday afternoon to hear the North Dakota American Legion band play en route to the national convention in Louisville. The 31‑member group, from 31 different North Dakota cities, performs annually at state and national conventions as members travel from Minneapolis to Chicago.
An advertising feature extols Konjola as a master remedy for stomach, fever, kidneys, bowels, rheumatism, neuritis, and nervousness. It cites 32 ingredients and broad endorsements from users, notably Leonard Stone of Waterloo, detailing rapid digestion improvements and weight gain after starting the medicine. The Konjola Man at Warner Brothers drug store promotes the product to the public.
Osage Ia Sept 30 Frank Wil mot Jr fell from a swing Friday afternoon at the Washington school grounds and broke his arm.
Iowa Day exhibits at Hotel Sherman lobby drew crowds as Waterloo Kiwanis claimed first prize for the tallest corn stalk a 15 feet 3.5 inch specimen Frank Lamb and John Lamb of Brandon took first and third for largest diameter ears L R McCarty of Waterloo handled packing and shipping The Chicago club notes Iowa’s coin is again prominent in Kiwanis farmer-city goals Other cities also won awards and a farm display attracted attention near the fan and cafe incidents Arm hung fractured in a cafe fan accident at Friedl's Coffee Shop. owner Philip Friedl sustained two fractures and a painful laceration but may recover full use
A vintage advertisement touts Fasteeth powder to secure false teeth without embarrassment. It claims the product holds firmly, is non fuming and tasteless, and promises fresher breath. Available at GC J Miller and other drug stores.
Advertises Cystex with a 48 hour test promising quick relief from bladder irritation burning itching backache and fatigue. Props money back guarantee up to five dollars if not satisfied. Includes address 621 Sycamore and signer Robert Prue.
Mrs. M. Gunn recalls three years of eating only baby food due to bladder irritation and gas. She credits Adierika with relief after one spoonful, claiming it calms gas, aids sleep, and acts on both bowels by removing hidden poisons. Robert Driz Co. and Go Miller advertise the product.
Rev W L Steeves of Walnut Street Baptist church speaks this evening in Independence at the Dubuque district Baptist convention on Blessing or Zion. Mrs F R B Asquith, president of the state woman's missionary society, speaks tomorrow on Following the Vision. Miss Mamie Tassoldt, a home missionary worker, will attend and speak. Sessions began yesterday at First Baptist church and run through tomorrow. A blue beryl prism weighing 26 pounds is among the crystals in the Met Feum collection.
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