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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1912

Page

3

Progressives in Socialist Glass

Rochester April 9. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, denounces critics of the Republican party as political patent medicine men and outlines the party’s 1912 supreme issue. He calls for workingman’s compensation, monetary reform, tariff revision, anti trust updates, judicial resolution of international disputes, and government economy as the chief national measures.

Rochester Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Democratic Party Socialist Party Idke Bedlam United States Sane Ten Russia

Factories Again In Operation In Cedar Falls Iowa

Cedar Falls races and factories regain power after two weeks of high river water. Lewis Manufacturing begins producing a potato bug exterminator machine. Universal Heist Cedar Falls Broom Monarch Manufacturing creamery and flour mills follow. Cedar Falls Iron Works Foundry and Town Gate company resume work as water power returns, highlighting the river’s role in local industry. A conference of county superintendents at Teachers College Cedar Falls April 17-18 is touted as a key educational meeting. East Cedar Falls residents press for a bridge amid flood damage. Washington Union Bridge repair set for week’s end to restore traffic.

Cedar Falls Cedar Walls Lewis Manufacturing Coompany Universal Heist Company Cedar Falls Broom Company Monarch Manufacturing Company Cedar Falls Creamery Vedar Falls Teachers' College State Teachers’ College Deyne Thedea Trova

Firer Presbyterian Church Session Names Music Committee

The Firer Presbyterian church session met last evening at the church to discuss church matters. A. W. Peterson, Mrs. J. D. Lifing, and Mrs. Oliver Stevenson were named the music committee for the year.

Firer Presbyterian A. W. Peterson J. D. Lifiing Oliver Stevenson

Perspi No dress shields ad promotes anti perspiration powder

An advertisement touts Perspi-No powder for underarm perspiration and dress shield replacement. It claims rapid results, use at dances and social events, and a money back guarantee. Available by mail and at Waterloo retailers Haldem Floyn, J. K. beder Son.

Perapo Lincoln Va Chicago Waterloo Haldem @ Floyn J. K. beder @ Son

Albert Field Fortune Sowed Near Regina as Land Sells High

Albert Fields, a Canadian settler from near Cedar Falls, sold half a section near Regina for 200 per acre after paying 40 per acre earlier. He came with little, built wealth, and later faced personal tragedy with a bereaved fiancé and three children. Also notes Cedar Falls Band concert, a marriage announcement, and Cedar Falls Methodist Church expansion plans with about 12,000 subscribed.

Cellar Falls Albert Fields Canada Regina Fields Cedar Falls Methodist Church

College play cast named for the Palace of the King

Cedar Falls notes list cast for the class play The Palace of the King with King Philip Chauncey Houstman Dolores Grace Dunkelberg Mez Esther Hurwich Princess Ebalin Helen Smith Non Juan Glenn Davis Mendonez Len Toomey Adam Homer Veatch. A Cedar Falls ball at the armory is planned for April 15 with Kelley orchestra from Charles City.

Cedar Falls Palace of the King King Philip Chauncey Houstman Dolores Grace Dunkelberg Mez Esther Hurwich Princess Ebalin Helen Smith Non Juan Glenn Davis Mendonez Len Toomey Adam Homer Veatch Armory Kelley Orchestra Charles City

Peoria Minister Promoted Amid Cedar Falls Conference

The Iowa conference of the Evangelical alliance, held in Cedar Falls, is hailed as highly successful with Bishop Horn praised for steering the session. Rev W C Dang’s promotion to presiding eldership of the Des Moines district sparks local rejoicing as Rev B R Weiner is slated to serve in Peoria. Ackley awarded next year’s conference. Dr W L Hearst elected Cedar Falls Commercial Club president, and local efforts push to attract the Danish old peoples home. Duck hunting is reported very poor in Cedar Falls area due to high water.

Cedar Falls Iowa Evangelical Alliance Horn Bowman W. C. Lang Des Moines B. R. Weiner Peoria Ill Ackley W. C. Hearst Cedar Falls Commercial Club Commercial Club H. A. Jetmore International Harvester Co W. L. Hearst McCreary

East High Adopts Six Period Day and German Play Friday

The East High single session plan wins again, shifting to six periods and ending at 12 30 tomorrow after a student vote. The board agreed to reattempt the plan this spring. Also upcoming is a German department evening under Miss Emma Roemer featuring two plays, songs and recitations. Police consider reshuffling duties under the new chief, with potential reassignment of officers on the Eleventh street bridge beat.

East High Tne Emma Roemer Wil Civil Service Eleventh Street Bridge

Father and baby escape serious injuries after stair fall

Crowther and his 26 month old daughter suffered minor injuries in a fall down stairs Sunday morning at 6246 Ninth Street West. The child sprained an ankle while the father had abrasions and bumps after lifting the baby to carry her down. He shielded her during the fall and both are considered lucky to be alive.

Ajh Crowther Ninth Street West

Missionary conference boosts local Baptist women's groups

At a Waterloo gathering led by Miss Inga Petterson, two Baptist churches formed young women's missionary societies. Walnut Street elected officers Mrs Walde Brown, Myrtle Nash, Helen Howell. First Baptist elected Lulu Barnes, Blanche Thompson, Lillian Qleson. Delegates came from Hudson, Dunkerton, Waverly, Cedar Falls. Petterson spoke on China.

Waterloo Inga Petterson Walnut Street First Baptist Church Miss Petterson China

Pedersen Sisters Return to Waterloo College After RingstedWedding

Misses Jensine and Petra Pedersen returned to Waterloo Business College this morning after attending their sister's wedding at their Ringsted, Iowa home.

Jensine Petra Pedersen Waterloo Business College Ringsted

Agricultural Commissioner Endorses Seed Corn Testing Tour

The Rock Island seed corn special visits Waterloo after touring 268 towns and 61 counties in Iowa. H. M. Cottrell of Chicago warns that without ear by ear testing, farmers could lose half their crop, citing potential yields and urging testing and selective planting. The tour features railroad officials and Ames seed experts including A. A. Burger, R. A. Cave, and C. R. Shumway.

Iowa H. M. Cottrell Chicago Rock Island Waterloo Ames Special P. A. Auer John C. Farmer Cedar Rapids A. A. Burger R. A. Cave C. R. Shumway

Funeral for Harry Luscombe Held in Freeport

Funeral services for Harry Luscombe, ILinois Central engineer, killed at Independence Sunday, were conducted at his home 219 Liberty Street Freeport at 10 this morning by Rev. F J Bate of Grace M E Church. Imme-

Harry Luscombe Ilinais Central Liberty Street Freeport F. J. Bate Grace M. EH

FOLKS PAST FIFTY MUST USE CASCARETS

A paternal health blurb urges readers past fifty to regularly aid bowel activity with Cascarets. It argues aging makes bowels less elastic and likens the need to wearing glasses for weak eyes. The ad promotes Cascarets as a gentle nightly tonic costing 10 cents per box at any drug store.

Remains Sent to Galena After Services

After the services the remains were taken to the S C depot and sent to Galena at 11 45 a m A coach was attached to the regular train for friends and relatives C O Fern and J F Mulkern of Waterloo were among the pallbearers.

S. C Galena C. O. Fern J. F. Mulkern Waterloo

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