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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1915

Page

3

Perfect man hailed as ideal husband in Chicago divorce

In Judge Walkers court Mrs Elia Gillespie of Aurora praised John Albert Schultz as a “perfect man” who followed a strict daily program. Schultz testified his wife deserted him in 1908 with their daughter Ruth, now at Sebastian Texas, and he has sent more than 5000 dollars. The divorce was granted.

Chicago Ill Hus Panie John Albert Schultz Schultz Elia Gillespie Aurora Walker Ruth Sebastian Tex Amara, Automatic Machinery Company West Superior Street

Dental health and exams offered by reputable specialists

Health and happiness depend on teeth and strong dental care. The ad invites readers to visit for examination and a personalized plan, emphasizing twelve years of stable practice and a commitment to quality over cheap competitors.

Objects to Raise in Grain Rates

Chicago April 2 J L Kelley rate expert of the South Dakota rail tract commission resumed today before the Interstate Commerce Commission and objected to proposed increases in freights on grain for forty one western terminals. He argued the shorter hauls would be materially higher than established rates and cited Hawarden to Sioux City showing a 1 1 2 cent baseline with Northwestern proposing 16 1 2 cents for a 43 mile haul.

Chicago J. L. Kelley South Dakota Commissiod Kelley Wiley Hawarden Sioux City Pauran Turon Northwestern Huron Muwarden Tyllesius Cresh

Local Misses and Visitors Reported in St Ansgar Area

Miss Amelia Intorf returns to Mason after visit home. Theo Brammer at German Lutheran conference in Latimer. Q Edward Miller attends Retail Jewelers meeting in Des Moines. Mrs Nath and kin from Clayton Wis visit Woodley family. Mrs Gibbons from Antigo Wis visits relatives. Mrs Herman Urandi and baby Gon from Austin visit. Mrs MerVey and son return home after weeks with her mother. L A Larson and party visit from Grayslake Minn. Alfred Tollefson to coast trip and expo. Cedar Valley seminary team played high school, score 7 to 0. Mrs Joseph Nelson and Wayne visit Galdfield for week.

SY. Anstar Amelia Intorf Mason Theo. Brammer Latimer Q. Edward Miller Des Moies Colby R. Gibbons Antigo Wis Herman Urandi Baby Gon Doesn Austin A. Miller MerVey John Smith L. &. Larson Carme Gkrup Minn Priday Lanestram Alfred Tollefson Stre R. Kirkman Cedar Valley Seminars Hall Gsage Joseph Nelson Wayne Galdfield

Vite Hydra Advertises Tie and Carpet Longevity

An advertisement touts Vite Hydra as a product that greatly lengthens the life of ties, carpets, and similar fabrics. The claim emphasizes extended durability and care benefits for household textiles.

Local notices from Shell Rock and vicinity

Shell Rock papers report Mrs J Hall and daughter Nera returning from California after three months away and Lena Parrot recovering from illness. Mrs Hennhing fills in grammar class due to illness, and O B S members met for a pleasant afternoon with refreshments. Bets hurt in a horse incident. teachers changing. Canvassers wanted for the Hydra project.

Shell Rock J. Hall Nera Harsiley California Lena Parrot W. Remington Mercy Hospital Waverly Geo. Young G. Billinghorn Walter Hennhing O. B.S Betts

Local notices and sales ads from Waterloo area

Patchwork classified listing including employment inquiries, rentals, sales of furniture and farm land, auto ads, and “New York immigration” land offers. Items mention Cedar Falls Waterloo area addresses, E. H. post office, Traphagen rental, Storm & Co., Klein Cres s town, and Joe Raymond ads. Calls for sales staff and low down payments feature prominently.

Union Depot Chautauqua Tark E. M. Storm & Co Commercial Hudson Vernis Martin Haved Street Car Ling W. Mullan Ave Ing. A. Klein, Cresss, Tows Flerrick Joe First Postofice East Fifth Se Joe Raymond Chrif Waterloo New York Aporeet Urown Toston Triokerage Co Tug Sycamore Street Iowa

Mrs Raymond Nowink Pavoks Unions Speech

Mrs Raymond Tobias president of the National Woman's Trade Union League urges working women to join unions to gain freedom and dignity. She criticizes Agwonton for poor conditions and long hours, and says solidarity with labor is essential to improve wages and protections.

Lrajan Raymond Tobias National Woman's Trade Union League Agwonton Hobios

Winter visitors return home as locals note health progress

Families and individuals who spent the winter in California and other towns journeyed back Friday. Noor, Prof. Herninghausen, and local high school boys headed to Nora Springs at noon. Mr. C. J. O'Kerfe and Mr. Nicholas with daughter Nina left for Waterloo Friday morning. Mrs. Nichulax, hospitalized there, endured a serious operation and is reported much improved. Mrs. Rena Waudby of Vorhees, Pennsylvania, visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cates, returned home Sunday. Mrs. Keyes from Keys Parcel Shop went to Waterloo Sunday for a brief visit. Mrs. Emma Holmes, visiting her daughter Mrs. Bennet Totosen of Northwood, has returned.

California Noor Herninghausen Nora Springs C. J. O'Kerfe Nicholas Nina Waterino Nichulax Rena Waudby Vorhees Allen Cates Keyes The Keyes Srtinies Emma Holmes Bennet Totosen Northwood

Kansas Town Announces Matrimony Bureau Plan

South Center Kansas on April 20 details a city marriage drive to attract residents by printing thousands of notices offering matches. Mayor and newspapers organize a cross-town matchmaking list of singles including farmers merchants and professionals to relocate and wed in the town.

South Center Kans Jords Smith Center Kansas Wheat Section Martia Sorth Kansas Cities Ely

Town Talk Highlights From Waterloo Relatives Visit

Town notes report Mr and Mrs HL and Myron of Freeport joined Waterloo relatives and other locals at various gatherings. Birth of a son at Presbyterian hospital followed by Miss Anna Hendricks eloping en route to Chicago. Banking club meets, doctor visits, a birthday party, and a horn failure near-miss case are sketched with names and places throughout the town.

Mr. and M's Myron Freeport, AL Waterloo

Upper Wisconsin lands lure buyers with rich soil promise

Real estate men push a large land movement in Upper Wisconsin promising fertile soil in Rusk and Sawyer counties. The prospectus boasts ample rainfall, dairy suitability, and high yields on seven thousand acres, with sales volumes aimed at quick profits and a call for local representatives from Town and Illinois.

Upper Wisconsin Rusk Sawyer Upper Wisconsin Glover Timothy Iowa Tileis Middle West Corn Belt Par HouMirs Upper Wisconsin Land CO Ladysmith Rusk Co Mlinois Iown Rusk County

Y M C A Volleyball Clash Promises Excitement

Y M C A volleyball interline to face Cedar Hills association in local gym at 7 30 next Friday. Cedar Rapids and Waterloo teams did not advance to state tournament in Des Moines last Friday but both associations boast strong players. Noon league games saw the 6 25 B class beat the noon business men 21 to 15. The B class winners meet the 6 18 A class for the championship at 6 15 Thursday. listed players include Dr Fred Lifting captain J D Liftring Dr F Smith Dr R McCoy Hemsworth H Northey and M Coburn. The losers were Dr A J Muller captain C Chapman Stas Q Pike S B Prowell Austin Burt James Murtagh Ben Howery and C A Clark.

Cedar Haylds Cedar Rapids Waterloo Des Moines Fred Lifting J. D. Liftring F. Smith R. McCoy Hemsworth H. Northey M. Coburn A. J. Mueller C. Chapman

Crescent lodge and W. 6 C. F. meeting announced

Announcement notes a special meeting of W. 6, C. F., No. 465 to be held Wednesday evening in the Knights of Columbus hall and urges all members to attend. It also notes Crescent lodge No. 21 Degree of Honor has its regular meeting in Labor temple this evening with the good of the order committee presenting the program and attendance urged.

C. F C. Ball Crescent Lodge Labor Temple Committee On the Good of the Order Mmbers

Weekend Visits and a Narrow Car Accident in Shell Rock Township

W J Hannon and family visited the IL L Mead family in Shell Rock township. Mr and Mrs Wm Whitney visited their daughter's family at Aplington. Five year old Roger Rainey narrowly escaped serious injury when a touring car driven by Miss Gertrude Van Deest struck him in Cedar Falls Street, the car passing over him but leaving him with minor injuries. Mr and Mrs Arthur Knipe and daughter were Sunday guests at D H Wick’s home in Cedar Falls.

New Bamford W. J. Hannon IL. L. Mead Shell Rock Wm. Whitney Aplington Roger Ft. L. Rainey Gertrude van Deest Arthur Knipe D. H. Wick Cedar Falls

Rusk County land bargains feature 80 to 160 acre tracts

Advertisements list multiple Rusk County properties near Hawkins and Ladysmith. Offerings include 80 acres with 12 cleared, timbered balance, frame house and barn at 3500 cash with long mortgage. 120 acres near town plus 7 room house and barns at 55 per acre. 160 acres near county seat for a model farm. 160 acres with 80 pastureable. 80 acres, 70 cleared, with house and barn on main road. Box numbers provided.

Rusk County Hawkins Wis Ladysmith Wisconsin Will Creek Good Town Glen Flora Spring Creek Fadysmith Wilaconsin New State Road Conrath

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