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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
8
Society news item recounts Tucetay Afternoon events and Odd ellaws at Past Nobla Grand Assn. gathering with local social figures and reminiscences of past chapters.
Thomas Lytle celebrated his eighty seventh birthday yesterday with a dinner party at his home at 106 Lafayette. His wife of about 64 years, their daughter Mae Ly-Me and son T. Lytle with his wife, and some twenty five relatives attended. Guests brought food baskets and gifts as the Waterloo couple enjoys retirement near Frederike after farming.
The Sandman story follows two tiny dew drops on a rosebush as the sun’s rays promise color and beauty. One drops seeks outward glory, the other stays within the rose’s heart, teaching sacrifice and inner sweetness. A caring bee leaves the moral unsaid.
The W C A Camp at Lake Okoboji was formally dedicated to extend work for the association after a $15,000 donation by two North Central field committee members. The 30 acre site includes a dining hall, assembly building, dormitories, cottages, hospital and other structures. Miss Ethel Lindelof is among the guests enjoying the vacation program with industrial girls of Des Moines presenting a pageant on educated women in business.
Ruth Camberge reflects on how old songs trigger vivid memories of past events and people. She recalls El Capitan across a hall, St Louis tunes on a ship, parades, and childhood exclusion, noting the haze of time that memories cast over nostalgia.
A reflective line compares haze with beauty, suggesting it softens and beautifies even the ugliest landscape. The fragment hints at admiration for nature’s filter yet leaves broader context unclear.
Edna Kent Forbes offers home remedies for necklines and sagging facial muscles. A teen seeks help for neck lines and posture, with at home exercises and cooling compresses. She suggests bust toning, cold showers, and an astringent facial routine using cream, cloths, and egg white.
Judge Courtright returns from vacation to test a new scheme: mileage fines where the speed over limit dictates the fine. A 25 mph violator pays 25 dollars, 40 mph pays 40, with other cases including a 18 year old fined for 25 mph and a drink charge where the defendant could not recall the seller.
District court orders destruction of 110 gallons of alcohol and containers seized at the American Railway Express offices in Dewar about ten days ago. No trace of the consignee found. Express company not held criminally responsible for transportation of the liquor as there were no marks indicating contents. Liquor shipped in 11 glass.
Mike Anglich and Nick Johnson were arrested near 172 Vaughan street after two armed intruders threatened to force entry. The pair were booked on concealed weapons charges, with witnesses including Mike and Mrs. Stobus, who identified them in court. Arraignment set for Wednesday. bonds $500 each.
Completion yesterday of the first rounds in the city golf tourney at Byrnes park eliminated half the entries. Second rounds must be completed by week end with four matches in each flight. Contenders include Bragdon, Wray, Cowan, Lewis, Orr, Corsan, Gregory, Duffield, and Potter. Fred McClain cannot defend title due to sickness.
Robert E Hess reports two armed white men robbed him near Lafayette school at Lafayette and Colorado last midnight. They obtained 11 50 in cash. Hess could describe only that both were armed, one with a gun. police found no further trace. Another incident at 3 36 am Sunday involved a prowler reported by Martin Tollefson at 225 Oneida Street. inquiry found no trace of the intruder.
Attorney General Gibson stated that veterans of the world war are subject to poll tax like other citizens. The issue arose after former servicemen in parts of the state refused payment, claiming exemption. The confusion is linked to a misinterpretation of the property tax exemption bill passed in the last general assembly.
The assembly notes veterans are exempt from the tax while in service. soldiers also qualify for exemptions. A war veteran failing to pay faces penalties identical to other delinquents, as stated by the attorney general.
Amendments to postal laws received by the Waterloo post office tighten use of general delivery. Residents must explain necessity and provide names and addresses with reasons, with minors also listing parents or guardians. General delivery not extended where regular carrier service is available unless reasons satisfy the postmaster.
Washburn crushed Hudson 31 to 12 in nine innings as the home team erupted with a late surge, tallying 13 runs in the final frame. Batteries: Hogan Gill and Metcalf for Washburn Hepner Gubben Gibson and P Gibson for Hudson. Umpire Sargent.
July this year was one of the hottest and driest months on record at Ralph B. Slippy's weather station. The month averaged 92 1/2 degrees high with 1.52 inches of rain across 31 days, and the daily minimum averaged 64 1/2 degrees. For the first 18 days temperatures stayed at 90 or higher, with several days near 100.
The Boy Scouts of America announce price reductions making a complete uniform available for about ten dollars. The new scale aims to equip all U S scouts by January 1 1922 as the optional uniform is phased out. Local councils will adopt standard uniforms. Mrs James BE Withdas noted as a California lumber industry figure.
Police are notified of two stolen automobiles: a 1916 Ford roadster owned by Harvey Ridgeway of Frederika described as stripped for speedster with license 35258, taken near Jefferson. A Buick with license 130888 was stolen in Oelwein, and a Ford with license 173753 reported stolen in Cresco.
The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date dress patterns, inviting readers to send 15 cents per pattern to the Fashion department in Waterloo. Patterns include seam allowances and are filled as soon as possible, with an estimated teaching period of ten days after sending.
Pattern 3566 is shown in sizes 34 to 46 inches bust with several fabric options. It lists yardage for a 3S inch size and skirt width at the foot, plus sleeve choices and suitable fabrics. The illustration pattern was mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps to an address.
The Illinois Central System notes that discussions with the public served by Union Central System have improved mutual understanding and service. Patrons’ support aided problem solving and programs for better service, while the company’s loyalty and service spirit were strengthened within its organization.
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