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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1919

Page

11

Waterloo seniors to graduate at Westminster church

Thirty five men and women will graduate from Waterloo Business College this evening in commencement exercises at Westminster Presbyterian church. D. M. Kelly Webster City delivers the class address. an orchestra provides music. Previously 28 graduates in March marked the first semi annual exercises.

Waterloo Business College Westminster Presbyterian Church D. M. Kelly Webster City Ame Mrrtle Amspeker Marian A. Kreger Glenn Thompson Fern Carl Parker Murphy Lyle Rice Bernhardt P. Nelson William Tate Floyd L. van Dorn Edna M. Burkhart Martha C. Gibbs Hazel Hunt Ethel M. Thein Ruth E. Diatz Floy Foss Marie A. Gleason Leota Gray Mildred Kays Esther M. Sterling Floy A

First Steps in Beauty Bathing as a Daily Practice

The article argues that proper bathing is essential to civilization and beauty. It outlines different bath types for skin needs, recommends a hot bath followed by a cold shower, and suggests daily warm baths for oily skin or cooler water for dry skin. It provides a cleansing beauty bath recipe with oatmeal bran castile soap and herbal additives.

Castile

Among the Churches St Marys Circle Meets Tomorrow

St Marys Sewing circle will gather at the school auditorium tomorrow afternoon with hostesses Mmes J Reihsen F Wart and G Rechtfertig arranging arrangements and serving.

St. Mary's Circle Mmes. J. Reihsen F Wart G. Rechtfertig

Employment Bureau Discussed By War Camp Committee

The war camp community service executive secretary J F Shoudy said the employment bureau is the most serious issue under consideration. A Commercial club room meeting yesterday covered this and other future activities but no definite conclusion on employment was reached. A report praised Torbert MacRae for organizing community singing at the Illinois Central shopmen’s picnic. P O Osterhus, organizer, attended the meeting.

War Camp Community Service J. F. Shoudy Commercial Club Torbert MacRae Illinois Central P. O. Osterhus Warcamp

Six Weeks Auto Tour Filled With Delights

Dr H A Boysen and James M Graham with families returned from a six week auto tour across the eastern U S. The two cars traveled on mostly hard surfaced roads from Indianapolis to many historic and scenic sites including Lake Champlain Hudson River Philadelphia Washington New York and a lake trip to Duluth Minnesota. Each car recorded one tire puncture.

H. A. Boysen James M. Graham Indianapolis Ind Vermont Lake Champlain Hudson Philadelphia Washington D. C New York Buffalo Duluth Minn

Side Talis fa RUTS OR SHORT CUTS

A reflection on how minds get stuck in ruts and miss simple shortcuts. Examples include using a bowl as a frying vessel, measuring heights with a yardstick, and fitting a second hand bathtub. A neighbor's outside view reveals easier solutions, underscoring the value of fresh perspectives.

Jand Anenina

Storm Hits Vicinity With Lightning and Torrential Rain

A mild destructive storm struck at 10 a.m. with darkness and lightning. Automobiles used headlights as offices and homes required artificial light. Rain fell in torrents and wind whipped the precipitation into sheets. The courthouse darkened, several telephones failed, and eight tenths of an inch of rain was recorded by Ralph B. Slippy, the weather observer.

Recorder Altha Ralph B. Slippy

Waterloo Skirt and Garment Co to Open Branch Factory

The Waterloo Skirt and Garment company will establish a branch factory in Marshalstown, Ja., leasing a building for the purpose with operation starting Aug. 15. The Marshalstown Times-Republican reports 40 to 50 women will be employed, and the home factory will not be affected. The company also operates a Waverly factory which will continue.

Waterloo Skirt & Garment Company Marshalstown

Trolley Wire Breaks at Fourth and Jefferson Streets

A trolley wire broke this morning around 9 at Fourth and Jefferson, falling to the street and striking a rail. No one was nearby when it snapped. Power was shut off for repairs. The passage also includes a poem by Marie L. Eglinton quoted from the New York Times.

Fourth Jefferson Streets Marie L. Eglinton New York Times

Madame Hideo Kimura Mystic Healer of Japan in America

Madame Hideo Kimura, famed mystic healer from Japan, visits America and demonstrates bloodless pricking before scientists. She claims full brain control over pain and bleeding, saying will governs action. Reports note her and her husband have performed many miracles in healing per Japanese notices.

Hideo Kimura Japan America New York Madame Kimura Kimura

Railroads Begin to Feel Strike Effects Locally

Waterloo railroads report early strike impact with Chicago Great Western delaying passenger trains while freight schedules shift. No. 5 from Chicago to Waterloo arrived an hour late and No. 4 from Kansas City was over an hour late. Hulett cites repair delays as the cause. Illinois Central remains unaffected as embargoes limit perishable freight.

Waterloo Chicago Great Western Railway Chimago Kansas City R. Hulett Great Western Missouri Pacific Northwestern Rock Island Wabash Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Mmost Hock ‘Island Hulett Illinois Central Railroad

Long Shambor Murder Trial Ends With 99 Year Sentence

James Garrett's third murder trial ends in conviction. Jury imposes 99 year sentence in the state penitentiary. A female juror, Mixa Kane Caldwell of Marshall, participated in the panel. An unrelated advertisement urges Satin Skin Cream and Satin Skin Powder for smoother skin.

Long Shambor Marshall James Garrett Mixa Kane Caldwell He Ury

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