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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1924

Page

10

Delegates Named for State Jubilee by W C T U Unit

The Seciot W C T U selects 20 delegates to attend the state jubilee meeting in Cedar Rapids in October. At Willard hall members met Tuesday afternoon and banned a list of named members. Ida D B Wise Smith invited Lucht to sing at the convention in Des Moines in the name of Black Hawk county W C T U. May Francis spoke on Character Building in Public Schools and Emma Mack discussed the Milwaukee convention of the Northern Baptist church. Annual officer elections set for August 19.

Woman's Christian Temperance and Fons Cedar Rapids Willard Hall Ida DB. Wise Smith Des Moines Black Hawk County W. C. TU May Francis Ray Emma Mack Mitchell County Union Convention of the Northern Baptist Church Milwaukee

Summer Visitor Mrs Warren Smith Feted In Waterlog

Waterlog social notes register Mrs Warren Smith from Chicago as a summer guest. Hosts include Mrs B F Swisher and Mrs Harold Plumb with mahjongg and a 1 pm luncheon at the Plumb residence for 12. A Sunnyside Country club luncheon honored her with 14 guests including Mrs Carl Walker and Mrs Bennett Clark.

Warren Smith Chicago B. F. Swisher Harold Plumb Plumb Smith Sunnyside Country Club Carl Walker St. Clair Bennett Clark St. Louis Edmund Millar C.D. Cass Will Powell St. Petersburg Fla Walker Mich Mre. Clark

Miss Colthurst to marry R G Pratt in Chicago today

Miss Carolyn Colthurst of Waterloo and Ray G Pratt of Waterloo were to marry in Chicago today according to a telegram received here. The bride has taught Latin at West High School for three years and Pratt is a stock clerk at Waterloo Auto & Supply Co. They plan to reside in Waterloo.

Carolyn Colthurst Adnsworth Ira Ray G. Fratt Waterlaw Chicago West High School Pratt Waterloo Auto & Supply Co. H Waterloo

Farewell Courtesy For Mrs Pharis Moving To Des Moines

A group of 12 young women surprised Mrs William B Pharis at her residence yesterday noon as she prepares to move to Des Moines next week The informal siesta picnic luncheon followed. Other social items note Temple Rebekah visitors and a luncheon at Black's tearoom honoring Mrs John Berne of Alhambra California plus plans for an entertainment and dinner party and a beach cottage picnic for Mrs Mattes of Minneapolis with 16 attendees.

William B. Pharis Des Moines Siesta Mines T. H. Glasener Henry Hanson Karl Krause Ella Williams C. F. Nagle Gaylon Green Probasco J. E. Johnson Lowell Ransom Joseph Snively James Lowe Theodore Ptak Temple Rebekah Belle Bingham Byrnes Park Bingham Sarah Clark Marian Smith Minnie Danton Black’s Tea- Room John Berne Alhambra Cal W. C. Biddwich J. B. Mulkern M Loren T. O. McCarthy Henry Searles George Maybanks Dubuane Will Joslyn Mary O Eurth Ys Helena Kurth Pauline Ritz Cofors Miss Kurth Delia Rosgen Helen Clara Gilheart Anna Kurth Clara Koster Elvin Bute Phil Lown Bridge Cleo Young Los Angeles Teella Fentiman Black’s Lamorrow Thele Pearl Kimball David Stevenson Amy Tieff Mildred Young Young

Hone in Betrothal of Ruth Guilford and Martin Glaza

Honor betrothal events for Ruth Guilford and Martin Glaza with Aug 12 Sacred Heart church wedding planned. Includes out of town guest Mrs Bess Hoth and details of shower games refreshments and Kimball Publishing connections.

Ruth Guilford Martin Glaza Fred L.kimball Sellman Boms Elb St. John's Catholic Church Presiding

Ladies Aid to Meet at First Lutheran Church

Church News reports the Ladies Aid society will convene at First Lutheran Church tomorrow afternoon with Aimes, Will Stolte and Martin Barth as hostesses to greet attendees and organize activities.

Ladies Aid Society First Lutheran Church Aimes Will Stolte Martin Barth

It Doesn’t Pay to Be Considerate in Life and Work

A speaker argues that many say kindness and restraint pay off with tangible rewards, but others insist ruthlessness wins. The essay concedes some truth to both viewpoints, noting outcomes depend on the coin you expect and the reward you seek. It ends urging self-knowledge of desired pay and coin type.

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Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Honors Oldest Member

Sunshine Rebekah Lodge celebrated the seventy third birthday anniversary of Mrs Idelis McCord the oldest member enrolled as the lodge met in the 1 0 O F hall on Fourth street West She received a bouquet and birthday cake while Jennie Bulley noble grand voiced the sentiment A business session preceded the social hour during which the courtesy was extended and three new members were initiated.

Idelis McCord Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Fourth Street Jennie Bulley Noble Grand McCord

Club Notes Mooselheart Women Meet Friday Morning

The Women of Mooselheart Legion will meet Friday at 8 am in Moosa Kall for two business sessions. A social luncheon is planned at 12 30 pm in Byrnes Park tomorrow if weather permits. If not, the group will move to the home of Mrs H G Phinney.

Women of Mooselheart Legion Moosa Kall Seclal Band Byrnes Park H. G. Phinney H. O. Barnbrook Dan Helen Louise Canada Portland Ore M. Thielen Grundy Center J. G. McAlgin Edward Waterloo Jasper Park A. T. Whittle Daughhters Doris Helen Darlyn W. J. Walker Eyelysl Lloyd Lowall C. Ransom Lake Alexander Minneapolis St. Paul Harry Wolcott

Daylight Robber Hauls Riches From Missionary's Home

A thief gained entry at 1023 Third Avenue yesterday afternoon while the French family were away and ransacked the daughter Missy Eisie French’s room. He stole jewelry worth hundreds of dollars and a $20 pocketbook. Miss Alice Lovejoy saw a man near the house at 3:20 p.m. A skeleton key was used to enter through the kitchen door. Miss French has 15 years of mission work in Egypt and India and is on a year’s furlough from Alexandria.

WJ. French Third Avenue Missy Eisie French Egypt Miss French Alexandria Girls’ American Mission School

Mitchell Girl, Partly Blind, Walks 4 Miles to Take Exam

Daniella Namath, 13, walked four miles from Mitchell to take the eighth trade examination at the superintendent's office. She had just returned from Iowa City after eye illness treatment at the state university hospital. She studied all day Sunday, passed with a good average, and plans further treatment and school entry at university high school. The county nurse Miss Schoonorser noted her near blindness.

Daniella Namath Mitchell Iowa City State University Hospital Town City University High Schoo Miss Schoonorser

SITY IN BRIEF LOCATIONS AND TRIPS AROUND TOWN

Local brief item notes Mrs Arnold Girsch spending vacation in Dubuque. Mrs Charles Callens returned from Marshalltown after attending her mother Emma Schneider's funeral. Several families travel from Waterloo to Los Angeles Minneapolis and Portland for visits. Community notices include YMCA meeting in Webster City and American Legion post elections.

Arnold Girsch Dubuqua Charles Callens Marshalltown Emma Schneider O. CG. McClinton Headly Kidd Los Angeles Lynne Heinen South Istreet Minneapolis Philip Frank W. Dipro Clinton Dawson Mullan Waterloo Sheet Metal Russell-Lamson A. Cohagan Webster City National Y. M. GC. A. Council Town City H. W. Ladage Rock Rapids R. B. Wheat Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Morla Hall State Legion

Beauty tips for lips and beauty tricks in a 1910s style

The article offers cosmetic advice on lip care and beauty routines. It cautions against fever sores and cracked lips, notes that poor digestion or illnesses affect appearance, and suggests simple, home remedies like a lip salve and makeup substitutes. It also touches on neck and arm shape, and hair removal practices.

Uncle Wiggily's Marshmallows at the Seashore

Uncle Wiggily asks Nuree Jane for 25 cents to buy marshmallows during a seaside visit. The scene unfolds with the muskrat housekeeper listening as he plans a small purchase.

Nuree Jane Uncle Wiggily

Uncle Wiggly and the Marshmallow Beach Venture

A whimsical scene on a shore features Uncle Wiggly and Bunny Wiggy planning a candy purchase for friends. They buy marshmallows, roast them over a beach fire with Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, and battle a sneaky sea lion drama, ending with playful chaos over a hat and snacks.

Nilae Fuzzy Winzzy Jana Tackle Peetie Bow Wow Nurse Jane Uncle Wigi Fily Uncle Wiggly Jackie Peetie Bow Wow Flello Wes Mr Fingers Jaokie Uncle Wigwily Belma Anels Uncle Wigerly

Abe Martin Teases Tomorrow’s Suspected Killing Result

A wry Abe Martin line hints at anticipation for a murder verdict tomorrow, remarking on the lack of anyone to cook fish caught today and the curiosity over who killed someone today.

I Spent fortunes to win beauty by Edna Wallace Hopper

Edna Wallace Hopper recounts a lifelong quest for beauty and the methods she used from childhood. She claims decades of fame, travels to France, and consultation with experts. The piece promotes a facial cleanser called Facial Youth and a mail request for a free sample with a coupon.

Edna Wallace Hopper Lmelight France Edes Wallace Luvie Lantelme Foumma Mopper Eana Wallace Rhoto Hopper Lake Shore Drive Chicago

Fragmentary Local Note Reflects Odd Food Scene

A garbled OCR extract describes marshmallown, candy eating, a bunny and dog, and playful scenes with a cricket bat. It references Uncle Wigetly, sweat soap, and a window shade without clear context, leaving a whimsical, unclear diary-like fragment.

Bunny Uncle Wigetly

Burroughs Nature Notes Answers From 1929 Column

The Burroughs Nature Notes column offers readers questions about birds and trees. It covers topics like chickadees hole nesting, why tipple needs help growing fruit trees, and grafting to duplicate apple trees, with illustrative explanations.

Sudividagls Kent Alea

Big Road Contracts Awarded in O'Brien County

Primghar Iowa August 6 Contracts for nearly 60 000 dollars in road work approved by the county board of supervisors include over 40 000 dollars for grading and 9 000 dollars for bridge construction on primary road No 19 from Primghar south to No 10. The road will be prepared for graveling probably next year.

Primghar O'Brian Supervisora

Mirror and Money Strains Fiery Couple clash over gifts

In a domestic scene Andrew and Imogene argue over a mirror bought with borrowed funds and a three dollar deduction, revealing their strained finances and the depth of their care. The quarrel, prompted by perceived stinginess, ends with Andrew admitting fault and appreciating the thoughtful gift.

Andres Tmolgene Andrew

Brain Tests Riddle From The Back Country Mail Order

A puzzle posed in a catalog asks buyers to specify an exact measure for a rubber ball. They confuse inches of surface area with cubic inches of air. They choose a ball whose volume equals its surface area in square inches. If solved, the diameter can be found from the equality between surface area and volume. The arithmetic sequence GOA ADDER LADDER TRAIL appears as a clue.

Boya

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Seciot Miss Colthurst R. G. Pratt Knights of Pythias Hall Church News Mitchell Girl Sity L. W Saul Uncle Wiggily’s Marshmallows Howard R. Ginis Abe Martin Rome Burroughs Nature Club Fhougston Miilin Co Nature Notes Dept Anagers Arica TIN O'Brien County Wife Roe Fullcerbon Sara Vinton Nurror Bud Mia Imogen Finiah Andrey Imogene Ansdrew Andraw Fife Ilfa BAM Loud A. Goa Minos Fords Ford Champion Spark Plug Ca Toledo Ohba Sale Phoenix van Raalte Jotson's Watertoo
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