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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1916

Page

4

City Sanitary Inspector Outlines Garbage Disposal Plan

Sanitary Inspector Heen Matkinge urges city take direct charge of garbage hauling with property owners paying the cost. He proposes state law authorizing tax for disposal, mandatory airtight cans, city wagons, and regular collection. Mayor Law and Councilman Rickert visit Mason City to view a new disposal plant in operation.

NA. Talty Talty Trity W. R. Law J. W. Rickert Mason City

Thoughtless of Her to Leave Work Farm Sale Plea

Silas P. Johnson of Guttenberg seeks to sell his farm after his daughter married. He explains there is no one to do chores milking and field work since her departure, lamenting the burden on a man. The farm remains unsold.

Silas P. Johnson Guttenberg Mr. Johnson Hummel Hotel Johnson

El Nem Tuesday Evening Marriage Notices and Events

A crowded social page notes the marriage of Miss Gladya Storm to Mr Rodney Devor at the bride's home, church social events at First Lutheran Calvary Evangelical and St Paul's M E, a reception for Miss Edith Matelatt, and plans for a trip to California. Also mentions Miss Gertrude Pepper's Hawaii marriage to Mr J Farley, family ties, and upcoming G A B and W C T U gatherings with speakers and entertainments.

Gladya Storm Rodney Devor First Lutheran Church California Gertrude Pepper Waterloo Marshalltown Tr. J. Farley Koloa Mianai Hawaii San Francisco Cal Stewart BL. Helena Houte Waterioo

The Palace Showcases Mae Murray In The Dread Girl

Mae Murray appears at the Palace Wednesday and Thursday in The Dread Girl from Paramount, a Jonnie MacPherson story directed by Cecil B. DeMille. John Barrymore stars at the Family in The Dictator, a humor filled adaptation of the stage hit by Richard Harding Davis with Brooke Traders as the reluctant leader.

the Palace Sweet Kitty Beslairs Mae Murray Paramount Jonnie MacPherson Cecil B. DeMille John Barrymore Famous Players Film Company Dictator Richard Harding Mavis the Family Today Brooke Traters

Beekeepers to Hold Thimble Bee at Mrs. Durfey’s Home

Rebekah Minute Bee-Temple Rebekah No. b4 announces a thimble bee Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Durfey’s home, 1095 Franklin Street. Take Wighland car to the corner of Tenth and Franklin where Mrs. Durfey will display the flag.

Rebekah Temple Rebekah Frank Durfey Franklin Street Wighland Tenth Franklin Streets

Birthday Gathering at Mrs. Strong Home and Local Socials

Neighbors and friends gathered at 104 St Albans Street for Mrs. Albert Strong’s birthday. An impromptu program featured a midget dance and a veranda picnic before departure. Mrs. Minar of Chicago attended as an out of town guest. Miss Viola Miller hosted a breakfast for twelve guests honoring Miss Mabel Mylander of Storm Lake. A three course meal, yellow and white decor, and games were enjoyed. Mylander plans to return home this week. Philathea class at Walnut Street Baptist Church hosted a Cedar River park picnic with spouses and friends, including swimming. The Aero Nomta club plans a dinner for husbands at Cedar River park tomorrow.

Calvary Evangelical Church Cedar River Park Glen Kapdall Alu Society of St. Paul's M. E Walnut Street Albert Strong St. Albans Street Minar Cuecuga Viola Milter Urls Mabel Mylander Storm Fake Misses Este Alice Miller Mylander Philathea Pienie Walnut Street Baptist Church

New Record Roasting Ears From Lester Township

Harvesters in Lester township pulled ears of field corn earlier than any previous record. Henry Grout and Nathan Northey transported the ears to Waterloo, noting Aug. 12 as the earliest roasting-ear date. Northey cites a likely bumper crop for the year despite earlier setbacks. about 160 acres of thin corn were plowed and tiled, with 40 carloads of tile used.

Lester Township Waterloo Sterdway Henry Grout Nathan Northey Mr. Northey Mr. Grant

Hercules Improves After Street Fight Stabbing

Jn Hercules remains hospitalized at St. Francis, improving after a Sunday morning stabbing. Doctors deem infection the only remaining risk as J. O. Branham, accused of stabbing Hercules, stays at police headquarters awaiting arraignment for assault with intent to commit great bodily injury.

Hercules St. Francis Hospital J. O. Branham

Water Consumption Shifts From Morning to Evening

Waterworks secretary George Shoemaker presents figures showing higher evening usage than morning, noting total city consumption rose from 417,000,000 to over 626,000,000 gallons since 1910. The move to metered service cuts waste and lowers costs, with 65 percent of bills at a minimum 60 cent monthly rate and summer demand rising for lawn sprinkling.

George &. Shoemaker City Waterworks Shoemaker Venture Zucrs Ula Waterloo Interas Jearn Litchfield Manufacturing Company Senoner Ely Saat

Family Reunion Honors Zingelsom Guests at Hube Scotty Farm

A yesterday gathering at the Hube Scotty farm on Shirley's lake honored Leonard Zingelsom and his three daughters Anna Margaret and Elizabeth of Chicago. Relatives present included Rube Scotts Pred Furie Winast Arng Arthur Fox Alvin Fox Charles Ullrich and others. A meal with beverages was served.

Hube Scotty Shirley's Lake Mra Leonard Zingeshiom Anna Margaret Elizabeth Chicago Fred Puchs Charlea Ullrich Zingelsom Rube Scotts Pred Furie Winast Arng Arthur Fox Alvin Fox Urbana Charles Ullrich Fionis Sipper

Doane's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Waterloo Reader

An ad warns about kidney danger signals and urges early warning signs. It describes clear amber urine and back pain as indicators of weak kidneys, and promotes Doane's Kidney Pills as effective, citing a Waterloo testimonial from C. B. Campbell at 64 Lafayette Street. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y markets the remedy.

Nature Waterloo Bright Doane C. B. Campbell Lafayette Street Wansler Bros. Drug Co Campbell Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

Hotel Night Clerk Hauled From River

Fred Lippert a hotel night clerk disappeared during a river swim with companions about five miles above Mul lan avenue bridge. Lippert failed to return. police and a detective searched the river as rescuers rushed to the hotel where he was cared for. his condition was not serious.

Mullan Avenue Beldga Fred Lippett Ollie al Ha Hotel Tunsell-Laiusen Minott Tr. McAvoy Lippert Mulati Avenue Lippatt Pelle

Four Drunks Arrested In Pollen Court

Four intoxicated men were ordered to appear in pollen court Wednesday morning. three showed up while the fourth, still under the influence, failed to appear.

Pollen Court

Court records show three men released then jailed again

Continued coverage notes John King of Grundy Center and Mike Leveal of La Porte City, released from custody Monday, back in the mourners row this morning. Each was fined twenty dollars and sentenced to nine days in jail, with Leveal paying bail. King to serve out his sentence. Turn to the want ad page.

John King Grundy Center Mike Leveal la Porte City Lan Vesl King

Furniture Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Oak Desks

A local advertisement promotes a furniture sale featuring oak desks and mirrors. It touts discounts from zero to fifty percent, with items including 18x40 mirrors in walnut gilt and oak frames and various household goods. The listing cites multiple vendors and hints at limited quantities.

Courier Patterns for Corner Patterns and Fashion Coupon

To obtain the corner up-to-date pattern of accompanying design fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. Patterns allow seams and all orders are filled as soon as podable but should reach you in ten days after your order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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