Women of the Orient in Davenport tour and views
Mrs J Palmer after a 23000 mile tour through the East including Japan Korea and China shares reflections on the roles and customs of Asian women. He describes dress geishas and wives in China, noting contrasts with American norms and the long inheritance of tradition influencing change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devenport
Ave
Orient
Hb. J. Palmer
Whea
Japan
Korea
Chin
Mr. Palmer
Palmer
Avery
Jerson
Chine
Jan
Davenport
Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes
Answered letters discuss hair care eye color tips and scalp washing methods. Readers ask about stray neck hairs lash tinting and eczema while a writer notes caution on peroxide use and offers mail-in advice and home treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty
Edna Kent Forbes
Moneh Tims
W. D. Ku
Dot
Sara
Beth
Willing to Be Pleased in Work and Life
Ruth Cameron argues a disposition to be pleased improves work and relationships. A perplexing critic mindset harms both employer and employee, reducing effort and happiness. The piece advocates cultivating a habit of being pleased to unlock better performance and mutual satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Civil War Veteran Celebrates Eighty-Second Anniversary
The eighty second anniversary of Joe Kingaman was celebrated at Cedar Heights park with family in Waterloo. An outdoor dinner featured a large cake, while Kingaman, once Waterloo and Black Hawk county official, enjoyed good spirits after recovery from illness. Attending were his wife, son George, several siblings and nieces, with other relatives joining from Illinois and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kilngaman
Cedar Heights Park
Kingaman
Cid
Tin
J. al Fergluson
Jane Jaffa
Cedar Heights
Walter Kingaman
Vinton
George
Minnie Kiingamant
Los Angeles
F. G. Blanchard
Saskatchewan
Canada
Elmer Islingamen
Eliza Wel Fer
Kiingamantas
Arayuyid Watering
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Norbert Anderson Post
Kiinganian
California
Prince-with-ribbon and the jealous twin tale
A king and queen have two sons born from the stork bringing twins. One prince wears a blue ribbon, the other not, making the ribboned heir favored by all. The ribbon is moved between brothers sparking claims of rightful claim to the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
The King, Queen, and the Prince with the Ribbon
The queen saves both sons after a king dies, and the rightful heir is determined by a wizard. The ruler without the ribbon is exposed as a pretender, while the peasant prince is spared. The queen's mercy leaves both princes honored in the end.
Public utility coal strike hits Iowa costs rising daily
The coal strike adds about 22 000 to 23 000 dollars daily to Iowa public utilities. With coal costs jumping from four dollars a ton to twelve dollars or more, many municipal plants move to part time service and consider curtailed electric, gas, and streetcar operations. Officials warn that 24 hour electricity and gas supplies could fail if coal stocks dwindle, urging rapid action and cautious shift to oil where possible.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Aug
vThe
Iowa
Iowa Committee On Public ‘Utility Information
Jng
Jon Carmichael
Carmichael
Wader
Towa
Southwest
Coveland
Iowa Coal Operators’ Association
E. (. Smith
Cleveland
Somoorrow
Joe Morris
United Mine Workers of America
Contempt Hearing Fails As Witnesses Back Off
In municipal court Walter R. French accuses George Gentle and others of illegal booze sales. Baish and Schuler plead guilty to drunkenness and face jail or fines. witnesses recant affidavits claiming cider contained alcohol, while defense argues it was sweet cider with no liquor.
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Testi- Taony
Walter R. French
George Gantla
Ralph Balah
Jos
Schuler
French
Gentle
Baish
George Gentle
Koth
Wood
Gain
Genile
Jamaica
C. B. Courtright
J. H. Meyers
Hint
Remus
Buzzard
Black Hawt Fruit Company
Chicago
Opnion
Eider
H K
Mr. French
Russell- Lamson
Elks
Justice’s Renomination Fought by Creston Man
George W. Bilbo of Creston writes to Waterloo residents opposing Supreme Court Justice Evans and Justice Stevens at the Republican state judicial convention. He alleges usury tied to a bank loan and a $400 commission paid to bank officials, and accuses Evans of a conflicting contract and reversal of a prior $15,100 verdict against the bank by the full court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bilbo
Creston
Town
Waterloo
Republican State Judicial Convention of Supreme
W. DR. Evans
Truman H. Stevens
Bilbo
Pocket picked of $20 and papers in street theft
A man named Morrow reported his pocket was picked of $20 and valuable papers at 11 48 last night. He gave his address as 719 Fourth Street West and described two men he suspects, who were driving a certain make of car but provided few details of how the theft occurred.
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Morrow
Fourth Street West
City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo Community
West end 4th St bridge repairs and a optival shop ad. Mrs. N W Frisbie leaves for Duluth for hayfever relief. Mrs. Cunry and Mrs. Peck back from a week in Dubuque. Miss Jeona Neu visits Waterloo family. Tire stolen from W E Manahl’s garage. W M Fallon and family vacationing in Chicago. Dr. William Koch returns to Milwaukee practice. Susan Lentz on two week vacation at New Hampton. Joe Kaplan takes auto tour to Des Moines and Minnesota. Mrs. J D Frank visits Detroit after Pennsylvania trip. Mrs. M M Kenneally visits Cedar Heights.Kenneally plans two-week vacation. Mrs. Frank Hoofnagle returns from Fort Dodge. Mrs. W F Parrott named rural school committee chair. Mr. and Mrs. Berl Barrett visit Waterloo from New York. Dr. Shannon listed. contact numbers shown. Meadowdale milk ad and Debe dentistry joining W B Debe at Over Iowa State Bank.
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N. W. Frisbie
Tomorroiw
Duluth
Minn
Hayfever
T. F. Cunry
Nd. W. Peck
Dubuque
Jeona Neu
Waterloo
Byersville
W. KE. Manahl
Eleventh Street West
W. M. Fallon
Western Union
Chicago
William Koch
Milwaukee
Susan Lentz
New Hampton
Mary Liniongen
Independence
Joe Kaplan
Jake and
Bill
Dothiers
Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
J. ¥. Miller
Beatrice
Third Avenue West
Johnstown
Somerset
Berlin
Pennsylvania
J. D. Frank
Jean
Grace
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Barton
Cedar Heights
Kenneally
Frank Hoofnagle
Fort Dodge
Ralph
W. F. Parrott
Federated Woman’'s Clubs of Iowa
Viola Schell
Parrott
Berl Barrett
M. N. Trainor
Grant Avenue
Fire alarm from smoke at Nash home on Adams Street
A neglected meat roast on the stove caused smoke and set off a fire alarm at 7:25 p m yesterday in the Nash residence at 207 Adams Street. Firemen responded and extinguished the fire with no damage beyond the ruined meat.
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Robert Nash
Adams Street
Patterns for the Waterloo Evening Courier
Instructions offer readers the Courier pattern service with designs suitable for seaming. Requests are sent to the Fashion Department in Waterloo with 15 cents per pattern and a ten day delivery target after mailing the order.
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Waterloo
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Lichty backs conditional Waterloo city power purchase
George H B Lichty argues Waterloo should only buy waterpower and electric light units after a dam and power plant are built. He says Citizens Gas & Electric Co knows the project details and that the city should pay actual cost, as offered by Austin Burt, if construction proceeds.
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Waterloo
George HB. Lichty
Wateroo
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Austin Burt
Lichly
Real Estate Contract Refined Amid Electric Company Offer
A buyer details securing real estate and a contract while noting the electric company would not meet a questioned price, citing confidence in the property's value and appeal to secure a favorable sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Company
Bonfire on Church Steps Built by Kids
M. Turney a police desk sergeant was startled by a 9 47 p m report of children building a bonfire on the steps of First Baptist church A patrol rushed to the scene but the youngsters fled leaving only charred newspaper fragments on the stone steps
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Turney
First Baptist Church
Motorcycle Collision Injures Cyclist Bloomfield Street
Bloomfield, 72 Par street, was slightly injured yesterday afternoon when a motorcycle collided with a car driven by A. Guyer on Quincy street. Investigating officer reported the incident as minor with no serious injuries.
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Chase
Bloomfield
Par Street
5. A. Guyer
Quincy Street
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Hlanehe
Aurora
Waterledrod
Cedar Falls
Mire Mavenret McMillan
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Sherwood Park
Moor
McMillan
Lea Billings
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Tai Frank
Henry Lorenz
Salt Lake
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Utah
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Towa City
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Ogden
Paw
Davis Dry Goods) Company
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Oway City
Howard Conrow
Hampton
Aurt Dulet
Jack Campbell
Sans Souci Park
C. L. Huffman
Dfahaana
Hahenna
Mingo
Robert Wilson
John Wilson
J. W. Gwrune
Mire
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Afr
Wilson Willive
Desart
Waterloo Canning Company
Eastern Star
Frank McLaughlin
Dewar
J. W. Miller
Ruth Cameron
Epait Wark
Highty
Lawrence Hoffman
Myr
P. Afilomergini
Hoffman
Martin Hendele
Guess
Johnson's Pavilion
Gik Run
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Byrnes Park
Misa Grace Jay
Waterloo Savings Bank
Houise Peterson
Fiiars
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Universality
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J. H. Porcupile
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G. W. Baughmen
Pittsburg
Kan
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Thuner
Alice
Gertrude Wiegert
Louise Stolte
Rockford
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Miss Stolte
Race MT. E
Danner
United States
Outlaok Circle
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Levrosy
Trinity
Tle
Cedar River Park
W. OR. A
Waterloo Review
Electric Park
Bellef Corps
Mammal Hall
Sunnyside
Sandman
A. Walker
Vo Htin
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Public Utilities OF
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Justice
Creston Man
West End
4Th St
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Fred R. Debe
W. B. Debe
Iowa State Bank
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Brougson Insurance Agency
Wame City
Waae Sess
Bae Tee Bae Tea Wete
Ges
Waterloo Walt
Huy
Taatsaa Mtt
Waterloo Prod. Co
Jefferson St
Northwestern Feast Co
Ashland Ave
North Presters Yeast Co
St. Mikers
Yeux
Sibs
Cane Suger
American Sugar Refining Company
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