Fortnightly Society Plans 1921 22 Session Program
The Fortnightly club under president John W. Gwynne opens its 1921 22 schedule with a study program aligned to its 30 years of ideals. Sessions begin Sept 1 with a review of Lansing's Versailles treaties. topics cover politics, science, economics, and literature with names like Mrs. W H Bickley and George B Northe n plus discussions led by J S Tuthill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gwynne
Soason
Lansing
B. Reed
J. S. Tuthill
W. H. Bickley
Middle West
Bickley
W.L Atkinson
George B. Northen
M.ol. Bowman l Eader
L. C. Hemsworth
W. F. Atkinson
F. R. Macartney
Fred J. Clark
Franklin C. Platt
A. F. Gates
Wirt P. Hoxie
A. B. Lovejoy
Fred J. Miller
Middle’ West
Mary S. Christie
George Herbert Palmer
Preston
K. W. Krause
Fred S. Pettit
Hal H
City Beautiful
W. W. White
Austin Burt
C. W. Bruner
T. C. McManus
County W C T U Plans Future Activities in Black Hawk County
Nearly 1,000 women in Black Hawk county are enrolled in the Women's Christian Temperance Union with 2 good representation at a two day Cedar Falls county convention in the Christian church. Officers elected include Mrs M J Pailpot president and Mrs Ida S Mitchell vice president with Mrs Rose Wild Waterloo corresponding secretary and Mrs Jimmie Slifsgaard Cedar Falls treasurer. A stereopticon program highlighted the meeting and resolutions urged world peace prohibition Americanization and anti smoking measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Christian Church
Cedar Falls
M. J. Pailpot
Ida S. Mitchell
Rose Wild
F. F. Yapp
Waterloo
Jimie Slifsgaard
Syria
East Cedar Falls
Siren Agang
Sers Flora Carter
Cedar Fajar Felis
BERS
EP Pare
Waterton
Miss Beth Whittle to Wed Lowell C Ransom Sept 5
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs A T Whittle of 1502 Hawthorne Ave Nashua Iowa announce the wedding of their daughter Miss Beth to Lowell C Ransom. The ceremony will be at Graves Memorial United Brethren Church at high noon on September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Whittle
Hawthorne Avenue
Beth
Lowell C. Ransom
Nashua
Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
Aireal
Petrova Club Hosts 500 Favors Meeting
Mrs W J Dempsey was hostess as Petrova members gathered for 500 favors. Mrs Frank Harris was named president and Mrs Paul Bailey secretary after officer elections. Visitors included Mrs Charles Lewis. Triple Four plans an ice cream sociable and dance at Mrs Fred Bartz residence August 25. Mrs Ray Barnes attended with Mrs Bartz and Mrs McMullen, who won guessing contest awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dempsey
Oo Petrova
Frank Harris
T. E. Scott
Scott
Charles Lewis
Harris
Paul Bailey
Triple Four
Fred Bartz
Ray Barnes
J. R. McMullen
McMullen
Do You Drive The Machine Or Yourself
Ruth Cambrom reflects on motorist strain from driving. A friend finds driving nerve taxing, though efficient, and Cambrom notes the inner tension of weaving, constant acceleration, and interruptions. She argues relaxed pace eases fatigue, questioning the value of high speed for mere speed’s sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Lone
Hair Structure and Care Insights Across Reader Tips
The piece outlines hair as a multi layer tube with outer overlapping cells, a middle oily layer, and a central marrow canal that shrinks with illness and regains size with health. It notes pigment determines color, explains gray hair, and offers reader tips on diet and facial care, plus brief product mentions and home remedies.
Five Miles an Hour: The Cost of Nervy Living
The author argues that pushing beyond safe limits drains energy and harms health. He compares driving at high speeds to other nerve‑straining activities, noting the extra effort required grows disproportionately with speed and questioning whether the stakes justify the price. He warns against perpetual high tension and the long‑term mortgage on health.
Guards Take Up Duties At Camp Dodge
Waterloo guardsmen from Companies B and D arrive at Camp Dodge for a two week training encampment. The 3,500 state troops will drill and undergo field work, with Nebraska guards arriving Aug. 19 to join in joint exercises. Veterans recall Argonne and Belleau Wood while rain dampens the first day.
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Waterloo
Cos. B and D
Waterloo National Guard
Camp Dodge
Storm Lake
Young Men's. Christian Association
Nebraska Guard
Argonne
Bellesy Wood
France
Iowa
Marshal Foch
Canning Factory Opens Tuesday for 1921 Season
The canning factory will begin operations next Tuesday for the 1921 season, employing 250 workers for five to six weeks. It will can sweet corn, and expects a good crop to boost local employment. Also, Mrs. T. R. McCoy shows improvement after appendicitis surgery at St Francis hospital. crisis may endure 24 hours. Mrs. Bates left for Madison, Wis., but was recalled by telegram.
Test Case On Railway Tax On Des Moines
Attorney General Ben J. Gibson expects a test case soon to challenge the railroads tax assessment by the executive council. The Des Moines Union Railroad may join, while six railroads already gained temporary injunctions against county auditor certification. Governor Kendall explains farm land assessment rates are returns to former values, not true increases. Travel figures for June and July compare well to last year with summer excursion fares and railroad booklets highlighting Yellowstone and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Executive Council
Ben J. Gibson
Gibson
B.C. Johnson
Kendall
Fort Dodge
Yellowstone: National Park
United States
America
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
Mountain
Rocky Mountain National Park
Utah-Idaho
California
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Neb
National Parks Seen Bright for Summer Travel in 1921
Rail executives serving westward routes to national park systems and California report survey results for the first two months of summer travel. They express optimism that America will protect vast natural resources, noting potential growth in outdoor attractions and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park
California
Congress
America
Speer
Karl 4. Rauth
Landowner's Wife Seeks Divorce and Alimony
Mary Saul, wife of a prominent Grundy County landowner, sues for divorce from James Saul and seeks 40 000 permanent alimony, the homestead at 2122 Third Avenue West, custody of five minor sons, 500 dollars and 150 dollars monthly temporary alimony, plus an injunction against harassment. Hearing set for August 24 at 9 a.m. Other suits include Viola Rothermel for legal separation and Ed Bowden seeking divorce after alleged desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Saul
James Saul
Third Avenue West
Sauls
Grungy Center
Grundy County
Viola Rothermel
William Rothermel
Galena
Fae
Ed. Bowden
Martin, Tenn
Mayor Protests Speed of Trains in City
Mayor N W Frisbie warns Chicago Great Western officials to curb dangerous high speed at McKinley street and Falls avenue crossings after Train No 3 passed at excessive pace. He urges immediate improvement or drastic steps and cautions motorists to stop look and listen at crossings with limited view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railroad
N. W. Frisbie
C. A. Shoemaker
Des Moines
McKinley Street
Falls” Avenue
Frisbie
Shoemaker
McKinley
Falls Avenue
Auto Algo
Dope Addict Given Narcotic to Prevent Death in Jail
Vernon Yerkle, a drug addict jailed after being arrested in the city, received morphine from Elworth, the health officer, to stave off death from withdrawal. He improved after the dose, with no charges filed. case to go to a district judge for commitment to the state penitentiary. Police have arrested six to eight addicts in recent days as part of a city crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po Jfiseration
Elworth
Vernon Yerkle
Oon
Sopentta
Indeence
Cameo
Imade
Babe Who Swallowed Safety Pin Improves
The small daughter of Mr and Mrs Telles Smith of the Olive chapel neighborhood south of town has recovered from a serious two week illness caused by swallowing an open safety pin. After an operation here she was moved to Mercy hospital in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enorville
Telles Smith
Olive Chapel
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Farley to Take Post in Colby Kansas
Warren C. Farley son of J. P. Farley and a railroad builder travels to Colby Kansas to serve as traveling representative for the Northwestern Yeast Company of Chicago with Colby as his headquarters. He has lived in Dubuque and previously spent years in Waterloo and says he will make good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Clay Farley
J. P. Farley
Colby
Kan
Northwestern Yeast Company
Chicago
Farley
Waterloo
Dubuque
Mr.Farley
Waeterios Evening Courier Pattern Request Ad
The ad offers up-to-date sewing patterns from Waeterios Evening Courier's fashion department in Waterloo enclosing 16 cents for each pattern. Patterns accommodate seams and orders are filled promptly, with delivery within ten days after receipt of order.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
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