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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1915

Page

9

Cotillion dance and club notices in Waterloo region

Tuesday events include Cotillion club dance at Sans Souci hotel with Pressy Frank and Nathan Sharp in charge, W R C thimble bee at Mrs. Bartlett's home, Homemakers Band picnic at Cedar Falls road, Plymouth Congregational church picnic at Byrnes park, and Walnut Street Baptist division meeting at Mrs. Gilley's home. Other items note family outings, visits, and travels in Waterloo and nearby towns.

Cotillion Club Tdance Cotillion Club Sans Souci Pressy Frank Nathan Sharp Arrangemanta

Personal mention of Miss Ruby Newton and Miss Ruth Miller visit

Miss Ruby Newton and her guest Miss Ruth Miller of Austin Minnesota visited Waverly the latter part of the week with the latter's grandparents. Mrs P M Harvert of Cedar Rapids and Miss Berle Tarpenning of this city left this morning for a ten

Ruby Newton Ruth Miller Austin, Minn Waverly P.M. Harvert Cedar Rapids Berle

Piano Instruction by Miss Marian Ranster at Dambosch School

Miss Marian T. Ranster with a teachers certificate and artists diploma from the New York Institute of Musical Art offers piano instruction at the Dambosch School. She later served as piano instructor at the studio in Studio 604 James Black Building.

Marian T. Ranster New York Institute of Musical Art Dambosch School James Black

Courier patterns for fashion department orders

Courier patterns advertise accompanying design options and seek submission to the Fashion Department of Evening Courier Waterloo. Each pattern requires 10 cents and includes seam allowances. Orders should be sent promptly and arrive within ten days after sending.

Gourer Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Exposition of Seasonable Fashions by La Racont Use

The dance frock of pussy willow taffeta remains popular among debutantes with lace or metal trimming and bead embroidery. Colors range white to pale pastels. An illustrated pale pink pussy willow silk frock features ruffles and basque bodice with trimmed sleeves, while a soft rose corsage adds charm.

Family Caring For Father As Health Improves

Local notes say FL Brula's health has greatly improved. Dr and Mrs Joseph C Murphy visited at Michael Jackman home and left for Emmetsburg in an auto driven by John Murphy of Cedar Walls. Mrs Jackman and daughters Mary and Margaret accompanied them. Mrs H J Bllis has motored to Great Lake for the week.

FL Brula Joseph C. Murphy Michael Jackman Emmetsburg John Murphy Cedar Walls

YM G AL MASCOT AGAIN NARROW ESCAPE ON BRIDGE STREET

The Watertown M C A mascot dog Pete was run down by a James Black Co truck on Bridge street. He escaped with minor cuts and grease stains. Janitor Herbert Hinds notes feline blood may explain prior close calls with a Great Western freight train. The dog has been a mascot for eighteen months and is expected to recover. Verna Hanes at Gattle Creek Sanitarium returns September first and will reopen her bath parlors at 4152 West Fifth Street.

Pete Great Western M. C Verna &. Hanes Gattle Creek Sanitarium Fifth St

Blind to be Pensioned for Pensions for the Blind

Applications for pensions for the blind have been filed by Mrs Christina Payne and Miss Hila A Albee to the clerk of courts Fred B Petit who will refer them to the county board now in session The law provides county aid of 150 12 year payable quarterly to blind per cent rent over 21 and women over 18 if annual incomes do not exceed 300 Dr F P Sage examiner of the blind will examine the applicants and if he finds they are blind the board will allow the pension provided by the statutes TO REMAIN IN WATERloo Mr and Mrs A M Henderson and family are to remain in Waterloo Instead of returning to their former home at Gelwein Mr Henderson is selling out his music house but will continue with the Kimball Piano company taking his headquarters in this city They will occupy the George Dickinson house on Fourth street west

Jays Spirit Lake Lake Oko- Mi Arnolds’ Park J. E. Balsh Citizen’s Gasompany Dunkerton Mies Nelle Brown Cedar Rapids G. ©. Brown Independence Avenue Ming Brown Viola Steinlang Deg Moinea Myra Stickley Parkersburgh Jennie Stickles Minne Iapolis A. Cowlishaw Ethel Eleanor Miles Linnle Strayer Lake Francis Minn Vogel Davenport Palmer Subtool of Chiropractic Chicago J Emil Hansen A. S. Bennett Ace Webster Arlene Waucoma Waterloo Henry Gee Chautamiqua Park Minnesota Morler Katherine Denver Colo W_ W_ Miller Miller Home C. A. Peddicord Fairbank Osage Lime Springs W. J. Peddicord Zope Martin Dorothy Doehler Cedar Raids J. Hall Manchester Yesterdar Irs Lloyd Kelly Quasquedon Jennie Bird County Recorder la Crosge Prathie Qu Chien Wis L. G. Adams Ira J. Collins Walter B. Howell F. J. White Quasqueton Baptist Church M.H. Hagan Cheeko Cal van Duyn St. Paul Winnipeg Calgary San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles W. H. Langlas Child Manitou Colo. B Alsot Traverse City Mich Marion Lizer Waverly Neva Maudi Mary Kulns Annie I. Hillman Worth Glacier ‘Park Alaske Hillman Whillowstone National Park Blanche Shaw Alvin Jackson Leland Avenue Philadelphia Gretchen Thurman Richardson Burlington Rockford Ill W. L. Richardson Richardson Emma Richard Bruce Gates Webster City Fort Dodge Clarindan Casat Ja. S. Gates Rev Waterloo and Ceder Falls Union MI Company Rotary Club Russell-Lamson Fron Waterloo Business College H. Ac” Boysen Wisconsin Lake Kathry Kenihan Marshallss P. H. Townserds Omaha H. F.bartnieg Christina Payne Hila A. Albee Fred 8. Petit Scounty Board FP. G. Sage Waperiax A. M. Henderson Gelwein Henderson Music Kimball Piano Company George Dickinson

Chau Tauqua Stock Sales Boost Subscriptions

The purchase of 25 shares by C. F. Altstadt and 10 shares by H. M. Reed spurs Chau Tauqua stock sales Saturday. Subscriptions keep arriving and authorities aim to close the full $20,009 issue soon as promoters redouble efforts this week. Nearly everyone reads the Even Sag Courier and Reporter.

Chauctacqua C. F. Altstadt H. M. Reed Chautauqua New Chautauqua Association Courier

Who Introduced the Party in Social Etiquette Debate

A fragment discusses the social act of introducing a person at gatherings. It argues that introducing someone reflects the introducer’s social standing, invites ridicule for bourgeois conduct, and urges polish and refined manners as a social art. It references “The Encyclopedia of Etiquette.”

Value of handsome bound volume offered to readers

Readers are invited to learn the finer angles at minimal cost by clipping the certificate and presenting it with a small expense bonus at the newspaper office. The offer contrasts the low price with the value of the 2.40 bound volume presented to readers.

Out of Town Visitors Attend W A A Saturday Event

Visitors from New Hartford Jesup Manchester Chicago Brandon and Aurora plus local residents attended the W A A event on a Saturday. Names listed include Mrs. A A Perrin Teddy Perrin E A Howey Blanche M Terrill M Dell Sager Mrs James Lamb Mra Alonzo Lane Donna Lane Gladys Lane Maud Inod Titian Tingwald and Glen Leister.

Mra A. J. Hood Maud Lnod Aurora Titian Tingwald Glen Leister Boone, In

Automobile Collision Near La Porte City Prompts Action

M J Lockard of the southwest of La Porte City collided with a car carrying license 31481 on a Waterloo route Sunday. The other driver refused to provide his name. police later supplied the owner at headquarters. Lockard’s car was damaged and possible action may follow. The Bath Parlors at 4162 W Fifth St planned to reopen September 1.

M. J. Lockard la Porte City Waterloo Lockard Mr. Lockard

Camp Howell Reflects Holiday Spirit With Services and Activities

At Camp Howell Iowa City on August 23 visitors filled the streets for a lively holiday. Morning church services led by Lieutenant Nichols, an outdoor service appeal, and a large band concert followed by field events drew crowds. Infantry and cavalry guard mount impressed civilians as meals finished and troops marched to town. The Layden Island exhibit opened in the science hall, showcasing a Pacific island and its flora and fauna with a lecture. Troops reported good health and high spirits, planning to maximize the final days.

Camp Howell Iowa City Wea Nichols Lown Bail Utnivaralty Laysen Island Science Hall Pacific

New Order at Postoffice Creates Third Registered Mail Class

Postmaster M H Kelly reports from the Postmaster General Burleson a new rule effective Sept 1: fourth class mail may be insured for up to its value, with caps of 5 dollars per case, 25 cents for 25 dollars value, or 100 dollars value for 25 cent fee, prepaid by stamps. Indemnity barred for losses to Philippine Islands outside US Postal Service. Previously only two classes existed.

Postoffice M. H. Kelly Burleson Philippine Islands United States

Sindlinger Farm Sold For 292 An Acre

The William Sindlinger farm two miles west of Waterloo on the road to Hudson was sold at auction Saturday by William Wolland for 292 dollars per acre. The 80 acre tract is prime farmland and purchaser Oakley Mayes of La Porte City plans to move onto the property this fall.

William ‘SimUinger Waterloo Hudson William Y Wolland Une Oakley Mayes la Porte City

Fifty friends visit doctor on tenth anniversary

Fifty friends and relatives from Gilbertville Raymond Dewar and Waterloo visited Dr. and Mrs. Ray Allen in Jesup for their tenth wedding anniversary. The guests brought dinners and a monetary gift. Ten guests came from Waterloo, and Dr. Allen previously practiced in Gilbertville Raymond and Dewar.

Jesup Ray Allen Gilbertylile Raymond Dewar Waterloo Atrs. Allen Allen Gilbertville

Sulpho Sage Gray Hair Remedy Ad

An old style advertisement touts Sulpho Sage from The Cliuftan Chemical Co Newark NJ as a dye free gray hair darkener. It promises a glossy youthful look, dandruff removal, and a refund guarantee via Henderson Drying Co and Hansen Handen Waterloo IA.

Saga Rughies Tha Ciuftan Chemical Co Newark N. J Senderson Dryng Co Hansen & Handen Waterloo Iowa

Prize offered for names in Homecoming contest

The general committee led by W F Parrott plans a Homecoming Festival during the Dairy Cattle Congress week. Two rest rooms will be provided. a joint debate on equal suffrage may be held. A $5 gold prize will go to the county youth who furnishes the most correct names and addresses of former residents by August 20.

Commercial Clubs First National Bank W. F. Parrott General Committee Cattle Congress Matt

IWWO Girls Escape From Mitchellville Facility

Police headquarters reported the escape of Agnes Wright of Waterloo and Edith Nicholas from the Mitchellville girls industrial school late Saturday night. Officers had believed they might return to the city but could not locate them. The two young women vanished after leaving the facility.

Agnes Wright Waterloo Edith Nicholas Mitchellville

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