This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
9
Various clubs and church groups hold picnics and social events at Byrnes park Sans Souci and the city, including the Deborah society, B Y P U, Rebekah and Odd Fellows gatherings, wedding notices, birthday festivities, and personal visits from local residents with a focus on civic and social life in Waterloo.
Courier patterns offer a mail order coupon with ten cent per pattern and a 10 day delivery target. Fill out the form and send to the Fashion Department Evening Hourier Waterloo with payment.
Waterloo loses prominent musician Ralph Mason Hix who departs for Wichita to become dean of the music department at Fairmount College. He takes with him Georgiella Lay and Isabella Gareissen to head piano and teach voice, joining Fairmount president Walter Tl. Rollins. Hix and colleagues previously led Waterloo Conservatory and church music roles.
The Plaza theatre welcomed GC D Boomhower of Chicago, a gifted organist, after his initial appearance drew much applause. Boomhower led Chicago theatres and served as a demonstrator for the Kimball organ department. Chief Leighton and his wife with Ed Burk left for Anamosa state prison visit. Leighton previously guarded at the Anamosa reformatory. Waterloo Gun club plans Wednesday practice at Byrnes park, with local sportsmen attending a Nora Springs tournament Thursday. visiting sportsmen invited.
A Cedar Falls Iowa resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and frequent nocturnal urination after disordered kidneys. The ad claims over 56 years of use and recommends asking for Doan's by name. Foster Milburn Co. is listed as the publisher.
Harney Warnes of the Evening Courier and Reporter recalls a brass shrapnel butt end given by Ross P. Blogett, a Town State College junior, who left for London Ontario to work in an ammunition factory. The piece shows a brass cap and timing device used to explode shells before impact, illustrating shell production costs. TACENSED TO WED Henry J. O'Donnell and Mabel G. Flynn announce their engagement in Waterowo.
Dr Roberts Bartholow discusses a calcium salt in his 1895 Materia Medica noting its alterative quality and potential to aid elimination of toxins. The advertisement cautions against Eckman’s Alterative, claims safe composition without opiates, and urges use as a Philadelphia drugstore remedy.
Marion T. Ransier, a TEACRE 'ERTIFICATE holder and NY Institute of Musical Art artist, gives piano instruction through the Damrosch School where she later served as an instructor in pianet Studio 607 James Wack Kiilding.
Rock Island Rock Island Arsenal commandant Col George W Burr says reports of spies are bunk. He notes no verified incidents since hostilities began among the European powers. A Waterloo convention bureau letter hints at city advertising for a Grand Lodge gathering this October.
Fon Geo W Hanna, banker and farmer of Laiverne Illinois, left for home after a visit with sisters Emily George and Heith Colton and brother Con sul General Hanna. Born in Oaks Ridge log cabin in 1860, he recalls early days and says he will attend home coming. Judge Mullan and he may draw a prairie schooner for the parade. Hanna and Charlie were noted as youths and he once taught Jockeytown school in 1570, with former pupils to greet him again.
Monica Richiman infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Richiman died yesterday afternoon shortly after birth. Remains were taken to Gilbertville for interment. Ruel Mitchell died Sunday night and was moved to Troy Mills for funeral services and interment planned Wednesday morning.
An old-time guide promotes pure coconut oil as a scalp friendly shampoo. Moisten hair, rub in oil, build a light lather with one to two teaspoons, then rinse to remove dust and oil. Claims include quick drying, silky feel, easy manageability, and affordability from drugstores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.