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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
11
Waterloo merchants urge suburban neighbors to shop early on Wednesday to avoid crowds and ensure access to winter and holiday goods. The city invites nonresidents to take advantage of special bargains while Waterloo residents are advised to trade in the morning.
In a rain soaked day Drusilla hosts a toy tea party with the paper doll house and paper limousine. Bobby Jones and Teddy Bear watch as the guests arrive and the hostess explains she is pouring tea herself. The paper doll arrives in silk and lace, and Drusilla declares an informal gathering.
Will Dixon of La Porte City on business. Mrs Will East and Miss Clara Mutchler of Hudson visited the city. C R Hanson a pioneer jeweler remains in charge of his store with Mrs Hanson. Grover Hedrick and friends left for Dubuque. Miss Jennie Gretapel of William Galloway Co on vacation in Webster City. Mrs James Cusack returned to Belwein after a visit with daughter Ruth. E W Sands of Chicago joined Wagner Co as operator. F T Huntley and family drove to New Hartford to visit his parents. Clifford Mounce returned from Fairbury to resume his Bronson Insurance job. Miss Ida Strihlow of Sioux City visiting sister Mrs Z W May. John Asquith, 79, ill after apoplexy, remains unconscious. Ep worth league meeting moved to parsonage at 7 pm. Rev A J Northrup learns of his mother’s illness in Mankato and leaves soon. He will be remembered by local friends. Rev Northrup officiated at Selma Ida Joppa’s marriage to Elmer Burton Russie at the parsonage. Cedar Rapids MM CO A volleyball team challenges the local squad with a January 1 contest and a return match later in winter.
Complaint filed against J. P. Bisdorf of 115 Bath Street charging operation of a junk yard without a license. Registered with Mayor R. C. Thompson. Dr. Disdorf is said to be employed by B. Schults of 819 Commercial Street. City ordinance requires junk buyers to have a loan.
Ban air Week Being Observed in La Porte City with a special nightly program at the Cozy Theatre. Highlights include impromptu musical numbers and a line parade. Local students and visitors from Cedar Rapids Elkader and Dubuque attend events as part of a week long fair with Brandon Dysart and Suffragist nights on the schedule.
Waterloo Travelingmen's association executive committee finalized plans for the annual banquet to be held Saturday evening December 26 at 7 o'clock in the K P hall served by the K P Banquet club. The annual meeting is set for 3 p m that day followed by music addresses and a lively program. The event promises first class arrangements and a general good time with fellowship.
Melbourne Age comments on ex-President Taft view that the United States would not be forced by the Monroe doctrine to intervene if Canada were attacked by Germany. It warns that if Wilson shares Taft’s position, Monroeism may be obsolete and the U.S. abdicate its long held influence. Taft in Montclair said troops landing in Canada would not violate the doctrine, but a German victory to impose a government would.
Amsterdam via London December 1 Cologne Gazette prints Carl Hans Lody’s last letter from Stuttgart to relatives. He describes faith, duty, and dying in the Tower of London as an officer, not a spy, awaiting execution tomorrow. He asks farewell and blessings to his family.
In Paris on February 24 1848 a government dispatch to troops faced a hostile mob. Captain Prebola rode with a legendary tail that would not move. When a boy tore away the horse tail the crowd laughed and the danger faded as the truth emerged: the horse wore an artificial tail that saved the captain's life.
November expenditures for the support of the poor run to 550.69 with items such as grocer goods 207.70 rent 106.00 flour 16.00 meat 4.96 transportation 4.03 and other charges excluded nurse hospital and undertakers. Foley’s Medicine praised by Dr. J W Taylor and others for curing colds with no opiates.
A belated appeal from the Belgian Relief Committee led by Edward B. Lyman urges urgent aid as 2 million homes are destroyed and 4 million Belgians become homeless. Funds, to be sent to J. P. Morgan & Co or the Belgian Relief Committee, are needed to avert death and disease as winter approaches.
Ohio Supreme Court dismisses Anti-Saloon League petition for writ of mandamus to recount votes cast in Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Pledo on November 3. Backers claimed recount would prove fraud affected adoption of prohibition repeal and home rule measure.
Irish and German American citizens in Chicago plan mass meetings at North Side Turner Hall and Bush Temple to oppose export of munitions and contraband to European belligerents. Resolutions urge prohibition of contraband exports except foodstuffs and strict American neutrality. a legislative committee will be formed. Speakers include Richard Naiholdt, Henry Vollmar, Henry Welsman, John Leahy, and Michial J. Ryans.
A peculiar silent film about Alf urth of Von Block and a jewel theft plot will be shown for one day only. Rev J R Macartney will lecture on historical topics at Universalist Church on Wednesday December 3 at 8 p.m. Public invited with no charge.
The United States District Attorney Davis confirmed a federal grand jury indictment against the Central Railroad Company for alleged rebates involving anthracite coal. The charge stems from improper conduct by railroad interests in the coal trade.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural remedy for indigestion constipation and related discomforts. It claims the product relieves bloating headaches belching and digestive misery using simple laxative herbs with papain and promotes a free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Centerville December 1 The funeral for Milton Veazlit who died at Anamosa was held here today He was sentenced to the reformatory from Des Moines for abducting Margaret Lut from the state fair grounds about a year ago.
Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids interurban crossings gain automatic danger signals. Five gongs installed on the Cedar Rapids extension and one on the Cedar Falls line. When a car nears within 1000 feet, bells ring until 1000 feet beyond the crossing. Automatic system prevents ringing longer than four minutes. Charles W. Shirey returns to Ames after vacation with parents.
Alice Joyce stars in The Theft of the Crown Jewels at the Crystal theatre today wearing jewels valued at 1,000,000 dollars and a gown costing about 45,000 dollars. Jewels supplied by Lebolt & Co of Fifth Avenue New York City and the dress designed by Burel? Lady Duff-Gordon. Joyce plays Princess Zavia opposite Guy Coombs as Prince Sacholdt in this romance of royalty.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a quick remedy for dandruff and scalp itching. It claims one application removes dandruff, revitalizes the scalp, and makes hair soft, glossy, long and thick. The ad notes price as affordable and available from Wangler Bros. Ga. or any drug counter.
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