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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
3
A speaker leads a reform march denouncing the liquor trade as corrupt and urging men to abandon saloons. He links alcohol to economic hardship, calls for voting against the trade, and exhorts fathers to protect wives and children. He contrasts mills and laws to demand societal change.
The projected Waterloo to Marshalltown and Des Moines interurban line is reported favorable with slight opposition. It would follow the Illinois Central route from Cedar Falls, using much of the old right of way, and gains in land value along the corridor are anticipated within five years. Farmers largely support the plan despite some opposition.
The Waterloo revival led by Rev Sunday draws record crowds as 587 conversions over two days accompany a powerful sermon on the blood of Christ. Converts flood the tabernacle, with ministers and businessmen embracing new believers.
List of civil service tests with dates in Waterloo includes positions such as assistant physiologist in plant nutrition and mechanical draftsman with dates from December 30 to January 4 5. Additional details may be obtained from the civil service board in Washington or the Waterloo post office via C L L Munger local secretary.
The Ladies' Literary Society held a Saturday meeting in the public library room with Mrs. H. M. Reed presiding. Current events were presented by several members and Mrs. Ettinger analyzed Romola while Mrs. Bragdon read from Makers of Florence. The afternoon included lively discussion led by Mrs. Davis and the next meeting will be the last before Christmas break.
Notices call members of Christ Episcopal church and Calvary Evangelical church to talks and prayer meetings this evening at private homes and churches. Sacred Heart Altar Society and Daughters of the King urge attendance. Degree of Honor and A F & A M hold sessions with officer elections and work.
The September grand jury reconvened to finalize investigations of several charges. The exact infractions under review remain undisclosed as the panel plans to work three or four more days. The session is the longest in recent years and has sparked much public speculation.
Today at noon about two hundred business men gathered at the YMCA building for a luncheon followed by a conference on advancing the Sunday campaign. Short talks by professionals and business leaders sparked strong interest, with plans for personal work in the tabernacle and on the streets to reach every resident of the city and countryside for the Waterlooo toe Christ effort.
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