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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
5
Mrs. Shanna Cummings-Jones tells Chiropean the remedy lies in public schools. She blames busy clubwomen for neglecting children, noting early school dropoffs, nonparental care, and lack of prayers. The talk describes how affluent club life harms maternal affection and child morale.
Fred Beaty and family left Monday for Des Moines and Kansas to visit relatives and manage his farm. A pound social was held for Rev. Mr. Smith of Janesville who preaches here every two weeks. The MWA elected officers and the creamery meeting is set for the 15th in Garrison's hall. The fall term of school began Monday. Frances Webster is new clerk in Garrison’s store and Fern Pound will assist. Miss Geisler visiting Waverly. Rural Neighbors met Monday at the store.
Kansas City reports an unidentified midwestern club forming to halt what it calls risky dating practices among young men who keep gas lit late. The lettered group warns fathers to guard daughters with a stern notice headlined Save Our Daughters and cites a mystery Mr Barker of 2200 Main Street amid a polemic about parental meddling and courtship rituals.
Oracle Margaret Cortright and Elizabeth Dorman vie for offices with pastor Hesse Anna Miller as chancellor Carrie Miller recorder Mattie Cassaday receiver Etta Silvers marshal Letitia Dewey inner sentinel Lizzie Maldzahn outer sentinel Christina Jensen manager Cordelia Beaty Mrs Watson returns home from visiting son Isaac Moon at Boles Charles and Edward Walters travel to Greeley Town on business Me and Mrs Henry Giesler of Waverly spend Monday at John Giesler home W S Beaty and A B Cassaday attend Royal Arch Masonic lodge at Waverly on Monday evening
Clarksville area residents host and visit relatives in Waterloo and Estherville as winter plans unfold. Local events include a winter lecture course, a hospital visit, and travel to Omaha California. Several births and illnesses are noted along with community moves and upcoming programs at the auditorium.
AL W Kepford acting for the state board of control launched a two year campaign to alert Iowa's two million residents to the tuberculosis menace and the need for a vigorous fight. He faced a colossal task but kept at it despite tests and delays.
Over two years ended last June he gave 435 lectures reaching nearly 105000 people by voice and impacted about 1500000 through the press. The achievement is cited as a strong test of industry and persistence in promoting general welfare by preventing disease. Town residents have become more aware of tuberculosis dangers and are fighting it intelligently.
Waverly reports a hard fought defeat at West High Waterloo turned into a decisive victory over Sumner High. Local residents Clyde Borer visits Chicago, Lyon Rust ill, Rev. Albert Rice undecided about a LeMars call, and Mrs. Albert Lindquist aiding a daughter in Tri Poli. Community events include a slated church supper, ongoing garage construction, and several residents traveling for holidays or visiting relatives. The town life list names residents, visitors, and church activities across Waverly, Waterloo, Tripoli, Nashua, Clinton, Burlington, and Oelwein.
Fairbank notes share visits and travel from Waterloo to Dubuque and Rochester. Attendees include Rev J A Cochran and Mrs Malloy’s funeral, Anna Garrett and Emma Babcock’s W R C inspection, and H R Agnew starting a North Main home foundation. Mrs King travels from Minneapolis and Morris Leeher returns to Seattle.
Dr Billingaly district superintendent attended quarterly conference here Saturday. Ray King, studying in Des Moines, visited parents W A King and wife. No Methodist services Sunday as the congregation went to Waterloo all day. Miss Marie Dorland marked her tenth birthday with games and luncheon at Forest Street home on Saturday. Funeral services for Mrs Malloy were held at the Catholic church Friday morning with high mass and a large floral tribute from local organizations. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.
The St Louis Times extols a remarkable young batter nicknamed fairy tales. It lauds his hitting in Kalamazoo, flawless fielding, and uncanny ability to overpower pitchers like Mathewson, claiming he is triple A quality with a mythic prowess at the plate.
Mrs. W. H. Graham and daughter Zoe returned to Cedar Rapids after two weeks away due to illness. Mrs. Dow spoke to a large crowd at the M. E. church on Sunday in support of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Harvey Metzgar moved to the Ed Wilcox farm, while Ed Wilcox moved to town. Mr. and Mrs. George Stanley and son Lee left for Washington DC to spend winter with their son Carl and his wife. W. F. Brown and C. P. Bement visited Waterloo over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Tow McInrey and O. Towne are among the listed residents.
A 1910 letter from Ida Oxberger praises United Doctors with claims of relief from long standing stomach and female trouble after October 1909 treatment. The piece notes widespread testimonials and invites patients from far to their Waterloo institute on Marsh Place.
Daughters Marjory and Ruth visited friends in Waterloo over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Betts returned from Des Moines Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Amick and Esther arrived from Rolfe for a four week visit before moving to Seattle. Mrs. T. W. McIlroy visited her aunt Mrs. C. T. Graham at Cedar Falls Friday, Mrs. Graham ill with dropsy. Mrs. I. E. Sherwood returned from Waterloo Friday after attending a Sunday meeting and visiting friends.
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