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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1919

Page

3

Community Club and Clubhouse Events Outline Weekly Schedule

Tuesday activities include Fine Arts department at Hotel Russell Lamson and Ideal Dozen club led by Mrs. A R Carson. Guests and programs span Tuesday evening Young Married People class and Wednesday afternoon Majer guild. A piano recital, birthday party, farewell gathering for the Butterfields, and charity planning at the Elks home are noted along with church group meetings and school PTA updates.

Fine Arts Department Russell Lamson Ideal Dozen A. R. Carson Willam Walsh Leo R. Leeper Anna Blough Majer Guild Fred Moris Ross Conservatory of Music Hotel Russell-Lamson Parent- Teacher Association of John Fiske School

Jewelry taste and thrift in youthful fashion advice

The piece urges young women to prefer a single quality bracelet over multiple cheap pieces, promoting saving for worthwhile purchases. It notes good jewelry need not be diamonds, highlighting silver, jade, amethyst, topaz, and even tasteful paste as acceptable when artistic. It cautions consulting a physician before tonics or emulsions.

Side Talks on Shopping Fatigue and Regret

Ruth Cameron discusses shopping fatigue, confusions that lead to buying unwanted items, and the remedy of avoiding overindulgence. She warns that tired, uncertain shoppers often buy what they do not want and urges rushing home to prevent further useless purchases.

Births Reported for Raub Funk and Guptill Families

To Mr and Mrs James C Raub Cedar Falls a daughter Martyn pint To Mr and Mrs Oliver Funk 128 Lincoln a son William Joseph To Mr and Mrs Glenn C Guptill Haat Watertown township a son Maxwell Arthur

James C. Raub Cedar Falls Martyn Pnt Oliver Funk Lincoln William Joseph Glenn C. Guptill Haat Watertow Township Dee 2 Gan Maxwell Arthur

Men of factory chop much wood for fuel supply

The William Calloway company plans to keep operations warm and running with a wood fueled system. A volunteer force of 45 workmen gathered at the Hummer farm timber tract and produced 45 cords by evening for the plant boilers. Company trucks hauled timber and officials provided hot coffee to the workers as daily wood gathering continues. Municipal woodyards are being explored with Mayor T E Leeper leading the committee, seeking unimproved tracts for fuel and a wood supply plan to be discussed with the fuel board.

William Calloway Company Hummer Congress Hachman T. E. Leeper Fuel Board

Millions of English War Disabled Reported in Britain

The British government issues an official estimate indicating more than 860000 Englishmen are permanently disabled from the war. This figure equals about five percent of the nation’s total workers.

Reverend Beachler Invited to Return to First Brethren Church

Unanimous church vote in First Brethren yesterday extends Rev. W. H. Beachler, former pastor, an invitation to resume the pulpit after Rev. H. L. Goughnour’s resignation. Beachler previously led Waterloo church tasks and headed Ashland college campaign efforts while in the city.

First Brethren Church W. H. Beachler Beachler Waterloo Ashland. O

Congregation Seeks Return After Interim Pastor Assignment

The church notes a vacancy created by Rev. Mr. Beachler’s draft and states Rev. Mr. Ouvbnour was called to fill the place. The congregation expects his return and a decision likely favorable, to be announced when received.

Camigo Ouvbnour Beach‘ler

Former Lawn City Residents Murdered in Canada

Mr and Mrs Alfred Hansen former Lawn City residents located in Saskatchewan were murdered reportedly for money after a big cattle sale. The article notes a violent method and describes a stew prepared from rabbit meat. Details on time and manner are sparse.

Lawn City Canada Cedar Falls Alfred Hansen Saskatchewan

Elks Hold Memorial For Deceased Waterloo Members

Two hundred members of Water loo lodge No. 290 B P C Elks gathered at Grace church for a memorial to three brothers who died that year. Eulogies were delivered by W W Birdsall Alfred Longsey and Walter R French with addresses by E G Dunn. The Cedar Falls band led a procession from the Elks home to the service and returned for a closing concert.

Waterloo Lodge B. P. C. Elks Brother Elks Ufe E. G. Dunn Mason City C. W. Mullan W. WN. Birdsall BR. A. Dunkelberg Alfred Longsey Glenn A. Hobl Walter R. French J. R. Macartney Elks Cedar Falls

Illinois land fetches record price near Metamora

A quarter section of improved farm land four miles from Metamora, Illinois, reportedly sold for a record 110000 dollars, averaging 87.50 dollars per acre. The article also notes a separate item about a fractured arm in fall involving J Q A Wilson of 643 Leland while working around his barn.

Illinois Metamora J.Q. A. Wilson Leland

Local Hero Fuller Receives Medal After Rescue

In Wichita ABILENE reports Fuller was decorated in overalls by Col. J L Peatross for rescuing a comrade during combat efforts. He declined public appearance claiming he was not deserving of honor. The story notes a prior injury and ongoing war impact on civilian duties.

Willian Fuller J.l.peatross Wichita Antry Abilene Bards Patent Office

Timber in the Middlewest Declines in Lumber Output

U S forest service figures show Ohio Indiana and Illinois each still hold about 3 000 000 acres of farm wood lands comprising 10 15 of total farm area. Lumber production in these states has fallen sharply over 20 years with Indiana and Ohio producing about one billion board feet in 1899 and only a quarter of that in 1918 while Illinois dropped from 375 million to 30 million board feet.

Middlewest Ohio Indiana Illinois U. S. Forest Service

Marriage Licenses From Morning Sun and Surrounding Areas

The Morning Sun reports new licenses issued to Helen M. Brown and iVerne O Harris, both of Morning Sun, with Henry Benson of Waterloo. Also listed are Shears Freier of Des Moines, Gus Storjohana of Lincoln, Ermal Ames of Lincoln, Francis L. Lively of Riceville, and Vernice L. Foster of Riceville.

iVerne O. Larris Morning Sun Helen M. Brown Narles Henry Benson Waterloo Shears Fréier Desois Gus Storjohana Lincoln Ermal Ames Francis L. Lively Riceville Vernice L. Foster Ricevilla

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