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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
9
The notice offers an up-to-date pattern collection via a coupon to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier. It asks for 10 cents per pattern and guarantees fulfillment within ten days after mailing, though the text contains warning about potential scams.
Society notes report a Christmas themed bridal shower and dinner in honor of Miss Stele Pattison at Miss Tina Martin’s home on Mullan avenue west. Red and white decor, heart nut vases, Len leaf fortunes, and a four course meal accompanied the handkerchief shower. Pattison, soon to be married, will attend several more events.
The Waterloo tonight features the drama With Edged Tools adapted from Henry Seton Merriman with a famed English run. Next week the Norwoods deliver hypnotic mental telepathy and comic acts with special scenery and electrical effects.
Numerous holiday social events are described. Hostesses at Miss Neidy’s Cortlandt Street home organized doll dressing for charity. C W B M members enjoyed a mission program, a four course dinner, and carnations. Loyals Bereans plan a toy drive Christmas party at Willey residence. Thimble Bee hosted by Mrs J B Becker. Lady Maccabees held an initiated class and social hour. Stella Saunders hosted Armstrong stenographers with games and music. Harmony Inn Club made Christmas presents with music and recitations.
The article records a session where officers were elected including President Miss Rose Blatt and Secretary Miss Flora Behrens, plus notes on the next meeting at Miss Mamie O'Neill’s home. It also describes a Dickens study, social events, and various gatherings at Waterloo High and Westminster Guild with details on attendees and activities.
Sunday will be observed as CW B M O Day at the Central Church of Christ. Morning and evening services will be led by the Missionary society with speeches by Mrs White and Mrs Lewis P Kopp. Special music and a Bible school rally for married women are planned as part of eight daily observances leading to a three months Bible school contest with Sioux City.
An alarm at night signals a coughing attack of croup. The ad from Canton New York touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as essential for children’s hoarseness and croup, with testimonials from W Taggart and TH W Casselman declaring it valuable and worth its weight in gold.
A formal report to the House from the committee on expenditures in the interior dismisses from congressional consideration the Controller Bay charges, the keystone of which was related to a former investigation.
The widely quoted "Dick to Dick" letter and allegations that Richard 5. Ryan sought to acquire a monopoly over Alaska harbor rights draw scrutiny. Officials note concerns over potential anti competitive effects and calls for investigation continue.
Announced schedule shows Topographical union No 349 will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 2 oclock. Attendance is urged due to important matters on the agenda.
An advertisement by H. W. Yageart touts Foley Kuney pills as a quick remedy for noise in the ear and kidney or bladder disorders, claiming effective relief without further details.
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