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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1921

Page

2

Club Notes Highlight Local Mitts and Dinner Gatherings

Mrs P J Pitts hosted Good Luck club for a chicken dinner at 4 pm with needlework and two new members Mrs G L Hicks and Mrs C H Shick. Christmas party slated Dec 21 with Mrs G H Zunker. Mrs Lawrence Hummoell hosted N O H club with guests Mrs George Quest and Mrs Fred Wimber, followed by other attendees.

Chateau Studio K. of C. Hall Harry Pererill Bernard Downing Harris Woods Harold van Hoesen A. Gilds Anna Casey Francis Kelly Will Mann D. O’connor Harold Joyce P. J. Pitts Good Luck Club G. L. Hicks C. H. Shick G. H. Zunker Lawrence Hummoell N. O. H. Club George Quest Fred Wimber Harry Stewart Geongea

One Night in the Zoo A tale by Mrs. Walker

In a zoo a fox wakes to a quarrel between Hippo and Rhino over who is handsomer. The rhinoceros protests being called a rhinoceros while Hippo lumbers from his water-tank to join the dispute. The fox chuckles at the scene as the argument unfolds.

Mr. Fox Mr. Hippo Mr. Rhino Altho

How to Handle Henry in a Car Debate

In a tale about a husband eager to sell a costly car and a wife who avoids direct opposition, the wife leverages subtle agreement to steer decisions. The piece suggests tactics for managing a dominant partner by yielding strategically and preferring phrasing over confrontation.

Henry Dean Hue

Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes discusses evolving hairdressing trends with emphasis on bobbed and waved hair. She notes short hair requires frequent clipping, favors softer natural waves, and offers at home curling tips. The column also includes fashion and facial care tips for various ages.

Beauty Edna Kent Forbes

Visitors at the Zoo Clash Over Looks and Names

In a humorous zoo scene Mr. Hippo and Mr. Rhino quarrel over visitors misnaming them while Mr. Elephant brokered a peace. Mrs. Hippo teases, Mr. Fox recalls past beauty, and a keeper plans two signs to prevent mix ups at the cages.

Evry Mr. Elephant Mr. Rhino Mrs. Hippo

Waterloo Jail Hosts A Sleepers Register For Wayfarers

Waterloo operates a lodging house inside the city jail with a sleepers register. On December 8 entries include Ed Norris of Dayton and Arthur White of Nashwauk among others. Men are housed in the boys ward with mattresses on the concrete floor while repairs proceed.

Waterloo Ed. Norris Dayton Arthur White Nashwauk Minn M. Olson Winneger N.D

Housewives Attend Baking Lessons at Campbell's Plant

More than 1500 Waterloo housewives have attended Campbell's Baking open house at 302 4 Commercial Street this week. Groups from West School District and Economics classes viewed the factory scale breadmaking process guided by W. F. Schrag and an corps of assistants as loaves moved from flour blending to automatic wrapping. Refreshments including bakery products were served and tours continue through tomorrow night.

Waterloo Campbell's Baking Company Commercial Street West School East School W. F. Schrag E- Corps

Romances May Be Bared as Warren Testifies in Court

Des Moines reports that H. H. Budke and others linked to Selway Steel Post and Fence face court orders to reveal records and depositions. Judge James C. Hume ordered depositions to expose concealed documents, with deputy sheriffs still serving the orders.

Des Moines H. H. Budke Selway Steel Post and Fence Company James C. Hume Tom Tobin Seiway Company Recaiver HR. R. Selway Vella Paridon Bernice Kern Blanche Anora Budke Selway, Company Hume Harry H. Beach Budke Selway Hume’s Court

Sunday Shows Won by 1 258 Majority in Official Count

Official report by city clerk A E H Gnagy presents results of a special election on Sunday theatres closing. Totals show 9 341 ballots, 4 004 for the proposition, 5 262 against, with 75 ballots spoiled or rejected. Majority against the proposition reads 1 258.

A. E H. Gnagy Cighing Ccc Aevedaasc Ees

Editor praises Iowa climate in December 1921 note

Waverly independent editor extols the local climate, claiming no better breeze or sunshine exists and noting neighbors who left seeking a warmer climate. He jokes about brains not yet struck by climate as he insists there is no time to hunt for better weather.

Waverly

Farmer Dies in Farmhouse Fire Near Decorah Iowa

Decorah Iowa December 9 Emanuel Brandt a farmer living 12 miles northeast of Decorah was burned to death when his home burned Monday morning He lived alone and was last seen Sunday night Neighbors tried to reach the house but flames prevented rescue The coroner suggested a stroke may have knocked over a lamp starting the fire Brandt 59 survived by a son Henry A second item reports Ward A Nef of Chicago Daily Drovers Journal at Sigma Delta Chi convention praising early farm journalism and urging idealism and courage for agricultural reporters The Ames Chamber of Commerce hosted a talk by Harvey Jingham Des Moines about opportunities for college journalism and John T Frederick Iowa City urged more space for book reviews The convention banquet was set for tonight with Clarence W Barron of the Wall Street Journal expected as principal speaker

Decorah Emanuel Brandt Frank Purdell Brandt Henry Associated Preys Amen Ita Ward Nef Chicago Daily Drovers Journal Sigma Delta Chi America Ames Chamber of Commerce Harvey Jingham Des Moines John T.frederick Iowa City Clarence W. Barron New York The Wall Street Journal

One failure enough to discourage a second trial

F Willis Jenks conducts a word making test and reports that after a first round many entrants showed interest. He announces a second journey of skill with identical requirements, but none from the first trial enrolls in the second.

F. Willis Jenks

Machinists Elect Officers At Rainbow Lodge Meeting

officers were re elected to all posts at Rainbow Lodge of the International Association of Machinists last night. Thomas Clark was named treasurer and Edward Schradi bert listed as secretary. other incumbents including Zimmerman and a doctor were noted among trustees and officers.

First Lutheran Lutheran Brotherhood Annus Rainbow Lodge International Sociation of Machinists Atte Areata AL Pburm Hiner Stal Secre Ora Thomas Clark Edward ‘Schradibert Zimmerman Tristees

Pattern sale offers mail order embroidery designs

Waterloo Evening Courier advertises mail order embroidery patterns from the Fashion Department. Costs 15 cents each, with models suitable for chintz, silk, or satin, one size, No 1 and No 2 designs requiring specific yardage, mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents.

W. Terloo

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