Largest Offering Ever Sunday in Iowa Continues
A newspaper report chronicles a massive fundraising effort across Waterloo area congregations with heavy cash pledges from individuals and business groups. Pledges include William Galloway Co. and Waterloo Lumber dealers among many others, with choir and booster club contributions adding to the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
James Black
Waterloo
R. Jameson
Emmons Johnson, Co
F. Fowler
Cass Bros
al OW Mie Jer
James Graham
Kimball Printing Co
W. W- Marsh
Northey & Son
J. H. Leavitt
Galloway- Gibson Co
Paul Davis Dry Goods, Co
Clash in Reichstag as Bethmann Hollweg faces Socialist fury
Berlin December 17. A violent row erupts in the Reichstag over police conduct during Moabit riots and the chancellor’s remarks. Bethmann-Hollweg stands his ground while Socialists denounce him, shouting and hurling epithets as order breaks down and the president calls for calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Berlin
Moabst
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Teichstag
Herr David
Chan
Cellor
von Bethmann-Follweg
Evangelist Sunday Honored for Work in Waterloo
A man praised evangelist Mr Sunday at his Waterloo home on Saturday saying he wished to make a donation as a token of appreciation for the good work he has done. The announcement of the funds drew general applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday
Waterloo
Don't You Tomorrow Don't You
A sermon fragment warns of delayed repentance and near death. The speaker recounts stories of a dying man who postponed salvation and a near shipwreck, urging immediate faith in Jesus Christ. The message emphasizes urgency and warns listeners they may be close to death or funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Daniel
Tianiel
Christ
Hell
Policeman Leads Convicted Man to Front at Sermon
Policeman Wilson in full uniform guided a young man to the front during a Sunday service. The scene surprised onlookers as the officer, who had previously led a similar moment, publicly urged the man to accept Christ. The preacher Mr Sunday watched, then applauded the officer’s bold personal ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Sunday
Billy
Christ
Mrs Muirhead bids farewell after Waterloo womens meeting
The Walnut Street Baptist church hosted the last of Mrs Muirheads Sunday revival meetings in Waterloo with about 1500 women attending. The service featured prayers, hymns, and a sermon urging Biblical study and personal Christian work. Twenty four women came forward to pledge a new life, and over 160 dollars were raised for Mr Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. L. Billings
F. J. Bighmer
W. H. Bachman
W. H. Stevens
C. W. Hutton
C. W. Knoop
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Wr. B. Sandford
J. E. Bates
J. EK. Johnson
Michael Gilley
C. H. Bingham
O. W. Armagast
F. W. Fishbanugh
James Register
C. J. Banks
BE. D. Hull
H. W. Reherd
Stev. Frank Cole
Stewart-Simmons Press
Ladies’ Aid Society of Grate
M. E. Church
E. A. Valiant
George Liebert
H. J. Eickelberg
H. O. Douglass
G. W. Pett
First Congregational Sunday School
M.S. Gline
B. Dietrick
M. Smith
J.B. Ogre
G. W. Bunn
J. D. Liffring
F. B. Fox
L. M. Taylor
W. B. Howell
W. H. Langlass
H. T. Fisher
G. W. DeWald
C. S. Bennett
F. M. Shores
S. H. Hoover
O’keefe & Towne
Gilly Bros
Reinbeck
Mr. Isenhart
B. L. Merrow
French & Frazee
M. C. Vaughan
Fred Murphy
Hedlum
Board of Trade
Prowell
West Side High School
Frank Krueger
Frank C. Krueger
Sunday
Clifton Pledger
Spokane
Lfe
Women Gather for Service at First Congregational Church
Eight hundred women attended the Sunday afternoon service at the First Congregational church led by Miss Frances Miller, a former Waterloo girl. The event featured a singing quintet, testimonies, prayers, and a collection for Mr. Sunday presented by Rev. J. H. Bauernfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Frances Miller
Waterloo
Maclaren
J. D. Liftring
H. C. Wilbur
Maria Mishler
Helen Byrnes
Chorister Rodehaver and Plantat Ackley Honored by Chorus
Chorister Rodehaver and Plantat Ackley were last night presented with tokens of esteem by the chorus. The honors reflect the high regard in which they are held by fellow singers and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodehaver
Plantat Ackley
Elegant watch fob presented by school boys to Rody
Rody won the affection of the high school boys who backed him at meetings. A watch fob was given with H. A. R. on one side and W. H. S. on the other. Mr. Ackley and Mr. Rodeheaver received money from the choir after each member contributed 20 cents, but purchases were missed as they left on a midnight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Liverpool
London
Dublin
William M. Taylor
Dr.Taylor
Dr. Taylor
Papa
Rody
Ackley
Rodeheaver
Missouri Valley Receives Carnegie Library Grant
Logan Iowa December 19 Citizens of Missouri Valley celebrate notice that the $10,000 promised by Andrew Carnegie is ready to be forwarded to the Missouri Valley library association when desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Erening Press
Missouri Valley
Andrew Carnegie
Library Association
Wanted a private wire operator at Waterloo for grain and markets
A large reputable firm members of the Chicago Board of Trade seek a suitable person to hold a private wire at Waterloo. The operator will receive all information on Chicago grain markets and stocks and bonds from the New York Stock Exchange. Applications treated as confidential. Reply to A. G. E. care Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Waterloo
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange
Merito Digestive Tonic Rejuvenates System
Henderson Drug Co. represents American Drug and Press Association promoting Merito Digestive Tonic as a great rejuvenator and builder. It tones the system improves appetite aids digestion cleanses impurities for those run down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Drug Co
American Drug and Press Association
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Tabernacle
Walnut
Congregational Church
William Galloway Co
George B. McWillisms
H. B. Hoxte
Kelly
Willis, Jenks
F. J. Eighmey
J. R. Vaughan
D. W. Bovee
W. J. Peddicord
Mr. Sunday
George V. Fowler
A. Asquith
A. J. Edwards
F. ©. Krueger
EB. I Corton
Woods Bros
Wr. J. Stevenson
AV. W. McFarlane
W. W. Horton
Mr. Eddy
M. J. Perrin
J. W. Arbuckle
G. W. Bunn and Son
S. M. Bentley
Waterloo Shoe Co
Herr Kuhnert
God
Holy
Frank Smith
New Jersey
Frank
Mr. Smith
Mr. B
Charlie
Charle
Anoer
Tost
MR. Muirhead
Walnut Street Church
H. W. Rederd
Elmo Bateman
Grace McKean
Ayutrhead
Fetla
Miss Crittenden
Mae
Bleas
Victor and Edison Talking Machines and Records
5Th St
Ellis Hotel
Miss Miller
Ted
Rody and
C. J. Miller
West Fourth Street
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