Barr Sherrard wedding in Joliet Cedar Falls couple
Miss Mildred Sherrard daughter of Mrs Catherine Sherrard 2009 Clay street Cedar Falls and Mr Barr were married Sunday at the bride’s mother home with immediate relatives present The ceremony conducted by Dr Eugene Allen William W Sherrard escorted the bride as Jennie Mitze sang A Dawning The couple will reside in Joliet Illinois after a short southern honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Sherrard
Bernice Barr
Jennie Mitze
A. Dawning
H. E. Fesler
Marshalltown
A. ©. Drach
Fort Dodge
Herbert Steel
St. Louis
Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Fords
In two weeks letters from readers urge dental care for girls to avoid oath troubles. The column notes American dentists and the high standard of care, yet many mouth problems stem from overreliance on soft starchy foods and inadequate chewing.
Final Test of Civilization in Side Talks
Ruth Cameron reflects on civilization through the commonplace art of visiting the dentist. She notes the paradox of pain for future ease, shares tactics to reduce fear, and explains agreements with dentists to reveal when pain will occur, plus a friend’s mirror aid to distract and ease anxiety.
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Alnce
Poultry Show Attracts Wide Attendance Across State
The state poultry show opens daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors view a large display of breeds including White Rocks and Bantams. A prominent poultryman notes the industry’s value as eggs reach historic highs. Exhibitors gather eggs daily. a Wyandotte pullet lays every day. Turkey, geese, and duck exhibits, including Mallards, draw crowds. Officials say this is the strongest show west of the Mississippi, with extra coops needed and three‑deep caging along the auditorium.
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Poultry Association
Beat Poultry Breading& Pens
Thea Show
Mississippi River
New Year Festivities Widen City Celebrations
Merrymakers prepare for New Year as W., C. F. & N. will run streetcars on all lines one hour late tonight. Tomorrow is a holiday with stores closed. few open briefly. One delivery from the main office. The hour of midnight brings 1920 in history with dinners, dances, movies, church watch parties, and home gatherings.
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Waterloon
Fred. Daniels
Antioch Baptist Pastor Accepted At Antioch Church
Antioch Baptist church extended a call to Rev. W. W. Ewing of Des Moines which has been accepted He will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning Rev Ewing has spent considerable time in church work and is well recommended He succeeds Rev J W Bowles who died recently
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Antioch Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church
W. W. Ewing
Des Voines
Mr. Ewing
J. W. Bowles
Charles Gives To Charity From Prague Home
Former Emperor Charles of Austria sent 100000 crowns from Pragins to Vienna charities as an anonymous gift. The contribution is believed to be traced to him. Empress Zita’s health is reported improved.
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Charles
Geneva
Charles of Austria
Pragins
Vienna
Zita
Marriage Licenses Surge As Soldiers Return
During 191y the clerk of courts issued 736 marriage licenses, a notable rise from 1928's 531. A sizable portion of the increase is attributed to returning soldiers from service.
Looking Forward to 1920 Even Greater Achievement Looms
Architects and builders forecast a busy year in Waterloo with over a million dollars in new work. Plans include a $600,000 West High School, churches and theatres, a modern apartment on the triangle, a Russell-Lamson block foundation, a new city hall, and a Greater Waterloo community home. Morris Motor Car company expansion to Sixth street and a Highland grade school are also authorized or planned.
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West High School
First Baptist
First Presbyterian
Strand
Triangle Block
Russell-Lamson
Fourth Streets
Greater Waterloo Association
C. A. Morris
Morris Motor Car Company
Sixth Street
Highland
Peage of Education
Cast
Raw Wheat Fed Child Before Death Case in Trial
In Towner South Dakota an 8 year old adopted girl died after reportedly being fed raw wheat for days. The death led to the husband of the child’s guardian facing trial while coroner Dr. Stone testified the body was bruised and the stomach contained only raw wheat. The Zimmermann family provided details leading authorities to the scene on their farm.
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Towner
Margaret Kottke
Walter Almmerman
Stong
Mellenry
Boy Burned in Furnace Accident Injures 12-Year-Old
A 12-year-old, Victor Gurs, son of Mr and Mrs J Al Gurs, suffered severe facial and head burns yesterday afternoon at 400 Prantkity Street after a furnace flash. Fire caused an explosion. burns are painful but not believed life threatening.
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Victor
J. al Gurs
Tata
Sproule Elected President of Southern Pacific Railroad
P Sproule was elected president of the Southern Pacific Railroad at a board meeting to succeed Fullus Kruttachnitt, who remains chairman of the board. The change takes effect immediately.
Army Post Siren Held Layer Had Much Adventure
Battle Greek Mich Dec 31 Beatrice Cecile Vester 18 accused of killing J S Brown and linked to a five year spree of robberies and disguises. She claimed to have roamed nationwide during wartime with associates including Louis Prevost and Dolly Williams, pursuing a diamond and a murder plot while days away at Camp Custer, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.
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Mich
Bee’ Vester
Brown
Washington
Newport News
Torledo
Lieut
Dane
Battle Creek
Guy
Norfolk
Rockford
Great Lakes
Chicago
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Baltimore
Louis Prevost
J. Stanley Brown
Glen Sorenson
Tenth Infantry
Camp Custer
William F. Vester
Level Park
Prevost
Custer
Ebley
Clara Williams
Cettle
Kalamazoo
Cecile
Dolly
Baits Creek
Detroit
Soldier disguise and theft plotted in early 20th century tale
In a Detroit to Mount Clemens journey Cecile sought a soldier’s uniform via Sorenson, aiming to impersonate a serviceman with a companion. She later returned to Battle Creek, bought a new outfit, and flashed cash to Gladys without explaining the source of the funds. Also, New York Grand Lodge orders all Masonic records in English starting Jan 1, 1920.
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John Brown
Detroit
Cecile
Sorenson
Custer
Gladys
Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Grand Lodge of the
State of New York
Wrlliam &. Farmer
New York
Sugar Board May Dissolve If Wilson Nixes Bill
Washington dispatch says the sugar equalization board will dissolve at midnight unless President Wilson approves the McNary bill extending the board for one year. White House says decision pending on the measure.
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Sugar Board
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Waterlou Evening Courier Patterns Admission Coupon Note
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department, Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo enclosing 16 cents for each pattern. These patterns are low for scares. All orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
New Year Wishes From Gust Douglas and Peter Douglas
The message thanks friends for friendship and fellowship, mentions leaving for Canada and Greece, and wishes a Happy Prosperous New Year. Signed by Gust Douglas and Peter Douglas, New York.
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Rath Packing Co
Canada
Greece
Gust Douglas
Peter Douglas
New York
Sultana the Bronx Zoo Elephants Mount for Exhibition
The Bronx zoo's prize elephant Sultana, shot Monday after breaking a leg in a fall at sea, will be mounted and exhibited at the Museum of Natural History. Weighing about 6000 pounds and valued at $150,000, she is slated for display today.
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New York
Sultana
the Bronx Zoo
Museum of Natural Histo
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Chester Cadwallader
Mexico
Columbia Circle
Kansas
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M. F. Coontz
Kiester- Hall Seed’ Company
George Hall
Harry E. Kiester
Tullar
C. C. Tuillar
State. Street
Salvation Army
Mrs. Tullar
Mr. Tullar
First Baptist Church
GD. Serrill
C. J. Askins
Shimer-Downing
Ei Ynade
Josephine M. Downing
New York City
J. Shimer
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Tincoln Circle
Memorial Hall
Walnut Street Baptist
Arors
Ommites
John Gilles
Henry Gilles
la Crosse
Wis
Ida McFarland
Cedar Rapids
L. B. Miller
Ava
William Hartlet
Beauty
Edna Kent Forbds
Ruth Cameron
Jet and Tulle Gown
Mousic
Peavey’s Orchestra
Admvision
Bee” Vester
Waterloo and Vicinity
Photo Finishing CO
Mack's Shop
Iowa
John C. Nightingale
Katherina
Bandfield
Patree
Kennard H. van Canin
Oelwein
Exizabeth Obligschinger
Oel
Carlton G. Atkins
Dunkerton
Ethel M. Simerson
Sweden
Sl Optometrist
Black Hawk Bank
Buchanan
the Panor Shoe Co
Bae
W. C. Kohl & Son
W.C. Koki & Son’s
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