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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1917

Page

9

Poultry Raisers Elect Officers at Waterloo Meeting

Waterloo Poultry association re elected W L Patterson as president and W F Close as vice president H M Corning secretary R L Eighmey treasurer G L Marsh superintendent The group plans for next year and a cooperative buying club to lower feed costs was approved for study with Harry Nauman H M Corning and Harry Hemmerling appointed to report next Monday night

Waterloo Poultry Association W. L. Patterson W. EF. Close H. M. Corning R. L. Eighmey G. L. Marsh H. A. Bittenbender Ames Harry Nauman iHarry Hemmerling

Social Workers Address Unemployment Problems and WCA Efforts

Social workers gathered in Mrs. Myrtie Barr's office to hear Miss Prudence Walker discuss unemployment issues and the work of the YWCA. She outlined employment agencies, training plans for women, and the economic impact of idleness, noting the local association's employment committee and its activities on housing, eight hour and child labor laws.

Myrtie Barr Prudence Walker Sddiss Walker W. C A Miss Walker Mmies Jennie Ricker B.C. Litchfield W. B. Howell A. B. Kline George Worthen J. E. Ricenour

Engel Released on Own Bond for 500 Dollars

Detroit man Julius Engel, in town to see his wife Marie Engel, was freed on his own bond of 500 dollars after several days in jail for contempt of court and violating an injunction. He claimed he acted to reconcile, while the court noted telephoning and notes to his wife violated the order.

Julius Engel Detroit Mich Marie Engel G. W. Mullan Engel Mrs. Engel Mullan

Missionary Talks Highlight One Day Convention at Central Church

Central Christian church hosts a one day convention with President McLean of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society presiding. Dr. E. I. Osgood and W. B. Alexander of China share experiences. A 6:30 p.m. picnic supper for members and families precedes 7:30 p.m. screenings of mission field motion pictures.

Central Christian Church McLean Foreign Christian Missionary Society Cincinnati BE. I, Osgood China W. B. Alexander

Social and club notices fill Waterloo events page

A long list of social gatherings fills the Waterloo page with details of Red Geranium and Imperial Bridge club entertainments, YWCA, choruses, missionary societies, and church activities. Notable items include Mrs. J L Jones hosting, Mrs. Effie McCollum Jones speaking on suffrage, Chautauqua programs on France, and Westminster Auxiliary planning a musical program with birthday honors.

J. L. Jones Red Geranium Club Mmes. Tunks Reno Reeves Imperial Bridge Mmes Ira Rodamer Virgil Curtis Mick J. W. Wray H. W. Sigworth

Organizing Nurses Into Red Cross Movement

Miss Nana Colby leads a drive to unite graduate nurses for Red Cross work in Black Hawk County. She calls all interested to report at 1155 Berth avenue and aims to host a meeting with Gyda Bates from Cedar Rapids as state secretary. The effort remains distinct from other Red Cross groups here amid ongoing club activities.

Nana Colby Black Hawk ‘County Registered Nurses’ Association Red Cross Colby Berth Avenue Gyda Bates Cedar Rapids F. W. Chapman Woman's Club Waterloo Chapman

Community notices and club meetings listed in local column

A medley of society items notes meetings of Child Conservation teague Dr Guthrie McConnell on character and Mrs H Kelly singing. Social hour follows. Weekend party at Orange Grove farm hosted by Mrs Oakley Mayes. Ancillae club plans a card party at Sacred Heart hall. WCTU meets at Mrs John Wright’s home. Miss Frances Willard life work paper read by Mrs Morris. Neighbors honor Mrs Martin Brennan with a birthday party and 500 card game. Missionary circle at Walnut Street Baptist plans play and pictures. supper served. Central Christian church Philathes class at Miss Florence Stines home. 7:46 San Souci train. Marie Will’s thirteenth birthday surprise. Daughters of Isabella meet at Knights of Columbus hall. patriotic paper and current events. First M E thimble bee Wednesday. Knights of Pythias fourth dance Wednesday. S C E at First Brethren church meets tomorrow. F P F club cancelled. D B L Auction Bridge club led by Mrs Beck.

Grace M. H H. T. Fisher Walla Ga Verna Marie Gleason Sacred Heart Church Hall Lydia Society Deborah Westminster Guild Lucy Kimball Ladies' Social Union H. Li. Haywood Mary Edgerton Graves Memorial U. B. Missionary Society George Buchan Central Christian Missionary H. B. Maine Acronomia C. J. Shaw Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Red Parlor Galloway Needle Club Wmrs. Lee Wilson St. Luke's Aid Society Carl Gesser Fifth South Streets Foreign St. Paul's M. E C. I. Smith C. A. Byvank First Congregational Missionary E. L. Johnson East Park W. CT. U John Wright Leland Avenue Kelly Station Bertha Walker Margaret Morris Frances Willard Philathes Central Christian Church Florence Stines Cong És Street San Soucl Ear

American Women in War Effort Challenged by Observers

A perceptive critique argues that American women defy the era’s theatre and romance images by showing sacrifice and initiative during wartime. Nurses, volunteers, and refugees are highlighted, suggesting literature misrepresented American women and urging a fuller, true portrayal through charity, leadership, and duty. LICENSED TO WED. Lewis V. Babcock, Cedar Falls. .26 Ethel E. Stoner, Parkersburg.2 Benjamin A. Roemstina, Anling ton. . 2 Bena Lindeman, Aplington viene Bd

France Lewis V. Babcock Cedar Falls Ethel E. Stoner Parkersburg Benjamin A. Roemstina Anlington Bena Lindeman Aplington

Ringworm on Face Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment

Patient Harry L. Kauffman of Carlisle Ohio describes a ringworm outbreak on his face starting as a rash that became inflamed and itchy. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two weeks the itching stopped and the eruption healed. The notice promotes free samples and sale of Cuticura products.

Harry L. Kauffman Carlisle Ohio

Don’t Bald With Parisian Sage Hair Grower Ad

An advertisement urges readers with thinning hair to visit Waggler Bros. Co for Parisian Sage, a hair growth product that promises to regrow hair, stop shedding, cure dandruff, and improve scalp odor, claiming authentic formula and wide availability at drug stores.

Waggler Bros. Co

Courier patterns order form for up-to-date designs

The notice requests readers to fill a coupon and send it to the Fashion Department Evening Courier in Waterloo to obtain current pattern designs. Each pattern costs ten cents and allows seams. Orders are to be sent promptly and should arrive within ten days after sending.

Fashion Department

French View of U S Women From War Changes Paris

Paris reports the Temps predicts the American woman will emerge from the war transformed. It notes prior French depictions framed her as opulent, extravagant, and audacious, but this view may shift to a new, nuanced portrait reflecting wartime experiences and evolving roles.

Paris The Temps

Poslam Soap Promises Quick Skin Relief Ad

An old classified style advertises Poslam Soap by Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 25th Street New York City. It claims the soap speeds treatment for stubborn keratosis and minor skin troubles, calming skin from irritated areas to a clearer fresher appearance.

Poslam New York City Panelam Sonp

Gets-It Corn Remedy Ad Claims Quick Corn Removal

A vintage advertisement promises instant relief from a corn by applying two drops of Gets-It. The copy describes lifting the corn off with a cork and claims the surrounding flesh is untouched, touting the treatment as pleasant and effective.

Gets It corn remedy praised as world’s best

The notice promotes Gets It as a simple fast cure for corns and calluses. It claims relief without cutting or risk of blood poisoning and urges readers to try the remedy tonight. Sold for 26 cents or by mail from EB Lawrence Co. in Chicago with local distributors listed.

EB. Lawrence & Co Chicago Waterloo H.W. Taggart C. J. Miller Hansen & Hansen Strickler’s Pharmacy Horn's Drug’ Co

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LA Raconteuse Societ Equal Suffrage Association W. W. Marsh South Street Effie McCollum Jones National Suffrage Board Marsh East Washington, D. C Germany United States Carleton Silas Ge. G Ghester Cadwallader Philathea Walnut Street Baptist Church H. C. Keiber May Barnes Mines Long Lstle Dave Sherrill Lena Hannah Bastian May Bares Westminster Auxiliary Westminster Ladies’ Auxiliary Laura Webb First Methodist Episcopal Church Largo Misses Miller Kathryn Miller Cavatine Reempsta Guthrie McConnell H. Kelly Otterbine Guld Ottoerbina Guild of Graves Memorial United Brethren Church A.th. Whittle Try Oakley Mayes Orange Grove Farm Ellen Eck Grace Jay Anna Kurth Lydia Igith Sacred Heart Hall Martin Brennan Fowler Strat Brennman Worth Mission Fields Marie Will M. H. Will Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hall MM. J. Q'eeta M. E. Thimbie Knights of Pything Dancing Club Kights of Pythigs Hall C. E First Brethren Church Clyde Smith D. B. L. Auction Bridge Club Mair Vt Sete U.S THY M.C. A Merrell-Soule CO Syracuse New York Tis Weekly Acvaniaics of Santa Fe Fourist Calfonia Samuel Larimer Des Moines Lowe DR. E. I. Dunkelberg Buack Hawick Bani Building Binck Frank T. Hartman Smfth Mulberry Streets East Side Library Ben C. Everall Teephont W. E. Patterson Commercial Bank C. W. Bruner Black Hawk Building Northwest U. S Northern Pacific Railway Lafayette Street Iowa J. L. Daugherty Clark Street Tlinois Northern Pacific
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