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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1918

Page

10

Former Sultan Abdul Hamid Dies in Turkish Capital

Amsterdam, Feb 11. Abdul Hamid, former Sultan of Turkey, died in Constantinople by inflammation of the lungs. A state funeral will be held. He had ruled for 23 years, reformed schools and built up the army, but was deposed in 1909 by the Young Turks and spent his final years in exile at Saloniki.

Amsterdam Abdul Hamid Turkey Constantinople Vienna Ort Isourian Ottoman Empire Europe Asia Africa Jfe Khe Sultanbdul-Medjid Murad V Russia Sultan i Abdul - Hamid Young Turks Bosphorus Latini Saloniki Agean Sea Mahomed V

Revival series opens at Burton Avenue Church

Burton Avenue Baptist church yesterday began a two week revival series directed by Rev. Harold Philpotts with Rev. W. H. Rogers preaching. Daily 3 p.m. prayers begin tomorrow, talks on Christ’s second coming by Rogers, and 4:15 p.m. meetings for grade school children led by Philpotts. Home prayer meetings at 10 a.m. daily.

Burton Avenue Baptist Church Harold Philpotts W. H. Rogers Mr. Rogers Christ Philpotts Passion Paul

Why Reporters Are Often a Joy-killer

In a Washington office, United States commissioner J. E. Dempster spent 15 minutes with a glass shard probe that yielded only peanut butter smeared on glass. The reporter hoped for a front page scoop but found nothing to reveal a ground glass.

J. E. Dempster United States Mr. Dempster

Popular priced plays draw full Waterloo theatre crowd

A weekend at the Waterloo theatre featured The Invader with Al Gorreil and Truman DeRoame drawing a capacity Saturday audience. The Builder of Bridges from the prior week also pleased. Sunday offered The Man Who Owned Broadway with Guy Hickman and Virginia Stanton to a fair crowd, praised for higher class and strong supporting cast. Manager A J Busby signed for a return engagement within a week.

Waterloo Theatre AL Gorreil Truman DeRoame Waterloo Broadway Guy Hickman Virginia Stanton

Valentine Program at West High School Friday

The annual Valentine program of West High School will be presented Friday afternoon in the school auditorium. It includes an inaugural address by Paul Simpson as Drizin of St Valentine’s day, current topics by Harold Shaw, readings by Gwen Hitchens and Doris Walker, Day Valentine customs by Cato Shauks, and ukulele selections by Ruth Catherine Inmry and Alvin Saver.

Valentine West High School Paul] Simpson Harland Shaw Gwen Hitchens Doris Walker Cato Shauks Ruth and Catherine Inmry Alvin Saver

Reverend JF Moore resigns Plymouth Church post

Reverend J Frank Moore, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church in Waterloo, resigns after more than three years. He has accepted a call to Muskogee Oklahoma and will leave for the state soon. The congregation plans to seek a new leader next Sunday as they reflect on the pastor’s role in building the church and improving finances.

Ftey J. Frank Moore Plymouth Congregational Church Moore Muskogee Oklo Mr. Moore Waterloo Plymouth Church L. B. Hix

Dandruff advert promises quick hair loss stop

An advertisement claims dandruff causes scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges readers to buy Danderine at a drug store, rub it into the scalp, and promises the hair will stop coming out after several applications with dandruff disappearing.

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement

A vintage ad urges mothers that a constipated child is cranky and unwell. It promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser, claiming quick relief and a playful child afterward. The copy promises babies to adults can use it and warns to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Syrup of California Fig Syrup Company

Marriage of Margaret Allen Highmey and Captain Ray Puffer

Miss Margaret Allen Highmey and Captain Ray King Puffer wed at the bride's home in Camp Grant Illinois. About 50 guests attended the Episcopalian ceremony with roses and palms as decor. The reception featured pink and white roses, two-course meal, and a formal bridal attire with a veil and orange blossoms. Out-of-town relatives and several Camp Grant officers attended. Captain Puffer, Beloit and Wisconsin graduate, is assigned to D Company 340th Infantry at Camp Grant. After a short trip, the couple will reside at Camp Grant. Local women were honored at social events in Waterloo and California, with various club and charitable gatherings noted.

Margaret Allene Highmey F. J. Eighmey Ray King Puffer Camp Grant Ill Alta Vista Avenue B. J. Lockwood Grace Methodist Episcopal Church A. K. Alexander Robert Pur- Trott Frances Benedict Gordon Alexander Mary Eleanor Alford Richard Alexander Morris Klein Puffer Exst High School St. Mary’s School Knoxville Tenn Captain Puffer L. K. Puffer Joliet Beloit College University of Wisconsin Fort Sheridan Three Hundred and Forty-firsh Infantry D Company L. WK. Puffer Kathryn Chanon Chicago W. R. Beil Bligh Grasett Pat Burns Charles W. Reynolds Spencer Otis, Jr R.C. Moore J. A. Vogelsing J. MM. Rogers Aa. Warner

Westminster Presbyterian Activities and Red Cross Work

Westminster Presbyterian gathers young women for a reading, review, and soldier support. Westminster Workers plan a meeting with Mrs. A. Preston, Macedonian Bible class continues Red Cross work, and a March 1 get together supper is set. January auxiliary reports show extensive hospital garments, dressings, and supplies produced by members. Walnut Street Baptist Agoga class to meet Wednesday evening.

Westminster Presbyterian Ruth Catherine Dorothy Lumry Mar. Slessor Westminster A. €. Preston Macedonian Bible Claas Red Cross

Stop Sale of Elastic Trusses Warns Against Rupture Relief

A sensational ad claims elastic and spring trusses cause misery and rupture, urging readers to obtain a free book from Cluthe Sons offering a guaranteed nonoperative rupture treatment. It touts a cloth-bound manual, testimonials, and a mail-in offer from 123 East 23rd Street, New York City, promising a risk-free book and trial offer.

Amy Sami Clutee Sons East 23Rd St New York City

Local Notices and Meetings Across Several Streets

In many homes listed, an annual Ladiales Aid Society meeting occurs Wednesday at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. J. Howrey, with officers and circle chairs as hostesses. The pastor announces a new study series on The Ark. Christ Episcopal Daughters of the King gather Friday at 9 a.m. at Mrs. Stevenson’s home. vestry meets, Central Christian hosts an Ene-deavor business session. New spring millinery advertised at 7 Franklin St. Waterloo and Cedar Rapids groups announce a Winters Protective Association post charter at Shaltown with 36 members.

T. H. Whit- Bor Mrulber Straet J. Lentian Maple Street Arehte Mlev Hicker Street J. Walifanis Lawn Street The Ladtest Aid Sociery TJ. Howrey Thio Chures GW. Avntley If I. Weatherwas Woo, Wyant R. Rohdo Guy Him Waterloo Bert A. Allen Har Rapids Winters’ Protective Association Shalltown Iowa

A Simple Way To Remove Dandruff

A basic home remedy claims to remove dandruff by applying four ounces of liquid arvon to the scalp at night. Repeated nightly applications say to dissolve and destroy all signs of dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy glossy and soft by morning.

Twigh School Chr to Spw Bor Rebugers

High school girls meet at the YW. CoS. Lombcraw after school to sow for refuges children Thursday afternoon at 4 15 Mrs. Harry Fister Will begin touching a chika of bleb.

YW. Cos. Lombcraw Harry Fister

Bible study for schoolgirls begins with preparatory work

A schoolgirl Bible study group held its first meeting last week and spent the session on preliminary tasks. The study will continue this week with participants keeping votebooks to be judged and awarded later.

Raward Glven

Bible Class for Industrial Girls Offered Wednesday

A 40 minute Bible class for industrial girls will be held Wednesday evening. The program aims to welcome all interested individuals and cover a six week period.

Remarkable VapoRub Coupon Offer Sparks Free Samples

A Waterloo druggist necklace of free VapoRub samples invites families to try the external cough remedy said to ease colds and croup in hours. The coupon entitles customers to one of 60 free packages, distributed on presentation, with history tracing back to a North Carolina discovery.

Waterloo Croup Homs

Name . AGMrESA-ate ee eee eee No. A-191

A fragmentary legal or administrative notice references a case number A-191 with unclear parties or actions. readable bits imply an official filing or docket entry. due to damaged text, precise names, dates, or agencies cannot be determined.

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Burton Ave ST West High JF. Moore Plymouth Congregationalists Congrega Muskogee, Okla Bruce McMurray Jesup Raymond State Road Ogline Flems of Miss Eighmey Capt. Puffer William Margadant Elizabeth Margadant Calllo Cline Mission Cielo Marie Serrill Aucillus Society Sacred Heart Church W.C. L. C. Club George McGuire St. Francis Circle M. J. Becker St. Elizabeth Circle Sacred Heart School First Baptist Charles W. Eby O. K A. Court WLC Fred Call George Back Long Beach Cab Albert Ross Charles City Wan Gue Fuwa A. Hankner Glendale Cal Prank Margadant Pasadena George P. Beck Victor Records Stroebels Walnut Street Baptist Christ Apiscopal Stevenson Mette Hee Central Christian—Christian Ene Deavor Pariety Edith Neal Dixphy Branklin St Organsar New Post Twigh School Sen Wa St Beridgh Street Dorothy Dalton Chester Conklin National Army Elsie Ferguson North Carolina South Harold Lockwood Annette Koller“Swann Win. S. Hart Diana’s Models Vicks Monte Carlo Exra Loki Constance Talmadge
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