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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
7
Pictorial Review offers patterns with a free cutting and construction guide. The Fashion Book is priced at 5 cents when buying a 15 cent pattern.
Beautiful new serges, fancy stripes, and rough weaves are in stock. Matt Vigor notes shoppers should choose now while selections are new and fresh.
A hundred or more beautiful new spring patterns in foulards silks, shower proof and guaranteed to give satisfactory wear. Also a strong line of staple and fancy silks for dresses waists and lingerie.
The Perfection Dress Forms Wall Borchert and Majestic offer standard forms to show how dresses or skirts fit and correct errors. A full line of these forms is in stock.
Large stock of new spring muslin underwear showcases stylish designs and quality. New narrow princess slips from $1.50, gowns from 9 cents, combination suits from $1.25, with a wide assortment of other garments available.
New spring corset lines arrive in all sizes with expert fittings. Come in for a model suited to your figure. Prices range from $1 to $5.
The Young Women’s Christian Association of Water s marks its first anniversary with a banquet at the First Congregational church attended by 350 women and men. The group reports 2000 plus members and a $1500 treasury, and discusses plans for a new building to advance physical, mental, and spiritual programs.
The Iowa Supreme Court rules withdrawals from withdrawals on saloon petitions are invalid. In the Mahaska County case, J. H. De Board of Oskaloosa challenged by R. H Williams, the court held electors cannot revert after filing consent and withdrawal. reinstatement is not allowed once the window closes.
In Midland Texas on February 14 a courtroom disruption ended with Judge J H Knowles whipping his accuser after a quarrel over a prior court action. The judge then fined himself for fighting and court proceedings resumed. Roscoe A Borrows and Miss Anna Estella Tait Dick wed at the courthouse yesterday afternoon.
A vote amended the constitution to start the fiscal year in January and move the annual meeting to the second Tuesday in February. Officers will be elected at a special meeting scheduled in two weeks. Courier Want Ads Bring Results.
City notes report eye glasses properly adjusted for comfort. J H W Lizer remains home with grip. Pinkerton detective investigates a neighboring bank forgery. Jerald Sulky ships six vehicles to Hilltop Perth West Australia. Lula Cushman heads to Chicago and Michigan City for six weeks. Convocation at Tabernacle A M E Thursday for work on the A degree. Rev Te euler preaches at chaserene Mathie dist church. W L Burkley visits from Waterloo to Dubuque for rheumatism treatment. Mr and Mrs Willard Smith host Mrs J Mo Smith from Charles City. John Halling ill at Golden Engs clothing store. When in doubt, go to the Majestie.
A. Liljestrand and Dr. J. R. Scott resigned from the Waterloo Y M C A board in a meeting last evening. The board approved resignations, modified boys department rates, and authorized a temporary committee to fill Scott’s vacancy until May.
An upcoming Water Inc steps will ban use of the city name or department heads in fundraising for city needs without council permission. The ordinance requires proceeds go to the city treasurer and aims to curb improper souvenir book funding abuses.
Evangelist George H. Thompson of Waterloo leads union services in Tonkawa Oklahoma where the Daily Oklahoma reports a revival with about 600 conversions. Enemies reconciled, jail inmates go to mourners bench, town marshal resigns as debt payments begin and churches prepare to receive new members.
President L S Cass reports about 190000 of the W C F N railway preferred stock subscribed for the Le Porte City extension with 50000 remaining. Stock carries 6 percent cumulative interest with option to reclaim above par value. Right of way required if the line is built and communities along Gilbertville and nearby areas show enthusiasm for the project.
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