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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1914
Page
8
A catalog fragment shows prices for tables and tops: a 54 inch top and a 48 inch top with unit prices of 33.00 and 15.00 respectively, plus smaller figures 3.00 2.50 and 2.25 indicating related prices or components.
Shoppers show strong interest in the Wangler Drug store window on Lafayette Street featuring Samuels Chemical products from Cincinnati. The article notes widespread adoption of attractive displays by Waterloo merchants to boost advertising, attract crowds, and support city progress.
A religious revival at First Methodist Episcopal drew strong interest with Rev. W F Spry delivering a sermon titled Every Man In His Place. Rev J E Johnson led a brief testimony and prayer session, and Rev F C Brown of St Pauls Methodist is set to preach tonight with special music by Paul Davis and participation from both pastors.
President J. E. Bates announced a campaign to wipe out the Y M C A indebtedness and seek $10,000, otherwise the institution will close. A new secretary will be appointed soon to stabilize finances, a banquet is planned, and $200 was subscribed at the directors meeting. Appointed fundraisers include Barber Howrey Chamberlain Gardiner McStay Weiland Crowther Everall Boree Black Reid Fisher and Bates.
Safe for babies and grown ups, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended by druggists. W. W. Nessmith of Statesboro Galaya testifies it cures with his family, sold in his store and elsewhere as a substitute. Available through all druggists.
At the Majestic tonight the final two performances of Ollie Young and April with Soap Bubble act join Crawford and Broderick with song and dance and the 20th century wonder Davis. The Five Martells present a bicycling act with past Ringling Brothers association. Catherine Hayes and Sabel Johnson sing and dance while sharing a combined 540 pounds. Hayes and Johnson showcase gowns as well. Tomorrow Interstates debuts the Ziegfeld Follies of the Passing Parade with five sets, lavish bits, and a scene set from Atlantic City to Chicago. Max Fields, Leo Hoyt, and Nat Philips lead three comedians in a satire heavy show with music and humor for the crowd.
Herman Foller confessed to stealing food from a suburban store to stave off starvation. Authorities consider sending him to his mother's farm in Wisconsin if he agrees to stay. If he returns to Waterloo, friends say punishment should be limited, given his weak-minded state.
Temperance workers in this city will wear bine booster badges for the big meeting Sunday March when ex Governor Patterson of Tennessee is to address the gathering. Association directors plan final arrangements at the M C A tomorrow afternoon. The event, at Logan avenue church, promises music by Stu Pants Moon church orchestra and the Line den M Midget quartet with acts and dresses by local performers.
John Harris, severely burned by a gasoline explosion last Sunday, will likely recover though in great pain per the attending physician. Irene Rupplinger, who took bi chloride of mercury tablets by mistake, continues to improve with no serious results expected. George R. Crittenden remains unchanged. Kitty Smith slowly improves from a serious illness at Presbyterian hospital.
The YWCA schedules a 4 PM program with John Wesley Solland reader poet musician and preacher now in charge of Cedar Falls First Methodist Church. Because seating is limited the Y M C A auditorium will host 4:50 PM song service led by Mrs St Elno Bateman with the girls quartet and chorus from the recent Sunday school convention and the Walnut Street Baptist church boys orchestra directed by George Corkburn.
A Caledonian Society gathering at the ALO UV hall drew about eighty attendees with fifty enrolling as members. James Gardiner J Barr and others spoke on Scotland’s past while refreshments followed and the event ended with dancing. Future meetings are planned with details not yet settled.
Attendees urged to mail acceptances by Monday morning to estimate headcount for meal preparations. Those calling by telephone should confirm by ten o'clock Monday morning to finalize numbers. Burial notice for Mrs. J. T. Trigg wife of Rockford Regis ter editor. Her remains pass York Neb to Rockford for burial.
Numerous small notes from town life include Miss Maude Mueller ill at home on 1203 Commercial, Ray Standish recovering from tonsillitis, Herbert Ehrhard visiting with Uncle M. 4. Neff, Miss Grace Bennett attending a party in Oelwein, and Joseph Gibbs traveling to Cedar Rapids. Also mentions of Mrs. Spoors’s age claim, blood poisoning scare for Carleton Sias, and Postmaster Kelly receiving an Irish velvet rug for his office to be celebrated on March 27.
Rev CG Parker pastor of Union Congregational church chosen for Sunday morality service “Heart Searching” and evening talk on Man's Need of a Refuge. Christian Endeavor services in charge of George Kk Scholl.
Duorte Daily Bulletin notes Miss Myrta Firestone will depart for Chicago tonight to study Spring styles and select merchandise. Mrs. P. Mullan is critically ill. Mrs. W. G. Popp visits from Hudson with sister Mary Gardner. Della Rice of Brandon visits Mrs. R. A. Milter. Homesteaders plan a netting at T. O. Q. F. ball tonight aiming to recruit twelve candidates. Merlie Sawyer hosts T. O. W. Valentine party at E. & Simpson home with games and refreshments.
The Y Comets face Reinbeck Scouts tonight at the YOM C A gymnasium. The Comets carry only one defeat this season, while Reinbeck features several college players in its quintet. Next Friday West High meets Spirit Lake and Cedar Rapids plays East High, as county race implications grow. P J Martin todas becomes receiver for J W Mulhern drug store, taking inventory as the store plans a quick reopening.
A fragmented 1920s style notice notes la grippe illness leaving people prostrate with persistent coughs. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy, claiming cures and restored health, with generic claims of druggists stocking the product.
The Western Passenger association adopts a rule effective March 1 raising state room and compartment revenue. Previously a single paying rail ticket allowed solo occupancy of large quarters on Pullman sleepers. Now a minimum of two tickets is required per state room and one and a half tickets for a compartment.
At a city school board meeting, Architect J. G. Ralston's plans were approved. Bids already advertised will be opened on February 25. Original building plans were destroyed in the fire that burned the Russell Lamgen structure.
A morning service will feature a special musical program at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mrs W E Haven will sing, Maud Knoop and Maybeth Mack will play a violin duet, Marjorie Taylor will accompany, and the choir will perform Consider and Hear Me.
Buying Foley's Honey and Tar Compound saves money with a few doses stopping coughs and colds. One bottle lasts long and heals raw inflamed surfaces, stops tickling throat and harsh coughing. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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