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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1917

Page

8

Service 15 Motto of the YWCA Annual Meeting Report

Young Women’s Christian Association members discuss service as its motto and roles across departments. Miss Dotha Walker outlines summer camp departure and conference impact, while Mrs. Pettit urges members to extend their influence. Board elections planned. attendance totals and program highlights span camp, religious work, extension, employment, social benefits, and finances.

Young Women’s Christian Association Dotha Walker Strese Fred 5. Pettit Association G. F. Altstadt Nelle Kinney T. A. McManus Flora Behrens Mae Armstrong Mra. C. F Alice Peterson Vernie Furlong Ruth Bassett Hazel Akin June Whitney Prudence Walker Z. E. Ridenour Myrtle Shannon C. N. Bighmey B T Wowrey Ena Bohn Blanche Edwards Grace Friend Mmes J. W. Forbes A. T. Hakill Ben J. Howrey EH. B. Kelly Ef” Stevenson A. Veath Geo. B. Worthen Ida Garvin Fred S. Pettit J. E. Ridenour E. Sedgwick J. W. Henderson Blanche Stewart A. EB. Hoffman Tuthill H. Eighmey Mary Miller Jessie Sweeney National Association Jeanette Cushman Business Girls Club Glee Club

Japs Secret for Settling Turbulent Koreans Revealed

Drs J A and Grace Jerger propose copying Japanese methods of subduing unrest for use in Mexico after visiting Korea. They describe Koreans as heavy eaters, drinkers, lazy, dirty, with a strict topknot, and subservient women, while praising Japanese annexation as improving Korea through hospitals, schools, and roads. They note markets, food, and ancient printing, and recount travel frailties and currency woes along the border to Antung and Mukden.

Korea Sopyun Turkey Fusan Seoul Keijo Ana Japan Antung Secret Service Bureau Custonmis Mukden Chicago Hong Kong Davin Montreal Tientsin Great Wall of China Peking

Red Cross Meeting Arouses Local Interest

A large crowd is expected at the Chamber of Commerce rooms this evening for a Waterloo unit Red Cross Society organization. The Commercial Club Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club back the move. talks by Dr. Guthrie McConnell Dr. G C L Chambers and Carleton Sias. Dr. Lillian Arnett of Cedar Falls will discuss the Cedar Falls work. Joining before the meeting closes makes a person a charter member.

Chamber of Commerce Waterloo Red Cross Society Rotary Club Guthrie McConnell GC. L. Chambers Carleton Sias Lillian Arnett

Sunday school meetings held in Hudson and La Porte City

District Sunday school meetings were conducted yesterday by county workers to promote the Easter enlistment campaign. In Hudson, Rev. Munn led the rally with talks by B F Puterbaugh. standards were adopted and Sumlay school work reorganized. In La Porte City Rev. Lang preached and press on Sunday school progress, with Mr. Howrey explaining adult classes. Officers elected for the new organization included J O Kober as president, Rev A O Henke as vice president, and Miss Tillie Ballheim as secretary and treasurer.

Hudson la Porte City J. W. Knickerbocker Cal J. Miller B. F Puterbaugh M. G. Munn Sumlay Munn Puterbaugh Lang George Moody W. Fel Howrey City Walter Hutton Des Moines

Bernstorff hopes to avert war and seeks US ties

In a farewell statement Count von Bernstorff expressed hope war could be avoided and friendly relations restored between the United States and Germany. He thanked American friends and noted personal gratitude, raising the possibility of resumed relations after eight years in the U.S. His party left Washington under state protection. The article also mentions New York canals being deepened to 12 feet with locks for 12,000 ton barges.

Gnishad E United States Congress Count von Bernstorf Germany Washington, D. C New York Rene Count von Bernstorff Gtoud Countess von Bernstadt Washington State Department United States Secrets Service

Mortuary notices of Mrs Henry Fry and Augustus Kimball

Mrs Henry Fry aged 60 died at 11 45 p m yesterday at her daughter’s home from a stroke. She leaves her husband two daughters and a sister and brother in Ireland. Funeral from the Hudson home at 3 p m tomorrow Rev H E Parr in charge. Augustus A Kimball aged 81 died at his home at 12 55 a m today. further details not given.

Henry Fry Sidney Smith Second Street West Err St. Francis Hospital Fry Ireland America Neary Fry Rockford Black Hawk County Hudson United Brethren Church of Arthur Ferguson Waterloo Chester Anderson Los Angeles Cal John Smith Waterton Richard Smith Andrew Moisnac Rolf Augustus A. Kimball Evening Courier

City in Brief Opticon, Insanity Appraisers, and Travel

Local notes report Dr E R Shannon being reap pointed 48 member of the commission of insanity. G J Strayer sails to Drinkwater Sask for farming interests. T L Longley visits from St Paul. W A Sherman of Dubuque conducts business here with Mrs Sherman. Mrs P L 34 O'Neil returns from a weekend with her daughter, Miss Lela Rowan principal. Mrs Allen Rush back from Minneapolis after daughter injured. Miss Zora Wells returns to duties at Ogden high after Waterloo visit. County collateral inheritance tax appraisers named C D Becker A J Edwards WD C Henry. Dr John Bunyan Smith returns from Des Moines Baptist meeting. E B Thompson visits Plainfield. H E McDougall and father return from Marinette funeral. Frozen services pipes reported. frost depth increasing. S D Popp in Des Moines for hardware dealers meeting. will visit Colfax. Settlement filed in Collinson v Farmers Party case. Collinson paid costs and $500 to niece Mrs Frank Troutfelter after paralysis. Collinson born Kennebunk Maine. wife died 9 years ago. survived by niece Mrs A E McKeller and two nieces Mrs Ben Jones and Mrs Frank Troutfelter. Body to Des Moines at 7:46 am tomorrow. Redmen lodge to conduct services.

Zora Wells Ogden Waterloo C. D. Becker A. J. Edwards WD. C. Henry John Bunyan Smith Des Moines Iowa ‘Baptists’ Convention E. BE. Thompson Plainfield R. K. Thompson Ang Guy Gilles Cortlandt Street Frank ‘Troutfatter Ricker Street Kennebunk McGregor Mra A. E. McKeller Klimball Ben Jones Frank Troutfelter Redmen Lodge Charter Manber

Valentine sociable at Mast Park Presbyterian Church

Members of the Business Girls Reading Circle meet at the Y W C A rooms for supper tomorrow night before the business session at Mast Park Presbyterian Church.

Valentine Mast Park Presbyterian Church Business Girta Reading Circle

Board Meeting Postponed By West School Board

The regular meeting of the West School Board, which was to be held tonight, has been postponed to Wednesday, February 21. Secretary J. Dempster cited the absence of several board members in the city as the reason for the postponement.

St. Louis P. A. S. Franklin International Mercantile Marine Franklin West’ School Board Dempster

Funeral rites for Jats Johnson Remington held at Vinton

Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church in Vinton for Jats Johnson Remington aged about 86 born near Vinton who died in the Great Northern yards after being fatally struck by an engine. Survived by three children and siblings, the former resident spent years in Kansas and Montana.

Vinton Johnson Remington Christian Church W. B. Warren Remington Kansas Beir Montana Mr. Johnson Kirkland Urbana L. ¥. Mirkland Alex Sharp Sharp Ellen F Spencer Meath Benton County Ellen FL Spencer Hare Primmer Church Norton Weshorn Oale D. Spencer Spencer Addie Bassett Brandon Neille Edwin Shelisburg

Quarrel Over Premature Plans Between Madge and Marjorie

In a light exchange Life notes Madge and Marjorie quarreling over premature marriage plans. Marjorie agrees the situation is dreadful and suggests waiting until marriage.

Madge Ana Ner Tance Marjorie

Vacant Lot Garden Club forms in Waterloo project

A Waterloo effort to lease vacant lots to farm and raise profits was approved by the Chamber of Commerce committee, creating the Vacant Lot Garden Club. Members will pay a small lease to cover expenses, with surplus prizes funded by yields, and leases protect lot owners while ensuring lots are cleared and maintained for next year. Regular meetings are planned, and George Williams urged owners to contact the Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company with lot details.

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Garden Club A. T. Hakill Rotary Club Hukill Mamhera Commercial Club George Williams Bous Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company

Burglar scare spooks London readers as eyewitness cites noise

Mrs Hicks recalls a burglar scare related by Mrs Wicks Mercy, noting two noises that prompted getting up and seeing a man's logo under the bed. The exchange indicates shared alarm after a nighttime disturbance reported by residents in London.

Freezone advertised corn remover gains praise

It reports a Cincinnati man’s discovery named Freezone that loosens hard or soft corns with a few drops. The product costs little and relieves soreness instantly, drying to lift the corn without inflammation. Advertisers claim it prevents many deaths from infection due to corn cutting.

Divorce Decree In Merrian Case Grants Cross-Petition Ruling

At a hearing Judge Bates presided in the case of FS Merrian against Lulu Merrian for divorce. Mrs. Merrian received a decree on her cross-petition with no contest from Merrian. HE. H. McCoy represented Merrian. A stipulation settled property, alimony, and custody of the minor children.

MES_ MERREAD EH. B. Bates FS. Merrian Lulu Merrian

No Jury Work Today By Judge Mullan in Court

Judge C W Mullan heard this morning to obtain two jurors but failed. All actions set for today are in process of settlement or continued. Jurors were excused until tomorrow morning.

C. W. Mullan Cass

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Excerpt

A vintage medical ad urges mothers to check a child's tongue for signs of illness and to give California Syrup of Figs for quick relief from constipation. It promises gentle bowel movements in hours, notes the fruit flavour, and warns to buy only the genuine product made by California Fig Syrup Company.

California

Cadomene Tablets Promoted For Nervous Rheumatic Ailments

A rheumatic convalescent recounts relief after using Cadomene Tablets begun after failed treatments. Testimonials from Peter Krauther, J M Cain, and Frank J Murphy praise benefits, with notices of physicians' endorsements and a money back guarantee. The advertisement claims thousands benefited and urges readers to try Cadomene.

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THE Y.W.G.A Sam Mexico Grace Jerger Red Cross Waterloo Workers Osweep Canal S.s.st. Louis, &P. AS. Franklin Kervice Buchanan E.R. Shannon Commission of Insanity G. J. Strayer Drinkwater Sask T. L. Longley Reinbeck St. Paul W. A. Sherman Dubuque Sherman O’neil Mise Lela Rowan Schools H. E. McDougall D. W. McDougall Marinette, Wis Mr. McDougall 8. D. Popp Mr. Popp Retait Colfax George B. Collinson Farmers Party Association Mr. Collinson Mtev W. J. Rakers Rogers Fins Baptist Church Beatty Atkl Furtaras Organezation Detatla Boston Transcript Horlick Somclezicen Hwedreda Lamoce Gentlemex Boston Globe Peter Krauther Highland Ave Needham, Masa J. M. Cain Atlanta Frank J. Murphy Foster St Pittsburgh
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