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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1917

Page

12

United States Revolver Association Shapes Pistol Shooting

A 1900 New York City meeting birthed the United States Revolver Association to standardize conditions, promote friendly matches, and record high scores. The group funds itself by dues and championship fees, aiming to grow revolver and pistol shooting nationwide.

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Clinton Defeats West High 37 to 17 in MCCA Tilt

Clinton edged West High 37 to 17 at the MCCA last evening. Betsinger Finlayson and Vaughan starred for Clinton while Hetts and Vaughan led West, but the visitors pulled away late after a tight first half. West seconds earlier beat Our Lady of Victory 49 to 9 in the curtain raiser.

Clinton Glen Whittle West Rose Vaughan Hetts Finlayson Welch Custon West Hish Miller Betsinger Cullen Aughan Allen R. Meller Greene Bob Aiker Simpson Farr Davis Betsinger Bob Miller McDonald Ames Bintz Y.3lc Our Lady of Victory Academy

New Library Additions Spark Tomorrow Circulation

The Public Library announces new books entering circulation tomorrow at 8am. Titles include Hinat Short History areas United States Bassett Confessions of a Convert Benson The Ways of Martha and the Ways of Mary Graham Our American Wonderlands James Modern inventions Johnson Prayer for Peace and Other Poems Watermeads Marshall The Faithful Masefield Multitude and Solitude In Another Girl's Shogs Onions Black feet Tales of Glacier National Park Schultz Confessions of a Hyphenated american Steiner Show-Card Writing Strong Selected Poems Thompson Leopard Woman White West Union of Christian Fortes in America Ashworth Half Hours Barr Wandering Ghosts Rawford Win Great Preachers Currier Favorites of a Nursery of Seventy Years Ago With Some Others of a Later Date Forbes Weeping Wives Harrison Beautiful Teachings of the Holy Catholic Church Hay New Cosmopolis Huneker When Greek Meats Greek Lolterers Harvest Lucas Damaris Malet Club Woman's Handy Book Roberts Emmaline Singmaster Daddy Smith To Obliga Benson Taylor Pamphlets on Welfare Work Efficiency The Hygiene United Shoe Machinery company

United States Bassett Benson Martha Mary Graham James Johnson Marshall Masefield Onions Glacier National Park Schultz Steiner Strong Thompson White West Union of Christian Fortes America Ashworth Rawford Currier Forbes Harrison Holy Catolic Church Club Roberts Emmaline

Farmers Seek Bill To Curb Wives Gossip

In Denver on February 1? farmers asked the state public utilities commission to stop women in southern Colorado from monopolizing rural telephone lines with neighborhood gossip. A. Strong of Mead testified during an inquiry into Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph rates and service, saying farmers cannot transact business by phone and urging corrective action.

Denver Colo State Public Utilities Commission Colorado A. Strong Mead Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company State Commission

France Adopts Permanent One Hour Daylight Time

Paris reports the chamber of deputies passed a bill to permanently advance legal time by one hour during summer. Clocks move forward on the first Sunday in Ami and remain in effect until the first Sunday in October. The piece also includes a comic exchange about a student laughing in his sleeve.

Paris Chamber of 1 ‘Deputies

Waterlou Theatres Stage The Wishing Ring musical

Waterloo theatres showcase The Wishing Ring a lively two act program with Genevieve Scane Fay Dorothy Martin and Albert Greeley leading a large cast. The production features Mother Goose characters, clever comedy by Bartha McCartney Harold Schultz and Verne Bartling, strong musical numbers led by Florence Laer, with Mrs C D Beamhower at the piano and GC Giegerich praised for directing a large chorus and ensemble.

Waterloo Theatre St. Mark’s Church GC. Giegrich John B. Rogers Genevieve Scane Fay Dorothy Martin Albert Greeley Simpie Simon Bartha McCartney Margery Dan Harold Schultz Jack Spratt Verne Bartling Russell Lamson Geraldine Florence Laer Mary Charles McNulty Knave of Hearts A. G. Gresley Bo- Peep Herman Kohn Fern Way Mother Goose A. T. Peterson Tom-Tom C. Lamson Floyd Bump King Cole J. B. Kelly Pumpkin Eater Giegerich C. D. Beamhower Ae Nymphs Alice Lichty Katherine [Lumry Carel Cobb Gladyce Shores Ruth Lumey Leona Spencely Reba Kally Mary Murphey Katherine McCartney Beatrice McGarvey Mary Watkins Janet Townsley Frances Miller Joy Woodrutt Helen Henderson Mae Harrison Janet Wolbert Larsen Audrie Strayer Ellis Katherine Sedgwick Harriet von Schuch Evelyn Reider Zela Roberts Thelma Abbe Floy Abbs Margaret Petrie Edna Smith Dorothy Scales Elizabeth Forrester Katherine Flynn Eleanor Huntley Snowdrope Carrie Cowan Isabelle Thompson Virginia Hunter Clare Padden Charlotte Thompson Marlys Wimber Nina B. Scholes Genette Williamson Wanda Cramer Helen Renk Ruth Knittle Beatrice Holzbach Margaret Hughes Helen Whittle Myrtie Hughes Darlyns Whittle Florence Gardner Arlive Bradley Marjoris Bradley Emma Cowan Cora Mas Busby Alene ¥ Fint Helen G Priest Clare Gleason Marjorie Gross Claire Puterbaugh Lemer Beatrice Wang Georganna Lelmer Norma Hughes iMndrea Phi

Coming Attractions at Majestic Plaza and Family Theaters

The Majestic previews Eva Fay the famous mentalist and a lineup featuring William Armstrong Co in The Baggage Man and Ray Snow in The Man About Town. Frear Baggett Frear and Reiff Murray present humorous songs and dances. The Plaza offers Mary McLaren in Wanted A Woman and Geo Hernandez in Gods Crucible. Wilfred Lucas and Frank Keenan star in Jim Bludso and The Crab. The Family shows include Mann ing and Chaplin in The Making Over of Geoffrey, Girl From Frisca, and Honorable Friend with Sessue Hayakawa.

Majestic Eva Fay William Armstrong & Co Ray Snow the Plaza Mary McLaren Geo. Hernandez Wilfred Lucas Jim Bludso Frank Keenan Geoffrey . Manning Charlie Chaplin Frisca Hayakawa Stedman Sessue Hayakawa Three God

Local Theatres Offer Spring Shows At Waterloo And Majestic

Waterloo’s Al Garret company WIL opens a spring engagement at the Waterloo theatre with Fountain of Youth in four acts. The Majestic presents Maid to Order a musical comedy in three acts with sixteen songs and lavish costumes. Also shown at all performances is the fourth episode of P sca titled Double Crossed.

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Quinine Advertisement and Humorous Exchange

A Brooklyn Citizen quote defines hypocrite as a boy at school with a smile. The ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine claiming no nervousness or head ringing, noting only one Bromo Quinine and displaying E. W. GROVE'S signature on the box priced at 25 cents.

Johnny Brooklyn E. W. Grove

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