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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
8
A detailed description of a strictly up to date brick and tile residence in the English style by architect Chas. Sede dyck. The design features hollow tile with dark oriental brick facing, half timber portico, glazed porch, central entrance, and a 33 by 44 foot footprint. Main floor oak finish, second story with dressing room and bath, attic potential, estimated cost 8000 to 9200 dollars excluding heating and plumbing.
In La Porte City on Wednesday, the Independents defeated Cedar Rapids M. C. A. 19 to 16 in a tight basketball clash. G McQuitkin sank two crucial field goals in overtime after a 15 all tie, with rough play under college rules and praise for the locals’ strong rally despite limited practice. Also reports of a wedding, social events, and local notices fill the page.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness, sympathy and floral tributes during the illness and death of their beloved wife and mother. C. W. Arns and Sons. Revel in a Rok.
Numismatists in Waterloo display an extensive coin show featuring Uncle Sam mint pieces and several rare dates. Mrs Emma Fralick shows an 1810 1/2 dollar and Mrs Fred E. Lathrop presents 1818 one cent pieces and an 1825 50 cent piece, among numerous foreign coins including an 1803 Spanish silver and a 1815 French coin.
Patrons and voters are urged to investigate school conditions as Waterloo West plans a ten mill levy for new construction at the Whittier building. The district aims to ease congestion with an eighth grade addition and gymnasium, enabling more efficient teaching, safety, and public use.
In 1215 era, buyers will show greater discrimination in auto choices focusing on long term economy. First cost and fuel savings matter less than design and build quality that reduce repair bills. Buyers favor cars with lower total operating costs, prioritizing repair economy over minor price differences.
A vintage ad promotes a 21 cent bottle of Dandering for dandruff. It instructs pouring a small amount into the hand and rubbing into the scalp with fingertips. By morning most or all of the dandruff will disappear and two or three applications will stop scalp itching and hair loss.
A dated home improvement appeal invites readers to contact for free booklets and information on heating troubles and new buildings. It emphasizes low iron prices, skilled fitters, and urges immediate action via call or mail.
The piece recalls Dr. Osler's controversial proposal to end life at 60 and the Bible's age 70 plus allowances. It contrasts with Verdi's career after age 60 and hints at the khedive at age 62, illustrating a debate on aging and genius.
The text notes Verdi at 74 staging Otello in Milan and at 80 producing Falstaffs, after earlier milestones. It mentions investments from Egypt for Aida at the khedive’s Cairo opera house, and youth works like I Trovatore at 40 and Rigalet.
The article highlights Verdi's enduring pieces including La Donna Mobile and the notable achievement of composing a memorable work in forty days, a record later surpassed by Oscar Hammerstein by thirty-nine days.
A cryptic note references a person Tuso Favorite and a work titled Ah! I Hay Sighed to Rest Me. It directs checking another Courier column for a distinc tion plan and clipping a certificate today. Immunity from Osler theory is said to apply to all certificate clippers.
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