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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
9
The Episcopal Church of the United States has surpassed the five million dollar pledge mark for an old age insurance plan aiding superannuated clergy. Bishop William Lawrence announced progress in New York, detailing a system where retiring priests receive an annuity of six hundred dollars and an enduring endowment fund.
Waterloo society notes describe Mrs E M Pierce hosting EM News of Societ and Mrs G G Bickley entertaining 12 Auction Bridge club members. Desdemona and Entre Nous clubs meet. suffrage rally led by Dr Effie McCollum Jones planned. numerous card parties, dinners, and church events with many local residents attending events in Walnut Street area.
The East School Board discussed congestion relief at last night’s meeting. A junior high plan favored by Superintendent C W Kline impressed members, but installation hinges on completion of the new high school. A new John Fiske district school is needed, and current bond issues may be inadequate. A $16,000 unforeseen cost for excavation changes raises overall outlay and signals a new bond issue will be required.
P J Billings told Bank Men's association members that certified statements of business condition are increasingly important. He noted employer reports are often inaccurate and misleading to banks. Billings, president of the state accountant's association, traced accounting’s development. Next meeting is March 6 with Prof Reuben Peek Venice discussing public utilities.
A large sale was held at Independence last Thursday and Friday by Wart & Son and James P. Hamilton, disposing of eighty head of Poland China bred sows. Some sows were sired by Mouns Big Bone, half brother to Smooth Big Bone, the grand champion of the Iowa state fair and the national swine show in 1916, which also bred the second prize boar at Iowa state fair in 1916.
Rev J R Macartney described Y M C A shop meetings in Waterloo as part of a state conference in Des Moines. Workers from across Iowa attended, with Waterloo represented by W H Tanglas George Williams Walter Mead John Hanson and Dr Macartney. Fire crews responded to a chimney fire at the Black Hawk hotel formerly the Bressort at 11 10 last night with no damage. Better be insured than sorry. Buy highly listed Miller McCartnney Ins Ager MOE Syndicate. Phone 2404.
In recent church activities the Loyal Helpers class met at Mrs. Homer Chamberlain’s home with Miss Elizabeth Hildebrand leading the lesson. Social time followed and refreshments were served by Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Gesser, and Mrs. Evans. Two guests attended. At First Evangelical, Helen Prasier hosted the Who-Do class for a combined business and social session. Hazel Dahl led reading and spelling contests with prizes awarded.
The photograph features three British women from the Women’s Land League in daily labor attire on a large Evesham farm. Linen smocks riding trousers and puttees are topped by wide brimmed felt hats as they work the fields.
Within half an hour today temporary enjoining orders were granted to plaintiffs in divorce actions to restrain defendants from molesting them. The cases include Fero Folkers versus Jack Folkers, Mary K. Smith versus Walter J. Smith, Genava Hughbanks versus Clarence Hughbanks. In the last action the parties were marked September 24. The order restrains the defendant from molesting the plaintiff.
An advertisement touts freezone as a cheap ether compound to lift corn from feet. It claims a few drops relieve soreness instantly, then the corn dries and can be lifted out with fingers. Warns against cutting corns and mentions hospital risks and high heel wearers.
Waterloo delegates left for Ames to attend the 1918 Iowa Engineering Society meeting with over 300 invitations sent by the Waterloo Technical Society. Ralph B. Slippy of Waterloo will present on Abstract and Title Engineering at the Ames gathering. Laymen will speak at East Park Presbyterian church supper. Uruguay considers a divorce law allowing a wife to obtain a divorce on request without reason.
Obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern of accompanying design by sending the coupon to the Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo with 10 cents per pattern. Patterns are cut to four sizes 2 4 6 and 8 years with size 6 needing 27 8 yards of 36 inch material. Price ten cents per pattern.
Local whispers say Rev Haywood may be assigned to Cedar Rapids or London City Temple amid talks of a new pastor. Names like Dr Sewlot, Mr Bluywond, and Mis urgent appeal to the Pasnedeny pit appear in rumors. Meanwhile Cedar Rapids reports two homes under quarantine for scarlet fever and several contagious disease cases in the city with fewer than usual illnesses this time of year.
The Fate restaurant at 626 Sycamore Street will move to 616 Sycamore Street around March 1. Jacob Hotz, seven years in the business, will partner with Henry Marsh, formerly Gatlower Club chef, to launch the venture. J. W. Sawyer of 1361 Sycamore Street received 36 days in the city jail after being found guilty of a charge.
Advertisement urges readers with general debility to try Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia like bloodlessness. It claims the pills improve appetite, energy, and vigor, noting they are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady at fifty cents a box.
A dated advertisement purports Cadamene Tablets cure rheumatism and nervous ailments. Letters from Peter Krauther of Needham, J M Cain of Atlanta, and Frank J Murphy of Pittsburgh praise results after regular use. The notice claims a physician endorsement and a money back guarantee from druggists.
A man named Snawyar was arrested last month on an information filed by his wife alleging she was abused. He appeared in Judge J. C. Beem's court this morning for arraignment and orderly conduct.
Miss Nova Southiacher of Kingfisher Oklahoma describes relief from severe female troubles nervousness backache and dizziness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She reports being well and advised others with similar symptoms to seek advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
A boy was struck by an automobile operated by John Ludwig of 415 Edwards Street on Franklin Street at 4 45 p m Tuesday. He sustained only slight bruises.
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