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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
4
London reports E Torday describes the Bushongo of the Belgian Congo in On the Trail of the Bushango. He notes their cannibal customs as a public duty, their strict initiation rites, and their arts in weaving embroidery carving and sculpture including statues of ancient kings.
London fashion notes report umbrellas with pancake flat handles on the rise among stylish young women. The unwieldy sticks are carried by arm cords, serving as vanity cases while the wearer moves about.
In the account the owner lists a powder box Hpstick eyelash jerayon a small box of perfume a three inch comb a mirror and sufficient hair plugs to last several hours during travel or daily routine.
The Traveling Men's Protective association directors urge Iowa's 11 congressmen to oppose the Pullman surcharge and back the amendment in the independent appropriation bill. They endorse George W. Huntley of Waterloo for national president as the convention nears in Birmingham on June 16.
Dr. H L Alden of McCormick Observatory and Claude S Hall Jr of Yale Observatory will lead Yale’s great telescope to South Africa for a multi year survey of the southern hemisphere. The instrument ships aboard the Clenn with Walter O Connell supervising transport. S Schlesinger will select a site in Johannesburg or Bloemfontein and oversee shipments in Cape Town and Southampton. The telescope, built in a year, will be used for seven to ten years to map the southern heavens and will return to New Haven for Jo cal Observatory use.
Glen Lehr aged 12 reported to the police after his bicycle struck a car door on Fourth Street at around 4 pm yesterday. He was thrown to the pavement and sustained minor injuries.
Copenhagen reports a Danish company plans to start a motor bus service from here to Paris. The project may later extend to the Italian Riviera.
A Washington township family led by Mildred Lyon Sanders exemplifies cultivated learning across generations. Mother Mildred taught Latin Greek and advanced math while guiding six children through school. eldest Lorna, 18, excels at Iowa State Teachers College with top grades. The article emphasizes values of service, family labor, and persistent study shaping character.
A woman who graduated in primary methods and advanced subjects continues to keep her mind sharp. She demonstrates lifelong learning and remains engaged with current educational trends.
It notes Mrs Sanders runs her poultry yards efficiently and clears about $100 a month. It lauds her as the banner home maker and the moulder of true character.
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