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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
8
A local discussion urges city action to relieve ice shortages caused by unusual weather. Officials and citizens cite risks of illness from spoiled milk and food loss, proposing a waterworks ice plant idea like Omaha’s model to produce and store ice for public stores and delivery, reducing dependence on private firms.
A long church directory for Waterloo lists Adventist Seventh Day on Jefferson and Park, Fitet Jefferson Street and Park, and many others including Antioch on Douglas, Burton Avenue, Brethren churches, Catholic parishes, Christadelphian, Christian, Church of Christ Scientist, Congregational, Plymouth, Episcopal, Evangelical, and more. It details service times, Sunday schools, baptisms, youth groups, prayer meetings, and special events across numerous neighborhoods and denominations with pastors’ names and locations.
Miss Lydia Christiansen of Cedar Malls after five years on active duty as a missionary will give an address on missions at the morning service at Sts rae M. OB pharen ap. After the talk the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will host the contributing portion of the service led by Frank W. Court. The pastor will preach at 11:45 a.m. and evening worship follows.
A Waterloo-formed donor from San Antonio sends Lavender and Old Lace to the war service library. A soldier, Try Phelps, writes a grateful note about hours of pleasure found in the brief tale, praising the reader’s kindness and the book’s impact amid postwar weariness.
The Rotary Club and families attend a special observance at First Methodist Episcopal Church marking Rotary’s fourteenth anniversary. Dr. Frank Willard Court leads services after five weeks absent, with evening sermon titled The Spirit of the Wheel. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Bishop W Lewis will speak at both Sunday school and morning worship, and an address is planned at the race M E church.
Evangelistic services start tomorrow at 10 a m at Salvation Army barracks and run for at least two weeks. Evangelist R Riley leads daily meetings at 8 p m except Monday with public welcome. Sunday prayer service to begin at red.
Funeral events for Floyd Rundel in Ta Porte City and Sheldon Kanenstos in Cedar Rapids are reported along with updates on local residents. The piece lists pallbearers, family survivors, and the West View cemetery resting place, plus notes on church repairs, a Sunshine Club gathering, and moves of residents to Minnesota and near Mt. Auburn.
A congregational meeting set for 2 30 p m will decide whether services at First Lutheran Church should be in German or English. About 900 members attend, with roughly 400 not understanding German, and leaders hope for a clear ruling after three years of debate. The church has expanded its use of English since 1900. The article also notes the Nero palace the golden house and an ancient statue, but these details are unrelated to the church decision.
A vintage advertisement explains dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges buying Danderine to stop shedding and rid the scalp of dandruff after several applications, claiming the condition improves and hair stops falling out.
Old style ad touts California Syrup of Figs as the best harmless laxative for children. Claims easy dosing for kids with a fruity flavor and directions on each bottle. Emphasizes parent peace of mind and child wellbeing.
A Moody Bible Institute lesson outlines Moses delay and Aaron’s cowardice as the Israelites demand a god, leading to idol worship and God’s wrath. Moses intercedes based on God’s mercy, the breaking and renewal of the covenant, and the Levitical response of the Levites to chastise rebellion. The lesson emphasizes intercessory prayer and mercy in the covenant renewal.
Draft dodgers are being classified as wilful and will face prosecutions while nonwilful cases may be dismissed. The Justice and provost marshal general will pursue charges against those who evaded service even as others escape perilous trips.
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