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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1914
Page
6
Dr. A J Northrup spoke at Grace church on The Shepherd of the Hills linking its transformation arc to the shepherd's teachings. He described Ozark scenery from Fayetteville Ark to render a vivid portrait of hill life, its three timbered generations, and the evolving hill folk.
Evangelistic meetings at the First Methodist Episcopal church continue with tonight as rest night and a slate of activities for the week. Fifteen conversions were recorded last week and organizers expect further success. Cottage prayer meetings are scheduled for tomorrow at ten o clock at several appointed homes.
The eleven month old son of Mr and Mrs John Kahrs sustained eye trauma when a lead pencil caused part of the eye to be torn out. The child is recovering and doctors are optimistic about saving sight.
Our city news notes visits by Misa Capitola Strayer from Minneapolis and Wallace Townley with Grace Townley from Sioux City. Local illness improves for Tillman Strayer. A W Peterson travels to Chicago for the American Advertisers association meeting. Mrs Henda Heinen returns home after appendicitis recovery. William G Moore visits before future work. Elsie Franke returns from vacation. J H Kuhns regains sight after Chicago treatment. Gales family gathers to meet the ailing Mr Gales.
At the Majestic Grace Ayer and her skating trio headline a varied night of novelty acts and classy roller skating. Comedian Runt delivers laughs with slips, while Sandy and Norton entertain as singers and dancers. Headliner Jack Bessey brings a clever sketch with a young Miss Paul. Laura Ordway charms with humorous songs. Riding Connors deliver graceful riding. two horses enhance the show amid pleasing pictures.
Workmen under contractor John C. Miller begin clearing the burned Russell Lamson building debris, tearing down remaining walls and excavating the foundation for a new structure. Plans for the new building are undecided, with a potential ten year lease for the eventual tenant. Paul Davis Dry Goods has two men on site as recovery of salvaged goods seeks to aid former occupants.
Real estate transfers include Black Hawk Co Abstract Co to T Whittle at Waterloo Lot 1 Block 4 Forest Park Waterloo for 1 dollar. Frank Traldi to Carry Dieh Lot 5 and parts of 4 and 6 Block 9 Raymond for 1 dollar. Galloway Investment Co to Daisy Ta Johnson Lot 49 Galloway for 1 dollar. John J Weller to William W Weller on blocks 4 6 7 8 9 10 Block 1 Fate Waterloo for 2 dollars. Life estate reserved for certain lots in blocks 2 13 and Doc's addition Waterloo for 1 dollar. George Talpin Dorothy Whiton part of lots 3 4 Block 1 Eighmoy's out lots Waterloo for 2 dollars 400.
Dr G H Sumner, secretary of the Iowa State Board of Health, urged preventive action over cure at Battle Creek a national conference on race betterment. He warned diseases stem from poor social conditions and urged cities to clean up and establish lasting health habits with strong health boards.
A large Waterloo crowd braved bad weather to fill Linden M E church for a Business Men's Temperance Association meeting. Speakers from jobbers to grocers and laborers argued saloon absence aids business, morals, and tax relief while Lloyd Tuthill noted dry territory benefits.
YY W G presents a list of Neighborhood Bible classes with host names and addresses. No. 4 Mrs Belle Long at 832 Willamton Avenue hosts Feb 26 at 10 a m. No 6 Mrs Tisdale at 614 Seventh Street West hosts Feb 25 at 2 30 p m. No 7 Mrs Burke at 1220 Commercial hosts Feb 24 at 2 p m. No 10 Mrs Godell at 230 Rebel Avenue hosts Thursday at 3 p m.
Rev. G. R. Parker preached on The Sin of Inability, denouncing laborers who refuse to work in church and society as deadbeats or feeble minded. He warned such Christians hinder righteousness, urging believers to become teachers, spreaders of good tidings, and lights in the world. The talk referenced Hebrews and the need for spiritual maturity.
A vintage ad argues women are naturally despondent due to a delicate organism and nervous conditions. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the great cure, claiming it targets the root of despondency.
The excerpt urges believers to move beyond simple milk and take in strong doctrinal teaching. It emphasizes the need to grow in understanding and practice to become full grown Christians with mature faith and discernment.
Hon H H W Grout of Black Hawk county begins circulating nomination papers for state senator representing the Thirty eighth district which includes Black Hawk and Grundy counties. He plans a formal candor announcement soon and states his hat is in the ring and he will not withdraw. Cedar Falls delegation has urged withdrawal for Rev Holmes and Attorney Longley have also requested he step aside.
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