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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
6
Quaker Laces presents a complete line that blends antique charm with contemporary fashion. The designs mimic fine old hand made lace and cover a wide variety of motifs. The large lace making organization backs authentic Quaker Lace styles and a free The Quaker Lace Book is available on request.
A. N. Billig of Clear Lake finds his son Sheldon at a west side post office after spending hours tracking him by the lock box number 481. The elder soldier learned locating people with only a box number costs money and noted young people can be fools too. He was en route home from Los Angeles.
Dr. Walter Russell spoke at the First Presbyterian church revival on Luke 2 about the birth of Christ. He described three classes in the crowd and urged unified church work through song and gospel teaching. Charles Alem sung and Nussell to speak on the fruit of the Spirit as afternoon sessions resume, with offerings for local expenses.
The Northwestern Land and in Yernment company will shortly move its office to Sgerond along of the Reber building, car: of Pourth, and Jefferson streets, occupying the rooms in the recent ab dition. The entrance will be on Fourth street. Moines will also commence remod the former Hagerman homestead Hasermaag Plate within a few weeks and expect to have it ready for occupancy by July 1.
A few hunters last week secured bags of ducks on the Cedar River over Thursday and Friday. The fore hunters of the gyring migration tarried in the area due to open weather. Ed Chapman reported mallards plentiful above Gilbertville with four taken Friday. Two city firemen camping nearby killed fifteen. another hunter shot all. Birds were mainly mallards and pin tails and vanished with Saturday's storm.
The residence of J. W. McMillan at 304 Eleventh street east suffered heavy attic fire damage last evening at 6 30. Water damaged the lower floor as flames were contained to the attic. Loss estimated between 500 and 600 dollars. Firemen set a February record with thirty six alarms.
Dr. J N McCormack announced at the ninth annual meeting that Woodrow Wilson intends to create a department of health with a medical doctor in the cabinet next winter. The plan was met with applause by hundreds at the Congress hotel as the health initiative gained confirmation.
The Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church will serve supper this evening in the church basement after a daily evangelistic meeting led by Dr. Russell. Plymouth Congregational joins Presbyterians, boosting attendance and cooperation as Congregational men plan to attend at 6 30 sharp.
Jacob Viele of Grinnell dies shortly after stepping from a train in Marshalltown. He had been ill and left his sick bed to attend a damage case he had filed against A J Clark, seeking 12000 dollars over alleged losses in grain trade transactions. The court appearance was set for the following day in Grinnell.
Des Moines readers learn that Darling expects to arrive in Des Moines about the first of April and that Marling will return to work stronger after treatment in New York. Surgeons report the right arm partial disability has disappeared and experts say it is as good as new.
Burton Tholmes presented his Panama travelogue at Orchestra Wall Chi- Cako but was repeatedly interrupted by audience coughing. The ad promotes Poleys Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for coughs and colds, marketed by druggists.
Sam Fry and Mark Fry, brothers, are under arrest on four charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. They allegedly held up taxi drivers Earl Baker and Guy Walker of Owl Taxi near the old Blowers farm on Lafayette street while driving Mrs. Sam Fry and another woman home. Leonard Fry is also arrested. Mark and Leonard are wanted in Albert Lea on assault charges.
Washington report to the House by the committee on expenditures cites an outrageous arrangement between Wirkt Assistant Postmaster General C F Grandfield and BL Cummins a Chicago contractor alleging favoritism by the postoffice department. The inquiry asserts improper conduct and political influence in awarding contracts or favors.
A new parcel post rule allows sending 16 ounces of liquid or mass goods in a single container, easing packaging for medicines and extracts. The old limit was 2 ounces in one glass container, and the regulation requires a strong outer wrapper and safe packing between container and box.
A fetching lingerie frock for spring and summer wear features fine white mull inset with handsome bands of duny lace and raised embroidery in a daisy pattern. It is worn over a blue satin slip with a wide velvet girdle at the waist.
The W club of East High School held a banquet for twenty two members and guests including W H Gilbert J E Jordan Dr B C Everall P E Ritz and C W Kline. The event in the domestic science room featured an orange and black decorated setting and a three course menu led by Mary Day. Gilbert leaves for California after aiding athletic work.
Word from Los Angeles reports Donald Rausch son of Mr and Mrs K E Rausch seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs Rausch traveled to California while Mr Rausch was in New York. he reached his son that Saturday. A telegram said Donald was more than holding his own again. Donald and an older brother attend Harvard Military School in Los Angeles.
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