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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1923

Page

9

Darwin Beliefs Opposed by Dr Fred J Clark Sermon

Dr Fred J Clark, pastor of First Congregational church, argued in a sermon that mind and humanity are direct acts of divine creation not evolved from animals. He contrasted ape and dog intelligence with human consciousness, asserting only God provides mind and urging listeners to reflect Christlike attributes.

Darwin Fred Clark Fred J. Clark First Congregational Church Earth Dr. Clark Jesus Christ

Hobo De Luxe Toured Waterloo Police Station Guest

A ragged but cheerful 65 year old hobo named Willam Gilpatrick O Ray nicknamed Hobo De Luxe visited Waterloo police headquarters seeking shelter. He claims to travel as a professional dancer and church janitor, planning to perform on streets and in venues to earn a living while sharing anecdotes with officers. He came from Evanston Indiana and arrived from Brandon on the W C F tracks, carrying two flour sacks and camping gear.

Willam Gilpatrick O’ray Tut Ankh-Amen O’ray John Farrelt O'Ray Waterloo Brandon W. C.F Evanston Ind Trinity Church Arkansaw Traveler

Radio Concerts and Weather on WOG Palmer School Program

Davenport Ia station WOG Palmer School of Chiropractic announces a Tuesday Feb 27 broadcast schedule with 10:55 a m time signals 11:00 weather 12:05 opening market quota 2:00 chimera concert 5:45 chimera concert and 7 PM radio drama. General Electric of Schenectady transmits 870 meters with a Bunner N Cowden address and a state conservation commission talk. A radio drama and musical selections titled Greenwich Village FolliesVictoria feature a cast led by George Broadhurst and Frank Oliver with Morning to Evening acts and instrumental pieces including Medley overture and Why Smith Left Home.

WOG Palmer School of Cutrapractic Davenport Suesday Ikz BP C. Walker Chimen Tri-City Lee Thie Schenectady Bunner N. Cowden State Conservation Commission Greenwich Victoria Orcchestra Faree Smith Mome George Broadhurst New vork—Edseard Hy Smith General Villetboux Frank Oliver Sount von Guggenheim Prank Finch Major Duncombe James 5 B. Amuntarkay Bob Walton Edward F St. Louis John Smith Wiela Wowska Ida Jutia Mildred le Tarte Smiths Reynard Varco Sny Ti—Sams Emerson

Coe College Names Debate Teams for Spring

Coe College announces intercollegiate debate squads for spring season coached by H F Sehery. Leading the affirmative is Daniel Kerr with Donald Allen and Horace Butterfield. Don Dausman captains the negative, joined by Knox Trison, Simpson, and Gable. Debates start March 9 versus Buena Vista, then Grinnell March 15 and Drake March 23.

Cedar Rapids Coe College H. F. Sehery Buena Vista College Coe Daniel Kerr Grundy Kerr Donald Allen Sheldon Horace Butterfield Iowa State College Don Dausman Charles City Datsman Knox Simpson Knoxville Prep White Gable Tank Buena Vista Grinnell Drake University

Will Made Three Days Before Death

Mrs Margretha Thie sen of Cetar Falls made her will on Feb 17 and died three days later. The petition for Probate filed in district court Saturday afternoon describes a life estate to Adolph and bequests to his children. The son Adolph is named executor and is exempted from giving bond, with most property and buildings to be divided among Adolph and another son William’s children under shared conditions.

Margretha Thiesen Cetar Falls Fife Adolph Willam

Jeannette Kling Headlines East High Friday Program

Jeannette Kling, noted mono actress, presents an East High program Friday night as part of the THIN series. Her tours span coast to coast, entertaining troops during the war and drawing audiences from institutions such as Brooklyn Institute and the University of Pennsylvania Extension.

Jeanette Kling Miss King Miss Kling Panama Brooklyn Institutes of Arts and Sciences University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Artists Hollywood Cal Theodore B. Hinckley Drama Canta Kling

Diamond Dyes Ad Promises Safe Home Dyeing

An advertisement urges readers to buy Diamond Dyes and follow simple package directions. It guarantees no streaking fading or running and asks shoppers to tell their druggist the fabric type whether wool silk linen cotton or mixed.

Olive Tablets promise relief for bad breath and bowels

Advert shows Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, non calomel remedy curing bad breath by cleansing blood and stimulating liver and bowels. Promoted as vegetable, sugar coated, olive colored tablets priced 15c and 30c with claims of no griping or after effects.

Dr. Edwards

Colored Women On Outs Fight At Glenwood Street

At 1 20 a m today two Black women were found badly beaten at 4108 Glenwood by officers and a doctor. Tillie Jones suffered a cut arm and bruises while Waunie Bradshirt had a head wound with visible blood. Both were taken to St Francis hospital. One wound suggested a razor or knife. Jones’s arm injury came from a blunt instrument. No arrests made as no witnesses or full details emerged. Chief says the dispute centered on a man. Ambulance call came by telephone.

Glenwood Street Tillie Jones Glenwood Waunie Bradshirt St. Francis Hospital Fraeas Ward

Thorson Optical Co to Move to Larger Quarters

Thorson Optical Co plans to relocate from the Black Hawk National Bank Building after more than seven years in the same offices. The move secures a larger space to accommodate its growing business and clientele.

Thorson Optical Co Thorson Optical Company Black Hawk National Bank Ing Hig

Local Street Shops Set For March Opening

Bridge street vacancies filled as occupancy shifts occur. The Thorson shop space becomes a Francis-Suuz Cigars Company outlet expected to open around March 20. A. A. Stitz has long operated in the cigar trade while J. A. Francis continues in business near the new store site.

Bridge Street Thorson Francis-Suuz Clgar Company Hich A. A. Stitz J. A. Francis

Careful Hair Washing For Children Ad

Advice warns against common shampoos that dry and damage hair. Promotes refined cocoanut oil shampoo as gentle and effective, detailing a preparation method with melted oil and warm water to create a rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair, leaving it soft and manageable. Advertises Mutalified cocoanut shampoo as inexpensive and widely available.

Wholesale Clear Business for a Number of Years

A note outlines the wholesale clearance of a business for a number of years, detailing processes, inventory, and arrangements for ongoing operations under new terms. The item notes transition plans, potential buyers, and timeline considerations affecting employees and suppliers.

Reverend Gretzinger Sermon Broadcast on Radio

Rev. D. J. Gretzinger delivers a sermon over the radio. The piece notes Rev. Punter J. Oretaluger, formerly of Northminster Presbyterian church, now in Davenport, is associated with the report.

D. J. Gretzinger Punter J. Oretaluger Northminster

Open the Gates of the Tam at Mt. Tdy church service

A fragment from a WOC radio broadcast describes Mrs Gretzinger singing a hymn delivered to Al Ple and Tad o audience last evening. Dr Gretzinger, pastor at Mt. Tdy Presbyterian church, opened the service with a solo before the closing words.

al Ple Gretzinger Tad WOC, Davenbert Dr. Gretzinger Mt. Tdy Presbyterian Church Solo Tam

Zena Botua Claims Eczema Cure and More

A vintage advertisement touts Zena botua as a remedy for eczema and itching, promising skin healing for roubles, burns, wounds, chafing, and other irritations. It emphasizes direct application, deep penetration, cleansing and soothing effects, branding Zemo as a reliable, inexpensive antiseptic option.

Zena

This Simple Mixture Helps Weak Eyes

A Waterloo reader reports a simple camphor hydrate witch hazel mix improves weak sore eyes after years of strain. A local pharmacy on Commercial Street advertises an aluminum eye cup and claims the remedy has helped a woman recover vision.

Waterloo Mike — Goss Commercial Street

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