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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1915

Page

4

Gideon and God's Call From Judges Vividly Explored

A Sunday School reflection on Judges chapters six and seven focusing on Gideon. It frames Israel's sin and Midianite oppression, Gideon's call, three divine signs, and the need to abandon idolatry. Emphasizes God's glory, Christ as fullness, and faithful readiness to serve. The Evening Courier is read in nearly every Waterloo home.

Andrew Murray Wellington South Africa God Lord Angel Israel Gideon Egypt Jesus Adam Mary Lord Jesus Christ Judges Othnial Rlood Shamgar Deborah Barak Manasseh Bin Tau Christ God Hohen Moses Bethlehem Elisha Zacharias Mary of Nazareth Herousehold Jeremiah Abraham Sarah Manceh Samkon Baal Joash Waterloo

Sale offers on perfumes and beauty items list

One third off a range of items priced at 1.00 and 1.50, including sachet fragrances, combs, brushes, mirrors, bath goods, nail brushes, rubber gloves, hot water bottles, and mountain syringes. Sunday articles include half price Brilliantine and discounted cosmetic products such as almond hand lotion, velvetina powder, peroxide cold cream, rice powder, Pompeian massage cream, talcum powders, and assorted odors.

Dabrook

Casualty Lists Grow Constantly Across Italy

The Exchange Telegraph reports rising casualties from Italy as details emerge. Estimates from Magliano di Marsi put deaths around 1,800 with 1,400 residents, Pescini records about 4,000 killed, and San Henedetta lists 3,000 dead.

Jandon Tan Exchange Telegraph Co Rome Via Pescini San Henedetta

I C Buys Electric Headlights At Last

Cherokee January 13 The Triinois Central railroad buys 125 electric headlights to equip locomotives on line not yet lit. Installation costs about 150 dollars each totaling 2500 dollars for the lot. A steam turbine allows brighter light though officials wait on federal headlight standards.

Cherokee Trinois Central Railroad Conpress

Jury Called in Sommerfeld V United Manufacturing Co

This morning a jury was empaneled in the action on account between Jatine Sommerfeld and United Manufacturing Co. The panel includes H. L. Whitlock I. X. Allen Louis Sloffregen N. Schmitz F. L. Butler F. A. Lawson A. B. Duke E. Bond W. J. Peck G. Trainor A. F. Hass and Jacob Wirtz.

Jatine Sommerfeld United Manufictuting Co H. L. Whitlock I. X. Allen Louis Sloffregen N. Schmitz FL EL ‘Butler F. A. Lawson A. B. Duke E. Bond W. J. Peck Trainor Hass Jacob Wirtz

Garment Sale Ad Mentions Percy and Jesus Co

An OCR fragment advertises garments at 25 cents each featuring references to Percy and a shop named Jesus Co. The readable portion suggests a clearance or promotional sale with low price points and scattered brand mentions.

Jeie Jesus

Bedding Specials Include Pillow Cases and Sheets Discounts

The notice advertises bedding items with sales on pillow cases in two sizes, sheets in multiple sizes, bleached fabrics and muslin by the yard, and a 20 percent discount on an entire stock of Wool, Beacon and Cotton Blankets. Prices are listed briefly for per dozen or per yard, with noted regular values and special pricing.

January Clearance Sale Dresses At Economical Prices

A newspaper notice outlines a January clearance sale offering white and light colored wash dresses at low prices. It highlights ladies house dresses in light colors, and children’s dresses for economical shoppers. Special prices include 50 cents for select items, with regular values up to 7.50 for fancy dresses and up to 3.00 for house dresses.

Valenciennes

Town Talk highlights from Wi llous and Waterloo

Oscar McManus and Dr T A McManus visit in Minnesota and New Hartford. D A Murtagh attends to business in Waterloo. Aplington man H J Bubhr travels to Waterloo for matters. A new baby born at 425 Mulberry Street. W R Law returns from Charles City. W H Smiths visit St Paul relatives at 612 Ash. Will Dixon shows slight improvement after paralysis near La Porte City. Kerr and Bickner attend funeral of former mayor W Mason of Shell Rock. HM J Alley in Ottumwa seeking city HQ for Continental Casualty. Frank Watkins plans a vacation to Chicago and the Pacific coast. Petersen brothers host post mothers day visit. Loren Bond celebrates ninth birthday with tea. L P A meeting set for Saturday at J C Beem’s offices. Sam Sparrow in city with Feely & Beem regarding M B A. Chief Leighton notes J B McGuire arrives to watch J Cunningham, held for safety. Cunningham shows signs of insanity.

Presence of Mind in Napoleonic Russia Saves De Segur

In a Russian campaign tale, Philippe de Segur narrowly escapes death after being separated from his unit in a retreat. A swift, clever use of the Kalmuck chief's command word Nikale halts the assault and saves him. later, he learns the term means Do not strike. The piece also notes German steel helmets with leaf springs for lightness and ventilation.

de Segur Napoleon Russia Philippe de Segur Segur J. W. Petersen Durant Rock Nikale Nikalel France

Oddities and Notes From Elsewhere and Abroad

A mix of small items from wartime and arts curio pieces. Highlights include a remark about paper thin steel bowler hats in German manufacture, a Highland regiments anecdote from the South African war about kilts, a Cranks Catalogue listing American crank obsessions, a purifier noting water absorbing room gases, and notes on wood engraving comparing boxwood and cherry wood techniques.

Judge Discharges Man In Odd Case From Local Courier Item

A brief item notes a judge discharged a man after a peculiar exchange about touching a woman's cheek in a court scene. The fragment appears amid a newspaper page with notices and ads. Also included are random notices about rent, sales, and public records from Waterloo Iowa in 1915.

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