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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
9
Cedar Falls reports a slim coal flow though 200 tons arrived Monday with four cars. One car served the Teachers' college, one the city, and two to a local company which had more orders than could be filled. Residents hauled 300 to 400 pounds in cars to tide over.
A local hotel guest reported missing valuables leading to police detaining a suspect in a fraud case involving forged checks. Authorities say the man may have drawn unrecognized funds, with the case sent to the county for substantiation before charges. In Cedar Rapids a burglary attempt ended with two men held for investigation, one from Oklahoma and one from Chicago. Also reports of a purse theft on a Rock Island train and a streetcar collision aftermath near Sumner Street. An advertisement notes Nut Margarine A-1 Brand available at dealers.
Andrew Peterson and Arthur F. Nelson welcomed sons in Waterloo on January 11 and January 10 respectively. Charlies Jr. Foote also announced a Waterloo birth on January 12.
An advertisement touts Knowl ton's Dandeline as a dandruff eliminator and hair growth cure. It claims rapid shine, fullness, and a two week onset of new hair, with visible results after ten minutes and extensive dandruff removal, urging trial via small bottle purchase at drug stores.
Dr W B Riley preached on the fourth chapter of Jonah at Walnut Street Baptist last evening as cooperation among area pastors filled the platform. He warned that death by own action resembles murder and praised divine mercy toward weak moments, outlining plans for this week’s sermons and gatherings.
Funeral services for Romarew Nay ior, a pioneer of Black Hawk county, were held Sunday at Petersen Bros Mortuary with a prayer service, followed by church rites at the Church of the Brethren. Reverends Lichty and Goughnour led the services and burial occurred in Orange Cemetery.
The schedule lists residents such as Daly at 6149 Suisner and Isenhart at 244 Maple along with addresses in Independence and nearby streets. It notes arrangements with W C F N rail to run an extra car at Cedar River park at 7 p.m and a return car from Walnutshedd at 9 45 p.m, plus cars to Fourth street east and Syramore street for midnight service near the Palace theatre tomorrow.
E. J. Braeker, ex-teller at Commercial National, now with the Deming ambulance, writes sand blizzards there are infinitely worse than Iowa or Dakota snowstorms. Sand fills the air, gas masks give relief, soldiers’ faces are covered, and breathing is nearly impossible.
A meeting of the county vegetable growers was postponed from tonight at the college auditorium Cedar Falls to Thursday evening at the same location. The delay is due to tonight’s lecture and demonstration by a fuel expert in the Commercial club rooms at Cedar Falls. The conservation of fuel is regarded as paramount.
Golden wedding guests gathered at the home of Mrs A J Roepe in Sweet Springs Missouri. Mr and Mrs Dankenbring were surprised by their children and grandchildren during the winter visit with eight of ten children living out of town. A centerpiece wedding toast and notes on family connections framed the event.
The page lists evenings and afternoons of convalescent events at St Braniselrete and Sacred Heart hall, including the Tuesday recital by Russell Lanson and Deborah etuipter. Mrs McKee and others host events at Memorial Hall and Westhumater guilds with multiple societies, crochet clubs, missionary meetings, and a birthday celebration for Mr. Kenneth Conway featuring music and refreshments.
At Columbus Hall at 7 45 p m today the Needlework club held an Installation with Mra WLOE Schollfan presiding. Yesterday the group met for the customary Red Cross and charity sewing activities.
Central Christian circles held a home gathering hosted by Miss Ellen and Miss Mildred with brief business, followed by a study on Africa led by Miss Ida Muthaer. Mabel Wroamaker read scripture. Mrs G OU Sercil spoke on early Christianity in Africa. Members reviewed The Lure of Africa and The Continent chapters. Nablt refreshments concluded. Guests included Miss Gladys Larson and Miss Alma.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. O M Yagey tomorrow afternoon at Calvary Evangelical The to plan the year. Refreshments follow the business. The first meeting of the society is tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the church parlors with a special musical program and installation of globers for the new year. In Vancouver B C the note mentions Spike TofT and a cryptic line about a judge.
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