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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

12

Charles Fong and His Native Land Report on Immigration Claim

In Cedar Falls and Waverly a U S immigration official examined Charles Fongs claim to visit China and return safely He is a laundry proprietor with a White wife and five children The inquiry reviewed his life education marriage finances and bank deposits with possible intent to verify credentials If credentials fail deportation could separate him from his American family.

Cedar Falls Harry C. Allen St. Louis United States Immigration Service Department of Commerce and Labor Charles Fong China Fong Waverly Immigration Department

Cedar Falls Weather Prophet Hailed In City Scene

Cedar Falls Iowa residents praise C H Wise for accurate forecasts predicting the day’s conditions. The Courier notes Wise’s uncanny weather sense and plans future public prints of his prophecies while other local items include military instruction, hospital visits, and social notices.

Cedar Falls C. H. Wise

Plans Formed for Short Course Committees in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Iowa January 17 special plans for a short course event moved forward with committee meetings in the Commercial club rooms. A streets day premium drive drew strong merchant participation. Premiums will be higher quality and press work begins Monday. The revised committee list includes Finance Executive Advertising Domestic science stock judging grain judging contests and exhibits entertainment membership and more with several changes noted.

Cedar Falls Spejelal F. B. Miller J. B. Evans Leo Paulger Chas. E. Hearst R.a.santee W. G. Weart H. A. Jetmore Hil. A. Jetmore EB. Bladine L. H. Keep J. W. Jarnagin R. A. Santee Roger Leavitt R. Webster J. C. Radell George Mathes Peter Peterson Fred Rownd Henry Weisbard Peter Erickson H. R. Brown Don Leversee Wm. Wright W. W. Ford Ed. Refshauge George Pashby H. A. Haymond C. E. Doak J. B. Clay Wm. Callahan T. B. Carpenter J. W. Bancroft A. H. Lamb W.G. Weart Matt Wyth L. F. Wynegar J. W. Ford Ed. Wilson S. M. Graham W. H. Bedford J. H. Byers Paul Bergstrom Hans Schmidt

Does Every Woman Long to Be Beautiful

A period ad style text offers home remedies for hair skin and pain relief. It promotes a corn meal dry shampoo and a magatone witch hazel facial prep. It also recommends Mother’s Salve for swelling inflammation and general aches before bed.

Esther

Woodmen Installation Party Marred by Oyster and Dill Pickle Invasion

The Modern Woodmen held their annual installation last night in a solemn ceremony suddenly disrupted when the Royal Neighbors burst in with oysters and dill pickles. The surprise caused a festive spread and cheer, earning appreciation from all. Notables listed include Dave McDonald, Walter Rownd, Holmes Byers, I. D. Corning, J. P. Hecklinger, Win Scroggin, Geo Mathes, Floyd Sargent, Chas Champlin, Ed Keuhne, and Sam Brown.

Dave McDonald Walter Rownd Holmes Byers Corning J. PF. Hecklinger Win Scroggin Geo Mathes Floyd Sargent Chas. Champlin Ed Keuhne Sam Brown

Letter Carriers Install Officers at Branch Meeting

Branch No. 612 of the National Association of Letter Carriers held an evening session in the Federal building room for officer installation and business. A copy of H R No 9242 on civil service retirement was read and approved. Officers installed included President G F Duffy and Vice President T M Smith with Secretary W A Borden Treasurer W L Betts and Sergeant at arms J R Wyeth. A social hour followed with refreshments cigars and candy from M Gentle.

Jas Federal G. F. Duffy T. M. Smith W. OA. Borden W. L. Betts

Bentley Files New Complaint Over Stock For Services

Samuel E. Bentley, plaintiff, amends his petition against F. F. McElhinney and the Town Mausoleum Co seeking 260 shares of stock valued at 25 000 for services since 1909. He alleges a verbal contract and demand for stock remains unmet. Also noted is the second trial of State vs Henry Heiser, jailed since last summer for alleged immoral acts with a girl under thirteen. Heiser previously lived near La Porte City and is about 40.

Samuel FE Bentley F. F. McElhinney The Town Mausoleum Co Plaintff Iowa Mausoleum Co International Mausoleum Co Mississippi River International Company State Henry Heiser Heiser la Porte City

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