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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1915

Page

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Deets Wins Office in Iowa Traveling Men's Election

In Des Moines, Deets won the 0.1 MLA office as president amid a strong showing by Rex Barrowman and Emerson. The Iowa State Traveling Men's Association elected a full board with Hunnell prevailing for two years, Freudfit and Hunt securing seats, and Palmer winning a one-year director term. Official counting extended to 9 PM with a crowded Auditor ium awaiting results.

Iim Tone Wis Rex Barrowman aNerly Emerson Palmer Lugeobell Hunt. Smith Hamilton Isham Needham Cobb Alien Walker Hughes Newquist Webster Andrews Des Moines Jac KL. (. Devis Iowa State Traveling Men's Association J. &. Ivish Harry E. Rex Deeis Rex T. B. Cockerly W. B. Emerson Cookerly Hunnell Doreey Ralph A. Freudfit James L. Hunt W. H. Smith George E. Hamilton Hallion Elmar Themias J. Needham A. HE. Cobb John Allen C. E. Walker B. M. Hughes D. OC. Newquist

Cascarets Promise Quick Cold Cure with Laxative Claim

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as the best way to cure a cold by cleansing the liver and bowels. It urges taking one or two Cascarets tonight with the promise that the cold may be gone by morning.

Unclear Text on Presidential Compensation and Directorships

Fragmentary OCR notes reference neglected declarations by the President Hill and list Secretary salaries with compensation of 0 and directorship pay of 404 per year. Details are garbled, but imply discussion of official pay figures and appointments in a historical context.

Hill

Nelly O'Brien Talks to Women at Gaelic League Event

Miss Nelly O'Brien spoke to the Women’s club about Gaelic League aims to revive Ireland’s language and culture. She traced her Irish lineage and described the league’s work, with questions from attendees and a tour of the Paul Davis store exhibit of Irish crafts.

Warne Hyteh TassKell-Lamson Nelly O'brien Jongue Drétand Aul Davis Dry Goods O'Bien Perrine Cedar Pally Adj Miss O'Brien WOM |Op Gaelic League Ireland Guelis League

Death Removes Mrs. Donelson in Waterloo

Mrs. Hoya Donelson at 26 died Saturday afternoon at 3 4 o clock after months of illness. A Waterloo resident for about four years she was born Sadye Jones December 8 1888 in McIntyre Iowa. She married Royal Donelson June 20 1912 in Waterloo and is survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Jones and many siblings. She was a Congregational church member and attended First Baptist. Rev R A Valleant officiated at her marriage. The body was taken to Keefe and Tene undertaking parlors pending funeral arrangements.

Hoya Donelson Waterloo Sadye Jones Clarence (. Jones McIntyre Royal Columbus Mont Ta Andrew J. &. Jones Curtis Hollis Jones MelIntyre Francis Gerald Gladys Joes Keefe & Tene Undertaking

Howrey to Be Re-Elected President at Waterloo Club

The Waterloo Commercial Club plans re elect Ben J Howrey as president and Van Vleck as secretary at tonight s session for 1915 officers. The group expects two vice presidents to be elected this year instead of one and the meeting opens at 8 o clock with the clubrooms in use for the vote.

Ben J. Howrey Has. van Vleck Waterloo Commercial Club

Four Couples Held On Disorderly Conduct Charges

Four couples were detained last night on disorderly conduct charges and the city treasury gained 68 as a result of two raids. None appeared in police court this morning. Three couples were arrested at a residence on 127 J-2 Eight Street West, while the fourth was taken at a hotel.

J-2 Eight Street

California Syrup of Figs advertised for children health

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for feverish children and digestive upset. It promises safe relief from constipation, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort with instructions on dosage and warnings about counterfeit fig syrups, urging consumers to buy the official 0 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California Wlifornia

New Cadillac Patrol Arrived for Waterloo Police Service

The eight cylinder Carrillac patrol vehicle arrived at Morris garage for display. It must be accepted by the city police committee before transfer to the police department. The ambulance capable car can serve patrol and emergency ambulance needs, with a two person seat. Chief Leighton says the new patrol will handle police calls and accidents, while the current car remains in use for other tasks. Patrol drivers are instructed to limited speeds on ordinary calls and emergencies. The unit funds come from the police equipment fund. A Dane party will be held at Hotel Russell Wednesday evening.

Carrillac Waterloo Morris Police Aleo Leighton T le Police Equiment Fund

The Rose of the Rancho at Plaza Theatre

The Rose of the Rancho, Belasco series, screens at the Plaza today. Kamati vine Belasco and Jesse L. Lasky supervised the production shot in lower California with Mexican Vasqueros Spanish costumes and actors. Authorities credit it as a west artistic and faithful motion picture produced in the United States.

Rancho Plaza Nerrow California Kamati Vine Belasco Jesse L. Lasky Mexico

Plain massified encoannt afs for washing hair

A simple, greaseless wash using plain water and a small amount of batter like preparation. It claims to be cheap, lasts months, and leaves hair soft, bright, wavy, and free of dust and dandruff without harsh alkali in soaps.

Social notes and visits from Cedar Falls community

Cedar Falls residents share weekly gatherings social calls and visits. Miss Myrta Moaglund entertains the Coterie. others host the Owls Weavers and neighborhood social groups. Families travel for health and business, while clubs meet for picnics, sewing, and hospital drives. Gideons greet churches. high school teams win at Waverly. civic groups plan projects and elections. Cedar Heights gains electric service from Waterloo power plant.

Annual Cedar Falls High School Annual to be published

Vinton January 18 The Cedar Falls High School will issue its annual this year with the senior class organizing and funding efforts led by Editor John R Brown and a full staff including Florence Care Rudolph Dubbert Edward Leavitt and Evelyn Willcox The Arrow student paper is already thriving under Margaret Nichols as editor in chief and the First Congregational Church holds a monthly business meeting Wednesday evening A hospital admission of a former Vinton resident Chester H Hodge now in Wyoming notes an insanity adjudication and transfer to Independence Iowa The Margaret Nichols led Arrow is praised as a meritorious publication and a Guild dashing party is planned at Hotel Russell on January 27.

Ladies’ Association Roger Leavitt S. F. Hersey Warren Lashbrook W. L. Veateh Cedar Falls Hev R. Wieter Church of the Living God P— Board OF C. P. Colegrove Clinton G. Gee Anamosa University of Iowa Loning Y45 Barta Sempial Paselist Barta Sempial Paselist Ila Piano Selection Was Given During Pickd Ig Leroy Steidlander Frank Voelner Grant Perrin Colact Ty Cedar Falls Independence Chester H. Hodge Wyoming Hodge Vinton The Arrow Margaret Nichols

Local program winners and community notices

The program winners were Tom Tierman in oratorical, Elsie Shields in dramatic, and Agnes Burlingame in humorous. Judges were Profs John Barnes, Charles Meyerholz of Cedar Falls, and Hugh Mossman of this city. Tierman will represent the college in Waterloo in March. The Ladies Aid plans a lecture by Rev W F Spry of Waterloo at the Methodist church Monday January 25 to raise funds for the new church. The funeral of the late Bessie Aungst was held from her sister’s home. she had lived in Vinton all her life and was formerly head waitress at the Ralsea hotel. she was married to Joseph Aungst about 12 years ago. He has been confined in the…

Cedar Falls Myrta Moaglund la’ Clair Martin Martin J. W. Bangs Weavers F. M. Hemmerling Iowa Street Maurice Paul Heari Paul J. H. VanDyke Chicago VanDyke C. H. Nims Oshkosh Wis Entre Neus Club J. W. Holland Ruth Miller Frank B. Miller Cornell College Mt. Vernon G. W. Newton Ross California Jon Pacific Coast Cedar Heights Sachs Club F.C. Yardho West W. Foote H. Clay Lois Pardee Waterloo John O. Knox Marry Merrill Tula Merrill Firth J. W. Merrill H. A. Tetmole Sartori Memorial Hospital J. A. Wilson Levi Wambaugh Eldredge Wilson Rochester Minn College Symnast Vlatteville Socuial Ser Tom Tierman Elsie Shields Agnes Burlingame Profs John Barnes Charles Meyerholz Hugh Mossman College Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church W. F. Spry Spry Bessie Aungst Vinton Ralsea Joseph Aungst

Former Resident Visits Waterloo on 56th Birthday

Charles 8. Pierce, a former Waterloo businessman, arrived yesterday for a short visit with childhood friends and former associates, marking his fifty sixth birthday upon landing. He is the son of George R. Pierce, once a longtime local shoe merchant. Fifteen years ago he left for Seattle to pursue business, and this winter planned a trip east before stopping in Waterloo again at the Irving hotel.

Charles 8. Pierce Waterloo Mr. Pierce George R. Pierce Nresent Waterloo West Seattle Wash Pierce Irving Hotel

Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Bridgeton Woman

Mrs. Fannie Cooper of Bridgeton New Jersey reports severe sickness and weakness due to irregularities. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised as effective for female ills including displacements and irregularities, with confidential advice offered from the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Bridgeton N.J Esood Lydia E. Pinkham Fannie Cooper R.F.D Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia B. Pinkham

Traveler Reflects on Waterloo Growth From Village Roots

The speaker arrives to express astonishment at Waterloo's growth, recalling a thriving village and recognizing it now as a metropolis. Friends note he admits this is the only thing he clearly recognizes, as Waterloo has become a hub of business blocks driven by location rather than the blocks themselves.

Waterloo

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Pink Health

Dr Edwards Oliv Tablets sold as a herbal liver bowel tonic praised by a physician for 17 years of use. Advertises pale complexions, sallow skin and headaches as signs improved by nightly tablets. Claims as a successful substitute for calomel with 10¢ and 25¢ per box.

BP. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards Olive Tablet Company Columbus

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DEETS Irunkels Runkel Mrs. Donelson B. J. Howrey SEVEM Proce Harding Wil Pater Strat Yau Oige Guild Russell Dan Plaza Theatre Wien Cambric Nainsook Cedar Falls Daily News D. N. Liard Cedar Falss Drug Co Fourth Main Streets Lawn City Methodist Episcopal Church P. M. Sorensen Wheaton Jeng Borensen Sorensen Mr. Masby Luddington Mich Miss Nasby E. Nasby H. W. Stine Waverly Sedar Heights Cedar Heights the Heights Ernest Hansen Choice Francis Wagner Jake Evelyn Willcox FIST First Congregational Church St. Margaret's Guild Russell-Lam
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