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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
3
Society notes cover two weddings Miss Besse Lemper and Elmer Chamberlain of Waterloo and Miss Bess Barr with Dr John A Lebedoff of Pontiac. Also reported are local banquets and club meetings including Litchfield Manufacturing Efficiency Club, W C T U, church groups and Delta Club.
Ruth Cameron reflects on the strange feeling of being watched from afar as girls at a distant dormitory window appear to observe a caller. She describes sensing a gaze through open school dorm windows on a warm day and wonders how a tiny pupil can reveal awareness across a considerable distance.
A 1930s column offers egg shampoo advice to clean, gloss, and condition hair and scalp. It recommends beating whole eggs, optionally with olive oil, drying on the scalp, then thorough rinsing with warm water and soap. Also notes eggs’ skin benefits and a brief Q&A on laxatives and creative health tips. Persistent dandruff may recur, but eggs and shampoos aid long term improvement.
The Waterloo Courier marks 61 years since its founding birth date on January 18, tracing its 1859 start by William H. Hartman and George D. Ingersoll. It grew from weekly to daily in 1890, expanded machinery, and increased pages to serve Waterloo’s rising economy with linotypes and a large printing plant. John C. Hartman remains editor in chief, overseeing the paper’s role as a leading regional news medium.
Washington January 14 The text of Japan's note to China announcing readiness to open talks on transferring Shantung to China under the Versailles treaty has reached Washington. Japanese circles say the ongoing Shantung issue threatens relations among gust nations and reflect Japan's intent to honor council commitments.
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens the self styled Russian soviet ambassador to the United States gave a brief personal history to the senate committee investigating Bolshevik propaganda. The panel adjourned early due to other engagements and Martens was to remain in the custody of the committee, with a meeting likely on Wednesday.
Lawrence Mass January 18 William B M Wood president of the American Woolen company is selling edibles at about half the price local retailers charge as part of his plan to erect a 10 story department store for the 14,000 employees here. Two carloads of canned goods arrived Saturday and were absorbed quickly by the workers. Wood seeks a suitable location and expects construction to begin early spring.
Paul Davis Dry Goods expands operations by leasing 310 by 100 foot basement space in Hotel Owenback. A new salesroom for vacuum cleaners washing machines and sewing machines will open. The contract department moves from the main building to accommodate the increased business.
Obituaries and notices list Clara Huntington McNulty of Waterloo born 1894 who died at St Francis Hospital age 28, widow of Fegus J McNulty, and Walter J Wilhelm funeral with military honors in Waterloo. Also Jeannie Carry Schelley of Algona near Waterloo died after operation, and Annie J Isley of Cedar Falls died from pneumonia after surgery. Dr Harvey Heber of California noted for return and interment in Waterloo.
The War Finance Corporation announced a further loan of 10 million dollars for machinery exports to England France Italy and Belgium. This step aims to support Allied war production and bolster industry through financed exports and supply chains.
Reports of influenza cases spread across Davenport Hagie Grove and Stanhope prompt state board of health action. Mayor Leeper and health officials seek a building for an emergency hospital as the city quarantines patients and prepares for possible spread, with a Sanatorium considered and injunctions affecting hotel quarantines.
Admiral Sims faces a full airing of charges as Navy actions and decisions are reviewed. Secretary Daniels denies giving Allied warning not to be deceived by the British and asserts the United States would fight Britain as readily as Germany. Daniels offers an alibi while committee members parse the Lone dale departure and destroyer deployment timing.
A high official had given him an admonition before leaving overseas. A secretary said that a fair-minded investigator would find the allegations about vigorous war prosecution unfounded. The secretary also noted Admiral Sims sent a letter, Some naval lessons of the great war, which was referred to the navy's general board for action.
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