Burns Centenary Celebrated by Cedar Valley Scots In Waterloo
The Cedar Valley Caledonian society led a Burns birthday celebration in Waterloo at the K of P hall with delegations from Shelwain Marshalltown La Porte City Lamont Cedar Falls Cedar Heights and Cedar Rapids. George Thomson Cedar Rapids performed on bagpipes and other locals contributed poetry music and addresses before a singing of America and Auld Lang Syne.
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Waterloo
Robert Burns
P. Bail
Cedar Valley
Lamont
Cedar Falls
Cedar Heights
Cedar Rapids
Jean Gunn
We S.bowen
George Thompson
F. G
Brows
United States
Doctors Clark Busy in California Work They Boosted Here
Drs G Hardy and Margaret Clark formerly of Waterloo now practice in Long Beach California They report opening an educational center for parents there and examining children weekly They attended the YWCA health conference in New York City as delegates and plan health talks for YWCA girls back home in Waterloo They expect a Des Moines federation meeting and a family reunion during the trip The article mentions local Waterloo connections Judge Platt and family among others.
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Dra. G. Hardy
Margaret Clark
Waterloo
California
Iowa
Long Beach
Blargaret Clark
New York City
International Council of Medical Women
Clark
Judge Platt
Thompson
Dr. Platt
Beauty and Health Advice Column and Evangelistic Meetings
The column discusses fat and diet tips based on wartime calories and skin care routines with offers to share formulas for blackhead powder and cleansing cream. It also notes evangelistic meetings led by Rev. W P McGarey of Sterling Kansas at the United Presbyterian Church with a Sabbath school session for children and interested parishioners.
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Florence
Washington
America
Department of Agriculture
W. P. McGarey
Sterling
Kan
United Presbyterian Church
W. A. Peterson
Side Talks on Conduct Echo Roosevelts Lincoln Example
Ruth Cameron reflects on ethics and the influence of role models. She recalls Roosevelt’s practice of seeking Lincoln’s example and urges ordinary people to live by high standards, noting how friends set personal benchmarks and how shared conduct shapes others. Emerson quote adds moral balance.
Red Cross Home Service Bureau Opens Evening Hours
The Red Cross home service bureau at Waterloo Savings Bank Building 8 operates 7 p m to 8 30 p m for two weeks on Wednesdays. Mrs B Worthen, secretary, notes discharged service men have not used the service, despite the visible light in the office and expected evening visits.
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Home Service Bureau
Red Cross Home Service Bureau
Waterloo
Concert Bands Consider Merge Under Illinois Central Banner
Representatives from the Illinois Central and Huphteler's bands met in Waterloo’s municipal court to discuss merging into a single band. The Greater Waterloo association backed one strong band, not two mediocre ones, and Waterloo business supported consolidation. A six-member committee was formed to choose a director, with another meeting scheduled for Monday night at Ben Hurbait.
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Ilinois Central
Huphtelager
Waterloo
RE. F. MacDonough
Greater Waterloo Association
Algo
Illinois Central
Ben Hurbait
Burton Avenue Church to Support Local Girl on Mission
Burton Avenue Baptist Church will provide financial backing for Miss Beulah McMillan who is preparing to go to the Belgian Congo for Baptist mission work. The church plans a fundraising drive and prayer support as she departs in a few months.
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Burton Ave
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Ill
Beulah McMillan
Belgian Congo
Miss McMillan's study and service journey outlined
The notice traces Miss McMillan’s path from Waterloo to Chicago where she attended Moody Institute and earned graduation. It notes her later work among the meretale Whites of Kentucky for a period after her formal education and before the congregation's decision.
Gift to Clinton YWCA Includes Mansion and Cash
Heirs of Judson Carpenter estate donate the La Fayette Lamb mansions valued at about 76000 and 35000 in cash to the Clinton YWCA in memory of Mr. Carpenter and Olivia Detweiler Carpenter. The mansion was bought from the Lamb estate. Cash gifts allocate 10000 for furnishing and 5000 annually for five years for maintenance. The property covers three lots.
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Clinton, Jr
la Fayette Lamb
Clinton Y. W. C. A
Judson
LaFayette Lamb
Waterloo Business College Banquet At First Methodist Church
The annual Waterloo Business College banquet for parents and students is served Tuesday evening at First Methodist Church. Pupils will give a 60 second toast with name and address. The Choral Society led by George Turner plans music and a quartet will perform old favorites. Over 400 attendees expected.
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Sanquet
Waterloo Business College
First Methodist’ Church
George Turner
Stewart Mfg Co Reports Busy Year and Encouraging Outlook
Stockholders met in Stewart Manufacturing offices as J H Stewart was elected president O J Fullerton vice president W H Stewart treasurer and C R Bassarear secretary The firm reported one of its most successful years since 1805 and forecasts for 1920 look promising with orders for nearly two thirds of expected output and plans to expand equipment and buildings.
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Stewart Manufacturing Company
J. H. Stewart
O. J. Fullerton
W. H. Stewart
C. R. Bassarear
Local World War Veterans Chapter Formed in Des Moines
January 27 meeting at the local labor temple advanced plans to organize a Des Moines local chapter of the World War Veterans. The organizer denounced the deportation of radicals and the group that led the American Legion convention in Minneapolis as he spoke to attendees. The effort aims to perfect the organization tonight.
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Des Moines
The
World War Veterans
American Legion
Minneapolis
Housing law talks in Des Moines meeting
In Des Moines on January 27 members of the Iowa State Housing association met with Public Welfare bureau officials to discuss proposed changes in housing legislation.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Housing Association
Public Welfare Bureau
Jiffy Jell Promises Free Cup For Proof Of Use
The ad asks customers to send two Jiffy Jell trade marks from front of packages to prove usage. It promises a half pint cup suited for any recipe and two fillings with water that dissolve one package of Jiffy Jell precisely.
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Hawaii
New State Housing Law Discussed and Tested
A new state housing law was examined with notes that it serves several points. Discussions covered extending the statute to small cities and organizing building campaigns. A Pennsylvania experiment used a locomotive burning pulverized coal for over two years without repairs.
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Campelsn
Pennsylvania
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