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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
3
The article notes the annual gathering dates August 19 to 25 for the Young People's Alliance and Evangelical association camp meeting led by Rev. L. W. Bock. ChautauquaPark will host the events, turning into a tented city ahead of opening.
Twin babies a boy and girl were born to Mr and NM Steve Holmes Saturday. Doth died within a day and were buried Sunday at the Boater Cemetery. Will Armstrong and family spent the fourth at his old home. A group of boys caused damage with sticks to a new hose and painted siding. H Schlutsmeyer and family visit Indiana. Heat reduces milk deliveries. drivers seek a bonus to cover low wages.
A head clerk Hawes letter notes Woodmen camps may petition for a referendary vote on abolishing the by laws raising rates. If annulled the present raise would end Jan 1 but further increases are likely. Local residents report drought harming gardens and fields. People visiting include Iva and Josephine Johnston in Bristow and Mr. and Mrs Carpenter of Plattsburg.
Mooreville residents report bustling haying season underway and farm tasks. Families visit relatives in Belle Plaine and Dysart while attending Chautauqua in Traet. Shoppers and travelers from Mooreville visit Vinton Mitchell La Porte City Geneseo and La Porte for events and markets.
Hither of Taft or Roosevelt but a progressive platform and endorsement of Senator Cumming and Kenyon, plus effort to save the state ticket and legislature for Kenyon. Dan Turner of Corning, temporary chairman of the Republican state convention at the coliseum, denounces bosses and pledges party unity. He calls for cleansing corrupt leaders like Barnes and Guggenheims and endorses progressive principles to prevail. Local notes include marriages and arrivals such as Lizzie Meyer and Herman Klentzman, and other community updates.
Tripoli reports a 7 to Fayette loss at Fredericksburg on the Fourth after a trip by the local ball team. Citizens attended the Waverly Chautauqua to hear Thamus. Local residents and visitors, including John H. Mueller and W H Mooney, are noted for building, business, and travel. Visitors from Cedar Rapids Chicago Indianapolis Pecatonica and Oregon arrive or depart, with several family visits and relocations mentioned.
Advertises face protection with magatone dissolved in witch hazel for a lasting complexion. Also promotes a dry shampoo powder using orbs root and thorox, delatone paste for unwanted hairs, and pyroxin to grow eyebrows and eyelashes into an arch.
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