Appreciation of Miss Magowan at YWCA party
Miss Ruth Magowan, soon to marry Carl Kirkpatrick on July 26, was honored by the YWCA with an informal afternoon at the J. F. Easler home. Guests included former secretary Ruth Magowan and other YWCA members. Gifts, a short talk by President Mrs. Langlas, and music plus refreshments completed the event.
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Ruth Magowan
Young Women’s Christian Association
Y. W. Board
J. 4
I. A. Watkins
J. W. Henderson
F. M. Shores
C. M. Young
Langlas
W. W. Lytle
Mirs
The River Demon and the Stork Part I
The stork mourns a lost baby as the River Demon woos his sweetheart. Mermaids bring a mortal girl to the rocks. The boss stork seeks fairy aid to reveal truths to the King and Queen and guard the river to save the Princess. The scene shifts to royal guards bearing Queen and King toward the river to secure the Princess.
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Evangeline
Aloeksia
Edding
Alie
Mr. Fox
Sha
Tha
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes
Edna Kent Forbes offers mirror guided fashion advice urging readers to inspect their backs and fits, noting back view crucial for looking well dressed. She warns skirts and collars must align, hair must be styled neatly from all angles, and provides simple home remedies for hair care and scalp health.
Side Talks on Raising Speed Limits and Laws
Ruth Caneron argues speeding laws raise fears of unsafe streets while noting real reductions when enforcement is practical. She suggests fewer, better enforced rules and civic reforms to improve child discipline and community order.
Quince Medley Jam Recipe Preserves Prunes Cherries Apples
A preserved jam method describes slicing quinces and apples, folding in raisins and maraschino cherries, and adding prunes. The mixture is simmered with water, sugar, and boiled until thick, then canned in sterilized glass jars while hot to seal.
Grundy Center to Build City Swimming Pool Bonds Planned
Grundy Center Iowa voters consider a $10,000 municipal swimming pool project with bathhouse and skating rink. The plan calls for reinforced concrete construction on land from the old creamery, water and heat from H. F. Sprague, and a half mill levy to fund ongoing costs. Project cost estimated between $8,000 and $10,000 with a 3 percent bond interest through 1942. The pool would be 100 by 125 or 125 by 130 feet and serve youths and the public, especially areas distant from suitable bathing locations.
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Grundy Center
Wathhouse
H. F. Sprague
Bremer County Fair premium book issued
Waverly Iowa July 14 Bremer County Fair association released a 160 page premium book detailing the fourteenth annual fair August 14 to 18. Total premiums reach 10000 with 2560 for harness races 3000 for vaudeville acts and 1400 for fireworks. Baseball and horseshoe casting contests highlighted along with pantry stores and cooking department exhibit guidance.
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Waverly
Bremer County Fair Association
Pantry Stores
Vague Critique of Public Exhibits and Article Quality
The passage compares entries marking public exhibit keepers and notes many large exhibits fail to be first class due to poor quality. It contrasts gaudy shoddy items with clean well made up to date articles, arguing both tell their stories of efficiency or deficiency.
Rail Strike Adds No Worry in Waterloo Officials Say
Rail shopmen additions to the wide strike will have little effect on Waterloo. At Normal Bell’s office the master mechanic said numbers are hard to estimate since added workers were bundled with general shop staff. Normal forces operated normally in all departments this morning with no engine handling issues reported.
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Waterloo
Normal Bell
Mrs Otto to Reside in Chicago With Son After Sewing School
Mrs H B Gotto will close her sewing school at 228 4 2 Fourth street west Saturday and, after a visit with daughter Mrs Dorothy Braden in Winthrop Ta, will enroll in a Chicago dressmaking program. For the rest of summer she will run a sewing class in Winthrop for about 20 pupils and plans travel in the east and south before opening a permanent school. While there she will reside with her son Paul Otto in Chicago. Also an advertisement notes 231 pairs of ladies pumps and oxfords offered at 1.00 per pair by Mfuldoon Shoe Co.
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H. B. Gotto
Fourth Street West
Dorothy Braden
Winthrop
Chicago
Paul Otto
Waterloo
Mfuldoon Shoe Co
Big Starch Plant Expansion At Cedar Rapids Factory
Cedar Rapids July 14 Construction of two buildings costing 359000 for starch production advances under Penick Ford Co. Total local plant value reaches 6756000. New units raise corn grinding to 20000 bushels daily and starch output to 300000 pounds daily at full operation. Initially pear and powder starch to be made. later specialty starches for textiles and baking powder manufacturers. About 50 more workers expected. will smooth production between glucose peaks and starch demand.
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Cedar Rapids
Penick & Ford Co
Flivver Stolen From Near Circus Grounds
Sawyer Banks reported his Ford car license 12 6065 stolen from near the circus grounds last night. The thefts also included a bicycle and automobile curtains and a motormeter.
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Sawyer Banks
Third Street East
Lcense
Thefts Reported Around Waterloo Circus Activity
George Heath of 1169 Sycamore reported curtains stolen from a car parked in his yard while Fred Meathousé of Dy Sart In. reported a motormeter theft from his vehicle. Police warned of two pickpockets and a crippled pair near Robinson Circus. a sharp lookout found no involvement in Waterloo.
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George Heath
Sycamore
G. HH
McGonegal
Mobile Street
Fred Meathousé
Dy- Sart
Waterloo
Fall From Carriage Proves Fatal To 70 Baby In Algona
In Algona Iowa on July 14 an unusual accident killed a baby belonging to Mr and Mrs Albert Blanchard. While being wheeled by neighbor children the infant fell from a small carriage and struck his head on the pavement. Initial alarm gave way to concern as the child appeared to recover before succumbing to his injuries.
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Algona
Albert Blanchard
Tragic Fall Kills 14 Month Old Baby
Toward evening a baby died after a fall near a doctor. Witnesses said the infant, about 14 months old, suffered a brain injury and died the next day. The mother endured profound grief as the tragedy unfolded in front of her.
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Tate
Walther Delegates Leave for Lutheran Young People Event
Waterloo delegates head to Omaha for the Lutheran Young People convention from July 16 to 20. Attendees include Victer Loosebrack Arthur Kniet Edward Boebnke Adolph Peters Margaret Gindt Irene Prekel Edina Prekel Pauline Peters Molly Wenthe Esther Cohagen Margaret Kretchinier. The ad notes 331 pairs of ladies pumps and invites early purchase at Muldoon Shoe Co.
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Walther
Waterloo
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