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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
A vivid survey of summer sport fashion describes new sweaters in blue and silk, sleeveless coat sweaters in velvet and black hat with bold brims, box coats in pongee and velour, and various sporty outfits. Also notes on related social events and gatherings at Cedar River park and nearby venues.
A fashion feature explains marcelled hair, its popularity, and two home methods to create the wave with a curling iron. It notes shaping, timing, and finishing steps, and cautions that achieving the look at home is hard and requires practice. Also includes skincare advice about elbow oil and cleansing cream.
Railway station agents compiled that Iowa will see one of its largest harvests this year. Weather was favorable for corn with warm days and adequate rainfall promoting growth. Minor damage occurred from a hailstorm and cloudburst that affected the countryside.
A columnist muses on why old jokes endure and reappear in newspapers and daily talk. He cites polar bear quips, the milkman gag, and classic setups, arguing the jokes persist because they are exceptionally good, not merely nostalgic.
Fort Dodge area reports mixed crop impact from recent weather. Dubuque county floods small streams and damages lowland crops while dogs and sheep drown elsewhere. Wheat near Fort Dodge shows scab though Illinois Central agents note limited damage. Raspberries and blackberries exceed 29 year highs with all garden crops in uncertain condition.
Michael Malone, formerly of Waterloo, has been elected grand patron for the Order of the Eastern Star in Utah. The city learns via a Salt Lake City booklet by three Masonic lodges. Malone, son of widow Mary Malone, left Waterloo in the 1880s for Wah, then worked in railroads and later settled in Ogden, Utah. One of his brothers Abe, a conductor for Illinois Central, was killed at Raymond.
An advertising snippet promotes Satin Skin Cream followed by Satin Skin Powder. It emphasizes a smooth complexion and enhanced appearance, directing readers to try the two products in sequence. The tone imitates period beauty ads with focus on the new skin finish.
A reporter describes a well dressed young woman in Waterloo with a knee high slit in the rear of her skirt drawing attention from at least ten onlookers. The piece notes the woman's anonymity, stylish hair, and absence of further detail beyond the visible fashion moment.
Beatty from the A. A. offices is taking a week's vacation. Vocational lectures, once a feature of Sunday afternoons at the YMCA, have been called off until cooler weather. Mr. Hanser announced that extreme heat made it impossible for workers to attend.
A conference committee proposed a tentative list of trustees for a new hospital to be built if the Waterloo Hospital Association and Presbyterian Hospital merge. If the merger fails to reach action soon, Waterloo, led by Carleton Sias, may launch a campaign for at least 140000 dollars to fund a third hospital.
Probate records show the Frank A Anderson estate valued around 150000 with all bequests to brothers and sisters. The bachelor died May 1 1918 in Chicago. Administrator bond set at 300000 and principal assets are stocks bonds and money at interest with multiple named beneficiaries in Sweden Belvidere Kirkland Fort Dodge Minneapolis and Fort Dodge listed.
Carleton Sias leads a Waterloo reunion of former company G I N G members at K of P hall with war stories songs and grub. Guests include Henry Marsh former company cook Major Utety Manchester and Captains Gus Julien and Fred Fisher. The 1913 unit served on the Mexican border and split during WWI.
An inquest to determine the exact cause of death of 18 year old Leonard Noss will be held at 7 20 p m today in Dr S D Smith s coroner office The deceased died at St Francis hospital under mysterious circumstances The jury comprises N M Beekly J C Beem and G E Breb-
Shoudy, a Williams College graduate and former Ravalli County Fair secretary, Missoula Chamber of Commerce official, will head the war camp community service next week. The effort, in cooperation with the Red Cross civilian relief committee, aims to mobilize local help for returning Kolfiers as part of the community. R D Hoyer of Des Moines arrives today to secure office space and an assistant for Town service.
Neighbors and Gus Schneider relatives will testify at the inquest into the boy found unconscious in Schneider’s field last Monday. Dr. Smith cites unusual aspects in the death, while officials say there is no foul play. The lad, mentally and physically undeveloped, had a head wound. a post mortem was held Wednesday.
Fred Meyers aged 18 son of Mrs Anna Meyers of 1907 Commercial Street and a boy named De Ford of 226 1 2 Fourth Street West were injured at 8 30 am when a horse and wagon struck them on the street. The incident left both boys hurt with Meyers sustaining unspecified injuries and De Ford also hurt. Authorities investigated the accident and no further details were provided.
Six boys riding on Fourth Street West were struck when a wagon swerved to avoid them. Meyers received serious bruises to the legs and body and De Ford also sustained injuries. An ambulance and physicians attended both youths at their homes.
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