Flies More Dangerous Than Elephants to Baby's Health
Theora Carter, president of the Society of Good Cheer, warns that flies threaten infant health more than elephants. She urges parents to protect babies with nets or cheesecloth, spray rooms with dilute carbolic acid, and maintain cheerful, careful care to prevent illness and loss. The plea emphasizes practical steps and moral call to action for families in the community.
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B. B
Baby
Theora Carter
The
Society of Good Cheer
Conscience Money Back Taxes Shocks County Treasurer
A resident sent ten ten dollar bills totaling fifty dollars for back taxes. The note asks whether the sender resides in the east or west school district to allocate the funds correctly. Treasurer Frank T. Bentley commends the act and urges the contributor to reveal residence for proper credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Bentley
Bentley
East
Jelly Mask Promises Youthful Contour From Parafied Jelly
A period advertisement extols a parafied plastoid jelly face mask that allegedly rebuilds facial tissue and restores contour and color. Readers are told to apply a thin layer for fifteen minutes, avoid talking, and rinse with cold water. Repeated use two to three times weekly is urged for lasting effects.
Tulle in Creation of Smart Hats
Tulle is a key factor in fashionable hats of the hour. The pictured creation features black tule in folds and frills with a coquettish black aigret at the center of the back of the hat.
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IULLE
Courtesy bulletin guides North Waterloo workers
News Notes outlines courtesy as essential in daily railroad life. Illinois Central general manager T. J. Foley urges polite conduct among all staff after a Mississippi court verdict against the railroad for damages. The piece cites gifts to honor staff and lists various moves and travels of Illinois Central personnel, including L. A. Downs receiving a gold watch and chain.
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Illinois Central Round House
T. J. Foley
Foley
Mississippi
Illinois Central
L. A. Downs
Howard
Iowa
Ilinois Central
Minnesota
Fort Dodge
B. K. Kilbourne
Downs
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Chancery Court
Clarksdale
Miss
City in Brief Looks at Local People and Events
A flurry of neighborhood notes lists residents and visitors in Waterloo. Names include M.A. Connolly of Chicago on business, Mr and Mrs Chas May driving to Mason City, and C. O. McCintosh buying a motion picture show in Rochester Minnesota. Also noted: several family visits, travels to Portland Oregon and Cedar Rapids, a motor trip home from Cedar Rapids, and local residents recently returning from Illinois and Wisconsin. The transit line on Lafayette street switches to permanent double tracking, and legal notes report $25 to Bouck for dog attack injuries. A Waterloo wedding joins Waterloo residents John H Jacobs, Thesta Peters, Joseph Martin, and Florence M Kerschner.
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M.A. Connolly
Chicago
Mra
Chas May
Mason City
C. McCintom
Rochester
Minn
Looks Like Wireless Outfit Arrival Stirs Waterloo Rumor
A rumor spread that Waterloo may gain a government wireless telegraph station as two 40 foot poles and twenty foot pipe pieces arrive at the Sinois Central yards. Lineman Walter Haynes reports success with a private wireless setup, while amateur operator Earle Yordy plans to join the field with a plant of his own. Home grown sweet corn advertised at C. H. Rightey’s.
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Waterloo
Sinois Central Yards
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Earle Yordy
Bloodhound Fame
Hat Description in Blue Tagal Straw with Plaited Tulle
A hat described as blue tagal straw lined with plaited blue tulle features a graceful flare at the back and is garnished with bright blue plumes.
Co-eds Market Funds for Education on Nationwide Tour
A dozen college women from Illinois markets merchandise to fund their education. They tour major cities in teams of twelve, stay in private homes, and visit sites of interest while canvassing to earn money for the next school year. Some students come from Northwestern, Chicago, or Galesburg, Monmouth, and other institutions. They belong to Greek sororities and attend informal events during two weeks on the road. Tonight a Sons of Western auxiliary meeting is scheduled at G A hall.
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Tlinois
Chicago
Trav
Northwestern
Galesburg
Monmouth
Moonlight Dancing Club
Russell-Lamson Hall
William Jenks
Frances Brammer
Waterloo Notes: Unfolding Local Notices and Weddings
In Waterloo dated May 24 1899 and February 1910 items describe a deserted wife case with no children, a passenger train delay to Oelwein for William Bryan lecture, and a resignation at Waterloo Rescue Mission with Ben Ward set as successor. Also noted are inquiries from J E Park of the Commercial club, Des Moines inquiries from A F Tanner, and Chapman & Chapman seeking architects. A wedding menu details pink and white, the bride a Our Lady of Victory graduate and bookkeeper for U G Kramer, groom Koch son of John Koch of Fourth street east. They plan an outing to Clear Lake and Lake Minnetonka, returning to 307 Commercial Street after September 1. Cass Island camping party listed among local residents.
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J. E. Park
Commercial Club and Board of Trade
A. F. Tanner
Des Moines
Chapman & Chapman
Ohio
George Barrett
Anna Barrett
Waterloo
Our Lady of Victory Academy
U. G. Kramer Company
Koch
John Koch
Fourth Street
St. Mary’s School
Waterloo Manufacturing Company
Clear Lake
Lake Minnetonka
Commercial Street
Sarrett Koch Nuptials at St Joseph’s Church
A society wedding was held at St Joseph’s Catholic church this morning uniting Miss Mabel Barrett and Mr. Ferdinand Koch. The ceremony was conducted by Father Edward Slattery with the ring service. Attendants were Miss Grace Barrett and Mr. John Koch Jr. A reception followed at 909 Lafayette Street with pink and white roses and carnations decorating the rooms and a breakfast served.
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Sarrett-Koch
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Mabel Barrett
Joseph Barrett
Ferdinand Koch
Edward Slattery
Grace Barrett
John Koch, Jr
Dainty Hand Bags Match Smart Toilettes In Beaded Velvet
Hand bags still form adjuncts to smart costumes. Illustrated here are specimens in beads and velvet. The frames of the beaded bags are of platinum or silver. The velvet bag is mounted on a gold frame.
Letsch Sues Miller for Damages in Collision Case
R O Letsch sues J J Miller in Justice Knapp's court seeking 44 30 for damages after Miller refused to yield half the road on a public way, causing a collision with Letsch's auto radiator. Miller to appear July 24. this is the second civil action from a driver not yielding half the road. Also notes Waterloo Booster Club photos and east side school board meeting with minor contracts.
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R. O. Letsch
J. J. Miller
F. F. Knapp
Miller
Letsch
The Glorious Beauty of Brown Hair Stain Ad
An advertisement extols Brownstone hair stain as a safe easy way to tint hair to golden brown or black tailored to preference. Claims instant gray coverage, lasting effect, and no detectable dye. Sold by druggists for 25c or $1.00 with trial offer and ordering details. Names Kenton Pharmacy Covington and local dealers listed.
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Addrasa
Kenton
Pike St. Covington, Ky
Waterloo
Mulhern Drug Co
Mendelson Prug Co
Wangler Bros. Ca
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Kohl
Buchanan
AIT Y Arte
North Waterloo
Supt
Trafic
Cedar Falls
Jim DuBois
Eicher
Great West
Ern
Clarion
Alice Miller
F. W. Taylor
Frye
West
W.J. Swanson
Omaha
3.A. Martin
Boston
Cherokee
Sioux City
Buchanan's
Ace Webster
Wauconia
Wm. Hansen
N. J. Brown
Logan Avenue
Helen Brownlee
Princeton
Buda
Galva
Ill
Rena Preston
Orpha Burns
New Hartford
Portland
Ore
E. A. Gardner
Jay
Jilten
Cedar Rapids
Alice Bourquin
L. A. Kiiebenstein
Grundy Center
Walter Ellia
Fred Austin
South Barclay Street
Misa Edith Morrison
Iowa Falle
H. O. Barton
Eighth Street
Merle Ayres
Eldora
P. J. Martin
Fremont Street
May Lyon Pherson
Janesville
Wia
A. R. Eggleson
Frank Lyon
R. §. Robinson
Mae
Jane
Dubuque
Randall Street
Walter BE. Clark
Son
W. K. Clark
Joseph Scheltzer
W. Henry Taylor
St. Francis Hospital
Seventh Street West
Oscar Lundberg
Frances
Marie Aleso
Boone
V. E. Sanquist
Sana Souci
Charles
Alexander
Cresto
Lafayette Street
Frank F. Knapp
George Bouck
Arthur Stewart
John H. Jacobs
Thesta Peters
Joseph Martin
Florence M. Kerschner
Jesup
Frank Fknapp
C. H. Palmer
Edith M. Palmer
C. H. Rightey's
of the
Sons of Vestern Ans
G. A. BR Hall
Oelwein
Wllam J. Bryan
M. R. Hughes
Ben Ward
Hughes
Ccessor
Cass Island
Grover C. Reiter
W. B. Stewart
Herman Kohl
Fern Belt
Mary Northey
Herman Paul
Herman Milier
Society News
Princess Theatre Today
Waterloo Booster Club
East Side
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