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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1923

Page

9

Cosmetics Queen Explains How Men Win Beauty

In Chicago July 31 report, Dr. Nell Cooper of Baton Rouge asserts men can beautify easily through abstinence from alcohol, exercise, clean skin, and constructive cosmetics. She argues barber-club remedies are wrong, predicts little makeup will be worn and highlights dietary cautions for a wholesome appearance.

International News Wire Chicago American ‘Society ‘of Cosmeticians Nell Cooper Baton Rouge Cooper Nell

Funeral of G B Fox to be held at Jesup Church

Funeral services for George B. Fox are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Jesup Iowa following private prayers at the family residence He died at 1 20 p m yesterday after a long illness He was a well known business man with 30 years in mercantile and poultry enterprises Surviving are his widow a daughter Mrs Harvey Nelson and granddaughter Georgia Bernice Nelson.

Jesup Isa George B. Fox Methodist Episcopal Fox Harvey Nelson Georgia Bernice Nelson

Gift Loaf of Bread Poisoning Reported in Des Moines

Police traced a man suspected of poisoning a loaf found on the Richards couple's kitchen table after they returned from an automobile ride. The bread was doctored with Paris green like poison, discovered by Mrs Richards as she prepared dinner.

Des Moines O. G. Richards Richards

Special Test Car Taken to Fort Dodge

The special test car owned by Illinois Central Railway and University of Illinois has moved to Fort Dodge to test engine pull east and west of the city. It previously tested near Waterloo and Dubuque to assess coal economy and mogul locomotive pull for railway efficiency.

Fort Dodge Illinois Central Railway University of Illnois Waterloo Dubuque

Smoke fires at Berkley Hardware tinshop and dump fire

Smoke from a furnace burning rubbish filled the Berkley Hardware tinshop and caused an alarm at 7 p m. There was no damage. Firemen were sent to the east end of Eleventh street bridge at 4 15 p m. yesterday for a dump fire.

C. M. Berkley Hardware Company Eleventh Street Bridge

Fast Light Train to Chicago by Great Western No. 6

Advertisement for a night train to Chicago via Great Western No. 6 from Union Station at 11:45 p m with a 7 30 a m arrival, a steel sleeping car, two stops, and easy sleeping. Mentions connections to J Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City with agents A J Howard and others.

Chicago Great Western Union Station Ycamore St

Frightened Horses Throw Driver Near Engine Wheels

Cedar Falls July 31 Special Hinev Jacobsen was thrown to the pavement less than three feet from the rails when his team, frightened as he swung them aside to avoid an approaching engine, bolted. He was badly cut and bruised from contact with the pavement. The accident occurred at Fifth and Clay streets as he returned from the elevator delivering Brain. Jacobsen is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Jacobsen who operate the Ford farm northeast of town.

Cedar Falls Hinev Jacobsen Fifth Clay Jacobsen Albert Jacobsen Ford

Waterloo Gideons Meet at Elk Run Saturday Evening

Waterloo Gideons will meet at Elk Run Saturday evening with a picnic supper at five. Those attending should bring casual supplies and will return to the city in time for the chautauqua program. Reports from F Willis Jenks and R H Crowther on the state convention and from R W Sheplea and W J French on the national convention will be heard.

Waterloo

Defer Trial of Men Charged with Theft

Ray Wilson Pete Jones and Stanhope LaPrade were ordered to stand trial in municipal court today on larceny charges. All pleaded not guilty. Defense requested a continuance to obtain witnesses, and the hearing was adjourned to 9 a.m. tomorrow. State testimony indicated the three were arrested Saturday night near Burton Avenue and Parker Street in a car with autoAccessories stripped from Anthony Parrish’s vehicle nearby. Bond set at $1000 each.

Ray ‘Wilson Pete Jones Stanhope LaPrade Burton ‘Avenue Parker Anthony Parrish

Four Injured in Night Motor Accidents Here

A double incident last night left four people injured. Miss Esther Smith, 16, was struck at Third and Commercial streets by an auto driven by Mrs. EF A Nelson of 171 Duryea. She suffered facial lacerations, arm and leg injuries and remained unconscious for hours before awakening around 10:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Hospital. In a separate collision at Fourth and Baltimore, Edward Towne and William St Clair collided, injuring Ruth Scott and Joseph Otto. Scott broke a left arm with head injuries. Otto sustained a compound fracture of the left leg, fractured upper jaw, and facial injuries. All four patients were hospitalized and reported resting comfortably.

Esther Smith EF. A. Nelson Duryea Smith H. A. Boysen Bluff'street Joseph L.otto Rhey Bt. Clair Scott Otto Scott J Towne Fourth

Iowa Civil Engineering Graduates Practicing in State

Iowa State College grads in civil engineering mostly stay in Iowa. Of 34 graduates, 29 report positions in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Waterloo Sioux City Davenport Dubuque and other cities with roles in public/private engineering, contracting, college teaching, and highway work. Several hold government engineering jobs.

Iowa State Colleges Iowa Des Moines Cedar ,Rapids Waterloo Sioux City Davenport Dubuque Tlilingdis United States

Corning Seeks Divorce After Alleged Cruelty

Herbert M Corning files for divorce from Wade M Corning in district court citing cruel and inhuman treatment beginning around October 1921. They wed in Waterloo in 1904 and have a daughter age 18. He asks the court to grant the divorce and dissolve the marriage.

June Waterloo Wade M. Corning Clerk of District Court Hej

Ex Linn County Deputy Treasurer Settles Shortage

E W Jolsinger former deputy treasurer in charge of the tax books reportedly settled a shortage totaling 5740.46 with bend ing companies. The gap, spanning 1920 21 22, included interest. County Attorney Barngrover confirmed a settlement was made while Holsinger remained ill at home and refused to deny or affirm the report.

Cedar Stupids E. W. Jolsinger W. J. Barngrover Ade Holsinger

Bonding Company Rep Confirms No Prosecution in Marion

A bonding company representative said in Marion Indiana late yesterday that the statement by the county attorney indicates there will be no prosecution. The father’s involvement and conference were noted but no charges are expected.

Hls Bonding Company Marion

Holiness Association Sessions Set for Tomorrow

An all day monthly meeting of the Black Hawk County Holiness Society will be held tomorrow at the Linden Avenue church. Local ministers will lead services at 9:30 a.m., 2:40 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Community attendees are urged to participate.

Black Hawk County Iollness! Society Linden M Locail

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