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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

2

Advertising Frolic At Majestic Theatre Draws Crowd

Waterloo ad men showcased a mixed program of motion pictures and vaudeville at the Majestic Theatre. The show featured advertising themed films from Wilms and others, plus acts by Pavia, the Alexanders, Chuck Hans, Wrances and Demar, and Wilson and Schneider. The program will repeat tonight with a "congeart" after the usual performance.

Waterloo Majestic Theatre Wilms Associated Advertising Clubs Noah Tan Pavia Alexanders Chuck Hans Wrances Demar Bemar Wilson Schneider

Seattle Cracks Down on Blind Pig Raid

Seattle police on the dry law squad carry out orders with stern resolve. A pharmacist who was raided previously and told by Chief Charles Deckingham he would not cheat again failed to keep his vow, leading to renewed scrutiny and action.

Seattle Woah Ila Charles Deckingham

Local aspirants to stage perform tonight due to storm

Due to last night's storm, seats reserved for tonight’s show may be exchanged for tickets tonight. A third performance of side frete will be given in Cedar Falla tomorrow night. President Paul Talbot of the Ad club invites Courier News staff to attend as guests. They will meet at the Courier office at 7:48 p.m. and march to the theatre.

Falla Paul Talbot Ad Club Newsbors Courier

Shackleton Lost Ship in Polar Sea and Struggles

A lengthy dispatch from Lieutenant Sir Mrorst Shackleton at Port Stanley Falkland Islands recounts the Endurance wreck in Weddell Sea, ice hazards, and the heroic retreat to Elephant Island. Shackleton and five volunteers then sail 760 miles to South Georgia, beaching their boat after a two day effort, while the Elephant Island group waits with five weeks of rations. The mission yields new coastline, hydrological data, and magnetism observations. no crew deaths are reported in the end.

London Mrorst Shackleton Port Stanisy Falkland Islands Wedilgllsax Shackleton Elephant Island Shackton South Georgian Elephant Frank Wild Tony Storm Theo Sussedt South Georgia King Franken Bay Beals Weddell Sea South Queenland

Endurance Disaster Echoes Amid Frozen Wastes

The Shackleton expedition narrative recounts the Endurance trapped and crushed by sea ice. crewmen endure within a shattered hull as fires go out and the ship sinks, leaving the survivors stranded in a frozen world with scarce provisions and three small boats for escape.

Berga Endiranes Corrie Shackleton

Nursery for Children Opens in Waterloo

Waterloo mothers learn of a new nursery opened by Mrs. Florence McEwen at the old Eightney homestead on Independence avenue. Assisted by her daughters, the home aids infants from six weeks old, with a sand-free yard, indoor playroom, well ventilated sleeping rooms, and modern attractions. Ruth Reed and Ray, and Dr. John B. Smith support the venture, believing a need exists for such instruction in the area.

Waterloo Florence McEwen Eightney Independence Avenue Naranty Misa Ruth Reed Ray John B. Smith Nomo Mothera

Care for Children Emphasized Over Weeks. Quote Fragments

A fragment quotes discussing the necessity of ensuring children are properly cared for over periods ranging from one to several weeks. The terse note implies concern for caregiving duration and stability.

Schoolboard Votes for Waterloo Playground Project

The Woman's committee and the Waterloo school board reached unanimous support to finance supervised playgrounds. Plans by east and west committees will set sites and start work soon. Each river side will have a playground this year as an experimental effort.

Woman's Cr Waygrounds Waterloo BF. C. Platt

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