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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
1
A vintage guide extols crochet as a soothing, productive pastime for all ages. It praises crochet's individuality, outlines starter basics, recommends a steel hook, and lists the six fundamental stitches with simple technique notes and figure references.
The note explains crochet techniques including slip stitch, double crochet, and treble crochet with figures. It describes how many chains and loops form each stitch, the meaning of symbols like t and dt, and how to start rows. It invites readers to request clarifications via mail.
Waterloo east assigns teachers for all grades led by Superintendent Charles W. Kline. High school staff includes Miller as principal Barrett and others in math Latin sewing and science, with principals and supervisors listed. Eighth and seventh grade posts span many teachers. multiple schools in La Fayette and Lincoln districts designate principals, teachers, and cadets for subjects from history to art and music.
Mrs. Miranda Banfield hosted a June gathering at 2102 Lafayette with twenty seven attendees including Irvin Crail of Minneapolis and multiple families from Janesville Raymond Waterloo and Roberts Wis plus visiting relatives from Helena and Chad. Local notes report a horse’s death from overeating and several sick or traveling individuals with moves and visits described.
An early spring tale follows a goblin and fairy court preparing paints for blossoms. A sick goblin wife seeks water and aid from flowers, while a pale poppy willingly shares its heart’s liquid. The goblin rewards the poppy by granting it a red color and future seed spread, explaining why poppies yield medicine for pain.
B C Crandall visited his brother Frank in Wisconsin last week. Mr Elliot lost one of his horses on Wednesday. C Clements and Gon Earl of Cedar Rapids were home over Sunday. Mr and Mrs E Moses of Charles City were transacting business here this week.
In Aplington on June 3 Charles Willeke and his crew began a large cement block barn for Ray Pookes east of town. James Kirby returned to Long Prairie Minnesota and plans to rent a farm near New Hartford this fall. The J H DeVries and Henry Brinkman barns burned to the ground with the origin of the fire unknown after a hard fight.
The report notes Grandpa Kneppe’s house was saved while the Asa Stonjor dwelling caught fire from sparks, with high winds feared to worsen the blaze. J. H. Meyer and Ben Brung brought the Eleanor elevator, trading in the J. H. Meyer dwelling property in town and will take possession July 1.
Hazleton and nearby towns share a round of visits and appointments. Mrs Mate Smith and daughter left for Nebraska. Miss Lizzie Thomas nurses Mrs Campbell who is improving. A Mahuran to lead Hazleton schools with six week summer study. Miss Jessie Finch becomes Fork Side principal. Mrs Lisle Searle guests in Hazleton then to Grass ton Minnesota. Hon T B McCurdy and J B Shackleford return to Des Moines. Mrs John Kendall visits Waterloo and sees niece Ethel Sadler's high school graduation. A Epworth seminary concert benefits the church building fund. the M E church reorganizes to a cross shaped plan with pulpit and Sunday school room. Ayrun Shafer visits from Wadena. Mrs Misse Kiefer returns from North English. Lynn Silky moves to New Hampton for work with Phil Labner. Mrs Hoffman and son from Shell Rock stay with Landom family during car trip. Emna Basham, Sherman Bades, Mario Geratenberger attend Cedar Falls summer school with Ethel Sadler joining from Waterlgg.
A guide to planning short vacations with Chicago as a top option. It notes affordable hotels parks and daily Lake Michigan excursions. The Witness Rail service runs five daily Waterloo to Chicago trains with daytime and overnight options, dining and parlor cars. For tickets contact the City Passenger and Ticket Agent.
The Wenthe family thanks friends and neighbors for use and sympathy during their bereavement for their dear son and brother. Gratitude for the beautiful moral offerings is extended. Mr and Mrs H F Wenthe and family.
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