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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1912

Page

5

Waterloo Girls Star in College Play In the Palace of the King

Waterloo students at the Iowa State Teachers College present In the Palace of the King with Grace Dunkelberg as Dona Dolores de Mendoza and Esther Hurwich as Dona Inez de Mendoza. Five Waterloo girls participate including Hazel Strayer Dona Mencia Marion Preece and Hose Smith the queen. The cast includes repeat performers from The Girl From Montana and the event draws local friends to the final tonight.

Waterloo Iuwa State Teachers’ College Grace Dunkelberg R. A. Dunkeberg Dolores de Hazel Strayer Duchess of Alva Marion Preece Dona Mencia Hose Smith Jennie HE. Smith

Gideons Meet in Social Session in Waterloo

A large turnout of Gideons and their wives from Waterloo and Cedar Falls gathered Saturday at Mrs. 8. D. Minchells Fifth street West home. President R Crowther led brief devotionals. Mrs Bowen Cedar Falls state president’s wife sang solos and Irene Rehde played piano. Light refreshments followed.

Gideons Waterloo Cedar Falls

Donnelly Family Seeks Higher Household Allowance

A district court filing seeks an increase in the monthly allowance for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donnelly from 75 to 124 dollars to cover household expenses. The request also asks for payment of bills incurred before June 7 1910 and guardianship over the 70 year old Mr Donnelly. The couple owns property valued around 5000 dollars including Benton County land, and their two unmarried daughters care for them at home in Waterloo.

Thomas Donnelly Benton Waterloo

In Memoriam and Notice of Obituary Gifts

In memoriam notes from Linden M. FE and family mark a time of bereavement as relatives and friends remember loved ones. A request mentions a copy of testimonials to be placed and received for a future event. Mr and Mrs Shon and Mr Rwddlee of Winona Minnesota arrived in Waterlon to visit Mrs Lydia Holmes.

Winona Minn Waterlon Lydia Holmes

Wanted Furnished Rooms Near West Ninth Street

Classified ad fragment seeking comped ent and nurse care. Mentions modern furnished rooms at FOS West Ninth St and a separate notice about a lady needed for band board at 221 Washington with unclear roles. Reading is fragmentary and lacks coherent details.

Ninth St Hooke- Werk Hie Washington

Ed Tour Pastel Fetches Record Price at Paris Sale

Jacques Doucet's collection sale at Salle Petit in Paris realized Lis Tour's pastel portrait of Touyal de Epinoy for 720,000 francs, about 120,000 dollars, the highest public sale price for a painting in France. Previously Murillo's Immaculate Conception held the record at 56,000 francs ($117,200) in 1852.

Jacques Doucet Salle Petit Paris Lis ‘Tour Touyal de Epinoy France Murillo Soult

Notable Birth of Augustus Dodge in Missouri Territory Era

Historical note recalls 1821 June 4 approval of Missouri Territory by Madison. Augustus Caesar Dodge, born Jan 2 in Ste Genevieve, Missouri, later became one of the first two United States senators born west of the Mississippi. Governor William Clark led Missouri Territory during its early years. James Gardiner Company, real estate and rentals, linked to War Pictures text materials for schoolchildren.

Iowa Missouri Madison Louisiana Purchase Louisiane William Clark Lewis and Clark Augustus Caesar Podge Lown Byron Ste Genevieve Louis Pelzer Pedee State Historical Scrpty of Towa Augustus Caesar Dodge United States Mississippi River

Local man released from city jail to Centerville kin

A briefly jailed man was discharged from the city jail today and allowed to return to relatives in Centerville after being held for safekeeping.

Centerville

Interurban Fall Injures Sherman Wolfe Father in Reinbeck

Jaeney DeWolfe father of Senator Sherman Ve Wolfe of Reinbeck fell from an interurban rail into Cedar Falls Friday night at 10 44. The accident happened between Ninth and Trath streets. He was removed to 7 Lnameeh Clay street in Reinbeck where he is recovering with slight injuries. Dick Carr a 28 year old man from Center ville who was temporarily insane and who becked the others Friday noon to lock him up before him.

Jaeney DeWolfe Sherman Ve Wolfe Reinbeck Ninth Trath le Wolfe Clay Dick Carr Centerville Nvn Aml Kitty Pleasant Street

Primary Board Completes Official Canvass of Vote

The board of supervisors completed the official canvass of the recent primary election. No notices of recount had been filed, and no protests were filed regarding irregularities in precincts. John R. Rector reported expenses of 90 dollars for campaign materials while Genree Johnson stated no expenses were incurred.

Phys Board of Supervisors John R. Rector Republean Genree Johnson

Senator Reed to Nominate Clark at Baltimore Convention

Wrebington June 10 United States Senator Janes Rees has been chosen to nominate the speaker for president at the Baltimore convention. Formal announcement will come from the Clark headquarters. Reed is a former mayor of Kansas City Missouri.

Wrebington United States Janes Rees Clark Baltimore Sald Lark Reed Kansas City

Housewives' League Head Urges Fish to Cut Costs

Mrs. Julian Heath of New York proposes a food scheme to replace meat with fish at all meals to reduce the cost of living. She asserts that one dollar fatalities will consume fish and eggs, lowering meat demand and driving prices down.

Julian Heath Housewives’ League New York

Kidnapped Child Missing From Temporary Home

The 16 month old child of Charles H. and Myrnea Barnes disappeared Saturday afternoon from a Cottage Street home where Ida A. Burkitt placed custody after a divorce. Police and county officers seek the child, suspecting the father may have taken it.

Charles H Myrnea Barnes Ida A. Burkitt Cottise Street

French Seamen Vote General Strike In France

In Havre France the crew of the liner France totaling 430 firemen trimmers and seamen and 600 other seamen formed a strike committee after voting for a general strike. They urged the vessel's crew to not return to work until their demands are met including wage increases of FG a month for firemen and $44 a month for other categories.

Iavre France Gener Haute New York

Dickens Birthplace Plaque Draws Portmouth Wanderers

In Portsmouth on Commercial road a sign marks Charles Dickens birthplace near the old tile house. The piece recalls the young Dickens brought to the dockyard by his mother in 1812 and its lasting impact on readers who recognize the everyman figures he portrayed from Sam Weller to the many tradespeople he celebrated.

Charles Dickens Portsmouth John Dickens Navy London Dickens Sam Weller Weller Great Britain Commercial Road

Additional Market June Government Report Summary

Wheat conditions and yields shown for winter and spring wheat with total estimated production. Winter yield 363 million bushels. spring yield 265 million. Total wheat this year about 28 million bushels. Oats yield 28.3 bushels per acre. total 1.7086 billion bushels? unclear. Last month and last year comparisons provided. Livestock and stock market notes note hog demand, cattle and mutton trends. New York stocks section lists many named firms and prices from June.

Taking a Stand Over Mother's Birthday Celebration

Mrs. Deighton informs her brother Dick she will not host the family birthday gathering this year due to criticism of her entertaining. She explains the plan to celebrate with 24 guests including Margaret's nieces, stressing self invitation and avoiding disapproval. Dick urges reconsideration but accepts her stand.

Mrs. Deighton Kate Mother Fred Jack Bessie Margaret Lve

Frugal Home Advice On Owning A Small House

William A Radford urges readers to buy and own a small house to beat rent costs. He details lawn formation, soil prep, and planting to add value, plus tips on paint and upkeep. Owning brings security and neighborhood uplift while avoiding costly rent cycles.

Fragmentary note on a tense exchange before a show

A brief, unclear fragment describes a tense dialogue about a star, temper, and engagement. The line hints at a manager and a participant debating timing and temperamental issues before the performance ends. The content remains vague and disjointed.

Fragmented domestic dispute dialogue overheard at home

A muddled exchange reveals Mrs Homes-Fanny and Mrs Bane arguing with a husband and a partner about a hat and affection. The transcript captures a strained domestic scene with unclear actions and responses.

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