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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
5
Cedar Falls daily notes summarize visits and journeys of local residents. Mrs Carl Keller and son Robert depart for Hartington Nebraska for a month visiting relatives. Miss Mary Pare Wright, a Turkey missionary, speaks to First Congregational youth group. Local social events include lawn socials, club meetings, and college lectures as families plan summer plans and travel.
Waterloo bakers report about 25 000 loaves made daily at five cents each totaling roughly 3250 dollars spent by the public in the city and surrounding communities. Much bread ships to nearby towns with one bakery listing sixty eight shipping points. Saturday is the peak day for both wholesale bakers and grocers as households plan Sunday meals. Demand remains steady despite tariff revisions and money market conditions as families prioritize the staff of life.
An advertisement urges eye health without costly specialists. It endorses Optona tablets with water baths, claiming sharper vision, reduced inflammation, and possible glasses avoidance. It touts Bow Schuneman & Co. and druggists as fill sources, noting suitability for all ages.
Dr W L Dorgan and Dr J B Smith pastors from First and Walnut Street Baptist churches depart for the Northern Baptist convention meeting in Hositon Mass Rev Edward M Rhoades will lead services at Walnut Street during Dr Smiths absence The First Baptist pulpit to be filled next Sunday with a youth service in the evening Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and the Women’s Relief corps for kindness during illness and death of Mrs J C Scarbrough and family
Cedar Falls Indiana June 15 special It was fitting flag day was chosen for the dedication of the memorial shaft purchased by the Greenwood association for the city of the dead A large crowd gathered at 3 pm with Mayor Mennett presiding Rev O H Voolmen gave the invocation and the Cedar Falls Concert band played The unveiling was by Miss Elva Voorhees followed by a quartet and Jefferson school pupils in song Prof A P Colgrove delivered a patriotic address and Mrs William Bremer presented the monument Mayor Merner accepted The program closed with benediction by Dr D W Fahe and all joining in America The project followed years of effort aided by Mrs B Humbert whose appeals raised 1500 toward the arch
Churches to canvass day events drew hundreds as Sunday schools staged cradle roll graduations, baptisms, and new member receptions. Floral pulpit decorations and special music highlighted services while pastors offered brief talks and programs replaced usual services.
Union Congregational church observed Children’s Day with a program by the children’s choir. Tonight the Christian Endeavor society meets to elect officers. Wednesday a Midget quartet concert supports the Ladies’ Industrial Society with ice cream in the basement at 7 48. Thursday a prayer service business session follows. Friday Uncle Sam’s club election replaces the usual program. L A of Raymond M E church hosts a bazaar at Britzman’s barn Friday June 19 with supper from 6 to 8.
A six inch rain burst Floods across Manly and area as the Shell Rock and Cedar rivers rose sharply. In Floyd Butler Bremer and other counties floods damaged crops and livestock, with Marble Rock Nora Springs dams washed away. The Cedar neared flood stage but receded by morning. lowlands flooded, stock moved to higher ground. farms near Nashua and Nashua areas reported heavy losses.
The American Express company will take over the United States Express company at 12:01 AM July 1. Waterloo office dismantled and moved to Bridge street quarters. Four Waterloo employees reassigned to American Express. The move expands on Chicago Rock Island & Pacific lines gaining 9 000 miles. Fred Lathrop declined a new position and will start a Waterloo business. American Express adds Philadelphia & Reading Lehigh Valley Lackawanna Central Railroad of New Jersey Lake Shore and Michigan Southern lines.
O C Perrin and wife left Monday for Dent Mina to spend the fishing season while plans proceed for relocating the millinery stock and continuing the business as soon as the building is vacated by Dr Birney.
The annual memorial at Walnut Street Baptist Church drew a large crowd from division No. 114 and the G I A to B of L E. Dr John Bunyan Smith delivered the sermon with choral music. Names of departed members were read, tracing the local order since its 1870 founding by Charles Baldwin.
Former Iowans residing in Chicago plan their annual picnic at Jackson Park next Saturday. The Hawkeye club sponsors the event with Senator Kenyon as guest of honor. Speakers include George Reynolds of Continental and Commercial National Bank Clifford Thorne Iowa railroad commission chair and Quinn O'Brien. Delegates to the General Federation of Woman's Clubs biennial convention in Chicago are expected to attend.
Wayne Kir tall accepts assistant county engineer post at Waukon after studying at Ames. G Janssen of Hartsburg plans land purchase near Rockford. Rev I C Brownson of the Anti Saloon League led union services at the opera house. Building contract for the M E church awarded to Black Hawk Construction of Waterloo. Jericho lodge visits Granite Rock lodge of Nora Springs. Mae Allen leaves for Cedar Falls summer school. A Mexican worker injures his foot at the brick and tile plant. J W Headie dies after months of political involvement and community work. he led as mill owner, water works superintendent, and electric light plant co-owner.
Mrs C H Crandall visited Waterloo last week while Rev W H Hood traveled to Ramey Minnesota for revival meetings. Mr and Mrs R E B Hubbard welcomed a daughter Tuesday. Carrie Barr returned to Des Moines June 4 after visiting her mother and relatives. Lee Rodgers named fire chief succeeding Charles Bier. Presbyterian Sunday school held a Children’s day program. John Landers died Friday after a stroke Thursday. funeral at his home Sunday. Mrs M Feyereizen enjoys daughters Magdalene Magdalene from Gilbert and Theresa from Waterloo as teachers on vacation. Orman Hood tented Nevins building on Second Street.
The ad notes women in stores and factories face end of day weariness and organic troubles such as backache headaches nervousness and irritability. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a simple remedy made from roots and herbs to over come these troubles.
Mr and Mrs KE Blocklinger and their son of San Francisco are visiting the homes of E F Wise and Dr E F Stevenson. Mrs Blocklinger is a daughter of Mr Wise and sister of Mrs Stevenson while Mr Blocklinger is a brother of Mayor Frank Blocklinger of Dubuque.
The article offers skin care guidance for summer heat, promoting a refreshing routine. It discusses cleansing, toning, and a cooling cosmetic mix to reduce shine and wrinkles. Readers are urged to use light, soothing products for improved complexion and comfort in hot days.
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