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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
Chief Logan in Greeley declares a crusade to curb women’s clothing as too scanty. He recounts Lois de Razzen’s Paris gown prompting his demand for more fabric and undergarments. warns against sheer outfits and wind-lashed corsets, joking a pint measure captures the issue.
Dr C W Bruner of Waterloo will present a paper on Somnoform Analgesia Induction For Sensitive Cavity Preparation at the National Dental Association meeting in Kansas City July 8 10 and 11 The program favors the middle west with many Iowa dentists listed for discussion including G W Hamilton W R Clack William Finn C M Work J Alden Bliss W G Crandall J W Marsh C R Baker W J Charters C W Harned Helen T Dearborn and William Harper De Ford Des Moines Red Oak and other cities are represented The convention will draw hundreds of leading dentists from across the nation
Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family during hot weather. Claims no superior quality and urges immediate purchase, noting availability from all dealers.
In Iowa City nine curators were elected for two years by the State Historical Society of Iowa at a meeting in the University of Iowa liberal arts building. Names include Geo W Ball Z W Rich Eilinders Arthur J Cox Marvin H Dey Henry G Walker Dr Henry Albert S A Swisher and Chas D Dutcher all of Town City.
Records from the secretary of the State Historical Society show about six hundred members enrolled, as governors appoint the society's officers and trustees.
The Home Building and Loan Association of Waterloo passed resolutions in memory of secretary John H. Hildebrand. They praise his faithful service and extend sympathy to his family, with copies to be filed and published in the city’s daily press.
The W. C. A. registry lists guests visiting from multiple cities including Los Angeles Jesup Tripoli Oskaloosa Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Savannah Dubuque and more. Names include Minnie Sheldon Moss Cat Neta Knowles A C Knowles Carrie Parker Harold Parker Louisa Mundfrom Kerrlein Kammeyer and several Miller Powers Elliott Scott Frerman and others.
The Keystone Leaguers of the Christian Endeavor at Oakland wrap up their convention with inspiring Bible study addresses by Rev. Walz Habliston Maize and Bishop Swengle. Officers for the new year were installed, including President Rev. C. H. Stauffacher and Des Moines affiliates.
Daley Ziphie a 17 year old girl from Lawler Iowa dies after drinking carbolic acid in an apparent suicide. Charles Gertie 19 of Big Stone City is jailed in Chickasaw County to prevent mob violence after admitting intimacy with her.
Dr H R Norris of Enderlin ND argued at the American Neurologists convention that allowing women to wear male attire would lift restrictions on women entering business and competing on equal footing. Chicago doctors weighed in on styles with support for fewer skirts. A civil health note advises taking time to eat and to use Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation, praised for easy use and gentle effects.
Minneapolis June 25 seven hundred bushels of potatoes were offered for sale at 24 dollars but drew no bids as Hubert Bown Co opened an auction of surplus tubers at the Great Northern freight depot. Bown said railroads pushed the glut hoping to recover freight charges while sellers feared any price would yield little.
The Dearborn Construction of Waterloo completed its paving contract in Iowa Falls last week and starts a new project in Independence this week. Officials say the firm is honest and reliable and does splendid work. They began loading five car loads of equipment yesterday. it will take about three days to organize it all. An official said ten wheelbarrows were stolen from the site at night along with a wagon and other tools. Some lost items were recovered in private homes, while others were not found.
The Christian Science Monitor June 20 issue features a special article on the Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College. It highlights location advantages near Waterloo, growth from 27 students in 1876 to over 2,600 in 1912 13, and praises President Seerley for guiding the institution to national recognition.
Bidora Ia June 25 Bananas about half the supply will be requisitioned for the Fourth of July celebration at the Town Industrial school for boys. The superintendent plans an all day program including a field meet of twenty three events with bananas as prizes.
Des Moines papers report Al Moore a longtime Des Moines reporter, formerly with the Waterloo Evening Courier, has been tendered a government post by Indian commissioner Cato Sells in Washington. Moore will report soon to Mr. Sells and undertake duties in the department with details yet to be assigned. George Huffman, just back from Washington, brought the news.
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