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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1920

Page

3

Waterloo Women Attend Fifteenth Federation Convention

Mrs. BEA Boggs heads Waterloo women at the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Des Moines. Delegates heard from top speakers and government representatives highlighting individual effort and concerted action. A third district convention is planned for Waterloo in October with expected attendance from H.D. Lee and district leaders.

BE. A. Boggs Waterloo Woman's Club Waterloo Women General Federation of Women's Clubs Des Moines Waterloo Woman's Clubs Des Maines Boggs R. W. Frank Renwick H. W. Spaulding Iowa J. W. Cory Gentral Christian Picnic Central Christian Church Cedar River Park

Side Talks on Milestones by Ruth Cameron

Ruth Cameron reflects on life milestones from childhood to midlife. She notes 16 and 21 as defining ages, the shifting view of college students, and the sense that aging begins with new self awareness rather than a fixed age.

Ruth Cameron

Beauty Chats On Cultivating Gold Age Habits

A column notes young women often frown and overexpress facial muscles, warning this accelerates wrinkles and suggesting prevention through restrained expressions. It also promotes a hair tonic offer and advises bobbing hair for thicker growth as a youthful scalp massage routine.

Elinop

Waterloo Boy Scout Summer Camp Promises Premier Outing

Waterloo community leaders compose the camp committee for the Devil's Backbone camp in Iowa known as Switzer land. Plans include Troop 5 meeting at Sacred Heart School, Troop 8 hiking from the high school, and Troops 6 and 10 holding meetings at Calvary church under Scoutmasters Mc Mahon Dwyer Trunker and Willard Barlow respectively.

Waterloo Devil's Backbone Iowa Switzerland Jobin Wynne de E.T. Alford J. Artus J. P. Jones Frank Wyant Sacred Heart School Father McMahon Paul Dwyer C. H. Trunker Trunker Willard Barlow Calvary Evangelical Church

Real Amazon Land Tu buran Seri courting customs

The San Francisco Chronicle notes on Tu buran in the Gulf of California where a Seri youth and a dusky maiden exchange affection. It highlights that the mother governs marriage decisions while the father stays silent and the daughter’s suitor presents his claims.

Amazon Tuburan Gulf of California Father San Francisco Chronicle

Black Taffeta Gown with Braided Self-Tone Accents

A chic all black gown features taffeta fabric with braided self-tone trim, cloths and ruffles along the bodice and skirt, presenting a refined ensemble suitable for formal events.

Tiburon Island Women Rule In Amazon Kingdom

The fragment describes Tiburon as a shark island where women head families and govern men. Men perform labor for food, wood, and water while wives and daughters manage governance. Newly married husbands are described as the primary slaves under female rule.

Tiburon Shark Island Amazon

Wanda-Rose Seeks Unadoption From Lawyer

A small girl Wanda-Rose enters attorney James Lorrimer's office asking to be unadopted. She explains she was taken by a kind woman from an orphanage after loving moments with her, and hopes her biological guardian as yet unseen will return. The tale centers on custody, identity, and longing for a lost family.

Ross Conservatory Ross Conservatory of Music Moose H.D. Lee West Schools Madeline Smith-Allhouse C Ward Anon Leah MI Bickelberg Chase Rheinberser Thelma L. Amos Hood Gozinto Ponce Margery E. Corer Connor Helen G. Wilkens Maszkowski Griegi Velma L. Smith Daisy Cox Oe Medved Wanda-Roose Wanda Wanda-Stose James Lorrimer Rose Ellen Roger

Greater Waterloo association meeting outlines busy schedule

The Greater Waterloo association executive committee met at 11 20 a m to discuss reorganization with the Greater Iowa group and to plan a string of activities through July 1 including Salesmanship Education and recreation and county Red Cross and American Legion work.

Greater Waterloo Greater Iowa Association Waterloo Association Parlent County Red Cross and American Legion

Waterloo club publicity grows with 12400 inches of column space

The Waterloo Commercial Club shows strong civic activity with 12400 inches of newspaper columns, about 1033 feet, devoted to association advancement. A Chicago American City Bureau congratulates the wedding of Mr Commercial Club and Miss Chamber of Commerce of Waterloo, requesting a report for possible reproduction. A local inventor proposes four legged chickens to offset living costs, aiming to profit from extra drum sticks.

Aize Mr. Commercial Club Miss Chamber of Commerce Waterloo C. V. Simmons Greater Waterloo Association American City Bureau Tribune Building Chicago Manga Ear Zine Promb United States Plumb

Dobbin And Buggy Wreck In Park Drive

John Myers of Elk Tun reports a buggy collision with a faster car in Byrnes Park. Witnesses identify the other driver as Earl Gould of Cedar Falls. no injuries. Police to investigate.

John Myers Elk Tun Byrnes Park Myers Earl Gould Cedar Falls Waterloo Helen Brannecke Logan Avenue Virden Falls Avenue Lt. Butler Lafayette Street Center Street Courtland Hussey Russell Sager Seventh Lafayette Streets

Births and adoptions fuel a touching family reunion

In a tender exchange Ellen’s revelation about Wanda-Rose leads James Lorrimer to seek a future with the girl who calls him “her rose.” Wanda-Rose recounts a life of longing, adoption, and a promise of happiness with a husband who once stayed away. Meanwhile, local birth notices list several newborns with parents and dates. The saying about salt compares wealth to a man’s appetite in distant lands.

Ellen Wanda-Rose Roger Orphange James Lorrimer Wanda Rose

Teller Promoted to Cashier at Janesville Savings Bank

Cedar FailsProfile: Carl D. Wild, after eighteen months as teller at Citizens Savings Bank, is named cashier of Janesville Savings Bank succeeding W H Bedford who has held the post four years. Bedford departs to become cashier of First National Bank in Alhambra California.

Cedar Carl D. Wild Citizens Savings Bank Janesville Savings Bank W. H. Bedford Mr. Bedford Alhambra Cal First National Bank

Girl Led to Altar by Two Men at Once

Detroit report notes a girl was led to an altar by two men simultaneously at an event at 802 Franklin Street, city file references Henry Holt as the publisher and source.

Detroit Mich Henry Holt Franklin Street

The Brave Suitor Follows Forester to Justice Court Wedding

Henry pursues Julia Wilson to the justice court where she marries Alfred Duford at 75 Cheve Street. Bert Maloney issues a marriage license while Julia admits years with Henry and days with Alfred. Henry attends the ceremony as sole spectator.

Julia Wilson Justice Court Alfred Duford Cheve Street Bert Maloney Julia Henry Alfred Say Mrs. Duford

Tobacco symbol old in cigar store origin story

The origin of the cigar store image traces to Sir Walter Raleigh and English settlers in the south. It notes seventeenth century fortune seekers learning tobacco from North American Indians, using the red man figure to symbolize the industry.

Walter Raleigh America New World

Patterns for Courier dresses offered by Waterloo Evening Courier

To obtain the up to date pattern of accompanying design fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department, Waterloo Evening Courier. Enclose 15 cents for each pattern. Patterns allow for seams. Orders filled as soon as possible and should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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