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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1915

Page

11

Poke Bonnet of 160 Comes Back in Fashion Notes

In Chicago March the piece notes poke bonnets returning with a 1834 influence, Moss rose under the chin and Janice Meredith curls. Fashion experts predict spring focus on hats and shoes with white touches, high heels, satin slippers, and the poke bonnet gradually gaining popularity with 1830 gowns.

Chicago Moss Janice Meredith Alluriux Tommy Atkins Mme Alla Ripley Fashion Art League of American Stice Mme. Ripley Oxford

Aplington Humbles Moves and Local Developments

In Aplington on March 5, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meyer moved to the farm north of town vacated by the Louis Peters family. The BE. K. Harken family moved from the farm to a new dwelling in town. John Haan will soon move to town into a house he bought from Miss Jansen, and Miss Jansen will move to a new home she built. Mrs. H C Mullere marked her sixty fifth birthday with family attendance. Willeke opened a tile plant. cement blocks and tile will be produced for the coming summer demand. The school exhibit was a major success with strong programs each evening and well-received lectures.

Aplington Albert Meyer Louis Peters BE. K. Harken John Haan Mr. Haan Miss Jansen H. C. Mullere

Winthrop Community Notes and Obituary Update

Winthrop items include visits from Miss Opal West Davenport and Mrs Mary Thompson Oelwein, plus travels of Cyrus Clark Central City and Horace Scott Rockford. Obituary Adalaide Benedict, born 1864 in Wisconsin, dies at 1915 home. survived by husband Alfred Yearwooder, five sons, siblings, and six grandchildren.

Winthrop Marshall Ball Jesup Luther Perkins Horace Scott Rockford Jll Cyrus Clark Central City B. J. Clark Opal West Davenport H. T. Statson Mary Thompson Oelwein Bertha Fear Webster City Will Evans Hannibal, Mo Chicago Fortrait Co R. L. Ross Clarion M. A. Dunlap Will Singer Gilman Wis Adalaide Benedict Lake Geneva Alfred Yearwooder John William Rouleau Canada Howard Milestone Sask Lester Yellow Grass Rolland

Golden Wedding Anniversary and Sudden Death Report

Mr and Mrs He wood celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He was an earnest Christian and member of the Congregational church. She died suddenly Monday evening after falling ill early that morning. The funeral was held Thursday at the home with Rev C S Holland and Rev C G Fort assisting. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Out of town attendees included Will and Rolland Heywood Rouleau Lester Heywood Yellow Grass Howard Heywood and wife Mile stone John Eaton and wife Pecatonica Mrs Lillian Hey wood and Rank Benedict Marcus and Ed Benedict Storm Lake.

He ¥Wood Congregational Church C. S. Holland C. G. Fort Fairview Cemetery Will and Rolland Heywood Rouleau Sask Lester Heywood Yellow Grass Howard Heywood Milestone John Eaton Pecatonica Lillian Heywood Rank Benedict Marcus Ed Benedict Storm Lake

Dope smuggling plot tied to Austrian chemist in New York

A raid on Tonke Sb Milic near Riverside Drive and 135th Street uncovered plans to import cocaine and opium from Germany and Austria. Milic, a chemist, and Waldeck, a former opium dealer, faced charges after authorities found cargo plans and treasonous documents. Evidence linked shipments of cartridges to Mexico and listed aliases for Waldeck. Celestial inference blocked.

New York Maren Gustave Waldeck United States Content Lewis, Collins and Kyte Tonke Sb Milic Riverside Drive Germany Austria Wan Lima Peru Italia Bank of Lims Chermoyrg Rubber Company Rubber No. 60 Wall Street Treasury Estabrook, Milke Guuatave Waldeck Waldeck Mille Charpel Loya Milic Llano Dalmatia Broad Street Charles 5 Sixth Avenue Mike Moughton Mexico

Peaches in Iowa Growers and Horse Power Ideas

The weekly crop letter notes peaches grown in Iowa with southern districts showing more orchards. A Farmers column depicts a horse powered dynamo concept for light and cream equipment, while Peter Beard near Sioux City builds a profitable market garden on eighty acres with greenhouses, timely deliveries, and high annual vegetable and flower sales, including 6000 baskets of pansies and 5000 tomato plant baskets yielding about 4900 dollars.

United States Department of 3 Culture Laker Irle Ontario Iowa

Where there's a will there's a way motto noted

A historical note recounts a person who accumulated extensive holdings over twenty seven years across Sioux City and lands in Iowa and South Dakota. It mentions selling his wife and family and owning many properties including thousand acres of high priced land. The speaker is described as retiring and determined to pursue his motto.

Peter Tieard Iowa Chicago Sioux City Beard Ut Fie Mr. Beard Peter Beard Peter Towa South Dakota

Twenty One 10 Get Diplomas at Commencement

A list of graduates and speakers from a ceremony is noted with names such as Penareencient Berises Ga ie, Caeren G. Conneier, and Mauri St. Jouyting. The event included a procession of students, with remarks from faculty and a benediction.

Batt Ima Diplawnis Geis Odlist Hyise Elias Ares Provident Learle MM Caeren G. Conneier Stuttes Idane Amon F

BE PROGRESSIVE APPEAL FOR THE GIRLS OF IOWA

The Iowa W C T U urges raising the age of consent from 15 to 18, arguing current law harms girls entering industry and lacking protection. Citing Arizona 17, Tennessee 21, and 18 states at 18, the appeal calls on readers to influence the legislature. correspondence from Mrs J P Nye.

Iowa Lowa Arizona Tennessee J. P_ NYE Shenandozh, Ja

Mrs Kitith Ostend Goldman Accused in 1920s Case

In New York Mrs Kitith Ostend Goldman faced accusations linked to an incident where she appeared as a young man in her apartment last summer. Her husband Henry Goldman reportedly raided the place as early training hours were described.

New York Kitith Ostend Goldman Will Henry Goldman Pace Ab

Cedar Heights Students Debate Inventor Versus Statesman

Nearly a hundred residents braved March weather at Greenwood schoolhouse for a Cedar Heights special program. A sleep inclined audience watched a debate on whether the inventor contributed more to the nation's progress than the statesman with Mrs Clark and Mrs Moore leading the affirmative and Mrs Parrott and others the negative. the negative won, with judges Galloway, Allen, and Yareho. Cedar Heights then issued a challenge to Castle All for a joint debate on the first Friday in April.

Het Wight Greenwood Cedar Heights Audiencne Ores Saun J. J. Clark J. ‘I. Moorehouse Frank N. Littrell Arthur Mra. W. IF Parrott A. J. Buchaner Mra. McCutcheon Miss Slee W. A. Galloway Birney Allen FF. O. Yareho Castle All

Fredericksburg Deaths and Property Transactions Report

In Fredericksburg on Tuesday morning Mrs Augusta Mr Gee died of heart failure after breakfast while reading a book. Sister found her unresponsive. Drappelus bought two lots in Newth's addition for $600 and paid A Westan for adjoining lots at $225. A Friday school entertainment raised nearly $50.

Fredericksburg March Augusta Mr Gee Sald A. Westan Leon Aed

Brandon News Brief From Cedar Falls Reduces Vacancies

Brandon residents report March 5 arrivals as Bernadine Jewell returns home from Presray iromy Cedar Falls. Mr and Mrs Clint Van Uren move from Fairbank and settle in the Wilson building. After new houses last year, no vacant homes or housekeeping rooms for rent exist, sparking calls for more modern, updated homes and a wind to improve the schoolhouse.

Brandon Bernardine Jewell Cedar Falls Clint van Uren Fairbank Wilson

Orange Box Social at School Draws a Crowd and Changes

The box social at the school was well attended with tickets at four dollars. Auctioneer Dave Young helped raise funds as C. F. George resigned from the creamery, and Dave Yous took his place. George family moved to Waterloo for new work. John Mergen sold a team of hack horses to Howard and Bowman of Waterloo for 41.5. Alvin Stemney visited and several neighbors moved houses within the area.

Tickes Dave Young C.F. George Dave Yous George Waterloo John Mergen Howard & Bowmen BL Hees Witnois Tod Meas Wer Jasper Tikbart Alvin Stemney Trav Mtoonte Lietiy John Cunningham Pino Farm Alvan Simusays John Trotman

Curious Battlefields of Monterey in Mexican War

Fragmented account describes indoor combat at the Battle of Monterey with houses seized and walls breached. Narrative mentions Dutch and Spanish forces, frozen ground hindering engagement, and brutal street fighting as American and Mexican troops clash amid urban ruins.

Monterey de Theciy Phos Lappin Batile Motturay Dyhothre Willa Burse Lieele Pinarlem Verkalllem Maris Ixebunge

Proved His Theory in Murder Trial at Lebanon

A deranged courtroom scene recounts a pistol accident that mimicked murder. Clement Vallandigham argued how the dead man’s pistol remained pocketed when a wound proved fatal. A sudden shot felled the attorney as he demonstrated, leaving the defendant acquitted while Vallandigham died. The piece blends sensational anecdotes with society notes and late 19th century wit.

Lebanon Dean Swell Mieke Cannrel Clement L Vallandigham Fie Many Almont

Seven Brothers in French Army Seek News in New York

J. Martin, a chef in New York, recounts that seven brothers and two brothers in law have joined the French army. He waits at Dinols Central depot for word as others near Dent, Prince report field service. He hopes to cross the Atlantic and learn of relatives, possibly joining Allied forces.

Martin Dinols Dents Prince Ttem Nea Inary Aimertea Marlin Brance New York Atlantic Heo Jhillfax Nova Scotia

Income Tax Inquiry Sparks Fear Among Waterloo Merchants

A federal revenue collector toured Waterloo business firms asking for detailed income records and deductions. Merchants feared penalties as the agent pressed for returns of net income, business expenses, depreciation, interest, and taxes paid, warning of a “third degree” interrogation.

United States Treasury Dubuque Waterloo Uhey Spagheti United States

Local and Area Notes From Winslow and Surrounding Towns

March 6 from Winslow reports W H Eich elbarg and family moved to a farm north of Shell Rock Alonday Grant Briggs of Spring Iikley Minn visits relatives and tries here Mrs M Carérighi returns from Waterloo where she was three weeks for her daughter Gav Davis of Northwood renews acquaintances Oil Towesly of Cedar Falls moves to Wickelhere farm Mr and Mrs A George were Waterloo and Cedar Falls visitors Ben Davis in Shell Rock to assist his brother Iverson of New Hartford and East Waterloo supper and program at district No 9 Friday evening March 12 No hunches served A W Melatosh and wife depart for two months in California.

Winslow W. H. Eickelbarg Shell Rock Alonday Grant Briggs Spring Iikley iMinn M. Carérighi Iwaterloo Gav. Davis Northwood Cedar Falls Wickelhere John Iverson New Hartford A. George Waterley Ben Davis Vio

Wanted Up to date fixraree for grocery market

Classified notices seek meat market fixraree and general deliveries. Listings include modern unfurnished rooms, room shares, sales of livestock, and employment ads for salesmen. Also offers for sale household goods, furniture, and a Rose Comb Brown Leghorn cockerel with pricing.

J. L. Wosteter Kreon Modern House Haniolph A.W. Peverill Ight Housekeeping Commercial St Geo Neot Washington Nelliq M. Strayer J. A. Ranney Pirethen W. F. Close Falls Ave Leavine City Randolph

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