Verne Marshall to speak on Verdun for Waterloo club
Cedar Rapids Gazette editor Verne Marshall will address the Waterloo Commercial Club Friday, recounting first hand experiences as a French ambulance driver during Verdun. He describes horror and magnitude of modern warfare, thrilling audiences and drawing on frontline service. Charles Van Vleck notes space limits as 300 capacity, with 600 members.
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Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Verdun
Fring
Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
van Vleck
Roof Fires Prompt Chief Dunham On Roof Hazards
Fire Chief A. A. Dunham cites an unprecedented rise in roof fires over recent months, driven by chimney sparks and dry roofs from lack of rain. He blames cheap coal causing more sparks, and notes February’s fires pushing a double platoon alert for squads. A Rath Packing alarm at 9:30 p.m. reports salamanders igniting concrete coverings.
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A. A. Dunham
Dunham
Rath Packing Company
M. Jackman Predicts Nationwide Prohibition Wave
Michael Jackman, former Waterloo liquor retailer now in East Dubuque, says prohibition will soon become national. He cites growing dry sentiment, rising anti liquor legislation, and the July 1 effective bans as pushes toward broader prohibition nationwide. He predicts Iowa may tighten laws before adjournment.
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Michael Jackman
Waterloo
East Dubuque
Jackman
Mr. Jackman
Congress
Iowa
Sahara
Plumber Causes Major Office Building Telephone Cut
An ambitious plumber in the Leavitt Johnson bank building severed a telephone cable while excavating in the basement. He continued work unaware of the outage as attorneys, insurers, and physicians sought the cause. The telephone chief said service may be delayed before restoration.
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Leavitt- Johnson Bank
Dr Sylvester to Address Women’s Club on Child Mental Health
Dr R H Sylvester of Town University’s psychology department will speak at Plymouth Congregational church Friday at the Woman’s club open meeting. Topic is The Mental Health of the Child. Mrs Harry W Steworth to sing Your Flag and My Flag. quartet performance by Steworth, Chamberlain, Taylor, and Cass.
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R. H. Sylvester
Psychology
Town University
Woman's Club
Plymouth Congregational Church
Sylvester
Harry W. Steworth
Mmes. Steworth
Floyd Chamberlain
Roland ‘Taylor
Edna Cass
Iowa City
Woman’s Club
Mmes
Georges Nauman
G. L. Loveland
Home and Education Department
Social clubs and guildes meet in town rooms
Thursday afternoon events include Socebifa social, St. Margaret's guild led by Mrs. C. L. Kingsley, Social circle with Mrs. L. A. Danton, Norpa club with Mrs. GC J Langfelt, B. B. club led by Mrs. H. A. Buchman, Linden M. B. Aid at the church parlor, Jackson club with Mrs. Henry Hurst, and I. F. FP. club under Mrs. I. 8. Botkin.
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St. Margaret's Guild
C. L. Kingsley
L. A. Danton
Norpa Club
GC. J. Langfelt
B. B
H. A. Buchman
Linden M. B. Aid
Jackson Club
Henry Hurst
I. F. FP
Botkin
Local club notices and social gatherings listed
Multiple Waterloo area clubs held meetings yesterday with luncheons and programs. Desdemona and Triple Three clubs hosted by designated members. Hebrew Benevolent and Ladies Aid activities planned, plus birthday celebrations for Goldie Bishop and others and various hospitality events across town.
After the Grippe Mrs Findley Made Strong By Vinci
Severy Kansas promotion praising Vinci as a remedy for grippe aftermath. Testimonial from Mrs Geo Findley claims Vinci restored health strength and sleep. Vinol ingredients listed with Weyl generic claims. Wangler Gros Co Druggists and C J Miller Waterloo cited as distributors.
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Wangler Gros. Co
C. J. Miller
Waterloo
Iowa
Decorate Fido Or He May Disappear
City issues 1917 dog tags to prove ownership and keep pets healthy. Dog catcher Henry Heyer will seize all unlicensed dogs. Fees: $1 for males, $2 for females. after June 1, rates double.
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Fido
Russell DeGon
J. D. Caldwell
Henry Heyer
Quail Protection Drive Earns Strong Local Support
Waterloo sportsmen favor a five year closed season for quail and prairie chickens. John L. Marquis gathered 377 signers on a petition urging legislation to enforce the period, with only two refusing. Supporters say the birds would recover and allow a limited open season later. Farmers back the plan, urging legislators to act. The state game and fish warden faces sharp criticism from supporters of the measure.
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Waterloo
John L. Marquis
Dandruff Remedy Promises Hair Health and Shine
An advertisement extols Haquid Arvon as a simple nightly treatment to dissolve dandruff. Four ounces rubbed into the scalp allegedly eliminates flakes by morning, stops itching, and makes hair look and feel much better, with liquid Arvon available at drug stores.
Bank Men Hear Talk on Public Utilities
Waterloo Bankmen hear Prof Reuben McKitrick on public utilities noting natural monopolies curb duplication costs and urging government oversight. He favors city bargaining power with a state commission to require uniform accounts, plant valuations, annual reports, and city-backed support in utility disputes. Fred Northey to discuss cost accounting next meeting.
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Waterloo Bankmen’s Association
Reuben McKitrick
Iowa State Teachers’ College
McKitrick
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Fred HW. Northey
24 Cars of Potatoes Found on Rail Siding at Colton Cal
San Bernardino county authorities seek the owner of 44 carloads of potatoes found on a rail siding in Colton with no identifying marks. The potatoes, valued at about 35000 dollars, appear to have been shipped from another county to evade last Monday's tax assessment.
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Colton
Cal
SanGernardino County
Des Moines Surgeon Dr Will Dies in San Antonio
Des Moines reports the death of Dr. F. J. Will a renowned Iowa surgeon who passed away early today in San Antonio Texas. The death was caused by arteriosclerosis.
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Des Moines
F. J. Will
Iowa
San Antonio
Tax
Freezone corn remover claims painless relief by fingers
An Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a cheap, painless corn and callus treatment. A few drops on the corn lift it out with the fingers, without pain or infection risk. The compound dries on contact and does not irritate surrounding tissue, appealing to women wearing high heels.
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Cincinnati
Courier Patterns Coupon Order for Fashion Department
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design, fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Fine Arts
The
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Irene Knapp
Maa Wangler
Chadwick
Naneen Davis
Bartlett
Charles M. Young
Waterloo Review
Cedar Review
Mies
Eddy
Day
Dillon
Mies Howell
Clifford C. Hartman
Tillie Steege
Mary Hartong
Fergerman
Fergeman
Jennie Scharff
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
T. C. Menges
P. H. O'Neill
C. EB. McCarty
Stephen Mullany
Conry
Kensington
B. F. Beck
W. C.J . Welsh
Goodwill Circle
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Albert Blair
Trusty
Socebifa
Henry Gee
Desdemona Club
M. C. Uoburn
Willian Riedell
Triple Three Club
Evelyn Christianson
Faye Kober
Christianson
Hileman
Temple Rebekah
Black Hawk
Hal
Katherine Jackson
Schollian
Happy Hour Club
Mmes. Stetzel
George McWilliams
A. W. Chamberlain
Rieker
Honolulu
Mrs. Schollian
Marjorie Chamberlain
Goldie Bishop
John Fiske School
Sarah Veach
W. Stevenson
Maa Howell
C. A. Myerholtz
Miss Howell
Missoa Q’connor
Women's Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Hebrew Women of Waterloo
Knights of Columbus Hall
Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Society
J. A. Siegel
Benjamin Schultz
Annette Schultz
St. Mary's Circle
St. Mary's Sewing Circle
Mines
J. F. Kearney
F. W. Fritz
Fred Hacker
OC. B.S. L. Club
Myers
Emma Fralick
Kamawee Glee Club
Galloway
Down Town
Churches of Waterloo
Palace Theatre
J. W. Holland
Cedar Falls
California
Corns
Kohl
M.C. A
Oal
J. Miller
West Fourth Street
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Macartney
Chicago
R. Macartney
Mack
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