Miss Anna Lawther to Lead Waterloo Democratic Meeting
Miss Anna B. Lawther of Dubuque, Iowa, will speak in Waterloo at the YWCA at 4 30 p m on Thursday to unite local women in the Democratic party. Lawther, a former president of Iowa Equal Suffrage, led state suffrage organizers after a previous defeat and is a noted Republican organizer. The column also lists various local women’s club meetings for Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Lawther
Dubuque
Iowa
National Democratic Organization
Waterloo
Lawther
Equal Suffrage Association of Iowa
Record Attendance at Citizen School Lecture on Parties
A large turnout of women attended the Citizens School in the public library last evening. Charles H. Meyerholtz outlined the origin and necessity of political parties, explained why only two major parties endure, and traced current and past party platforms, highlighting contrasts with the 1916 landscape. Next Monday’s topic will be Citizenship and Suffrage, followed by a mock election with women registering and voting as in a real contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Party
Meyerholts
United States
Beauty Advice and Letters From a 1910s Column
Readers ask about skincare, weight guidance, and hair removal remedies. Advice covers olive oil and cod liver oil emulsions, malted milk for weight gain, cold cream massages, ice rubs, and yeast drinks for skin issues. A 16 year old outlines typical weights for height and age, with notes on skirt styles for various body shapes.
A Well Deserved Reprobate? Side Talks on Mothers and Inlaws
Ruth Cameron writes about a rebuke she received for suggesting mothers should shape their sons and future husbands by instilling good habits. She reflects on a widowed mother’s right to feel pride, the tension over a son's new love, and the enduring balance between devotion to a son and acceptance of a daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCOME
Archibald Marshall
Aewoman
High Wages Draw Strong Farm Help Demand Near Waterloo
Waterloo employment agencies report unusually brisk demand for high grade farm labor with wages 60 to 80 dollars for season contracts. Managers say good help is scarce and wages average about 70 dollars, with demand peaking around March 1 and April 1. By April 1 a labor shortage is expected as farmers hire early.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Anotiher
Iowa
Federal Employment Service
Memorial Day Joint Observance Plans by Veterans Groups
Becker-Chapman post American Legion and Fred Willier camp back a unified Memorial Day plan. United Spanish War Veterans favor a regional joint observance including G A R and Confederate veterans. National talks suggest broad veteran participation as Civil War and later war veterans anticipate a shared national holiday. Many Changes at Y as local secretaries and department heads are to be appointed within days. The committee Chapman Morris and George Pike will review applications to fill John T Houser’s secretary post and consider further management reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Fred Willier
United Spanish War Veterans
Waterloo
Minneapolis
Chapman
C. A. Morris
George Pike
John T. Houser
Income tax office to stay open evenings this week
The income tax office in the post office building will remain open every evening this week until 9 p m to handle a last minute rush. Deputy collector J A Fosselman and A Van Order report the heavy volume and say extended hours are needed to relieve congestion at the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fosselman
Internal Revenue
Fosselman
A. van Order
Internal Revenue Department
Omaha
Certificate of Merit for E. F. MacDonough War Work
E F MacDonough secretary of the Greater Waterloo association received a certificate of merit for personal work for the food administration during the war. The certificate signed by Herbert Hoover and A D Wilson commends efficient loyal service rendered by MacDonough who served with Minnesota food administration in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. MacDonough
Greater Waterloo Association
Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
U. S
A. D. Wilson
Minnesota
Department
MacDonough
Waterloo Firm Wins $17,000 School Plumbing Contract
Quest Smith has been awarded the plumbing and ventilating contract for 17,000 tied to the Geneseo township consolidated school building near Buckingham. The package includes plumbing work for the teachers dormitory forming part of the school plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Quest & Smith
Geneseo Township
Buckinghan
Smalley farm gatherings and local notices near Mt Auburn
A sequence of neighborhood events unfolds around Mt Auburn and La Porte City. Otto Wandighnelder attends with La Porte City guests as James Smalley hosts a housewarming on his farm near Mt Auburn. Frank Grayenhorst is surprised on Sunday by about 75 relatives and friends at his place five miles southeast of town. A birthday celebration for Mr Grave penorat spans the afternoon into a formal dinner in Porte City. A reception hosted by Mr and Mrs John Struve honors their daughter Kila, who wed Marold Smalley in February at Auburn. The evening features dancing and games at the UGA Hartz residence, sparked by a chimney fire with minor damage. Community groups and church notices follow, including a WCT meeting at Mrs WC Taylor’s and illness affecting Mrs Rosa Page, Mrs Pare’s move to Waterloo, and a preaching gathering adjusted for sickness. Abbey must answer March 20 in a damages suit. Vollvia sells Cedar Falls lots. notes on U.S. electric furnace production and a Woods Millinery advertisement.
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Uso
Porte City
John Struve
Hartz
Smalley
WCT
Ulf
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Society News
St. Paul’s Ladies’ Aid
B. B. Club
Bert Swith
St. Francis Circle
Frank Freehoss
First Baptist King's Daughters
Frank Nauman
L. M. L Club
J. B. Brinkman
Pilgrim's Class
Central, Christian—The_ Ladies’ Aid society of
Central Christian Church
F. L. Tanner
L. Farnum
Citizen School
Fox-Elkema
Anna M. Elkema
Oscar. A. Fox
Des Moines
Fox Shoe Firm
Nief Mar
EB. O.sisterhood
H.W. Ladage
8. Wells
H. W. Dage
H. B. Boies
M. Wallace
H. G. Northey
J. W. Henderson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Kenneth BE
Runkel
Wthel Lawless
Maybeth Mack
Leota Cowlea
Harriett von Schuch
Cedar
Fal T. U
Waterloo Union
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Falls
W. C.tu
Gilpatrick Gaines
Cedar Rapids
Delta Party
Girls of
Delta
Ethel Lindelof
Lingelof
First Baptist Church
Mildred Wittick
Jaitchfield-Kirk
Elizabeth L. Kirk
Victor
Litchfield
First Evangelical Church
Clinton F. Smith
M. E
King’s Daughters
R. O. Meek
V. Court
Grace M. E
Fred J. Miller
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Busi
EPNA
Forbes
Rose
Michigan
Bolls
Ruth Cameron
Certificate OF Merit
POR
B. F. Macdonough
Vicks Vai
Couricr
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Percate
Madras
Haven
Mity
la Porte City
Mra
Henry Bouck
Misa
Lucy Pages
Pare
Hye
Preasabylarian Church
Anderson
Sicknam
Lyra
C. E
Nellis Hull
Taon Minn
Enottanr
J. Clark
Watersloo Gasoline Engine Company
Abbey
Voliva
Wilbur Glenn Vollvia
Zion City
John Alexander Dowle
Normal Hill
L. F. Starbuck
Dept
Aur Davis Wind
Down Stairs
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