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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
22
The advertisement touts Sanford Axminster rugs in heavy tufted Wilton velvet and Brussels lines. It highlights durability, rich plush surfaces, various tans and browns, floral patterns, and a 9x12 size option priced at 22.50 to 20.00, noting many styles and a large selection.
Cedar Falls Ia March 12 special Many local items including the Robinson store music by the Bicknell orchestra. The nonpartisan caucus plans uncertain activity as school election claimed a political-religious victory for the regular ticket. Mrs H H Clay visits Chicago then New York and Europe. Other notes report social clubs, health concerns, travel plans, and funeral for Lucinda Lockwood in Nashua. Burial at Hillside follows G A R pallbearers.
The supervising architect's office in Washington will send a special agent to Cedar Falls to evaluate sites for a new post office. Prominent locations include Fourth and Washington, Fourth and State, Fifth and Main, and the Walters property on State street. Preference will go to sites with paving sewer and light connections near railway depots. Property owners with sites for sale are invited to bid.
Cedar Falls Iowa March 12 Special. With municipal lighting decisions settled the city weighs mayoral and council candidates. Leading businessmen named include H B Gilkey F B Miller Dr W G Hearst W F Merner J B Newman Dr Mead Dr Stearns F C Jackson and others who could guide the city with a strong council through the upcoming challenges.
Society notes describe a mock wedding for Ethel Peverill and Ray Parks at the home of Mrs. A. W. Kistner on Reber avenue. Guests included Miss Sylva Peverill and Miss Gladys Rogers with a pink and white two course repast.
Reinbeck high plays Cedar Falls next Tuesday at the Waterloo Y M C A gymnasium to decide which team advances to meet Fort Dodge for the Van Patten trophy. Verink of Coe College will referee. Both teams boast strong seasons and fast, clean play.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edward's Olive Tablets as a gentle effective substitute for calomel curing pimples and cleansing blood bowels and liver. It claims no sickness or bad taste, urges nightly use for a week and notes pricing at 10 cents per box from The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
The First Church of Christ Sunday school reorganized last night into two classes, the Joyal Men and Loyal Women. Officers were elected for both groups, Rev Grimes named pastor, and a March 18 business meeting was announced.
An advertisement touts URB. UAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as removing the cause of colds and headaches. It notes a signature by E. W. Grove and mentions a Tabernacle chapter No. 62 R. A. M. holding a regular meeting and balloting Thursday evening.
FitzGerald Bros announces new Spring and Summer suits at 15 dollars and a $2 hat shop. The store schedules a Saturday March 15 opening to showcase the latest fashions.
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