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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1915

Page

13

Dealers to World Meet Ice Dealers Association Convention

The tenth annual convention of the Ice Dealers Association will be held at the Savery hotel in Des Moines from March 16 to 18. The program includes papers on ice handling, storage, and equipment, a visit to the legislature, a theatre trip, and a banquet with toastmaster H. E. Heut.

Own Savery Desjes G. W. Godfrey N. E H. Williams Chi L. M Adel Macy Iea Ole QO. Roe Hal Ge Wrightman Des Moines Iing Iowa C. H. Chisam H. BE. Heut M. R. Crawford Indianmn Harold B Hudson, N. Y Opticon Ard van Duyn Law Harold Cole New America

Betty Nansen To Display $10,000 Gown At Palace

Betty Nansen, famed stage tragedienne, headlines a gala at the Palace with a lavish gown worth $10,000. The gown, lent by Paul at Paris, features gem-encrusted brocade and heavy fabric trims from twelve countries. The show promises a stunning demonstration of fashion integrated with the film drama The Celced Scandal amid exclusive distribution by Jam Tox.

Betty Nansen Jam Tox New York Jose Echegargy Nansen Rata Paulat Womgarb Id Plaga Missen

Washburn 90 Years Old in Birthday Observance

Harriet G Washburn of 209 street celebrates her ninetieth birthday with her daughter in law Mrs Fred Washburn of actor Rapids assisting. A large cake and cards observed. Washburn widow attended. The text notes her late husband fought in Civil War and died at Vicksburg. Also mentions a Water Street address and local church activities and a school election update.

Harriet G. Washburn Fred $. Washburn Rapids Washburn Vicksburg

City in Brief gathers regional happenings and travel notes

Universalist Sunday school members meet at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon to rehearse Easter service. Dr F W Porterfield named district surgeon for Chicago Great Western railway. Miss Margaret Greer visits City schools and Miss Myera. C F Fowler heads west via San Francisco exposition. Mrs Emergene Edwards visits Independence for business and pleasure. C C Horton returns from Chicago Clinton trip. Mrs Varley Husman recovering after hospital operation. Prof Benson visits Cerro Gordo schools guest of Louis Knowles. Miss Dotha Walker confined with tense illness. L A Knittel undergoes surgical operation. condition critical. Mr and Mrs J S Schlosman welcome daughter born this morning, weight 3 12 pounds. Fowler truck wheel breaks on Bridge Street delaying transit. Waterloo ladies urged to take 6 15 car to Cedar Falls tabernacle. Nellie and Katharine Cusack of Watertown visiting, Genevieve Cusack of Oelwein also guest. Cedar Hive No 27 L O G T M meets Tuesday. Eta Mark Lee to attend. Judge Dunham rules Kalenske case minor guardian matter in favor of sound mind. A B Wallace train officials from Manly in Waterloo. Rev L C Moore to Oelwein for temperance lecture.

Emergene Edwards C. C. Horton Russell Lawson Chicago Clinton Varley Husman Prof Benson Mason Cily Cerro Gordo County Louis Knowles J. S. Schlosman Wellington Street Bridge Street Waterloo Cedar Falls Nellie Katharine Cusack Watertown S. D Ruth Cusack G. H. Weiner Genevieve Cusack Oelwein Cedar Hive Lall Eta Mark Lee Supreme State Commander Dunham Lewis Kalenske Samuel Kalenske Waa

Population tally for East Waterloo township in 1910 census

Census figures for East Waterloo township report 785 residents with 16 births during the year nine girls and seven boys. Earlier counts show 727 in 1910 and 178 in 1905, though officials later questioned the 1905 figure.

East Waterloo

Real Hen Eggs Take a Tumble

Local shoppers see a quirky feature as a hen named Biddy struggles to regain reputation after a winter mishap. Egg price stands at 18 cents per dozen with grocery lists showing assorted produce: dairy butter 32, oranges 36, eggs 18, grapefruit 5, bread 25 dozen, strawberries 35 quart box, lemons 25 dozen, bananas 20 dozen, lettuce 15 head, carrots 2 bunches, turnips 15, celery 35, cucumbers 25 each, tomatoes 25 lb, peppers 6 each, cauliflower 25 head, new potatoes 7 lb, old $5 bushel.

Biddy

Paul Davis HS From Attack Of Tonsillitis

Paul Davis remains home two days after an attack of tonsillitis. Mrs. Daria said no serious developments are expected and Davis should resume business duties in a few days. Mrs. Davis, recovering from a long illness, is improving and hopes for a speedy recovery.

Paul Davis

Norman Miller Buried Tomorrow

The body of Norman J. Miller, a Waterloo native now living at Rockyford Colorado, is due in at 9:46 PM from the Great Western. He was 44, a Church of the Brethren minister, Mt. Morris College alumnus, and former business manager at Mt. Morris College. Survived by widow, two sons Spaulding and Thadius, mother Mrs J W Miller, and numerous siblings. Funeral at 11 AM tomorrow at South Waterloo church, Rev A P Blough presiding. interment in South Waterloo cemetery.

Norman J. Miller Waterloo Great Western Rockyford iColo Mr Miller Whes Mt. Morris University Wlinals University of Michigan Ann Arbor Church of the Brethren Miller Boulder City Colo Carleton Neb Mt. Morris College Bright Spaulding Thadius J. W. Miller Ninth Street West Mary Beck J. H. Yoder A. C. Miller Anna Flickiner Morrill Kan Ben Curlin John Wolf Twin Falls Vda Cal J. Miller Washington Street Jacob J. Miller Waterloo Davings Bank H. W. Miller Maggie Fike Peterson Bros. Undertaking South Waterloo Church Rev A. P. Blough South Waterloo Cemetery

Dedicatory Service Draws Large West Waterloo Lodge Crowd

Nearly 1502 members of West Waterloo lodge No. T16 1. 0. O. F. and families attended the dedicatory exercises of the order's pew home on Commercial Street. A 7:30 dinner preceded a program of speeches readings music and dancing with O. H. Sweeney grand master-elect delivering the opening address. B F Lichty and Joseph Early former grand masters spoke, the Caledonian trio impressed attendees, and readings and music were well received.

West Waterloo Commercial Street H. Sweeney

Order of Moose Elects Officers in Waterloo Lodge

Waterloo lodge No 328 Loyal Order of Moose met at 8 last night in K of P hall. Election of officers for the ensuing year elected P C Petersen as Past dictator Dictator R D Colvin Vice dictator W G Rigdon Prelate D H Porter Treasurer J T Knapp Inner guard O A Martin Quarter guard R Morrison Trustee for three years G M Blasdell Captain of drill team Ror Colvin Lieutenant C M Blasdell Secretary A T Peterson.

Waterloo Loyal Order of Moose K. of P.hall P. C. Petersen R. D. Colvin W. G. Rigdon D. H. Porter J. T. Knapp O. A. Martin R. #. Morrison

General Markets New York Produce Prices March 12

New York produce report shows butter receipts 6,280 lbs with creamery extras 92 score and 29 293, creamery higher scores 30 303, and related mix. Cheese remains unchanged with Klale whole milk quotes 162 173 and 164 1 fd. eggs steady with 14,456 cases receipts and various grade prices. poultry trade steady with western chick en s 14 15 and fresh fowls at 14 1s and turkeys 13 1S, western roasting chickens 17.441.

New York Hennery

Mons Meg Aged Cannon Guards Edinburgh’s Honor

Scotland’s palladium Mons Meg stands in a premier Edinburgh location. Made at Mons Belgium around 1603 by James IV to honor Margaret Tudor, it aided royal occasions. After fears of surrender and removal, it was moved from Woolwich to Scotland in 1828 and now rests high above the city, revered and decorated for anniversaries.

Aferl Edinburgh Mons Belgium James IV Margaret Tudor Henry VI Meg England Woolwich Beotland Tony Obiaagy Herald

An Easy Going Sentinel and Wartime Anecdotes

A fragment from Memories of Youth by Bi gnor Giovanni Visconti Venesia recounts early Milan demonstrations in 1848 with a humorous look at the counter signs and makeshift guards. It shifts to notes on the origin of the anvil, its forms, and uses in blacksmithing, then summarizes the Crimean War from 1853 to 1856, including the siege of Sebastopol and treaty outcomes.

Buch Milan Bignor Giovanni Visconti Venesia Enys Garnier College Darint Russia Turkey France Great Britain Sardinia Crimean Peninsula Sebastopol Black Sea

Petition for Tennis Courts Circulates in City

A petition started at the YMCA to establish two or more tennis courts behind the business blocks near the Leavitt Johnson bank. Within minutes, prominent businessmen signed, and the petition will likely be presented at the next city council meeting. The item follows a nearby satirical note about a beggar asking for a nickel and a predestinarian remark.

New Leavitt & Johnson Bank

Ardent Voters Bill Passed by Iowa House

The Iowa House approved a plan allowing traveling men railway workers and others away from home on election day to vote by mail in a marked envelope, to be counted on election day. The bill also creates a state document editor by a reform committee and condenses state reports. The Senate rejected the intoxicated driving felony bill, leaving seven other Senate measures mainly minor.

Des Mises Mareh Loth PLC Crayford Chalmee Hoi UHL Senate

Mexicans Storm Palace To Free Priests In Mexico City

In Los Angeles dated March 2 1000 2000 Mexicans stormed the national palace in Mexico City to release 250 Catholic priests imprisoned there. A riot ensued injuring many. Gustavio the capital’s police chief was stabbed and two Mexican assailants were killed.

Los Angeles National Palace Mexico City Gustavio

Cedar Walls Teachers Visit West High

Cedar Pally teachers visited West High this morning while North City instructors enjoy a Briar respite from duty during the district basketball tournament at the college today and tomorrow. Coach R. L. Ashley selected nine players led by Captain Gleasner with Dragdon Royce Winds Kilpatrick Miller Strayer Jabert Nauman and Harold Johnatun.

West High Cedar Pally R. L. Ashley Gleasner Dragdon Royce Winds Kilpatrick Miller Strayer Jabert Nauman Harold Johnatun

Moline Knight Represented Here In Waterloo Auto Field

Waterloo gains new agent for Moline Knight cars as Charles Bixler of Clarence, Iowa secures agency for Waterloo and surrounding territory. The Moline Knight, product of Moline Automobile Co., is highlighted in the region’s auto market.

Waterloo Charles Bixler Clarencn Moline-Knight Moline Automobile Company Moline Ill

How Thin People Can Get Fat

A vintage advertisement promotes Sargol tablets as a fattening aid for thin people. It claims the body fails to absorb fats, so Sargol supplies appetite and nourishment through meals. The pill allegedly yields rapid weight gains while being natural and harmless, with a money back guarantee and cautions for those unwilling to gain weight.

Jeter Pharmacy Sarge

Local School Declamatory Contest Draws Broad Participation

Students from Waverly Vinon Grundy Center and other towns compete in a sub-district declamatory contest at an unidentified venue. Corinna Sadler represents Henegal High in dramatic elite. Olympic Council Latin club hosts Saturday evening event at Miss Tack Powers residence. Teachers dismiss pupils early to attend Lon Henry Patten lecture at Waterloo Business College.

Hiccubns Crain Congr Selaola Waverly Vinon Grundy Center Andy Tia Vietrala Evesstig Ihta

Alumni Plans for Homecoming at Dubuque College

A Waterland branch alumni meeting was held last evening at St Marys Auditorium to arrange the homecoming exercises. About 9 attendees from towns within 30 miles are expected to participate in the Tu burne May 6 event.

Waterlan Dubuque College St. Mary's Auditoriiumy Tuburne Waterlaw Po Latrge Witn Her

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Advertisement

A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to darken gray hair, claiming natural color restoration and dandruff relief. It notes a downtown druggist, H. W. Taggart, selling a large bottle for about 40 cents, with simple application by brushing through strands.

Wyeth If. W. Taggart

Classified Want Ads and Real Estate Notices

Numerous want ads and business notices from Waterloo Iowa detail hiring seeks, room and board offers, real estate listings, and a dissolution of partnership. Entries include man for hardware store labor, two and three room flats, bungalow lots, hatching stock for sale, and a March 1915 dissolution of Bruner and Newton plumbing firm with Newton assuming liabilities.

MacCormacc I. Wy Wisland Waterloo James Gardiner Company Wiiro Bruner & New- Lon Iowa J. B Huruner G. B. Newton J. B Seuner Raid Dusiness Nasumea

Vietnamese Days Assigned at County Home Schedule

Fragmentary notice indicates visitation days set at the county home with Sundays and Thursdays as active hours starting from a specified date. The text is garbled but shows recurring weekly visitation slots and affiliated days.

Oudanet Off Males A Splendid Shampoo

A fragment describes a shampoo product touting coconut oil benefits for hair and scalp. It claims to produce a rich creamy lather, remove dust and oil, and leave hair bright and fluffy. Mentions coconut oil as inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.

Walter

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WOLD S. Washburn J. Teatherill Cradie Roll Mrs. Aorn Eye McQuilkin Day Carolyn Koch Patreets Russell Todd Firth Beast Himer Montgomery Darrlaor Mise Wolfe Jean Buchanan Universalist Sunday School F. W. Porterfield Chicago Great Western Railway Margaret Greer Monticello Margaret Myera C. F. Fowler West San Francisco Dotha Walker L. A. Knittel Presbyterian Hospital A. Be, Wallace U. S. Rae R. C. Hyde Rock Island Manly L. C. Moore Central Christian Church Business Men's Temperance Union Paul Davis HS Norman Miller Order of Moose Scotland Palladium Earlieat Ieaiab Orient Ftinstorths Shoemaker Allversmithy Soston Globe Petition Council Philadelphia Ardent OWA House Palace Cedar Walls Visev Meera Toe Pte Kmaht Goeherke Qader Hie Altotiobite Club Af Avierten Ttda Malino-tiinkottie Seneon Tayo Aouley Vis Borkapower Transis Elie Ald Witerloy Lon Henry Patteneh Wangier Bros. Co 4Th St Henderson Drug Co Plas St Black C.J. Miller Wes Black BOW, Schuneman & Co 4Th & Lafayette 4Th & Jefferson Was Herloo Perdiagee Waterio Fts NeaLa Pose Reese Winawl Neale Ager I Odell Hodes Witte South Dakota Ralph Als Prand Prowell L. IL Fay Dakota Land J.B. Bruner, G. E. Newton Vietain Caunty Heme Shamrock West Third Avenue Stec Ani Waterloo Electrical Majestic Theatre Bidg John Cordel CO Meister
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