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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1917

Page

12

La Crosse Open to Ottumwa Franchise Move in Circuit

Ottumwa shows little interest as Central association seeks eight members with Boone also muted. La Crosse Wisconsin ready to take Ottumwa’s place, proposing mileage equalization by sharing costs or adjusting series payments to balance travel expenses for the Marshalltown circuit.

Marshilltown Central Association Iowa Cities Ottumwa Boone la Crosse Ford Ottumwans Yord I.a Crosse Wis Wisconsin Dubuque Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Mason City Oneven

East High Wins Place in Strate Debate Trials

East High took first in the Oratorical division at Osage, ahead of Waverly and Grundy Center. Freshman Donna Voorhees won for East with “Rievni to the Romans.” Waverly’s Evalin McClure won the dramatic division for her selection “The Gypsy Girl.” Grundy Center claimed the humorous division with Bertram Anson’s “The Fall of Georgia Bassett.” Winners advance to Atlantic on April 13 for the state tournament.

East High Waverly Grundy Center Osage Lastight Donna Voorhees East Rievni Evalin McClure Atlantic

Hell's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Claim

Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. Internal remedies work, says Hell’s Catarrh Cure, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Promises testimonials and a Toledo company behind the remedy, sold by druggists with price ten cents. Also advertises Hell’s Family Pills for constipation.

Hell's Catarry Gary Ja Cheney & CO

Missionary to Speak at Y W C A Vesper Service

Miss Helen Bissel, a missionary in Burma, on furlough in Waterloo, will speak at YWCA vesper services tomorrow. She will describe Burmese customs, display collected curios, weapons and daily articles, and show native costumes. Assisted by May and Homer Asquith, the program includes music and a viola duet by Mrs. Elizabeth Seeley and Miss Gail Campbell.

Helen Bissel Buroah Waterloo Young Woman’s Christian Association Miss Bissel First Baptist Church India Mission Little Listen May Homer Asquith Elizabeth Seeley Gail Campbell

Groundhog Returns to Tell I Told You So

A groundhog captured near Hudson yesterday reportedly proved the forecast of six weeks of winter was correct as snow and a chilly wind persisted. Observers note the animal bore stripes reading 24, with optimists guessing spring may arrive March 24.

Hudson Mican

Editor Remembered In Florida Angling Report

C F Bowler enjoying winter in Florida angling with rod and reel. He reports fine strings of sea fish of various kinds and a box of kingfish from his latest outing. The writer, a brother angler, recalls panfish and shares a toothsome beauty from the catch.

C. F. Bowler Florida Paradise Mackeral

New biofuel bricks from rice husks and tar press easy burn

In Spain a new fuel is produced by uniting rice husks with tar and pressing the mix into brick ettes. The bricks burn readily and cost little to manufacture.

Spain

Kenyon Seeks Bigger Voice on Senate Appropriations

Iowa Senator Kenyon wins a seat on the Senate appropriations committee, aiming to curb government waste and pork barrelling. He has long pushed for economy, reducing obsolete documents, and opposes unnecessary spending while planning tighter scrutiny of every item in appropriation bills. The piece also notes his chairmanship of standards and weights measures and lists post office appointments and vacancies across multiple towns.

Washington Waterloo Evening Courier Washington, D. C Kenyon Appropriations Committee The Ile Hag Senate Iowa

Women’s Christian Temperance union aids needy families

Members of the Woman's Christian Temperance union at Jesup organized a drive to support welfare funds for needy families. They collected and remodeled worn garments for redistribution and planned to cut pieces for further sewing. Contributions included a matriarchal package and fabric from Cedar Falls and Raymond, with participation from local groups and a noted charity effort. A separate note mentions tenor Trevo Proctor, former Town State Teachers college student, giving a recital at Cedar Falls college auditorium.

Woman's Christian Teaperance Union Jesup Social Welfare Teague Carpens Co-Operative

Large Deposits and Ship Casting Details Highlight Era

Readable fragments note deposits totaling about 4.01 million dollars and institution assets near 5 million. Also described is the Pennsylvania battleship’s stern piece and rudder post weighing 59 825 pounds and 1485 feet long, among the heaviest castings made, requiring two months to mould and pour.

Pennsylvania

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