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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1915

Page

6

East and West High Clash Cancelled Championship

East and West high schools will not meet in a title game this year. Disputes over gym use at the Y M C A and practice fees led to the cancellation, with East preferring to play in its own gym and West declining to travel. The dispute hinges on memberships, gate receipts, and floor rental costs.

West High Cast High East East High Eaat H. F. Burns Burns T West Hast West

Pinex cough syrup touted as top remedy in homes

The ad claims Pinex cough syrup provides prompt relief for coughs, chest and throat colds, and bronchial issues. It instructs making a pint of syrup from 24g ounces Pinex, sugar syrup, and boasts cost savings and satisfaction guarantee from The Finex Co of Fort Wayne Indiana.

The Finex Co Ft. Wayne,Ind

Mission worker Hughes sent to county home

Mil ford R. Hughes born in Butler county grew up there and moved to Waterloo. A former rescue mission organizer and evangelist, he later faced mental decline and poverty. After a severe incident in Indiana and inability of relatives to care for him, he was sent to the county home upon Overseer Kilngaman's order.

Milford R. Hughes Butler County Waterloo First Baptist Church Hughes Commercial Fifth Streets Hiughes Indiana Mr. Hughes Shell Rock O. J. Wheeler Kilngaman

Fortnightly Club Advocates Playgrounds in Waterloo

The Fortnightly club met at Mrs. J. D. Haston’s home discussing Eugenics in the home and heredity. Dr Grace Jerger and Dr B L Sage led papers and discussion while Mrs WH Burdick spoke on Colorado Eugenics in schools. Members approved a resolution urging commercial bodies to support playgrounds and cooperate with civic efforts, with plans for May meetings and banquet.

J. D. Haston Grace Jerger BL OC. Sage WH. J. Burdick Greeley, Colo Colorado Waterloo

Kidnaped Child Drove Wife Move Case Faces Arraignment

Daniel Phelps will be arraigned in police court on a kidnaping charge involving his 16 month old child. He pleaded not guilty to a disorderly conduct charge and the case was continued. Authorities say Phelps seized the baby and fled the home aiming to force his wife to move with him. The pair discussed moving to Cedar Rapids with the child, aided by Phelps’ brother George. Police located the pair at Rock Island depot after a tip to headquarters.

Daniel Phelps Fheius Phelps Georne Phelps Cedar Rapids Waterson Haly Po- Nee Babe Rock Island Waterloo

Things Theatrical Here at Home at the Waterloo

The Waterloo hosts Potash and Perlmutter direct from New York for matinee and night shows March 24. Grand theater previews Keystone comedy and other features, with candy for Friday patrons and a diverse bill including The Derelict and The Final Reckoning. Majestic and Palace also showcase magic acts, Chaplin’s City Girl style comedy, and Edith Taliaferro in Young Romance with plot twists and social intrigue.

Waterloo J'ohan New York City Montague Glass Commercial Street Grand Theatre Nelson California Altho Algo 4 Tillie Keystone Palace Theatre Charlie Chaplin Marie Dressier Mabel Normand

Plaza Tea Room Opens With Visitors

The Plaza theatre building hosts the opening of Plaza Tea Room Mrs Cross proprietor staged an artistic setup with white lattice screens vines and flowers. Visitors including theatre parties toured the room impressed by decorations furnishings and kitchen serving area. St Patrick's day colors appeared in table appointments and the venture is expected to grow in popularity.

Free Picture Columbia Theater Lease by North Dakota Land Co

Manager Payne of the North Dakota Land Company with offices in the Lafayette Building has leased the Columbia theatre for this event. The arrangement underscores ongoing efforts to revitalize the property and bring varied programming to the venue.

Free Picture Columbia Payne The North Dakota Land Company Lafayette Building Columbia Theatre

Film shows North Dakota history from early days to present

A four reel film secured from the Soo railway will screen depicting North Dakota’s development from its early days to modern times. No admission will be charged.

Women Hear Haywood Talk on City Manager Plan

The Waterloo Woman's club arranges for H L Haywood of Webster City to deliver the same talk to women at 2 30 pm following his Monday evening lecture for men on the city manager form of government.

H. L. Haywood Webster City Imen Waterloo Woman’s Club Mr. Haywood

Woman's club hosts lecture by Mr. Haywood

In Waterloo the Woman's club extends an invitation to all local women for an afternoon and evening lecture at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Mr. Haywood, a well known speaker, will address both sessions at Fifth and Water streets. Also noted is the return of the aerial hook and ladder truck for downtown fire use only during the absence of the motor service truck.

Chamber of Commerce Woman’s Club Haywood Waterloo Fifth and Wate Pays Clong Seview

Injured Firemen Restless Night After Collision

Captain Tou Armstrong and fireman William Allen were injured when an Illinois Central engine collided with the motor service truck. The men endured a restless night as they recover from their injuries.

Tou Armstrong Ireman William Allen

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