Waterloo to host 1917 spring style show
Water loo merchants prep for the annual spring style exhibit with window displays, models, and a band concert. Prominent out of town visitors expected, as stores open at 3 pm with curtain raises and fashion displays. A YWCA parade follows from the courthouse and band performances occur in both west and east sections. Fred Felton, secretary of the Retail Merchants association, notes the event aims to surpass prior years.
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Waterloo
New York
Waterloo Merchants
Fred Felton
Retail Merchants’ Association
West Business
Drama League Classes Organized For Work
First classes for members of the Community Drama league met today under Carl Glick at the Y W C A with registrations open until class limits. Courses include Play-writing Technic of drama Play direction Modern drama and meet weekly at various times, with Glick reachable through the Waterloo Institute of Musical Art to enroll.
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Community Drama League
Carl Glick
Glick
Technic of Drama
Y. W
Waterloo Institute of Musical Art
Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux criticizes Lord Fisher return
British Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, MP for Portsmouth, who once commanded the fleet, condemned efforts to restore Lord Fisher as first sea lord by saying Lord Fisher deserted his post and was a traitor.
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Hedworth Meux
House of Commons
Portsmouth
Port
Lord Fisher
Tables and Rooms Dressed for St Patrick Luncheon
The table appointments and the rooms were detonated with St Patrick em blems, suspended from the ceiling by invisible wires. Baskets of white roses centered the tables. Favors for contests which followed luncheon were won by Mmes Hutson Dunkel berg and Johnson.
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St. Patrick
Mmes. Hutson
Dunkelberg
Johnson
Pape's Diapepsin Claims Fast Digestive Relief
In a brisk ad a dyspepsia sufferer is urged to try Pape's Diapepsin to neutralize stomach acids and stop sour indiges tion. The copy promises relief in five minutes, no gas or belching, clearer head, and enables eating favorite foods again with a large fifty cent case urged as a smart purchase.
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Foy
Things Theatrical Here At Home
The Eddu Coming will be presented at Waterloo tomorrow night featuring a score of brilliant songs ranging from serious romantic numbers to witty comic tunes. A lively chorus of attractive performers will sing and dance in Russian ballet style and modern steps with bal masque dansant and a carnival finale.
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Waterloo
Tyala
Eiris
Al Gorrell to perform In Latent Web at Waterloo tonight
Waterloo Theatre hosts Al Gorrell with In Latent Web and a strong turnout from last night. Majestic features My and Mrs. Jimmie Barry headlining a diverse bill with Barry delivering country humor and Mrs. Barry as a clever foil. Little Miss Up to Date showcases costumed act with scenic settings by a nine-person company. Lester the ventriloquist delivers top imitations and a mentalist act rounds out the program.
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al Gorrell
Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre
Jimmie Barry
the Majestic
Billy
Mr. Barry
Sle
Barry
Jimmie
Little Miss
Lester
Mathemetes
Voland
Not a Spring Fever, but a Blood Cleanser Ad
An old advertisement argues that spring brings impurities in the blood, causing weakness and irritability, especially in children. It promotes Swift’s Specific, claiming it purifies the blood, boosts appetite and energy, and builds general health for all ages. Full information is available from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Gaisement
Ten Minutes in Toyland and Patria at the Majestic
The bill opens with Ten Minutes in Toyland performed by Young and April. The eighth episode of Patria is shown as an added feature. Miss Rambeau stars as Auriole Praed delivering a dramatic, clear climax. Sara Halder dances as Ida Angley with artful fighting scenes and stunning costumes. Subtitles are skillfully arranged and the film is tinted to enhance beauty.
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Young
April
Toyland
Miss Rambeau
Auriole Praed
Paris
Sara Halder
Ida Angley
Powell
Morris Plan Bank official to speak at merchants banquet
R B Umberger secretary and manager of Morris Plan Bank Des Moines will address retailers at the Water Roo Retail Merchants Association annual banquet on March 29. He is a noted authority on the Morris bank and its relation to the retail merchant.
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Waterino
National Securities Company
Davenport
Town
Black Hawk National Bank
Waterloo
C. H. Wise
Cedar Falls
Wise
State Department
Des Moines
R. B. Umberger
Morris Plan Bank
Fred Fenton
Waterroo Retail Merchants’ Association
Morris Bank
Umberger
Workings of the Morris Plan Bank Outlined by Original Committee
A member involved in the Morris plan bank recalls the bank’s early committee origins and its pioneering approach. The narrative highlights the formation, aims, and initial steps that shaped the Morris plan banking model and community impact.
Franchise Draft Progress for Street Car Pact
Attorneys for the street car company and city reported significant progress on a tentative franchise draft on Saturday. The document will take several days more to finish before submission to city officials and street railway authorities.
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C. Eb, Pickett
J. BE. Williams
Street Car Company
City
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Roy Buxton
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Admiray Imieux
al. Gorrell
Temco Theatre
TH Waterloo Wesno
Mrs. Jot Barry
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Burch Bros. Company
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