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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1923
Page
11
Dr P W Stephens of Chicago spoke at Walnut Street Baptist Church on Opportunity and God. He contrasted hard work with missed chances and warned against denying science while urging belief in a supreme being as presented in the Bible.
Seven Walnut Street players were recognized from the pulpit at a church service. Trophies from last year and the year before were displayed as the group prepares for a game with First Presbyterian players to pick this year’s winners. Dr Stephens will return to Chicago today then come back later in the week to assist Dr McDonald. The pastor and Mr Howell closed a series of Mason City meetings on Sunday.
Waller G. Smith of Astoria owns a 1910 Franklin that, since 1917, shows 358062.6 miles on its speedometer though he estimates adding about 4000 miles. The car has crossed the continent and back three times, visiting 39 states as it nears its 14th year of use.
Joseph Snively and six Troop 8 members found themselves stormbound in the Camp Kiwanis lodge on Elk Run. They walked three miles to town last evening through fierce wind and drifting snow, calling it the most strenuous storm experience yet. Scouts named include George Bunn Kenneth Baldwin Edgar Van Niman and Dean.
Donald McFarland Grange and John Berthh with Mr Snively started from the lodge at 4 50 pm and reached home at 7 pm after a long inter urban walk. They paused at two farmhouses to warm and shielded their faces with blankets and cloth as a fierce wind whipped them along Lafayette street road. The wind was strong and biting.
Rupert May used golf clubs and a ball to defeat Mr. Mackinlay in Wellington England. May posted 87 to 102, with Mackinlay's best 106 yards. The piece notes frequent camp visits, a run on logs, and mentions the cream’s origin in 1760.
Professor John McClellan of the University of Toronto claims a processor will liquefy helium gas opening big industrial potential. Helium, a light noncombustible gas used for dirigibles and cooling, could be vital in refrigeration near absolute zero and scientific research. The United States and Canada hold helium sources. Bow Island near Calgary hosts a large field.
Advert shows Quick Quaker Oats offering ready to serve oats in 3 to 5 minutes. Oats use finest grains and are rolled very thin and lightly cooked. Flakes are smaller and thinner for fast cooking. Grocer stocks two styles of extra flavorful oasts, labeled Quick Quaker.
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