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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1915

Page

5

Prohibition Debate Highlights Tax Plan Amid Dry State Push

A city revenue crisis looms as prohibition nears, with towns facing loss of saloon licenses and a cash squeeze. The House considers raising the general tax levy to 20 mills to fund city needs, while the Senate advances temperance bills aimed at enforcing a dry state.

Dea Creston Scott Skinner The Hone Rebt Paul Junkin Creston Advertiser Tims Wd Senate Anvynaun Lona Whitmore

From Girlhood to Old Age Women Are Helped

A historical ad claims products for women’s health from girlhood to old age. It markets herbal remedies to treat headaches digestion and menstrual disorders, promising relief for various conditions and easy administration. The tone imitates early 20th century patent medicine pitches.

200 Men Hear Jessup Address At Wat Blth Walnut Church

About 200 men from Wat terley affiliated brotherhoods attended a banquet at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Iowa State University professor Jessup spoke for forty minutes on Education and Religion. Officers were elected for the coming term and meetings set for quarterly gatherings.

Watterley Walnut Street Baptist Church W. BR. Howell I'raf. Jessup Iowa State Universty IBM Nr.t. J. McMan

Good Friday Union Service for Waterloo Churches

The Waterloo churches plan their annual union service on Good Friday afternoon April 2 from 1 80 to 4 30. Participants include Flay W H Beachler W J Dorgan Rev L C Moora Dr J B Johnson Rev H By Rev R Parker Rev A P F Bough Rev M G Munn and Dr W S Bandford at Central Christian church. Also notes a Waterloo minister’s son Hubert Bamford will enter the United Evangelical conference at Manly Pennsylvania with his father attending.

Churches of Waterloo West Flay W. H. Beachler W. J. Dorgan L. C. Moora J. BE. Johnson H. By R. Parker A. PF. Bough Hey. M. G. Munn W. &. Bandford Central Christian Church Waterloo Hubert Bamford J. M. Bemford Logan Avenue

Deteriorated Missouri Census Note Mentions Oldest Man Claim

Fragmentary report from Missouri references a supposed oldest man in the state aged roughly 800 thousand to 1 million in holdings. Names and exact ages are unclear due to damaged text but notes repairs and measurements referenced by Heston and Wollgren.

Rihold, Mo Mateh di Capras Heston John Wollgren Missouri

Jonathan and the Deliverance of Israel in First Samuel

A Sunday School discourse on first Samuel chapters eleven and twelve, focusing on Jonathan and his armor bearer delivering Israel from the Philistines. The piece contrasts Saul’s failures with Samuel’s leadership, urging patience for divine timing and faith in God’s deliverance. It links biblical examples to personal faith and restraint under God.

Jonathan Santia Cavas Jordan Saul Samuel Gogal Hed Faul David God Ysrael Gideon Israel Laur'a Bru Lemuel Devil Simon Peter Lord Christ Jesus Satan

Church Directory First Napia t Morning Sermon and Union Services

A church directory lists morning sermons and union services for several downtown congregations. W E Challi ers of New York City preaches at Walnut Street Baptist with an evening address on Falling Over Yourself. Other churches feature varied themes and special music.

W. E. Challiers New York City Union Servion Walnut Street MiddJehautf Wll

Peace Sunday at St Marys Church Message

Peace Sunday observance at St Marys Catholic Church features a day of Masses and worship led by Rev J M Campbell Rev H P Rohiman and Rev J C Weineke. Services include High Mass exposition prayers Adoration and a full musical program with multiple choirs and organ selections followed by benediction and a welcoming congregation.

St. Mary's Catholic Church J. M. Campbell H. P. Rohiman Holy Name Society A. A. Hoffman Aspermes W. C. Pacers St. Cecila G. B. Turner Sumner DuBois Saloiaris Gonned AlterInk Hyme A. Ganns J. C. Macke News P. Rohlman Walcome

Talks on How to Teach Children at Central Christian Church

Rev Iv Dudley led a Bible school at Central Christian Church corner Fourth and South streets with a lecture on How to Be Successful in Teaching Little Children. He used lobarts to illustrate child life stages and detailed points for effective instruction. Tomorrow's sessions cover junior work and the hey problem with three services on Saturday night Sunday morning and afternoon and evening.

Dudley Central ‘Christian Church Lobarts

Illustrated Lecture at Presbyterian Church

Next Monday evening Rev J R Macartney will deliver an illustrated lecture on the Barthwest at the church corner Park Avenue and Mabberry Street. Over 100 beautifully colored views of mountains glaciers lakes forests and streams will be exhibited. Photographs and slides were taken by Mr Wiser of Portland Oregon, one of the greatest landscape photographers of the country. Turn to the Waul Page.

J. R. Macartney Corner Park Avenue Mabberry Street My. Wiser Porthind

Westminster Special Gospel Services Begin March 24

Westminster Presbyterian church will hold a series of special gospel services starting Sunday March 24 and continuing until further notice. Pastor assisted by Rev. L. C. Cooley of Mason City. Cooley described as a capable preacher. Services begin 7:45 PM each evening with extended invitations to attend.

Westminster Presbyterian Church L. C. Cooley Presbyterian Church of Mason City Cooley

Lassen Peak Eruption Intensifies with Tall Smoke Column

In Redding California on March 20 Lassen Peak begins its eighty second eruption at sunrise. A vast column of smoke towers above the summit as sunlight creates iridescent colors in the plume. Heavy ash fall surrounds the peak.

Redding Cal Lassen Peak

Closing of Lyric theatre disputed by Waterloo official

J W Marcelles head of the Waterloo Theatrical exchange explains the Lyric theatre closing was by his own decision not due to unpaid bills. He says rental and heat money were tendered in full and denies the manager failed to pay obligations.

Lyric Theatre J. W. Marcelles Waterloo Theatrical Exchange Syndicate Mercelles

Butter Market Elgin Sales Report

Elgin market data shows March 2 offerings at 28 cents per pound with 28 offerings listed and 27 percent unsold. (Newspaper notes details on Butter Market activity and unsold stock.)

Elgin, Jr Elgin

Town Grier Annual Meet and Town Criers Campaign

The Town Criers club in Waterloo plans an annual meeting on March 25 with Chicago Commerce's Industrial committee head Mr. Anderson Pace as keynote speaker on how to help build a city. President Hutcheson leads efforts to boost unity across local organizations and grow civic action in the town.

Town Criers C. R. Hutcheson Anderson Pace Chicago Association of Commerce Pace Hutcheson Crnera Russell-Lamson Avery Waterloo G. J. Holden P. J. Martin C. M. Cheney Fred Austin Herman C. Miler Fred Petit W. R. Law Ralph Hoxle C. O. Lamson G. B. Brebner

Iowa House Kills Bank Deposits Guarantee Bill

Iowa's House killed the bill to establish a state system guaranteeing bank deposits in Des Moines on March 20. The measure, routed by the banks committee, faced a majority report recommending indefinit postponement and was defeated by a 86 to 15 vote when the majority report was adopted.

Bes Moines House Iowa Committee On Banks and Banking

Danderine Dandruff Stopper Ad Promises Quick Results

An advertisement touts Danderine as a dandruff remedy. A 25-cent bottle is said to remove dandruff by rubbing into the scalp, with most of the scalp conditions fading by morning after one to three applications.

Slipped on curb injures man near Commercial and Park

C G Wilcox slipped while stepping onto the curb on Commercial Street at Park Avenue this morning. He struck his face and was stunned briefly before being assisted to a physician's office for treatment.

Commercial Street Park Avenue C. G Wilcox

Gascirets Cleanse Your Liver and Bowels Overnight

An old fashioned advertisement touts Cascarets for biliousness with a 10 cent box. It claims internal cleansing helps headaches bad taste yellow eyes and irritable mood by morning. Children reportedly enjoy the taste and the product promises a gentle thorough cleanse while you sleep.

Phosphorus as nerve food in ten year medical era

An exaggerated medical advertisement touts phosphorus as vital nerve nourishment. It claims the Phosphatometer detects nerve food use, cites high recovery rates after failed measures, and promotes Dr Myer’s practice in Waterion, Iowa, with free consultation and broad chronic-disease coverage.

U. S Canada Myers Java Wentris Ee Wis Tim Seequiere Street Waterion Towa

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