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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
12
New York reports on a sensational new golf ball touted as the long distance leader for the coming season. Pros claim it travels farther than any prior ball, but cautions note such balls are unsuitable for duffers or short drivers. Heavy construction demands powerful swings for maximum effect.
The article traces the .22 rifle’s American origins and British adoption, praising civilian clubs and patriotism in marksmanship. It notes wartime shifts, renewed outdoor recreation, and the rise of a national riflemen movement amid restrictions. It also includes shooting technique tips on shot types and powder choices for pattern efficiency.
President Wilson endorses Joseph E. Davies for Wisconsin senator, aiming to help the Democratic nominee despite Lenroot’s loyalty and Republican resistance. A wartime note warns the YMCA’s morale work in France, praising its recreation centers and song programs, while contrasting critics.
Waterloo theatre presents Oh Boy under F. Ray Comstock and William Elliott with a strong cast. Also Watch Your Step Irving Berlin musical comedy arrives Saturday with high praise for dialog songs and staging at Waterloo. Majestic vaudeville features The Dancing Girls of the World and other acts. Plaza Theatre shows Love Me with Dorothy Dalton Friday to Saturday.
Gov W L Harding, governor, will address the Black Hawk county liberty loan conference at the Galloway club Saturday. About 350 to 400 men from 18 townships will discuss organization and campaign plans to meet the county quota with dinner at 11 am. H C Moeller will speak on patriotic education and Mrs F L Marquis will outline women’s committee preparations.
A patriotism drive will feature M. L. Howman Waterloo Service League commander and Lr. BE. Wiester publicity manager. Captains lieutenants and sergeants from each township join representatives from each bank in the county to attend the event.
Allen D. Albert, past President of the International Association of Rotary Clubs, arrived to deliver the principal address at Waterloo Business College commencement. He spoke at Fort Dodge Wednesday night, where A F Gates, head of both Waterloo and Fort Dodge talles, heard him and urged full church attendance tonight. Albert said his message is for every man, woman and child in the country.
The article describes a commencement event with Myr Gates speaking as a promising new figure. Alumni and graduates, including Cladys Adair and several others, are listed as receiving diplomas with Mr. Gates presenting them. The scene features an orchestra, an invocation, and a formal diploma ceremony in a reserved seating area.
Harold Peniler Gladys Randolph Marjorie Shirp Esther Slippy and Nea Stannard are named among Waterloo and Dunkerton residents in a partial obituary notice. Other details are incomplete with fragments referencing Washing.
Fragmentary OCR shows a string of names including Marjorial L Tucker, Ada Votberding, Lesley Welsburd, Marian Wisner and others tied to Waterloo Waterton Waterton in Maryland and nearby locales, suggesting a community notice or roster fragment.
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