D A R Marks 22nd Annual Grinnell Conference Highlights
Daughters of American Revolution from Mary Melrose and Waterloo chapters attend Grinnell session closing with memorial hour. Awards given for magazine subscriptions, officers elected, relics planned for Mount Vernon, and funds pledged for national manuals Plymouth fountain and a war museum in France. Irregular notices follow on socials, dinners, card parties, and installation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Society
Daughters of American Revolution
Grinnell
Mary Melrose
Floyd Chamberlain
Frederick Frisbee
Sheldon
DeWald
Grant Ramsey
Hugh S. Grieg
Estherville
Dabugque
Clara
Avery
Symonds
Spencer
Iowa
Frank B. Thrall
L. F. Andrews
Des Moines
National Society
New York
Plymouth
France
D. A
Clubs Hostess Teas and Membership News
The F. O. P. club met at Mrs. D. F. Merriman's home with five hundred played. Mrs. Henry Shindler won the guest favor and Mrs. J. B. Lighthart took the club prize. Refreshments were served. Mrs. H. H. Husman joined P. L. C. C. at yesterday's meeting with Mrs. Guy Robbins. Guests did fancy work. Mrs. C. M. Brerly and Mrs. Robbins assisted. Mrs. A. Olson hosted New Century club guests at her home with Mrs. A. Beam and Mrs. Cousins visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. P. Club
D. F. Merriman
Henry Shindler
J. B. Lighthart
H. H. Husman
Guy Robbins
C. M. Brerly
Robbins
Olson
New Century Club
A. 3. Beam
C. L
Pirates of Penzance to stage third Waterloo appearance
The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan comes to East High Auditorium Tuesday as a benefit for Presbyterian Hospital marking the opera's third Waterloo presentation. The 40‑year thread includes early stars Mrs. E. W. Burnham and Dr. Artmani William Barr with revival names from 1899 such as Mrs. Emerson and Charles Sindlinger. The production is directed by Miriam Marsh and rehearsals have run seven weeks with a picked cast and chorus, final rehearsals set for Saturday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High Euditorium
Presbyterian Hospital
E. W. Burnham
Artmani William Barr
G. W. Gilbert
Emerson
Charles Sindlinger
Will Harbin
van Duyne
Isobel Bratnaber
Iola Brown
Brocklinger
Dubuque
CL. Kingsley
Miriam Marsh
Waterloo
Little ‘Theatre
Nourish Nails and Beauty Secrets From Edna Kent Forbes
Beauty guidance emphasizes nail nourishment to prevent dryness from housework and daily tasks. Avoid acids and pumice. use oil or cold cream around nails during manicure, soak tips, and protect cuticle. Include yeast treatment for blemish care and note missed opportunities from old cosmetic routines.
Nose care tips from old manual prompt healing
A fragment advises gentle massage from the top to tip of the nose with slight finger pressure to hold in the nostrils for relief. It also mentions cold ice rubs and toilet water or vinegar rubs as additional aids.
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R. H
Tal Drug
Nory
Extravagance in Times of Illness
Ruth Cameron argues against emotional extravagance during family health crises. She warns that overextension in care for ill children harms the caregiver, urging balance, regular exercise, rest, and self care. The piece lauds a heroine who cared for her mother while maintaining duties and health.
Distribution Of Canned Goods Is An Enormous Task
The article describes the complex distribution chain for canned foods from canning company to wholesaler to retailer and finally to the consumer. It notes canning is timed to preserve tenderness and flavor so products remain usable for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Company
Cane Davenport, It's a Beauty Upholstered Chair Ad
The advertisement praises Cane Davenport and its model It's a Beauty priced at 145 dollars. Featuring a deep spring cushion ed seat for comfort, attractively carved arms and legs, and a velour finish in dark mahogany. Other styles available at different prices.
Aristocratic Vanity Dresser Ad in Walnut Finish
An ornate vanity dresser in American walnut with matched burled drawers is offered at 82.50. The ad highlights the Louis XV style with a focus on beauty and convenience for the bedroom, and notes additional vanity dressers in other periods are available.
Beautiful Furniture Queen Anne dining suite description
The ad touts a noble dining room suite highlighted by a graceful Queen Anne design. It features a large extendable table, tall china cabinet, massive buffet, one arm chair and five plain chairs, finished in mahogany or walnut.
Display of Curtains and Draperies for Home
A local ad promotes complete display of curtains and draperies in lace scrim cretonnes velvet and more. It highlights a cane rocker with a William and Mary style back and mahogany finish, plus upholstered and cane arm varieties for viewing.
Queen Anne Dresser Offered at $42.00
A mahogany Chippendale style dresser is advertised as roomy and elegant with ample wardrobe space. The offer emphasizes comfort and value, highlighting the dresser as a rare quality bargain.
Cost of Furniture Based on Service Years
The notice argues furniture value should reflect years of use not original price. It warns small ignored items can materially raise costs and stresses hidden expenses from poor construction. It asserts all showcased furniture is properly built and invites inspection.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society News
Orphans’ Home
Council Bluffs
Rainbow Circle
Memorial Hall
Fred Widener
BL Leckington
Gladys Ford
Black Dry Goods Company
Haster
Ford
Wei
Business & Professional Women's Club
Walnut Street Baptist
H. J. Merlein
Home Department
G. W. Hackett
L. P. Davis
A. J. Baumgartner
Pirates
Witt
Wastigh
Columbia Univessy
Illinois State Normal School
Macomb
West High
Waterlow Business College
Black Hawk Natonal Bank
Teller
Waterloo, Skirt & Garment Co
Fanta Clark
Mayme Boehne
Emma Morse
Geraldine Cilchrist
Pearl Reese
Miss Clark
First Baptist—Women's Society
Beauty
Edna Kent Forbes
Ruth Cameron
Optical Service
Wall Street
the Universal Drink
Cane Davenport
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