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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1917

Page

9

For Sale and Public Notices In Waterloo Iowa 1917

A cluttered page lists sales, rentals, and notices. Items include complete wireless outfits, secondhand bicycles, a large rental room, and farm land 80 acres two miles west of Waterloo. Legal notice in Black Hawk county describes Mill Square parcels and Cedar River location with lengthy parcel descriptions and railroad rights.

Moir St Korse Harnese Surrey Bell May Mussell-Lameron Hotel Westth St W. B. Clemence Dray Ellis Wilson Mead Waterloo Wilson Worthen Cedar River Park Motice District Court of Iowa Black Hawks County Nauman Company Plaintif Towit Cedar River Black Hawk County Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Northern Railway Company Chicago, Rosk Island and Pacific Railway Company Mill Square City of Cedar Street Cedar Surgery Pack Avenue Main Street Cedar Streets Towa Park Avenue Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Bill Company West Park Avenue Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company Sarah Wood Wood Noble W. Wood Adam Staller Stoller Anna M. Stoller Matthias. van Brocklin M. van Brocklin van Brocklin Charlotte van Brocklin Chauncer J. Maynard Cordelia Maynard

Extra Judge for Supreme Court 1s Proposed in Bill

State House, Des Moines, March 26. A Senate resolution by Senator Holdoegel of Calhoun county seeks data on Iowa Supreme Court work and opinions filed by each justice since 1917. Debate erupted with Senators Kimball and others opposing it as an invidious comparison. The measure passed 21 to 10 to inform the Senate on the court’s workload and the need for an extra justice.

State House Des Moines Senate Iowa Holdoegel Calhoun County Iowa Supreme Court Kimball Supreme Court House Proudfoot

Landscape Artist Shows City’s Need

Mrs. Josephius M Nesbit of Springfield Ohio famed as a civic beauty promoter is in Waterloo invited by William Gallo. She is hosted at a luncheon with city officials church and school representatives. Nesbit plans talks to school children this week to stimulate youth interest in landscaping through illustrated lectures. William Galloway backs the movement and will offer prizes.

William Galloway Josephius M. ‘Nesbit Springfeld Ohio Waterloo

Waterloo Bowling Team Leads in Mason City Tourney

Waterloo bowling team took first with a 2695 total as Herb Mucha placed third in singles. The Engravers struggled though with many local bowlers reportedly expected to place in prize money amid lengthy court notices and guardians named among numerous individuals in an original notice filed in Black Hawk county Iowa.

Waterloo Mason City Herb Mucha Waterloo Engravers

City in Brief Repairs and visits across Waterloo region

Local society notes show a flurry of visitors and departures: Senator Wills G. Haskell of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend in Waterloo. Mrs. J. J. Rainbow and Miss Alda R. Clark visited Chenoa relatives. Waldemar and Kamilla Petersen secured a marriage license in Cedar Falls. Mrs. Austin Leversee returns from Zephyr Hills. several residents travel for business, health, or family events. A few court actions include divorce suits by Argene Ayers and Idall Mathews, and a sealed verdict in Paige vs Miller awarding $205.67.

Frank Folk East Waterloo Waldemar Petersen Kamilla Petersen Cedar Falls R. Burnett Lewiston Mont Lydia Bicher Social Welfare League Chicago F. F. Rogers Ames C. O. F. Grand Lodge Canton Crescent la Porte City Austin Leversee Zephyr Hills Fla John Scott Harry M. Scott Presbyterium Hospital G. C. Jameson Hattia Standish St. Paul Minn Mr. Jameson Gertrude Shaw Lincoln Neb W. Eb. Guenther Fern Belt

Local fraternal announcements and Barnum and Bailey plans

Announcements list: Ascalon commandery 25 EX T special conclave Monday on temple work. Waterloo lodge 105 called communication Tuesday March 27 for first degree. Veterans meet Memorial hall Tuesday for regular business. Royal Neighbors meet tomorrow 7 30 p m at Commercial street 1 O F hall. Drill and business session precede picnic supper. bring sandwich and one other article. E B Social class Thursday afternoon with Mrs ER N Draper. Hawkeye camp 137 Woodmen meet Tuesday 8 p m Labor temple. Barnum and Bailey circus coming to Waterloo June 28. R D Lorimer advance agent arranging city license and Logan avenue ground use. circus appears here about every four years.

Ascalon Commandery EX. T Waterloo Lodge No A. F A. M Masonic Temple Memorial Hall Royal Neighbors Commercial Street E. B ER. N. Draper Hawkeye Camp No Woodmen of the World Labor Temple Barnum and Bailey Barnum & Bailey Circus Waterloo R. D. Lorimer

Furious battle near St Quentin as French gain ground

French forces pressed the German line south of the Oise and near the Salgons St. Quentin road despite bad weather. Patrols reached Volontury and other French positions repelled German counterattacks. Russian detachments crossed into Mosul while Germans attempted gas attacks along the Russian front near Postavy.

Omignon Couey Aillette Salgsons- St. Quentin Folembray Couey Lechateau Paris Oise War Office Volonturay Coucy Somme Mosul London Persia Petrograd British Admiralty Postavy Dvyinsk

Largest Sunday school rally at First Congregational Church

The largest Sunday school rally in the church history drew nearly 800 attendees. Rev. EB Lang of First Evangelical spoke on parental roles, Carleton Silas, formerly with the Mexican border national guard, urged service to country, and flags were presented by Waterloo Companies members with America sung.

First Congregational Church EB. J. Lang First Evangelical Church Carleton Silas National Guard Mexican Mc. Sias Waterloo Lawrence Leonard Robert Nauman George Reusch America H. BH Parr A. Be, Haswell

Berlin reports sinking of 76 allied vessels

Berlin reports the sinking of 25 steamships 14 sailing vessels and 37 trawlers with an aggregate tonnage of 80 000 in the past few days according to an admiralty wireless from Sayville. Temperature readings for March 26 show a range from midnight to noon with varying high and low values across years.

Berlin Sayville Admiralty

Vinol Ad Claims High School Help For Waterloo Girls

A Waterloo drug advertisement reviews a Fort Worth girl’s recovery from nervous weakness after taking Vinol a beef and cod liver peptide tonic. It promotes Vinol to similar students with a money back guarantee and lists Wangler Bros. Co. and C. J. Miller as sponsors with Iowa town availability.

Waterloo Dorris Coplier Fort Worth Tex Coplier Vinci Wangler Bros. Co C. J. Miller Iowa

Red Cross Seeks Large Local Membership Drive

Local Red Cross unit launches active membership campaign tomorrow with representatives in Black and Duds Dry Goods to solicit applications. Six membership levels range from annual four dollars to patron wife one hundred dollars. Headquarters at 514 Sycamore Street pending funds to open 510 Sycamore. Public urged to enroll and support relief work.

Red Cross Dames Black Paul Duds Wt. Northey I Us Marual Lfe Sted Cross Hermann Miller J.C. Hartman Lewis Frank Sycamore Street Nell, Jackson

Vacant Lot Farming National Movement Takes Shape

Mayor W H R Law prepared to issue a proclamation urging planting gardens in every available space following a telegram from Charles Lathrop Pack. The National Emergency Mood Garden Commission targets one million gardens this year and will provide free advice to Birdenere.

W. H R. Law Charles Lathrop Pack National Emergency Mood Garden Commission Law

Gerard party member visits Waterloo and speaks on war

Frank H. Harms of Chicago, a former United States embassy attaché in Berlin and six months under James W Gerard, toured Waterloo today en route to Town City. He attended the Rotary luncheon and predicted inevitable war with Germany, asserting U S strength will be unleashed when it comes. He praised U S popularity abroad, especially in France.

Frank H. Harms Chicago United States Berlin James W Gerard Germany Waterloo Mr. Harms Rotary Club Gerard France

Leffingwell Lecture on Yellowstone Ark for Commercial Club

William Bruce Leffingwell, author and lecturer, is secured by Charles Van Vieck to lecture April 4 at the commercial club on Yellowstone National Park. The moving picture and slide show is free of charge for members and guests. Also noted is a Black Hawk County Registered Nurses meeting at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls Tuesday at 2:30 p m.

Charles van Vieck Commercial Club Denver Waterloo J. L. Beal Pasadena Cal William Bruce Leffingwell Yellowstone National Park Black Hawk County Registered Nurses’ Association Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls Miss

Porter to Speak on War at Base Hospital Border

Superintendent Porter will address personnel at the border base hospital about the war effort. Red Cross enrollment is urged with reports directed to Misa Porter. CLEAN LIVING URGED IN DOCTOR'S ADDRESS. Dr Guthrie McConnell spoke to youths at Whitlock on the subject Facts About Life. He demonstrated careful hygiene and the need for clean habits in a practical demonstration.

Porter Red Cross Misa Porter Guthrie McConnell Witerlog Yom. GO. A McConnell

Local Mortuary Notices for Francis Wood and Peddi cord

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices. Mrs. Francis Wood of 729 Vine Street dies after surgery, survived by husband Howard and children Mira Thomas Vinton Willard and Marjoria, with services at Grace M. KE church and burial at Milwood. Rev. C A Peddicord dies. arrival of remains and funeral at First Methodist Church. pallbearers listed. Mrs Catherine Schmitz dies in Riceville. body to Waterloo. burial at St. Marys Gilbertville with services at St. Marys Catholic Church.

Tda Francis Woon da Mratide Wood Howard ¢. Wood Vine Fon Street Sibday St. Francis Hospital Annesville Co Raymond Waterloo Fler Tionpaatel Windy Central Mira Thomas Collenting TS. Vinton Willard Marjoria A. A. Walsh Sioux City Dr. C. C. Walsh Merrill Wis Marry Walsh Los Angeles Walsh San Jacinto Chl C. A. Peddicord Illnoiis Central First Methodist Church Elmwood Center Peddicord McGregor Methodist Church W. Court BE. A. Maker G. B. Shoemaker B. J. Lockwood W. FP. Spry J. W. Holland Cedar Falls Catherine Schmitz Riceville Woaterloo H. A. Schmitz St. Mary's Catholic Church Gilbertville Father Nemmers

Tonic for Growing Girls and Foundational Health

A vintage ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for girls in growth spurts to prevent thinness and nervousness. It claims the pills boost blood elements to meet rising demands and lay a foundation for future health, priced at fifty cents per box and available via local druggists or direct order from Schenectady.

St. Vitus Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Uprising Feared Among I W W Workers At Gas Plant

Eight iron workers brought to the Citizens Gas and Electric electric plant site reportedly caused trouble this morning. The foreman planned to discharge them but feared further trouble. Police Chief J D Caldwell assured protection for crew and property. Report indicates the workers may be I W W members.

Citizens Gas & Electric Company The

Rotary by law amendment limits club voting power

A Rotary club by law amendment discussion featured voting power moving from the organization to a committee. Speakers Jobs Slapyon and A. Gales argued for and against at the June meeting in Hotel Russell Lamson. The amendment carried after a prior vote was postponed for member review. A separate note reports a burglary at Hamilton Camera shop with cash missing and a window entry. Public gospel meetings in Commercial Street Gospel Hall led by evangelist A N O’Brien run nightly at 7:45 pm except Saturdays.

Rotary Club Comuyidea Hotel Russell-Lamson Uni Jobs Slapyon Gales Geo. J. Lichty Waterloo Commercial Street Gospel Hall A. N. O'brien Duluth Minn

Lydia Pinkham remedy praised by Lowell woman

A Lowell Massachusetts woman describes relief from nervous condition headaches and pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She touts it as the best remedy for sick women and urges others to seek confidential guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lowell Mass Frien Lydia E. Pinkham Margaret Quinn Kear Worthen St Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn

Dandruff Cure Promises Clear Scalp After Use

Advertisement claims Danderine removes all dandruff after one or two applications. It asserts no flakes remain and the scalp will stop itching, stating a single rubbing clears the scalp and hair remains unafflicted by dandruff.

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Caution

An old style ad claims California Syrup of Figs safely relieves constipation in children, promising quick relief for feverish, restless kids. It urges mothers to buy a 50 cent bottle, ensure the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company, and warns against counterfeit syrups.

California

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