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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1917

Page

6

Jawa Evangelical Assn Conference Opens in Cedar Falls

The fifty seventh annual Jawa Evangelical association conference opened at Zion Evangelical church in Cedar Falls with Rev W C Langton of Waterloo presiding. Bishop Breyfogel, Rev H H Cramer, and other leaders spoke as ministers and local churches prepared for future assignments and the planned 1917 Cedar Falls camp meeting.

Jawa Evangelical Association Zion Evangelical Church Cedar Falls W. C M. Graener Des Moines Metfessel Fey First Evangelical Church Waterloo Dubuque California J. R. Nolte

Why Society Women Wash Their Oven Pale

A peculiar adage explains why society women wash their ovens, linking it to hair beauty. The piece touts a bone-made anthrax mixture as a cheap shampoo substitute costing about three cents per use, claiming it cleans basins and leaves hair with heft and lustre.

Kansas Proposes Ban on Smoking in Kansas

Kansas House bill by Representative O J Jewett seeks broad tobacco restrictions across the state. It bans smoking in homes with children, public places, trains and streetcars, with fines of 10 to 25 dollars for offenders and for site supervisors who fail to arrest. The measure aims to expand to other states after enactment.

Kansas City Smoie Kansas United States O. J. Jewett Dighton Kansas Legimxure Jewett Bil

Guardsmen Free Movie Privilege At Plaza Theater

Frank Bryant manager of the Plaza theatre announced that National Guard members from Waterloo can watch movies free while in the city as long as the guards remain. A uniform serves as a ticket to gain entry past the door attendant.

Waterloo National Guard Frank Bryant Plaza Theatre

Ohio woman leads civic cleanup drive from school days to farming towns

Josephine Nesbit, famed for cleaning up her Ohio school grounds, later directed a rural campaign transforming her farm near Springfield into a model of neatness. Resigning two years ago, she has since led efforts in major cities, urging Waterloo to join the movement and promising visible improvements with broad local cooperation.

Josephine Nesbit Paybon Nesbit Springhetd Dayton Ohio

Jewish emancipation program outlined for postwar peace

Orphanizers issue a statement detailing a war end plan emphasizing universal suffrage and a peace conference presentation. A key proposal is a Jewish administration in Palestine with an international guarantee to protect Jews facing persecution in various countries.

Palestine

Knights Templar Easter Service Moves to Larger Church

Easter observance by Asva lond Commandery No 25 of Knights Templar will be in First Congregational Church instead of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Rev Osee Celsus Fox will preach, Mrs Ellen Franklin Fox directs singing, and Miss Florence LaTier is the violinist. Haldwin commandery Cedar Falls is invited to join. A 1:45 p.m. reception for Cedar Falls Knights precedes a 2 p.m. gathering at Masonic Hall and a 2:15 parade line.

Asvalond Commandery Knights Templar First Congregational Church St. Mark's Episcopal Church Osee Celsus Fox St. Mark's Church Ellen Franklin Fox Florence LaTier Haldwin Commandery Cedar Falls Masonic Hall

Easter Sunday Parade and Worship Arrangements

The Cedar Falls concert band will lead the parade from the temple to the church at 2 36 pm with Easter worship at 3 pm. At 4 15 pm the commanders return to Masonic temple. F A Sporle senior grand warden acts as marshal and a committee led by Sporle Martin and Ralston handles arrangements. Full Templar uniform to be worn by participants.

Cedar Falls Masonic Temple F. A. Sporle FP. A. Sporle P. J. Martin J. G. Ralston Templar

University of Chicago Forms Military Company

Chicago March 29. Organization of a military company was begun at University of Chicago yesterday with 25 members of the faculty on the rosters.

Chicago University of Chicago

Colleges urged to award diplomas to senior students

Washington March 29 The civil service commission has asked college heads to grant diplomas to senior technical and scientific students immediately so they can join the government service at once if needed.

Washington, D. C Civil Service Commission

Jewish Women Back World Peace Move Headline

Prominent Jewish women nationwide organize to send representatives to the American Jewish congress. Mrs Nathan Straus elected honorary president and Mrs Joseph Fels active president. Conference in New York fixes date April 1 to select delegates.

New York United States American Jewish Congress Nathan Straus Women’s Organization Joseph Fels

Wake Up Feeling Fresh As A Daisy

Advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver cleanser for all ages. Claims include waking with clear head, fresh breath, rosy skin, and elastic steps, with a 10 cent box available at drug stores. Mothers may safely give Cascarets to children to relieve feverish or constipated bowels.

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