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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
9
All society items for the day must be at the office by 11 a.m. or 9 a.m. for the daily calendar. The piece lists numerous society gatherings and meetings for Thursday and Friday including card clubs, church societies, and May ceremonies with names and addresses in Wellington and surrounding areas. The long column details hostesses, locations, and times for numerous social items.
A popular science style ad promises a simple home method to remove skin blemishes. It touts using mercorized wax and saxolite solution to cover the face at night and wash off in the morning, claiming a radiant complexion after several days and benefits to neck and hands.
A detailed fashion note describes a maid wearing a military looking coat in red moire silk with black satin collar and sash. Embroidered batiste frills decorate, the skirt and overskirt are black satin, and a close fitting fine straw hat with a satin crown features an upright ostrich plume for a soldierly look.
The Court of Honor dancing club entertained twenty five couples at a party in the A. O. U. W. hall with music by the Waterloo Ladies orchestra. Miss Loretta Wagner presided at the frappe bowl as frappe was served. The season’s final party is May twenty one.
Readers are invited to obtain up-to-date Courier pattern designs by sending the completed coupon with 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo. Patterns include seam allowances and are produced promptly, with delivery about ten days after the order is sent.
Miss Cora Boyd and guests resist the hostess in a three course menu at a violet thimble bee hosted by Mrs. Mary Henry and Mrs. R. P. Vivian on Park Avenue West. The VIOLET PARTY featured violet decorations, a rhyme contest won by Mrs. W. G. Waugh and prizes to Mrs. Roy Campbell and Mrs. Mallow, plus music by L. M. Galyean and his daughters. Informal two course repast served. Upcoming May meeting to be hosted by Mrs. L. G. Brooke at Clarion Cottage Chautauqua Park. Also noted is a repeat entertainment by Universalist Church Young People’s Union with pantomime The Bachelor’s Reverie and play All About Adam. Lincoln Circle to meet at Pythian Temple for important business. OsOEZE Club hosted by Mrs. H. W. Stewart with auction bridge and a two‑course menu. next meeting in one week.
Ruth Cameron tells an old fable of a selfish woman who climbs toward heaven on a carrot while others cling to her. a settlement tale follows, urging readers to share their blessings rather than keep them to themselves. The piece ends warning that selfishness harms both present and future happiness.
Dr H W Reherd addressed a large audience of young women at the Y M C A room, delivering a lecture on Japan and China. The remarks drew visible interest from the group as the speaker outlined historical and cultural points.
A largely descriptive lecture recited interest in manners customs travel and the beauty of buildings. The talk focused on descriptive descriptions of travel routes and architectural features sparking appreciation among listeners.
The East Side fire truck suffered damage when a fan driving chain failed at high speed last evening. Sea Grave company promised replacement parts but has yet to complete repairs. Fire Chief Dunham urged an on site mechanic and immediate service. Judge George W. Dunham finished district court work in Grundy County and travels to Waterloo for a Black Hawk County Bar banquet before returning home to Manchester tomorrow. He will open court in Grundy County next Monday.
Home Doctor recommends a homemade hardene tonic to cleanse the system and purify the blood. Mix half a pint alcohol, one ounce hardene, half a cup sugar, hot water to quart. A tablespoon before meals may improve energy, remove pimples, and prevent sickness as an inexpensive regulator for the family.
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