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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1914

Page

3

Local Women Society Notes and Parties

A long list of church and club events dominates the page with readings, meetings, and social gatherings. Debates feature Miss Mila Laken and Mrs Texte Gilles among readers. Mrs. A. L. Schlaberee leads the First Congregational Women’s Missionary Society. numerous birthday, engagement, and surprise parties mark the week.

Cure Oscar Society Busi Aligst Maude Dewald Archer Uhre Mila Laken Texte Gilles Matthew Westrute Tina Martin Deborah Westminster Guild Minnie Newconer First Baptist Women's Missionary Society Merle la Rue Marian Walker A. O. T. We Hall Pps Emanuel Evangelical Church Daughters of Isabella Han Bu Krer B. I Auction Bridge Eluhe Hoo Universaljet Church Lostesester Effie McCollum Jones Merdanies A. Utter H. J. Herbert M. Woods Westminster Presbyterian H. Northey Wink Hostes C. A H. B. Plumb WG LL John Mulilany

Easy Way to Improve Health Through a Tonic

An old advertisement touts a tonic claimed to restore energy and health with weather changes. It promises relief from spring fever, poor appetite, pimples, and fatigue at small cost by mixing alcohol and water to create a quart dose, to be taken before meals.

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Foley Kidney Pills Promoted For Bladder Relief

Patent medicine advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic to relieve bladder distress. Claims include turning pain, scalding sensation, and irregular, heavy action with strong kidneys and healthy activity. Sold by all druggists everywhere.

Alligator Pear Grower Ships Seedlings to California

Pinkerton of Crows Tr oupe Alabama has completed an experiment with six alligator pear seeds planted last December. The plants grew to two feet and were shipped today to his orange ranch in California for replanting.

Rank Pinkerton Hus Mr Pinkerton California

Harrowing Cyclone Destroys Farm in New Hampton Area

A cyclone near Bassett Saturday afternoon overturned buildings and roofs, hurled debris, and buried several children under ruins. Ed Christiansen and family of seven narrowly escaped. two of their sons were hurled through windows, one ten year old boy missing, Ila stunned but unharmed, two girls and a baby sheltered then blown out.

New Hampton Bassett Ed. Christiansen Mr. Christiansen Ila

Stucker Appointed Platform Manager for Chautauqua Year

Announcement from the local chautauqua states Edward Stucker of Lawrence Kansas will serve as platform manager this year. He will lead the Bible hour and deliver a popular afternoon lecture. Vincent also secured for morning literary lectures. copying of programs begins with about 6,000 copies. Smallpox and diphtheria cases rise in the city with F Christensen and Hilda Beek named as patients.

Chautauqua Edward Stucker Lawrence Kan Wil Dr. Stucker Cnautavalla P. EB. Ritz Harold C. Place A. E. Johnson Blanche E. Edwards W. A. Ceperley Rachel] Jones M. G. Munn Tuthill Cadwallader Ida Mitchell P. E. Ritz Vincent Leon H. Vincent F. Christensen Bayard Street Hilda Beek Eighth Street

Vielps Widney and Bladder Trouble -Everybody Satisfied

Advert text touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney troubles and bladder issues. User testimonials claim relief from backache and rheumatism with claims of nationwide druggist availability.

Waterloo Girl Honored in Musical Contest at Vassar

Miss Miriam Marsh a Vassar sophomore won the top honors in a college song contest judged from a field of one thousand compositions. Her musical setting was chosen as the best for a funders day event on May 1. Mrs. W W Marsh travels to Poughkeepsie for a two week visit and will attend the moonlit tree ceremonies on campus next Friday evening.

J. G. Bickley Elizabeth Race Kena Kd Lathrop Wik O G'Dock Margaret Campbell Loren Standish Christine Penton Sue Beuwrts Ariiched Miss Stewart John Hamilton Whanned Isabella Stews South Street Iowa State Teachers’ College Nurses’ Training School Presbyterian Hospital Whannel James Blackbry Goods Company Chattalqta Carnegie Columbia Brary Weet Constantinople Whiteside Roberts’ College School For Sirls J.T. Alten Army of the Unemployed New York City Gregory Mason Pa Atcesy Miriam Marsh Vassar College

Child Fatally Burned? 12 Month Old Davis Boy

The 12 month old son of Mr and Mrs Howard Davis was badly burned Monday forenoon when he pulled a washing machine plug and scalding water showered over him. Doctors fear he may not recover. The accident occurred in Nees Hristow Louisiana.

Hristow, la Mey O Howard Davis

Complexion Secrets Of An Actress

A newly issued volume claims linage of beauty secrets used by an actress. The author describes mercolized wax as more valuable than cosmetics, to be applied thinly at night and washed off in the morning to soften worn skin. A saxolite solution with hazel is also recommended for wrinkles and pores, with daily facial baths said to improve the complexion.

England Neutral

Rev L C Moore Installed At Central Church Of Christ

Two hundred members and friends gathered at Central Church of Christ for the installation of Rev L C Moore as pastor. The service featured pink and white decorations with palms and ferns enhancing the church setting.

Central Church of Christ L. C. Moore

Reverend Moore Receives Strong Endorsements in Waterloo

A large gathering marked Rev. John G. Hauser of Davenport presenting tributes as Rev. L. C. Moore arrives in Waterloo for ten years of ministry. Ministers from out of town and local pastors voiced best wishes for his pastorate and its impact for God and His church.

John G. Hauser Davenport Moore God Mr. Moore Waterloo Finais

Evangelist Moore Named New Pastor In Central Illinois

The Herald of Decatur notes Moore spent years in evangelistic work in Central Illinois with over five thousand conversions. Described as athletic and a true man, he is seen as a strong leader by the Waterloo congregation and other local pastors anticipate great results from his ministry.

Illinois Herald of Decatur Moore Waterloo

Canal Zone resident sends campaign postcards to mayor

W L Davis, formerly of the city and now in the Panama canal zone, forwarded 16 canal view postal cards to Mayor R C Thompson. The cards are to be shared with the successful city election candidates. Davis once ran a restaurant in the north section and noted he learned of the election news from the Courier and Reporter.

W. L. Davis Panama Canal Zone R. C. Thompson Davis Courier

Victim of Accident Resting at Hospital

Clara Louise Knipp, run over by a bakery wagon on the way to school, rests at St Francis hospital. X rays show no broken bones but crushed chest bones. Condition reported satisfactory and improvements expected over several days.

Clara Louise Knipp St. Francis Hospital

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