Waitress and Aristocrat Court Atoned Romance
Sanford pursues a waitress who captivates him though she is Geraldine Morton masquerading as a servant. Eugene hints the woman is a millionaire’s daughter, stirring social tension as Sanford debates love versus class. Geraldine reveals herself at Mortons dinner, sharing missteps and a generous tip from one guest. Sanford remains hopeful despite the reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Eugene
Norton
Mortons
Morton
Mrs. Morton
Geraldine
Millonaire
Misleading Sermon Sparks Church Attention
A fragment from a New York Methodist Episcopal conference report critiques radical pulpit methods. The preacher faced disappointed congregants and explained a lengthy Adam story, while the text notes the minister was not accused of outright misrepresentation though described as somewhat wizard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan” MarRossie
New York Methodist Episcopal Conference
Seigem
Adam
Eder
Tod
No Ready Made Supply in Playwright's Time
A Washington Star note quotes the manager and author debating originality. The playwright laments lack of ready made supply and argues ideas should come from original work rather than French adaptations. The exchange highlights tensions between adaptation and originality in theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Battle With Sols Bays Window Refacing How-To
A home keeper shares a thrift tale about sun fading and the decision to replace sun faded denim sofa cushions with ingrain carpet filling. The cheaper, longer lasting fix preserves color and reduces frequent recovering while brightening the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bay
Editor mocks skyscraper folly amid town boom absence
An editor speaks flippantly about a supposed skyscraper boom, despite no actual construction surge in the town. The remark highlights local skepticism toward development plans and potential overstatement by officials.
Preliminaries in Rain Hit Iowa School Meet
Preliminaries for the fifth annual interscholastic field meet were held this morning as rain forced play. In Iowa City a driving downpour accompanied the events with athletes slogging through wet fields and officials delaying starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Farming drive funds spur nationwide agricultural aid
Chicago May 11 Intensive farming in the United States received a 1.9 million boost as Julius Rosenwald approved the plan of the Council of Grain Exchanges to promote scientific agriculture by counties. Aims include placing a pergriculturalist in each county to study conditions, aid farmers, and raise yields with local funding. Any county with sufficient interest is eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Council of Grain Exchanges
Julius Rosenwald
Sears Roebuck & Co
Grain Association
Middle West
West
Couel
Waterloo area marks day of school exhibits and awards
Supt. A. T. Hukill of the Waterloo west schools attended with County Superintendent Marty A. Moore, who played a large role in the day’s success. Several schools displayed exhibits and many pupils earned county fins for meritorious work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Hukill
Waterloo West
Marty A. Moore
Yeomen Banquet Highlights Kinship and Contest Victory
Two hundred members and friends of William Teil Homestead No 164 Brotherhood of American Yeomen gathered at Pythian Temple for a big meeting and banquet ending a weeks long membership contest. Reds captained by Frank Hayden defeated greens led by William Reichart while Wim Kober oversaw initiation of a 30 member class. Frances Kober and vacar Kober provided piano and violin music as guests danced after a three course banquet. The event marked the largest Yeomen gathering in five years and was deemed highly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Teil Homestead No. 164
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Pythian’ Temple
Reds
Frank Hayden
Greens
William Reichart
Wim. Kober
Homestead
Frances Kober
Vacar Kober
Yenmen
Basis of Good Manners and the Roots of Tact
The article urges teaching children early to consider others to foster tact and refined manners. It quotes Minot J. Savage on finding beauty and joy in everyday life if one stops grumbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
J. Savage, D. D
Annual Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Elections
The annual meeting of the hospital auxiliary convened at Mrs. W. H. Bickley’s home on Reber avenue. Reports showed the group in excellent condition and will be published early next week. Officers elected for the new year include President Grace Friend and Vice President C. Q. Balliatt. Secretary W. HR. Bickley and Treasurer F. J. Eighmer. After business a social hour followed with Evelyn Woods giving readings and Mrs. E. TH. Headferd overseeing refreshments and courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bickley
Reber Avenue
Grace Friend
C. Q. Balliatt
W. HR. Bickley
F. J. Eighmer
Mias Evelyn Woods
Orvedight
Public Schools in Union Picnic Draws Large Attendance
The third annual picnic of Orange township public schools saw over forty percent of pupils and patrons gathered for a full day program. Morning and afternoon events featured songs readings and recitations by students with addresses by Frank J. Joseph deputy state superintendent and A. M. Deyo's representative in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Orange Township
Frank J. Joseph
A. M. Deyo
Also Mentioned on This Page
York Beret
Sunshine
Call
Lafayette
W. Loesbe
C. BD. Pedersen
Jefferson
Kistner
Hosteter
Mitchell
Dept
Michigan Ave
J. H. Brooks
Waverly
John Cluran
Waterloo
Del
Greene
Fcre
C. W. Loesbe
Greene, Ta
West Fifth
Anteh County
Clibe
Anwiga
Eleventh Street
Hawthorne Avenue
West Side
Kirkwood Avenue
Galloway
L. G. Ronquest
C. E. Phifer
M. J. Pommer & Co
Derfirson Street
Japan
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Burson
Barathea
Zic
Woodburs
Colgate
Waterlgo UA
Daily Courier
the Courier
Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!