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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1920

Page

3

Society Notes and Women’s Club Activities Gather

Tuesday afternoon events include Entre Nous and Woman’s Club programs with officers to be elected. The Grace M. E. Epworth League holds a 7 p.m. meeting and Women’s Aid circles plan a joint thimblebee Wednesday. Several churches host all day meetings, picnics, and gatherings of W. M. society and Daughters of Isabella. Central Christian and Elizabeth Billings host Sunday school activities. Hart-Tigou announces a La Porte City wedding. Articles cover young women topics, nail care and fashion trends with practical tips and a call for a half tonic formula.

Grace M. E.epworth League Ladies’ Aid Society W. FP. M. Society

Side Talks on Faith and Affection by Ruth Cameron

Ruth Cameron reflects on modesty about faith and affection in everyday talk. She recalls a coffeehouse moment where mentioning Christ felt improper, contrasts with Roosevelt's open tenderness, and argues love and religion deserve natural, reverent expression.

Ruth Cameron Christ Roosevelt Ted

First Enrollments in Camp Savings Club

Virgil Harris and Jack Levingston led the list of scouts signing up for the summer camp savings plan. The Camp Savings club starts this week with a campout set for August 7 to 27, as scout leader Mr Short reports strong interest and enrollments. Each boy pays 50 cents to join and 50 cents weekly for 13 weeks to finance his camp experience without parental aid. Two new patrols will be formed this week and existing patrols will be renumbered.

Virgil Harris TBS Seventh Street West Jack Levingston Russell Lamson Altho Mr. Short Savings Club Mr. Short Tod

Popular 'Checker' Out for Calhoun Co Clerk Race

A. J. Hunter, currently auditing county books for 1919, filed Republican nomination papers for Calhoun county clerk of court. Beloved as a thorough state auditor staff examiner, he has served four years as a state checker and spent 22 years in Rockwell City business. His campaign will rely on absent voters, but friends expect nomination. He is known for courtesy and detailed explanations of matters within his knowledge.

A. J. Hunter Calhoun County Altho Hunter Rockwell City

Primaries Do Not Require Registration In Many Areas

The article explains that registration is not required to participate in primaries. It details how a voter proves eligibility as a qualified elector and how party affiliation is recorded. It also covers changes to party affiliation, deadlines, and how declarations are entered in pollbooks.

Uncle Harry Explains Postwar European Trade Revival

In a dialogue, Uncle Harry describes rising European imports to the United States, signaling that European economies are stabilizing, reopening factories, and rebuilding credit. He notes a shift from wartime trade to renewed exports, improving foreign exchange and boosting American merchant readiness.

TRADI Exchange Uncle Harry Jimaiy Helen Harry United States America Europe Joe

Switzerland votes to join League of Nations in referendum

In Berne Switzerland voters approved joining the League of Nations by 400000 to 306000. Winnipeg reports former North Carolina governor Robert P Glenn a noted dry advocate died suddenly. El Paso says Carranza cabinet members captured and sent to Mexico City with one report claiming Carranza himself captured. Tokio notes a consortium agreement among Japan France Britain and America to promote a loan to China signed by Japanese and American bankers.

Berne Switzerland League of Nations Winnipeg Robert P. Glenn North Carolina International Waterways Commission el Paso Tex Carranza Mexico City Obregon Tokio Japan France Great Britain America China

Auto license supplies available at county treasurer office

The county treasurer announced this morning that all auto license supplies are now available in his office. The items include number plates and containers and are described as a silent but effective salesman.

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Pattern order notice from Waterloo Evening Courier

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design, fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department, Waterloo Evening Courier, enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. Patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

A DAINTY FROCK Pattern 6195 for four sizes

A dainty frock pattern 6195 shown in four sizes 4 0 and 10 years with a 6 year size requiring 3% yards of 36 inch fabric. The design features sleeping in natural shade with red blue or white trimming and sleeve options. Suitable fabrics include gingham chambray percele poplin unen and repp. Pattern mailed to any address for 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Tax lien suit seeks to redeem Waterloo property

W R Hollnagel executor for Ida Mes and Willard Beal joins in a suit against EB 3B Hunter to cancel a tax deed on property in Cooleys Addition Waterloo after a 1915 tax sale and no redemption. Plaintiffs allege negligence by those in charge caused tax loss and seek court action to recover the property. NY barbers strike aims for 30 dollars weekly plus half over 40 dollars.

W. R. Hollnagel Ida A. Mes Willard Beal Buardia Wilbert Meyers Hunter Cooley Waterloo

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Society News Entre Nous Club Mra. M. MeDermon Central Christians Elizabeth Billings Cicnic Byrnes Park Herbert Carr Betrie Young Wilma Carr Hart-Tigou G. H. Smelser Mammond Avenue Caroline Igou Clark Hart la Porte City H. H. Heverly la Porte City United First Baptist Bernice Call First Presbyterian—Missionary Department of Womwun J. J. Rainbow Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall Christ Episcopal George E. Lichty E. F. Wise King Lichty Beauty ADNA Kiext Forbes Gil Camp Savings Club Calhoun CO Amd Ists New York Hall-Ekfest Dernkin Park Avenue and Lafayette Street Tattern No
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