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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

4

No Toleration or Recognition in Prophesied Reform Plan

A Chicago report from the synthesis of the Presbyterian Church general assembly warns against silence and mysticism in sex education. It cites 100,400 prostitutes in the United States and urges parents to answer children’s natural questions freely and honestly to prevent distorted views of life.

Chicago Oae Hundred and Twenty-Sinth General Assembly United States Paul R. Hickok John Balcom Shaw John Kennedy Winsfield Score Wall J. Sex Education

Market Close Report for New York Stocks May 20

The New York Stock Exchange closed with mixed results as bellwethers such as United States Steel and American Copper showed modest gains while others like Reading and Missouri Pacific posted losses. Prominent rails including Union Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio traded with slight activity amid broader market fluctuations.

New York Stock Exchange Pennsylvania American Smelter Tose Ee Nee Atchison Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pac Southern Railways Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit United States Steel, Common United States Steel, Pfd Amalgamated Copper TGR BTS Missouri Great Northern

Koester Kiester Auto Accident Now Clarified

Reported misnaming in the paper corrected. Phillip Koester was involved, not H. K. Kiester. Koester says Mrs Siebert struck his vehicle, causing a wheel damage and her car to crash into a telephone pole after losing control.

Koester Kiester Verper Sycamore Sixth Streets H. K. Kiester Phillip Koester Mr. Koester Mrs. Siebert Koester M

Class Flag Vanished During Night at Learye School

A suspicious incident at Learye School reports the class flag missing while Jantior John Clemens watched the building. Officials describe a possible entry attempt and vow to investigate. Classmates speculate on supper party expenses tied to the event. Mrs. A Box 444 is listed for inquiries.

Mason in Speed Test at Tachar Speedway

Willie Haupt, a dare-devil racer, pilots a Mason car made by Mason Motor Company of Waterloo in Memorial Day speedway test. He finished well among leaders last year in the same contest, while classified ads promise broad reader reach and satisfactory returns.

Last Shot In a Feud Ends with Bride and Peace

In Kentucky a seventeen year old girl Mahalda Griggs and Josh Backus face a fatal feud. He admits killing Abel Griggs and offers himself. She spares him by sacrificing her dress and turning him into the woods in disguise. A shot warns but she is wounded. their act leads to a wedding months later uniting Griggs and Backus, ending the feud.

Kentucky West Jock Tong Griggses Bickuses Abel Griggs Josh Backus Ceriggses Josh Backus Mahulda Griggs Griggs Mahulda Mahalda Mahaida Jim Backus Abel Rey O St.” “Sartin Mabuldy Mabalda Kackus Abel Backus Pee- Die Griggues Backuses Mahalda Griggs

Queen of Carnival to Be Selected in Waterloo

Willam J. Jarvis of the Tom W. Allen shows conducts a popularity campaign for carnival queen in Waterloo during May. Votes cost one penny, with ballot boxes in stores. Candidates include Miss Alice Lawrence Miss Hazel Grings and Miss Entz. End at 7 pm May 24. daily vote tallies published. diamond ring prize under baseball group auspices.

Willam J. Jarvis Tom W. Allen Waterloo Teague Liberty A Toting Wipar Alice Lawrence Hazel Grings Miss Entz

Rag Social at Westminster Presbyterian Parish Parlors

The Ladies auxiliary staged a successful rag social a parody of a church sewing society meeting. Nelson Sly acted as stage manager and introduced 17 characters. The performance featured gossip and humorous depictions of church members including the pastor. Mrs. F. R. Hohl and Mrs. B. E. Benson led arrangements.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Auxiliary Nelson Sly Jin F. R. Hohl B. E. Benson

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