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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
5
Bolivian plenipotentiary Munoz Reyes arrived in Tokyo to arrange large scale Japanese emigration to Bolivia. A May 18 dispatch to the Daily Mail says the mission aims to settle 10 000 Japanese farmers on vast uncultivated Bolivian lands, signaling a major shift in migration to South America.
The name of John Bearer will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Cedar Falls district supervisor. Bearer, away last week, had nominating papers circulated and filed with the county auditor, without his consent. Attorney General H. M. Mavner ruled that in subdivision elections a candidate’s name must appear on the ballot if backed by a nomination paper, even without consent. Republican rivals for the Cedar Falls supervisor post are Frank CO. Jackson and A. L. Green, with Jackson filing a nomination paper and Green an affidavit.
Two escaped lions fought in their cage at the carnival grounds on the I C lot yesterday after a keeper opened the wrong door. Attendants H W Campbell and trainer Fred Delmomar tried to separate them but both lions and staff were scratched and bruised. The animals, kept in separate cages, are not part of any performance and come from northern Africa and equatorial Africa.
Wealthy Philadelphia widow Mrs. Sarah K. Taber, nearly 70, is accused in a suit by Mrs. Mary Tibbett of Seaford Del alleging alienation of affections of Joseph Tibbet. The alleged acts occurred at Ocean City Md and other Maryland Eastern Shore locations. Taber did not appear. witness John Elias testified of onlook and terms used. Judge Audenried denied a consult. Also note Waterloo bookbinders plan union meeting at Labour Temple with Allied Printing Trades backing.
H. M. Mooradian, famed oriental rug dealer, returns to Waterloo for a few days with a large stock of nine rugs. Some prewar pieces are reasonably priced. He invites all interested buyers to view the collection at Davidsons furniture store on Bridge Street.
The Waterloo Drama League presented World and His Wife at Hitle theatre with strong ensemble acting led by Esther Harwich as the innocent woman and A M Sorenson as Don Julian. W M Sheldon, Charles T Lipkoske and G F Scales delivered notable turns. violin quartet provided intermission music.
An advertisement urges women to lift corn and callus with a quarter ounce of Freezone from drug stores. A few drops on a tender corn relieve soreness and remove the entire corn without pain. The copy links rainless feet to a youthful step and added beauty.
The notice directs obtaining up-to-date Courier patterns for the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo. Each pattern requires 10 cents, includes seam allowances, and orders should be sent promptly with completion within ten days after sending.
Mrs. J. C. Hartman hosted the XX club social at her home yesterday afternoon and then entertained the women at the W. G. A. for luncheon. Linger Longer club held a picnic supper with Mrs. J. B. Jolls, while Arla club was entertained by Mrs. E. Knowles with guest Mrs. Earl Randall. Mrs. Viola Barnard assisted with serving. Frank Dill’s hostess duties continued for her club. A. C. Slawers led the W. C. L. C. meeting with favors going to Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Dougherty. La Porte Needlework club met with Mrs. Fred Fortsch for the scheduled social time, and Mrs. Edward Frankfort hosted the Social club for an informal afternoon.
St Marys auditorium hosted the Sewing circle with 3 mes as hostesses Havebrook Anderson and Hoffmann. About 35 women attended. The W G C F No 399 service hat was dedicated. Christ Episcopal Ladies guild held a thimble bee at Miss Jennie McElhinney home with Mrs Bates Ricker Shilliam Reid assisting. Westminster G and G class to meet Helen Coe tomorrow afternoon.
Waterloo Red Cross chapter plans an elementary hygiene and home care class for women. Mrs. J. B. Ridenour will teach once enough women enroll. Interested participants should contact Mrs. Ridenour for particulars. Cornered. Birmingham Age-Herald cites a humorous exchange about breadwinner status in a separate item.
Proceeds from Central school program in West High auditorium support Junior Red Cross work. The program featured folk dances physical training drills group singing and songs. A souvenir five mark note captured from a German prisoner is shown by Craig Stewart of Lead G D.
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