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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

6

Buy No Farm in Honduras? A warned view from Tela

Roger Babson warns readers in Tela Honduras against investing in Central American farms for a few hundred dollars. He cites false promises of cheap land, easy taxes, and tropical paradise, noting disease, isolation, lack of schools, and cultural barriers. He argues happiness rests on health, friends, and freedom, and says opportunities there will favor descendants, not present colonists.

Roger Babson Tela Honduras Amer Fcr Urthermore Central America Tropics States Colonization Company Fara United States Ro mix Russia

Bandits chase Villa and Carranza target deserter leader

Lieutenant Antevideos who deserted the de facto Mexican army with fifteen troopers is hunted by both Carranza and Villa forces. His band dispersed after an attack by Villa sympathizers left two dead and three escaped on a night ride. He rides toward the hills alone as pursuit continues.

Columbus N. M Antevideos Carranza Villa Antevi Barditry Mexico Amercana Pershing Wight Ride

Former Waterloo Girls Give Recital

The Misses Joise and Kathleen Bateman daughters of Mr and Mrs A A Bateman formerly of Waterloo appear in a piano and violin recital in Minneapolis tonight under the Meyer Trebeck School of Music auspices. The sisters moved to Minneapolis from Waterloo two years ago after a lengthy stay in this city and have since become prominent among younger musicians in Annapolis appearing as.close class guests in concert recitals. Miss Ficise has just returned from two...

Joise Kathleen Bateman A. A. Bateman Waterlo Minneapolis Ihn Meyer-Ten 3Raeck School of Music Fatemans Waterloo Anneapolis Ficise

Kansas City chemist unveils plan for cheaper gasoline

Cherry, a Kansas City chemist, claims to have invented a process to refine cheap kerosene into gasoline. If successful, his method could halve the cost of fuel, countering price increases by major refiners during the past year.

Cherry Kansas City Htlandard Oil Company

Concert tour notes of the North West performers

The text notes a months' tour by the North West group. It mentions Miss Bloisig having success as a teacher while studying with Marie Meyer Ten Broeck and Miss Kathleen continuing studies with Otto Meyer.

Northwest Altho Marie Meyer-Ten Broeck Bloisg Hag Kathleen Otto Meyer

Turtle bite legal debate in New Orleans court

In New Orleans on May 25 the civil district court heard two lawyers argue whether a snapping turtle can bite despite being toothless. Anthony Mice sues for 5000 dollars after a turtle from Gululch & Son bit his ankle. defense claims turtles cannot bite while Judge King weighs the precedents and bites.

New Orleans King Civil District Court Anthony D. Mice Commission District Poydras Street Gululch & Son Solomon

Baby Health Contest Entries Thrive in Chantauqua Event

Entries for the baby health contest to be held by the Chantauqua circles June 21 and 22 at Chantauqua Park are streaming in. To speed intake the organizers have omitted the mouther accepted rule. mothers should call secretary Mrs Walter Mattox at 4B BOON to enter. No registration fee is charged.

Chantauqua Chantauqua Park Walter Mattox Boon

Parisian Sage advertised for lustrous hair care

The ad claims Parisian Sage hair tonic improves dull hair and scalp conditions. It touts quick results, adds softness and shine, and promises relief from dandruff and itching. Wangler Bros. Co. offers many bottles and guarantees satisfaction.

Wangler Bros. Co

Waverly Taxpayers League Forms Branch

Last week a new branch of the United Taxpayers' league of Iowa was organized at the courthouse in Waverly with a large crowd. Christopher Mueller spoke on the league at Des Moines, the constitution was read, and officers elected. Monthly meetings planned with next gathering June 24 at Verver, with representatives from each township. Also notes on Droste Matthian nuptials at St Paul's Lutheran church and other local mentions.

Waverly United Taxpayers' League of Iowa Christopher Mueller United Taxpayers' League Des Moines Iowa United Taxpayers’ League Fine Laws Vetver St. Paul's Lutheran Church Albert Mattias Denver Sas Manicrasta Ray Rajuseh Air Henry Matthias Maxfield Township Matthias Penvar Botlal

Residents Return From Minneapolis Trips To Town Gatherings

Home from Minneapolis Mrs Jd Bownon and daughters visited Way arv relatives while Mrs John Rhodesias came back from the city with her son and family. Mrs D T Gilson’s daughter Myra Ines was ill in Lind ley Ohio hospital. Miss Vitan Cooklina traveled to Pardee Jeuithe Wis for a two week visit with parents. Harald McOniver accompanies for summer stay. Mrs Moore and three children returned from visitors with Frand pare Oats. Mr and Mrs Ghst John returned to Musi home. Alte and Mrs Joe Ingerdol left for Minneapolis for hotel stay. Lannerd Lawre seeks Gyda peridine. Mrs Pyre Damore arrived from Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Ed Richards visiting from Vincent, Ate. Mrs Charles Russell returned from Minneapolis. Mrs No Wins hosted twelve Indian friends for birthday party at her home. tables, cake, and refreshments noted.

John Rhodesias Jane Minhuapalis Mra C. Ho Crapning Beleyend Wotmas Volun Uchid Daniet AL Poling United Smilery Dunstan Endeavor Waysarly DT. Gilson Lindley Myra Charles Ines Vitan Cooklina Conn Parde Jeuithe Wis Harald McOniver Moore Yaaree Frand Pare Oats John Musi Heme da Sparta Alte Joe Ingerdol Minneapolis Charles Russell Minnanpolis Iilaca

Local Figures Attend Meetings and Visits Across Town

A sequence of brief notes describes residents carrying a party banner in lave eb tar colors, a presentation of a net of Dink Coated cuttings sherbet ghisges, and Miss Ruch Herdern finishing a stay in Volosite and Stover. Homer Conner joined a CG, G. Wy railroad agents convention in Omaha on Tuesday.

Cuestax Mise Ryan Ruch Herdern Stover Alo Tueaay Homer Conner CG. G. Wy Railroad Omahie

Many Golfers Enter Tournament at Syrnes Park Course

A large entry is expected as many golfers have submitted score cards for preliminary rounds at Syrnes Park. The finale starts at 9 g m. A player averaging 60 after five rounds can still reach the course in the final round, while a 50 average must improve greatly. Officials hope both men and women will finish early to avoid delays.

Syrnes Park Baloye

West Seniors Prepare Macbeth Entertaining Christmas Program

West High announces a Friday auditorium program featuring a Girls Philomel chorus opening with Woo Thou Sweet Music followed by a class story, dark poem, class will, and prophecy recital. The senior orchestra plays, and Macbeth a la Mole burlesque closes the show with about 20 seniors.

West High Philomel Chorus Will Jefferson Howard Blaugh EF Wheex Dwight Rider Harold Roose Raymond Muzzy Red OL Furnfeh Fickely

Clubwomen Learn to Make Cities Pretty

Twenty thousand leading American clubwomen at the federation convention in New York study how to improve ugly cities. They receive tips from experts on washing a city’s face giving it a new look with care, sanitation, and beautification ideas.

New York Federation

Art program at convention features speeches and luncheon

The report of the art chairman precedes the convention with an address on Community Art by William Dudley Beaurke from 240E to 19th. A Foullua and Sands deliver remarks and the luncheon tickets cost $1.50. Robert Underwood Johnson will discuss The Poetic Art in America after reports from the department. Blight damage occurred to W. K. Stoner’s car and Nick Lewis’s motorcycle in a Logan avenue collision.

le Art William Dudley Beaurke Ar Indhina Nuational Mimilet A. Foullua Donany Sands Linechean Astor Cruats America Robert Underwood Johnson American Academy of Arts and Letters W. K. Stoner Qak Avenue Nick Lewis Logan Avenue Saxon Street

Iron Nuxated Zinc Tablets Claim Great Strength Gains

New York doctors warn against false pills and promote iron as the true builder of strength. An ad touts Nuxated Iron as easily absorbed, offering a $1000 refund if users fail to double strength in ten days with a four week course after meals. It targets nervous, rundown individuals and athletes, urging tests of endurance before and after taking the tablets.

New York Lane Wangler Bros. Co Rilsemant

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Babson Frienns Healy Louis B. Cherry Mra. Jd. J. Bownon and Daughters Wayarv West Japan Lyman H. Howe Waterloo Theatre Overland Waterloo Overland Co East Fifth Street Chicago Springfield Ohio M. LL Griffin Main St Peoria, Ill
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