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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
7
GISWO and SOCIETY notice lists a deadline for society items or personals to be submitted by morning. It provides office and residence contact numbers, 3330 and 3497, for submission or inquiries.
A busy Waterloo social week features numerous meetings across clubs and churches. Deborah chapter Westminster Guild hosts Mrs Fred Pettit Monday evening while Pythian Sisters and several study circles gather Tuesday at multiple venues. A J D club Riverside Drive group and Sewing Home host events with five oclock tea for Mrs M S Kimmel. Recitals and musical gatherings appear with Miss Maud Cass visiting from Chicago and a recital series led by Mrs Swank with many young performers. Honor to Mrs M S Kimmel at a Saturday afternoon gathering includes musical numbers and a pink white luncheon. A hotel convention, travel notes, and visits to Detroit Ann Arbor Saginaw Michigan are listed among society items.
Rev Effie McCollum Jones left for Belmond to officiate the funeral of Mrs George Puttey and will attend Lombard college trustees meeting in Galesburg on Tuesday. Mrs L H Minkle of Fort Dodge arrives for a visit with her Waterton area relatives, and several couples return from longer trips to the south.
Courier patterns advertise up to date designs with accompanying coupons. Send coupon to the Fashion Department of Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing 10 cents per pattern. Orders filled promptly and should arrive within ten days after sending.
The German government sends a detailed note to the United States outlining positions on the Falaba sinking and the Lusitania disaster. It asserts misperceived facts, defends conduct, and cites British naval practices, including armed ships and ramming incentives, while claiming self defense and warning about Britain’s actions and shipping.
A report states passengers aboard the Lusitania faced dire conditions and that the German company allegedly used American passengers and ammunition as protection. It claims the ship sank primarily due to the torpedo explosion of ammunition onboard, and notes the imperial government seeks American examination while withholding final decision pending Washington's reply.
Rev Mr Macartney’s baccalaureate sermon at Grace Methodist drew packed houses as he urged graduates to seek visions like Paul and to pursue righteous, purposeful lives. He cited Augustine Luther Clarkson and others, stressing a guiding dream and steadfast effort. West High seniors heard Rev Harold Parr at First Congregational, urging patient preparation and moral grounding for life’s adventures and leadership.
A ceremonial tribute emphasizes sacrifice for home and country, praising Lincoln era leadership and the memory of heroes. It argues individual patriotism and selfless service are essential to a strong nation, urging unity to preserve liberty and justice.
A sermon discussion linked biblical prophecies to modern church trends. It cites Isaiah and Paul on last days deception, abrogation of divine law, and future probation, urging study of scripture over tradition. Professor Longacre warns of imminent world end with over 250 Bible signs.
An old warning urges keeping Allen's Gough Balsam in the medicine closet to prevent serious coughs and colds. The note emphasizes cost savings and health protection, framing the remedy as essential prevention.
The sermon and conference discuss prophecy warning of judgment and the need to repent. Professor Longacre argues Christ's second coming will be personal, visible, universal, and glorious, with resurrection and salvation for believers. Iowa federation resolutions urge conservation, moving picture censorship, women's suffrage support, and club cooperation.
The resolutions committee from the eleventh biennial Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs met in Iowa City on May 21. It recommends reorganizing the General Federation of Woman's Clubs to align Iowa with the national body and to form a planning committee with Iowa representation.
Charles Chaplin the odd comedian and ardent motorist spends leisure time enjoying nature from a Kisselbar. Edna Purviance, a Chaplin actress, is also a motor enthusiast along with much of California’s shadow actors. They are good judges of care too.
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