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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
7
Speakers at a workers supper rallied workers to boost the MC A membership drive aiming for 1906 names by tomorrow night. Blues lead Reds as factory and city canvassing expand reach. George B. Pike urged workers to back the effort, promising a new Y tie if successful.
At the So j Welfare league session, Reed reported on job work and welfare cases totaling 69 relief, 53 service, 72 continuing, 3 new, 14 recurrent, 10 discontinued, 26. There were 101 guardian calls and 21 from non-residents. Employment was given to men and three women. Laura Wilhelmson, public sick nurse, reported 22 previously moved from last month and 29 new cases, total 37. She completed 2142 home visits in the month. Disposition cases: recovered 5, normal/improved 9, sent to hospital 3, unimproved elsewhere 4, not requiring nursing 8, died 2, still under care 29.
New York reports Miss Bettina Freeman daughter of Chicago couple now living in New York will wed Robert Thorpe an American in the Franco American flying corps in France if he survives the war Thorpe is the London based son of William J Thorpe and formerly in the New York auto trade The accompanying photo shows Freeman in stage armor from a Convent Garden London appearance where she met Thorpe two years ago
The local library will mark Good Reading Week with child friendly book displays at both divisions and booklists for booksellers. Reading clubs meet weekly under Juvenile Supervisor Miss Maynard who promotes new ideas from Pratt Institute. Next week the east division will display a dolls collection from the state association as part of the educational exhibit.
Members of the Catholic Order of Foresters will attend a memorial mass as a group at St Marys Church on Sunday.
A vintage advertisement promises at home dry cleaning for a wide range of fabrics using two ounces of Solvite dissolved in gasoline. It claims to restore color and brightness to gloves, shoes, laces, silks, satins, dresses, draperies, and more without shrinking or fading.
Davenport Nov 8 A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train No 25 running from Chicago to Kansas City derailed early today due to a defective switch at Moling Ti The baggage car two coaches a sleeper and the engine left the tracks Engineer Skuse of Savanna Il suffered both legs broken and internal injuries and may die Fireman was badly scalded and unconscious The conductor Jacob Dieh of Chicago was injured internally Injured were taken to Davenport and Moling hospitals No passengers were hurt.
Charleston West Virginia November trains run between Ashland Kentucky and Charleston with two special trains starting tomorrow. Passengers may carry one receptacle of liquor up to 24 by 13 by 8 inches. Regular trains remain restricted to liquor transport.
Reports claim Villa captured nine Americans at Parral, but doubt arises due to a strong Carranza garrison nearby. Refugees arriving from Chihuahua City say fighting between Carranza and Villista troops could be heard near Laguna, causing panic among passengers.
Sir Ernest Shackleton arrived in New Orleans from Colon and soon left for San Francisco. He aims to sail to Wellington New Zealand on November 8, then Dunedin to join a rescue expedition for 10 Shackleton crew members on the west side of Antarctica aboard the Aurora. He then plans to return to England and enter the war.
Dora Palmer sues for separate maintenance against Tia Palmer claiming their 33 year old husband has no appetite unless his wife buys food. She says he eats copiously when she provides meals and that she trims his beard and hair for his comfort. Property valued at 25900 cited in allegations.
Mrs Hubbard of Nashua visits her sister in Tripoli this week while Mrs D E Hubbard hosts. Mrs Kununokeena and Mrs Schoppele relocate to town and visit. Carl Jurgens dies near Tripoli aged 61 with funeral in the Evangelical cemetery. Freemont Cemetery interment for elderly widow. The Ladies Improvement Club plans a bazaar. several local residents move or travel, with assorted visits to Waterloo Oskaloosa Marshalltown and Cedar Falls.
Dumont Nov 3 report notes pneumonia affecting the Shreve children, ongoing schoolhouse work with a concrete floor poured and brickwork starting. New son reported at John Bruns home, Palmer family visiting from Hurley, S. D., and travel plans to Cedar Falls. Evangelical meetings end Sunday. Mrs. Bayer and husband visit from Lamberton then Alligon. Lee Davis plans a brick garage across the street and Flo will relocate the shop. Burke-Crotty wins bank building contract at Austinvilla. Mrs. J. N. McManug returns from Parkersburg. a child died after three weeks illness and burial set for Strawberry Point. Goodsell family anniversary gifted library table. Adie Steck dies after appendix leakage. funeral at German Reformed church. Burial in Dumont cemetery.
Mt Auburn reports a Monday evening visit by Miss Mullin and Dolly Woody at Lindon. Mrs. Morsh Brashwll of Washburn attended Miss Lutie Mittell’s party. Framer Sanson of Kirby, Mont., visiting parents. G. Moulton home hosts. Mrs. Le St. Rogers and Zetia Rogers seen Cedar Rapids, funeral of Mrs. Jacob tf attended by Charles Relas. Rogers back from Chicago business trip on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Henry returned home from visit to daughter Mrs William Dittey. The German Lutheran church shingles were purchased. Mrs Chyver rushed to Mason City due to illness and infant death. Halloween program at Finchford hall drew many. Finchford School Association netted 17.50 for supplies. Store association plans a hall event Thursday evening. Waterloo banks to close for Cotton day holiday.
For sale in excellent condition with numerous items listed including a 146 inch quarter sawn oak extension table, a quarter sawn oak bookcase with French mirror, a brass bed, a gas range with warming closet, a plank top buffet with French mirror and china, feather Turkish seat, gilt bed, library table, rocker, drop head sewing machine, stove attachments, round extension table, kitchen cabinet, cook stove, oak dresser, princess dresser, and more. Prices range from a few dollars to several hundred, all described as good or new.
Chicago reports focus on a claimed 7 million dollar corner affecting erga prices amid ongoing federal inquiries. District Attorney Clyne to seek details, with Glintan O. Slabaugh and the Bureau of Investigation examining cooperative procurement by the National Wholesale Grocers Association under Sherman Antitrust Law.
A scattered notice from Washburn reports plans for a village gathering with Mrs. ALT ys Paretite at Abdey thin weal, Ales. A committee or unnamed women met to discuss a monthly meeting and the Home eiola project with Mian Hewko of Cedar Pails in attendance. Next meeting slated for Dec. 7 with Mr John Gtraot.
Eleven automobiles were tagged yesterday for speed violations while one violator appeared in court this morning. Most tagged cars were left within 20 feet of a hydrant. The city fined 26 dollars and forfeited a Honda. Grace Sharp, 17, was given 16 days.
An 1911 1924 Waterloo Iowa advertisement promotes Dr Galloway’s treatment for chronic and nervous diseases. It cites long heartbreak of pain, hospital stays, and partial relief with crutches, claiming dramatic improvement after weeks of therapy. The notice urges afflicted readers to visit or write for details and notes free examination.
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Chicago and Northwestern announces full election returns on its limited trains overnight of November 7. The railroad confirms delivery of returns on its services to keep riders informed during the election period.
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