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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1915

Page

4

Social calendar and nuptials in Waterloo area society

Thursday Evening events include Phi Beta Eta dance at Elks' hall and gatherings of J. L. B. club Mrs. Charles Allen and various women's groups. Friday features study clubs and Ki thimblebee circles. The Drake Taylor wedding at 7 pm at 617 Vermont street joins Miss Florence Drake and Roland G. Taylor with family guests from multiple states. The Philathea class banquet at Walnut Street Baptist attracts over 100 young women. Additional weddings Tobiasen Nielsen and Tobiasen Nielsen, plus numerous club meetings and social entertainments, conclude the evening.

J. L. B. Club Charles Allen B. S. Harrison Woman’s Club Ben R. Lichty Lincoln Circle G. A. Ki.thimblebee Thomes W. Eaton Woman's Working Association First Presbyterian Church J. W. Rath Fifth Street East Accg Nomla Club Frank Cisna PB. C. B Universalist Church Benona Jones Christian Endeavor Society Florence EB. Drake D. H. Drake Vermont Street Roland G. Taylor T. G. Taylor Fourth Street West Alice Eason Marian Walker Glen Rowley Mason City Rowley Mrs. C. Thomas Marjoris Taylor Glenn Blakeman Shermen Drake Ray Cleveland Halpral George Tiutchinson Gadees Strifert C. C. Calkins John Lines Walnut Street Baptist Sunday School H. 5. McCowen Plasa Lula Barnes Philathea Btti Plunkett Emma Bunnell Winnifred Garvin H. CG. Keiber Ste Enereles Letcheteski N. C. Ahland G. H. Cockburn Philathea Quartet Myrtle Nash H. E. McCowen Clyde Brainard

Courier Patterns Order Form For Fashion Department

The Evening Courier advertises up-to-date courier patterns with accompanying designs. Fill the coupon and mail to the Fashion Department in Waterloo with ten cents per pattern. Patterns permit seams and orders are filled promptly, aiming to reach buyers ten days after processing.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Fashion Notes From Daily Hints and Social Notices

Daily fashion hints describe gowns seen at dances with panne velvet and brocade, and feature a king's blue panne velvet gown with beadwork and a beaded silk net bodice. The piece also lists numerous social club events including card parties, missionary society meetings, and anniversaries at St Marys, Universalist church, and local houses.

Cedar Falls News Notes and Local Updates

Cedar Falls diversions report state Congregational campaign speakers Rev Walter Metealf and Roger Leavitt touring Golden and Manchester, with meetings held Saturday. Spanish class started at the Cedar Falls night school. Mrs Miller travels to Chicago. Bartholomews relocate for education. several local visits and social events noted. a commission arrives for Iowa college surveys. obituary of Mrs William Wannegan. Cedar Falls concert party praised. numerous society notices and community happenings chronicled.

Cedar Falls Walter Metealf Roger Leavitt Golden Manchester Gedar Falls B. A C. Hl. Wise Genevieve Paulger Burlington W. Way. Gist Marian McFarland Walker Colegrove A. N. Burr C. B. Miller Chicago Miriam Northwestern University Branston Waterloo Herman Fisher Bert Bartholomew Dunkerton Walnut Street H. P . Miller Ralph van Horn Marshall EH. J. Cable van Horn William Tannegan William Hannagan West Fifth Bessie Herrigan Mrs. Brown Minneapolis Milas Maggie Horn Mise Kathleen Jacksonville Fla Will Wannegan Canada John Frank Cedar Alls Anthony Ireland

Minstrel show earns funds as police vow to end fraud

Officers push to halt the practice amid defrauded parties dropping prosecutions while charity receipts rise. The Waterloo theatre and Bliss Charity Herald raise money, with Cedar Falls and Elta productions boosting nightly takings. The committee forecasts the event becoming annual.

HLKS Waterloo Elta

Rainfall May Break Accord With Record Set in 1902

Rain yesterday and last night pushed total 1915 rainfall to 41.1 inches, far above recent years’ totals and threatening to surpass the 1902 record of 49.76 inches. October shipments totaled 1.39 inches, while September saw the heaviest day with four inches in 24 hours. seven weeks remain to possibly exceed the long-standed annual rainfall record.

R. B. Suppy U. S. Weather Bureau Irs

Kidney cure ad claims hospital relief for Blanchard postmaster

Blanchard California postmaster says Foley Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble and helped sleep disturbed bladders. Testimonies from men and women claim relief from lame back stiff joints and sore muscles with use. Sold by all druggists everywhere.

Blanchard Cal Foley

Franchise Granted for Roads by Citizens Gas Co

A county board approved a twenty year nonexclusive franchise granting Citizens Gas & Electric Co. rights to install poles and string wires for light heat and power across a broad region south of Waterloo Cedar Orange and Black Hawk townships and into Tidon. Poles must be at least thirty feet high and wires twenty four feet above ground with careful placement to avoid public nuisance. The move reflects strong electricity demand among farmers in the area and signals expansion into Tidon where illumination is also sought.

Citizens Gas & Electric Co Waterloo Cedar Orange Black Hawk Tidaon

Wunter Returns to Watering Auto Supply in Waterloo News

B BR Wunter has bought a large block of Waterloo Auto & Supply Co stock and will help manage. A pioneer in Waterloo’s auto industry, he co founded the last garage with William Galloway at West Park, Commercial streets, later moving to Jefferson Street sites. He later chaired Waterloo Auto & Supply, then diversified into Des Moines Fire Insurance and other roles before resuming activity with the Waterloo firm.

Astern Stars E. M. Towne Des Moines Triple-M Arthur Feterson Mesdames Hamilton Sargeant, Keller and Lamb BR. Hunter Waterloo Auto & Supply Co Hunter Towa Waterloo William Galloway West Park Avenue Comptercial Jefferson Street Waterloo Auto & Sunny Co Galloway Waterloo Auto & Supply Company Des Moines Fire Insurance Company Marytag-Mason Motor Co Oakland Oldsmobile

Chief Leighton Pursues Suspect After Check Fraud

Chief Leighton left for Corydon Iowa where G A Shalwater was arrested at the police request. Shalwater faces a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses for cashing a worthless $23 check at the Corcoran saloon. Oklahoma City gauge? No, Waterloo reports indicate a citywide pattern of counterfeit and bounced checks with multiple operators targeting local saloon patrons.

Leighton Corydon G. A. Shalwater Shalwater Corcoran Water Street Waterloo

When Baby Comes Advertisement Nudges Mothers to Use Mother's Friend

Experienced mothers offer guidance before birth and urge using Mother's Friend from drug stores. They claim it safely eases muscles ligaments and nerves, reduces pain, and helps avoid nausea and distress for expectant mothers.

Brownatone hair stain touted as safe dye

An advertisement claims ordinary hair dyes are dangerous and that Brownatone offers a safe, instant stain to brown or black. It explains application simply, lists sample sizes 26 cents and 1.00, and notes sale through Waterloo druggists and Kenton Pharmaceutical Co. in Covington.

Ian Evensary Kenton. Pharmacal Co Fike St Covington

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