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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
4
The Manchester Guardian lauds Premier Lloyd George's Paris speech and argues central powers win through unity of military control. It warns Allies must emulate centralized command and have a single joint control, with front line controls subordinated to the general staffs of all powers.
Helen Pritt resisted being put to bed by Chester McGee at their Dane Street lodging, causing a disturbance that drew police attention and led to both being arrested. In other notes, Mrs. Margaret Feirsch reports fifteen chickens stolen from her Sycamore Street coop. A fur overcoat valued at forty dollars vanished from George Platt’s auto near the Majestic theatre. Ed Scoville’s auto struck Fred Hacker’s porch, causing damage. A collision between G. B. Wright and Mrs. Clark on Fourth and South streets caused minor car damage. A bicycle theft occurred on Washington Street, 1746.
Judge H B Boles intended to spend the week in Grundy county but cases were continued. He held court in Black Hawk county yesterday and today handling criminal and juvenile matters. Jury lists are nearly complete and a Social Welfare league bulletin board now posts notices for workers. Grace Ament reported a home for a 15 year old girl has been supplied. Albert Sawyer and Wire Storm, a Minneapolis couple, secured a marriage license. The county board adjourned after a two day session.
A committee formed by the chamber of commerce to consider aiding farmers next year met with teams from other clubs including Rotary and Crop Improvement. Members include M. L. Bowman, O. A Repass, A. E. Glenny, George Hall, and N Hermann Miller.
The Wildrose club reorganized with Mrs. J. H. Van Epps presiding. Members planned a Christmas party at Mrs. Louis Vollenweider home. Various clubs named members hosted events, favors awarded, and social gatherings noted across Waterloo with Cross work, thimble bees, and circle meetings.
Burton Avenue Baptist lists Thursday 8 p m prayer meetings with Districts plus hosts at Riehl street Newton street Longfellow and Parker Elm avenue. First Baptist ladies Mmes George Graham Shaulis and Deeter hosted an event.
Cincinnati authority warns cutting corns risks lockjaw or blood poisoning. An advert promotes freezone as a cheap, effective cure that pinpoints a few drops on a corn to relieve pain and remove the entire corn without irritating surrounding skin. Related note mentions wives in high heels.
An advertisement touts a Freneth Beauty Recline routine for shiny noses and bad complexions. It recommends washing with buttermilk, tub soaking, Creme Toka, Roseatoh, and Poudre Petallas powder. Roseated cream is claimed to differ, with complexion blettash banished and surprising results promised or money back. Sold at toilet counters and druggists.
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