Waterloo Woman's Club plans community Christmas tree
At a regular Water loo Woman's club meeting the executive board unanimously formed a committee to explore creating a citywide community Christmas tree. If approved, the plan aims to share festive spirit with hundreds who might miss it. Mrs J E Bragdon authorized a two member panel to seek cooperation from other groups. Seven new members increased total club membership to 224, the highest yet. Dr Effie McCollum Jones reported Red Cross contributions of 156.02 dollars and readiness for more gifts. The board also approved a three person custodial panel to manage the club house fund and grow it toward an eventual club house.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
3. E. Bragdon
Woman's Club
Red Cross
Effie McCollum Jones
Red Cross Committee
Minority Parties Report Light Election Expenses
Reports filed with the auditor show Democratic county central committee spent modestly with $60 in receipts and $62.70 in expenditures, sending $50 to the state committee. J. E. Bragdon lists $92 in receipts and $71.25 in expenditures for the county Progressive committee. Individual candidate expenditures include W. T. Frame and C. FP London for Democrats, J. E. Webb and Joe Shirles for Progressives, G. W. Hazlett for sheriff, Clyde Eighmey for treasurer, and C. W. Lyon for representative, with various small sums recorded.
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Democratic County Central Committee
J. C. Beem
State Committee
J. E. Bragdon
Progressive Committee
W. T. Frame
Co. FP
London
J. E. Webb
Joe Shirles
G. W. Hazlett
Clyde Eighmey
C. W. Lyon
Temperatures Reported by Buchanan Optical Co
The record shows temperatures with midnight readings and historical highs and lows for 1911 1912 and 1913. Notable values include 27 3 54 32 68 60 as maximum and minimum figures in those years.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Give Your Blood The Vital Spark
An old advertisement touts 8.5. S. as a blood purifier that “drives out impurities” and improves skin, claiming it clears rheumatism and congestion, aids kidneys and liver, and is harmless to the stomach. It urges readers to buy at any drugstore and read the included medical folder. It promotes Swift’s 8. S. S. from Swift & Co. Atlanta for half a century as a miracle cure substitute.
Gompers Deflects Move to War on Rail Unions
Philadelphia, Nov. 17. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, fought a resolution seeking to organize unaffiliated rail unions, arguing it would vow war against rival bodies and split the labor movement. He urged solidarity and warned the measure could threaten federation unity.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Organization
J. B. Connors
Switchmen's Union of North America
Gompers
United States
Congress
C A Directors Meet Tomorrow in Central Association
President J D Burtner of the Waterloo Athletic association received a telegram from President M E Justice stating a special meeting of Central association directors will be held in Burlington tomorrow. Key item is receiving applications from cities for the eighth franchise. Rock Island’s chances are slim as Island fans oppose Three I league entry. Annual meeting set for Waterloo in January.
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J. D. Burtner
Waterloo Athletic Association
M. E. Justice
Central Association
Burlington
Altho
Rock Island
Island
Waterloo
Marble Rock Resident Dies After Hospital Operation
The remains of Mrs. W. W. Perry, 32, died at St. Francis hospital after an operation for dilation of the heart. She was brought to Waterloo hospital on Saturday and operated on Sunday morning. She is survived by her husband and four young children. Burial was planned for Marble Rock after funeral services at the family home.
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W. W. Perry
St. Francis Hospital
Marble Rock
G. W. Collins
Britania Lodge Entertains Guests with Banquet and Initiation
Britania lodge No. 528 hosts a banquet at the Russell-Lamson this evening to honor the Order of the Sons of St. George officers. After dinner, guests view a large class initiation at Carpentier hall and install officers elected on Nov 2. toastmaster Williams presides. speeches by James Leonard, C. C Marisse, T. Marshall, Ernest Walden. Jack Leonhard to play piano. Crystal theatre features Alice Joyce in The Riddle of the Green Umbrella.
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Britania Lodge
Russell-Lamson
Order of the Sons of St. George
Carpentier Hall
Mr. Williams
James Leonard
C. C. Marisse
Grand Supreme
T. Marshall
Ernest Walden
Jack Leonhard Willl
We Do Not Refund Railroad Fares to Out of Town Customers
A regional notice states that railroad fare refunds are unavailable for customers traveling from outside the local area. It clarifies policy and implications for patrons seeking reimbursement.
Greatest linen values in Waterloo Thanks giving sale
Ambitious prospectus announces a major linen sale in Waterloo with prepared stock bought before price rises. Each piece is marked at a slim margin, offers special Thanksgiving prices, and refunds are provided if customers are unsatisfied after purchase. See window display.
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Waterloo
Dixmude Wiped Out By War as Yser Crossings Return
Amsterdam reports that artillery fire renewed on the Yser near Nieuwpoort and that Dixmude and nearby villages are entirely destroyed. Belgian hero Captain Nyssen, who helped cover the army retreat, is recovering in Dutch territory. A cook car in the Great Western yards was heavily damaged in a switch engine mishap, injuring one man but allowing him to work again.
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Amsterdam
London
Telegraaf
Sluis
Yser
Nieuport
Dixmude
Nyssen
Great Western Yards
Dissatisfaction grows over Braz cabinet in Rio Janeiro
Public discontent with President Wendall Braz new cabinet, installed at his Sunday inauguration in Rio Janeiro, sparks street rioting. Authorities say disturbances are not serious and have moved to enforce order.
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Rio Janeiro
Wendall Braz
Embarrassing Hairs Can Be Quickly Removed
A quick painless method claims to banish hairs by applying a stiff paste of delatone and water to the hairy surface, then rubbing off after 2 to 3 minutes. Skin is washed and hair or blemish supposedly removed, with one application sufficient except for stubborn growths. Purchase delatone in original packaging.
Missionary talks and women in Africa at Westminster Y
Rev. Wilbur L. Clapp announces Dr Edwin H Richards will speak on The lo pacts of Missions at Westminster church tonight and at YMCA tomorrow 3 PM on The Women of Africa. Men welcome at the Y talk. Free admission with offerings to cover expenses. Also six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden totals 686 miles today with leaders at 743 miles and five laps. A Waterloo Courier want ad promises strong results.
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Wilbur L. Clapp
Edwin H. Richards
Westminster Presbyterian ‘Church
Africa
Dr. Richards
Westminster Church
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Enels Bo Ifoot
Flannele
Gach Wee
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Flint Studio
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