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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1914

Page

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Capitalists Aid Jobless Of City In Davenport Plan

Davenport leaders form a capitalists group to fund sewer and grading work, employing registered unemployed through the city public works bureau. Five sponsors will advance cash, issue interest bearing certificates, and supervise crews to provide jobs for hundreds, with seventy eight young men on a separate farm-labor list.

Davenport C. A. Ficke Downon Nathaniel French Commissioner of Public Works City Employment Bureau Mhore Scott County

Census figures show township counts and local office plans

A notice reports a county census of eighteen townships totaling about 49 000 with an estimate of 2 118 for a district. Von Taylor plans to open an office in Room 01 Black Hawk Bank and will answer calls and receive patrons at 62 46 West 4th St during evenings, with contact implied.

von Taylor Black Hawk Bank West 4Th St Te Executive Council Auter Rainbow Verte Caet Fawnsh Iy Barclay Bennington Big Creek Wackaw Kk Wagle Waterloo FOX Lyne J Lester Lincoln Mt. Vernon Faso Ornnee Posner Spring Creek Cedar Falls Washington Waterlan Dunkerton

Community Christmas Plan Formed in Waterloo

The Waterloo Woman's Club executive board forms a general committee to plan a citywide Christmas celebration with churches lodges and Associated Charities. Frances Groat L Marquis Fannie Austin J Klingaman and Maxwell Case named to lead. The idea includes a large public tree in a park, carols by trained choruses, possible indoor programs and substantial aid for the needy through Christmas dinners clothing fuel and supplies. The plan seeks broad community cooperation and coordinated fundraising.

Waterloo Woman's Club Associated Charities Wonda’k Club Plang Frances Groat L. Marquis Fannie Austin J. Klingaman Maxwell Case Associated Charities Board Waterloo Associated Charines

Olive Tablets Promote Bright Complexion

Dr Edwards of Raith Ohio recommends Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver and bowels. Sold by AU See Give Labor Company in Columbus Ohio, priced 10c and 25c per box, claimed to restore vigor and remove impurities.

Edwards Wellepons Ingome Raith Ohio Jor Olive Tate Give Labor Company Columbus

Revival Meetings At Central Christian Church Show Gains

Cold weather reduced attendance but four new members joined Central Christian Church during last night’s revival. Rev L C Moore preached on The Conversion of Zacchaeus urging steps to overcome hindrances and urging believers to begin with good deeds. The speaker insisted failures often precede success and encouraged perseverance. There will be no service tomorrow with a reminder of tonight’s cong ent portion.

Yarrington Gidel L. C. Moore Zacaeus Zacchaeus Jesus Ino

Pal Members Charter Bus To Cedar Falls

Members of the People's Union of the Final Street Baptist Church chartered a bus to Cedar Falls for a social outing. About 10 percent attendance was expected as the group boarded at 6:45 pm, stopping at Broadway and Horton Avenue to pick up passengers from those sections.

1 People’s Union Broadway Horton Avenue Passepeer I Young and Wale

Bronchial Coughs and Emulsion Remedy Ad

An advertisement describes bronchial coughs as caused by weakened airways with fever chest pain and lung involvement. It promotes Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Bowne Bromfield as a fortifying tonic that heals membranes and reduces coughing.

Scott Scott &Bowne Brommfield

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Ambiguity

An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping, advising mothers to use a teaspoonful for feverish, irritable, or congested children and warning against counterfeit versions.

California Alea California Fig Syrup Company

Birds of Iowa discussed at Westminster church

Prof B P Batley of Coe College spoke to a large audience at Westminster Presbyterian on the Birds of Iowa. He highlighted migratory powers, notably the golden plover, and traced a path from South America to Alaska and back via Labrador and Bermuda. He shown bird images, called the audience to protect local species, and Bailey covered common owls hawks bluebirds thrushes and marsh birds.

Westminster Presbyterian Church B. BP. Batley Coe College Lowa Iowa Batley South America

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Grays

An old home remedy for restoring natural hair color using Sage and Sulphur is now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. A downtown druggist notes it darkens hair naturally and evenly, and a user applies with a sponge or brush. Hl. W. Taggart advertises it for 40 cents.

Wyeth Hl. W. Taggart

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