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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

5

High Winds and Cold Temperatures Roar Through Waterloo

A windstorm swept Waterloo causing damage to outbuildings fences and business entrances as temperatures plunged to 19 degrees above zero. Coal dealers report supply shortages with one Peoria wholesale firm limiting delivery to two cars and requests for rapid confirmation. A Nebraska town faced railroad aid needs, signaling possible shortages spreading across the region.

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World Fellowship Week at YWCA Celebrates Global Unity

World Fellowship Week at the YWCA begins Sunday with members worldwide reflecting on fellowship and shared mission. The event emphasizes unity, service, and the organization’s international reach during the annual observance.

Sabbath Observance Is Strongly Urged

The W C T U met at the Y M G A parlors with Mrs. Burke leading devotionals and Mrs. DeLong speaking on Temperance and the Bible in the Home and the School. Mrs. McMurray of Des Moines urged support for the prohibition amendment, raising funds as she spoke briefly. The group adopted county drafted resolutions urging the mayor and city council to strictly enforce the state Sabbath law.

Y.M.G.A Martin Burke DeLong McMurray Des Moines Prohibition Amendment Association Leavitt County Sunday School Association Waterloo

Sunday closing urged for drug stores and theatres

A regional plea urges all places selling drugs or medicines and restaurants to close on Sundays while noting moving picture houses and theatres operated by Oelwein and others faced charges. The state supreme court upheld Christian poems from Oelwein followers, as counsel argued for moral conduct amid hard times. East High notes report a concert by Elizabeth Spencer and Need Miller to fund a Kegime machine. East West High football rally grows. booster cards and pep meetings are common. tickets for the game are on sale. Printing paper news notes list December 12 as the due date for a federal hearing on the news print paper situation, inviting industry participants to attend.

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