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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

8

Night Schools Help Foreigners Pursue Citizenship

Waterloo hosts biweekly night classes for non citizens in high school buildings. A. H. Bode of the U S naturalization service urges expansion to include women, with textbooks and an outlined standard course to be distributed. Officials stress civic instruction, language learning, and government knowledge as vital for national safety and social integration.

A. H. Bode United States Bureau of Education Des Moines Boards of Education Bode Waterloo Rode Henz T Uds Congre

Fresh Air and Korean Capsules for Obesity Aid

Advert appears to promote air exposure and Korean capsules as a remedy for obesity. It advises spending time outdoors, breathing deeply, and taking one capsule after each meal and before bed. Claims ease of digestion and weight loss with harmless use, naming Hansen & Hansen or Wangler Bros as suppliers.

Hansen & Hansen Wangler Bros

Two Killed and 20 Hurt in Train Crash Near Kansas City

In Kansas City Minnesota on November 24 two men were killed and more than twenty injured when the St Louis and San Francisco Spenger train No 23 southbound collided head on with a Rock Island freight train in a suburb east of Kansas City. The SJ SF engineer Joseph Harris and fireman J B Autroose, from Springfield Mo, died instantly in the cab. Rock Island crew escaped with injuries. Most passengers had narrow escapes as wreckage and glass flew through coaches. All survivors were taken to Springfield for care.

Kansas City St. Louis San Francisco Rock Island Kansa Joseph Harris J. B. Autbrose Springfield

Guilty verdict in felonious assault case

Edward Jones, colored, was found guilty of felonious assault on Harry Miller, colored, by a district court jury after deliberations from 11 a.m. yesterday. Judge H B Boles will sentence on December. Miller was stabbed during Labor Day altercation over a crap game. Jones claimed self defense.

Edward Jones Harry Miller H. B. Boles Harry Tullar Jones Miller

Room For All In 1317 Model Gar

New Members Received Annual Meeting of Organization. The Chamber of Commerce promotes a 1917 speedster plan to replace the 1908 model, inviting men and youths to join. President Pred Northey says the club offers social access to business leaders and career benefits for the young. Calendar notes urge renewals and new member applications by December with an annual meeting to review the campaign.

Chamber of Commerce Pred Northey Herman C. Miller Billy Marquis

Things Theatrical Here At Home

The Waterloo report notes Balfe's The Bohemian Girl adding a ballet in Act Three by the Aborn company to entertain Count Arphelm’s guests. The dance is the Dance of the Hours from Ponchielli’s La Gioconda, interpolated since Balfe did not include music for the scene. The Aborn company will present the production locally.

Ahern Opera Company Balte Count Arphelm Agiine Messrs Aborn Poneblelli Balfea Aborn Company

Majestic theatre features diverse acts led by Zenda and Carroll

Waterloo Sunday program highlights a variety show headlined by a prominent act with Zenda answering questions while Carroll performs on the piano. The program includes Monarel Comedy Four with strong harmony, Dane Connelly and Co. in Strong Cup of Tea, and WAS Jordan delivering songs and comedy. Openers include Jack Lavo performing trapeze tricks.

Vindevilly Ing Ds Majestic Theatre Zenda Miss Carrol Amy Ision Aqhis Monarel Comedy Pour Dane Connelly and Co Tatta Bright Jordan Jack Lavo

Evening Courier and Reporter Beats Likely Results

A local Evening Courier and Reporter previews expected outcomes of tonight’s games. The piece highlights probable winners, key matchups, and stakes for teams across the league.

Praises for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Laxative

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild reliable laxative for constipation. It features Prof F J Hertzog of Philadelphia endorsing the product and notes it is sold in drug stores for fifty cents with a free trial bottle offered by mail request.

Dr. Caldwell F. J. CO. Hertzog North Oriana Philadelphia Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Illnois

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