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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
4
A busy list of dances, socials, and club meetings fills Waterloo venues from K. of P. hall to Elks hall. Reports cover birthday celebrations for B. Young, weddings Diefenbach Bates and Falkner, and multiple family gatherings with Thanksgiving dinners and community notices.
Public health advice warns that tuberculosis risk rises after colds and fatigue. Fresh air, sunshine, and Scott's Emulsion are promoted to strengthen lungs and bolster blood by providing nourishment. The ad touts Scott & Bowne products as the trusted, alcohol free option for indoor workers and the run-down.
Miss Gladys Beulah Powers daughter of Dr and Mrs F W Powers of Waterloo has built a strong reputation in concert venues across New England. Managed by a Boston company with headquarters in New York City she presents a four part Costumed Noveletta featuring folklore recitations from German Irish Scottish and Japanese legends with piano accompaniment and a contralto voice.
Mrs H W Carlisle of Crestline says a chronic cough left her after taking Vinol. She and her family of three faced weakness and fatigue before trying the product. The advertisement from Wangler Bros Co Druggists Waterloo endorses Vinol as a remedy for coughs, colds, and run down conditions.
Harold Whittle son of Mr and Mrs A T Whittle will appear in Waterloo in December. He serves as assistant industrial promoter for the Chicago Association of Commerce and will address the Waterloo Commercial club at the event arranged by Chas Van Vieck.
Advertises up to date Courier patterns with sewing allowances. Customers must fill a coupon and mail to Fashion Department, Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing ten cents per pattern. Orders are filled quickly but aim to reach buyers within ten days after sending.
Advertisement lists patterns 9814 for a waist 22 to 40 inch bust range and 9806 shirt with waist sizes 22 to 30 inches. Materials required include 6 yards of 40 inch fabric and 1/4 yard of 27 inch fabric for tucker. Two separate patterns priced at 10 cents each.
A club explores the concept of turning a town into a factory city. Members discuss industrial growth, housing, and public works to support a thriving manufacturing economy and population surge.
La Porte City notes the death of Eliza Jane Garer King, 78, after six days of illness from pneumonia and complications. A longtime resident since age 11, she married John King in 1853 and had fourteen children, with eight surviving tonight. Funeral at home Saturday 2 PM, Rev. Genung presiding. interment West View Cemetery.
Cupid married Amy Rann, daughter of editor H. L. Rann, to Theodore D. Bradley of Beatrice Nebraska on the day before Thanksgiving in Manchester. Bradley had worked as business manager at the Manchester Press for three years, the courtship beginning while he was employed by the bride’s father. Amy, a Manchester native and 1913 high school graduate, is noted for musical talent. Bradley is the son of Dr. and Mrs. A. Bradley, longtime Beatrice residents.
Members of the Ascalon Commandery Knights Templar prepare for the annual inspection on December. J. K. Elwell of Des Moines will serve as inspecting officer with Grand Commandery officers and past grand commanders invited. A reception for 8. J. Hall will follow, then a banquet at 10:30 with music during the events.
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