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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1914

Page

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Sermon Tenches a Vital Lesson at Walnut Street Baptist

Mr Greenwood delivers a daily message at Walnut Street Baptist church where attendance was high and the audience sang with renewed energy. He cites Elisha raising the dead boy to urge personal contact and prayer over distant methods, urging readers to open eyes and move toward Christ. The sermon ends with prayer groups as Greenwood and Dr Smith continued engagements at local venues.

Greenwood Walnut Street Baptist Church Mr. Greenwood Elisha Peopile Preacher Dr. Smith Sinais Central

Library board resignations filed by two members

J E Bragdon and Carleton Silas tendered their resignations to Mayor R C Thompson and requested to be relieved as soon as possible, citing business read.

J. E. Bragdon Carleton Silas R. C. Thompson

City council to fill two vacant posts in near section

The mayor will name two residents from the near section to replace Messie, Graydon and Sigs. The action awaits the next regular city council meeting.

Messie Graydon Sigs

Waterloo City in Brief Highlights and Arrivals

Local notes record Dr. T W U McManus returning from Saskatchewan and Mrs Geo Clark visiting Cedar Falls. Mrs Lucy Starks Jeff plans an indefinite stay in Los Angeles while Mrs M Wt Duke visits Fortledge. Attorney P E Ritz moved his office to Marsh Place and J W Howrey heads to Springfield for winter with relatives. Royal Arch Masons, Daughters of Isabella rummage sale, and a Waterloo west Democrats conference are noted along with streetcar honesty, and world series telegraph results for Lamson Brothers.

Lucy Starks Jef Los Angeles Cal M. Wt. Duke Fortledge P. E. Ritz First National Bank Marsh Place J. W. Howrey Springfield George I. Garvin Isabella Ellis Hotel Fifth and Sycamore Streets Democrats of Waterloo West Town Manufacturers Insurance Co Federal Block W. al. Adrian Helene Minneapolis Scribner Vs. W C. FL & N. Railway Ben C. Everall Duluth Minn Lamson Brothers Frank Hanlon Fourth Street St. Francis Hospital John A. Earl Des Moines Waterloo Earl First Baptist Church Des Moines College

W C A NOTES Aims to Add 401 Members by Friday

W C A leaders in schools and workplaces marshal every effort to recruit new members. The drive closes Friday with a goal of 401 new members. A fall rally is planned at the W C A rooms in Woods building with gym demonstrations led by Miss Goodenough.

Olen Miss Goodenough Association Fourth Street

Special Service Planned To Observe Peace Sunday

Special services will be held at First Presbyterian Church corner Park and Mulberry street at 1800 a.m. and 7 00 p.m. in response to President Wilson’s call to prayer for peace among warring nations. A responsive set of scriptures and unison prayers will be used morning and evening.

Wilson United States Europe First Presbyterian Church Corner Park Mulberry Street

Farmer victims warned against loan shark tactics by U.S. agriculture

A Weekly News Letter to Crop Correspondents from the U.S. Department of Agriculture warns farmers about mining loan schemes. Companies lure farmers with 2 percent loans and amortization plans, then press for monthly payments before any funds are delivered. Many farmers sign, trust the form, and end up in debt or worse, with hundreds already ensnared in the “life contract” scam in the Midwest.

United States Department of Agriculture Waterloo Weekly News

Cedar Valley engineer travels to inspect Cedar Rapids line

George Mills from the Cedar Valley line has gone to Paris Illinois to inspect the new equipment for the Cedar Rapids interurban line. The cars are nearly finished and will be shipped soon. Delays have hampered streetcar progress as Cedar Rapids extension demand exceeds expectations. The street and alley committee R N Burtner Nick Weber and Ralph Ellis checked a road south of the city for farmer backed improvements, but funding may prevent work. A farmers delegation met with city officials.

George Mills Cedar Valley Paris Ill Cedar Rapids R. N. Burtner Nick Webber Ralph Ellis

Parkers Tango Club Plans Winter Dances

A group of recently organized Tango dancing couples at Whautauqua Park announce they have mastered the movements and plan to rent a large room opposite the post office to stage a series of dances this coming winter.

Whautauqua Park Postal

Mi-ona Ends Indigestion In Everyday Meals

An old advertisement promotes Mi-ona tablets from Wangler Bros. Co as a quick remedy for indigestion. It claims Mi-ona lowers stomach distress, boosts gastric juices, strengthens stomach walls, and enables normal eating again with no ongoing expense.

jMiena Wangler Bros. Co

Park area postoffice closed after petition is denied

About 100 Chautauqua park residents and many nearby property owners urged keeping the park branch post office open year round. The Washington DC department refused the request and ordered the office closed as of today. Mrs Susie Nauman had run the office last summer and no complaints were noted regarding service. The resort is expanding and summer mail volume rises accordingly.

Park Branch Washington, D. C Washington Susie Nauman

Permanent office may become permanent next year says official

A statement indicates current temporary office status may be made permanent within a year, signaling planned continuity and institutional expansion pending forthcoming decisions.

Iowa gold to Europe promise from Des Moines banks

Des Moines on October 1 reports the Clearing House association pledged two hundred thousand dollars in gold to be shipped from Iowa banks for eastern use. The decision was communicated to New York bankers as a charitable contribution to ease international financial strains.

Des Moines Clearing House Association New York Iowa

Want Ads in the Courier Reflect Strong Daily Service

Want ads in the Courier perform strongly with steady daily service, providing reliable listings and quick placement for readers and advertisers alike. The paper emphasizes consistent circulation and accessible formats across editions.

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