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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
4
Behind the Somme front the German emperor visits the troops in secretive fashion. He arrives in a gray car, reviews units in parade, pins medals, and thanks officers in a brisk, vigorous display that recalls his younger days.
Fort Dodge Oct 5 Delegates at the state convention of the W C T U expect possible political action after the annual address by Ida B Wise Smith state president She warned the state faces a critical election on November 7 and urged constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition while criticizing the Republican candidate for governor and impugning motives of the state anti suffrage association
Florence Crittenden, Humboldt, wed Charles Kuter Bentz of Waterloo in a small home ceremony for about 50 relatives. Rev. Macartney officiated. Attendants included Cecil Crittenden and Dorothy Kline. The couple will reside at 442 Lane Street, Waterloo, after an auto trip.
Rev I Wilbur Bess pastor of the African M E church returns from Chicago conference and announces transfer from the local church to St James church in Minneapolis. He has served three years during which a church edifice and St John's Masonic temple were erected. Rev Mr Boyde Washington will replace him and be in charge next Sunday.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father. Appreciation for floral offerings is expressed by Mrs. George E. Chilcote and family.
The YWCA rooms display yellow and white chrysanthemums from Mrs. C. M. Woods of Los Angeles, former president, for homecoming. The High School Girls' club plans a Friday party for city girls at 4 30 pm honoring freshmen. Geneva club postpones a meeting and hosts a slumber party at Mrs. T. A. McManus Ost. A local five and ten stores group forms a sewing club. The family of Mrs. Richard Lee expresses thanks for sympathy and floral offerings after a bereavement.
The May report of Dr. G. H. Sumner records 1910 deaths in Iowa, with 48 in Black Hawk county. Forty six were 90 and over, 226 between 80 and 90, and 275 infants under one year. A want ad in the Evening Courier and reporter promises the best results.
Mr JF Lavine of Waterloo recounts long sleepless nights that left him weak and listless. After taking Tanlac, his appetite returned, nerves steadied, and he finally slept well, reporting a three pound gain. Tanlac is sold by Schuneman Drug Co and listed agents across nearby towns.
Ostuo Congress Visitor Says Wheat Faermuug is Too Risky. "Tam glad to see so many low farmers going into the cow business," RL Elder of Ruclos Wis reports at the Dairy Cattle Congress. He argues cows offer predictable income, while wheat yields vary with soil and weather, urging a shift from grain to cattle and dairy products as demand grows.
Petrograd via London reports progress for the Russians in attacks from Volhynia south to the Dniester in Galicia. Hostile positions at various points have been captured, according to the war office.
Wil llam Alerton confessed murderer of Mrs Hannah J. Johns for Lorthio's savings of a few hundred dollars and is to spend life in the state prison at Jackson. He attempted suicide with a rope secreted in his pocket while in his cell. Alerton had lived as Scott Mansell near Mancelona, Mich. years earlier, with a troubled family history including a son killed after a quarrel with his father and a mysterious death of his wife. He traveled to New York then returned with the family wealth and refused to speak further as the court prepared formal action.
A fragmented ad promotes relief for itching blisters on a boy's head and offers a 32-page skin book by mail. It directs requests via postcard to Cuticura, Captain I, Bese ten, with worldwide delivery claimed.
A 66 year old man says he will not admit to murdering his wife and son, warning investigators they may probe his past and press charges, but he insists he will never confess or admit guilt.
Advertisement seeks twenty five girls to sew skirts immediately at a factory located near former Barclay and Glenwood streets. Apply now for immediate employment.
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