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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
10
Society items slated for the day include Thu schedule with clubs and church circles meeting in parish rooms and halls. Notices cover two weddings Miss Rose McGaheran and Mr. Charles J. McNulty and Miss Marguerite Pines and Mr. Robert Chester Crow with related receptions and home ceremonies.
A period advertisement touts Sargol as a science based fattening product. It claims the digestive tract uses the fattening elements from food to boost weight and flesh. The copy notes expected gains of 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh and guarantees refunds if unsatisfied. It warns the product is not for those unwilling to gain ten pounds.
To obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern of accompanying design send to FASHION DEPARTMENT EVENING COURIER WATERLOO enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.
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Mrs Charles Ackermant and Mrs Ruth Chevalier announce the marriage of Miss New Princess Robe, longtime Waterloo resident active in social and church circles, to Mr Crow of Iowa Dairy. The coupleleft for a two week wedding trip and will reside at 427 after returning. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs William Pines and Mrs Leon Case.
The Zouave Band could not perform as announced. The Orange and Black, East High’s paper, reported the expected hand would not appear due to late arrival preventing local musical inclusion. The Zouave Band was regarded as a top ensemble in the United States, and its absence was regretted. The Orange and Black noted the orchestral setback and the leadership’s discouragement.
Laporte Daily Bulletin reports that tomorrow about 11 a.m. every business in La Porte City will close for the day to attend a Brandon barbecue, with many signed a petition to show goodwill toward Brandon. High school students will also be dismissed early for the event. News notes cover Mrs. L. C. Yarrow’s Oakdale Sanitarium placement, travel to Idaho by Mr. and Mrs. Foss and the Stirm family, Odd Fellows and Lotus Club activities, the M E church Aid Society meeting, a fresh coat of paint at the Terry hotel, and Chas Waterbury visiting A N Kalb in Aurora.
This morning a planned concert in the East High auditorium sparked a whirlwind ticket sale. Many tickets were sold before news arrived stopping the sale, and refunds were issued for the money.
Kretzely, passenger agent for the Chicago Great Western, announced this morning that through Sunday service to Chicago has been secured from Waterloo. Desiring travelers from Waterloo to the Wild City on Sunday will now have a through connection via No. 4, which previously ran only to Oelwein. The road will connect at Oelwein with a Chicago-bound train on Sundays, arriving in Chicago at a designated time.
The East Side High School musical scene sees heightened activity as the girls chorus and a new a cappella group gain momentum. Directors report rising rehearsals, increased attendance, and growing community interest in upcoming concerts and performances.
A fragmented report shows East High School football and orchestra activities. The team under Prof Scott Prawell’s tutelage defeated the first team 13 to 7, while the orchestra impressed with strong performances. The school’s music and sports outlook appears encouraging as students prepare for upcoming events.
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