Women in Advertising Achieve Record Contract Milestone
Waterloo society notes highlight Miss Katherine Borer Miller, 23, a Northwestern alumna now with Chicago Tribune, securing a $5,000 advertising contract the largest this year. Her rise from teaching to independent advertising marks a notable female ascent in a male-dominated field, aided by early work with Irwin Vasey and triumphs in bridge at Sunnyside. Social pages also cover a Sunnyside club tournament, Halloween plans, and sorority events at Hotel Bus Sell Lamson, with decorations, prizes, and forthcoming Shrine party details.
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Waterloo
Katherine Borer Miller
West High Schol
Chicago Tribune
Miller
the Tribune
Almond. Gates
Chicago
Northwestern University
Miss Miller
Woman's Advertising Club
Wrigler
Alfred Longley
Arch W. McFarlane
Sunnyside
A. L. Lomme
Roy Smock
Longley
Mr. McFarlane
F. F. McElbisney
Freg MecClain
Nera
Hallowe'en
Black's Tearoom
Virginia Fish
Caroline Johnson
Marjorie Wheelock
Burr Lichty
Miss Balliett
J. O. Knox
W.H. Burk
H. D. Simmons
A. E. Rumeey
Health Fairy Will Address Primary Pupils Next Week
Miss Anne Haymond of the Child Health organization will teach Waterloo primary school pupils how to build "health houses" through hygienic habits and right living in a program arranged by Superintendent W. Kline. The health fairy will appear in costume with a fairy house to illustrate a story about Education guiding away from ignorance.
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Anne Haymond
Child Health Organization
iNew York
Raymond
Waterloo
W. Kline
East
Ithe Houge
Iowa
University of Iowa Extension Division
Marti Recital Opens Ross Artist Series With Martin
Opera tenor Riccardo Martin will open the Ross Conservatory of Music Artist Series on October 25. A celebrated American who rose to fame with the Metropolitan Opera and Boston Grand Opera, Martin brings concert artistry from a storied career. Promoter Frederick Mills Ross urges patrons to pay season tickets and lax promptly to ensure the winter program continues.
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Riccardo Martin
Ross Conservatory of Music
Martin
Metropolitan Opera Company
Aida
Paci
Caruso
Boston Grand Opera Company
Frederick Mills Ross
Thas
Martin Proglem
Rouse Erickson Marriage Service Read Friday
Rouse Erickson marriage service held at noon yesterday in Grace BME parsonage Cedar Falls with Capt Howard J Rouse officiating. Annice Mae Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Erickson and Captain Rouse of Waterloo exchanged vows. couple to reside in Waterloo after Chicago visit. Also notes All-High Dance series at Chateau Studio to foster school social life with Halloween party planned next.
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Annice Mae Erickson
A. H. Erickson
Cedar Falls
Howard J’ House
A. K. Rouse
Waterloo
Grace
Lockwood
G. W. Thode
Myr
Mrs. Rouse
Toledo
F. V. Hales
Chateau Studio
Charze
Beauty Chats on Edna Kent Forbes Youth Secrets
Edna Kent Forbes advises on warding off age through activity and plain foods, stressing muscular work to prevent tissue breakdown. She notes cocoa butter use for nourishing massage, cautions on facial hair growth, and recommends olive oil or Castile soaps for clean skin.
Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Wearing Unbecoming Colors
Ruth Cameron argues fashion obsession fools people into believing color becomes universally flattering. She recalls last year’s brick red turning to henna, then predicts black will be the next smart color, warning how it could blunt or age some women while praising it for others. She reflects on personal taste and social pressure in color choices.
Club Notes and Social Gatherings Chronicle Local Notices
A compilement of recent club activities details the Happy Hour group settling a mortgage with a bequest, a D. C. D. meeting with Mrs. Burnett and others, high card scores earning prizes, and hostess luncheons at Blue and White events. Socials include Elk Run Inn luncheons hosted by Mrs. Paulsen and Powers, with future plans for Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Macartney on October 30.
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J. F. Cass
Happy Hour Club
Black
Westage
Mary
Elk Run Inn
Oliver Stevenson
J. R. Macartney
Stevenson
No rainy day for us as home stays safe
Mary declares there is no longer a rainy day for them and that their dear home remains safe, noting that even a plated silver urn held a golden lining. The remark emphasizes resilience and preserved memories tied to their home.
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Mary
Cigaret Stamp Revenue Reaches $192,900 Since July 1
Des Moines reports the state treasurer’s office shows $192,900 received from cigaret stamp sales since July 1. Monthly sales run about $52,000. To obtain stamps, buyers must show a permit from city or town councils proving deposit and license, or risk contraband charges for unstamped packs. cigaret papers face the same penalty.
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Des Moines
Rand
The Discarded Urn and the Hidden Fortune
Mrs. Mason and her daughter Mary face losing their home to mortgage. Mary discovers gold pieces and banknotes hidden inside a plated silver urn left by a great aunt. The sudden wealth transforms their fortunes as they plan to sell the house and improve its appearance for potential buyers.
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Mrs. Mason
Mary
Reall Estate
Martha
Improvised wedding greets G Swayne Gordon and Antionetta Thorn
G Swayne Gordon, a star vaudeville member, and Miss Antionetta Thorn were secretly married in the city yesterday. The ceremony occurred as a surprise for friends during a Playlet at Bard's Waterloo theatre, with the license listing homes in Baltimore and Stanhope Conn. The audience helped by reacting to the scene as Gordon appeared.
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G. Swayne Gordon
Bard’s Waterloo Theatre
Antionetta Thornquest
Baltimore
Stanhope, Conn
J. P. Lannon
Mr. Gordon
Stage shock as crowd hurls rice and shoes during act
The audience greeted the performer with a wedding march instead of music as fellow actors and stagehands showered rice and old shoes on stage. A large placard announced the cause for the abrupt interruption of the act, while real estate transfers followed in the column.
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Insstead
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