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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
8
Patton and company open at the Waterloo with The Good Samaritan a lively comedy about a flawed manhood type. Large cast and extensive scenic equipment promise strong entertainment for tonight’s show.
An circulated report says Secretary Bry ad presented peace treaty plowshares to ambassadors and ministers. The supposed swords were forged from old nuts and bolts at a naval gun factory, replacing the expected material in the display. Crystal theatre advertises Arthur Johnson and Loctie Briscoe in a masterpiece and other good pictures.
Washington’s Oct 16 report notes Senate progress on revenue bill with changes to tax on medicines and newspaper shipments. It exempts newspapers shipped within the country of publication and outlines tobacco and wine taxes. An Apple Day feature extolls apples as healthful and affordable amid price concerns.
Squire Stoner of Otterville Iowa returns from Montana after four years seeking wealth near Canada. He travels 2000 miles by pony and saddle, preferring Iowa and home crops over Montana prospects. He declares Montana no longer desired and cites Iowa as best on the map. Marian Holloway of Atlantic City fights a burglar in her room until police arrive.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage a cheap scalp tonic sold by Wangler Bros. Co. It claims to nourish hair roots, stimulate new growth, stop dandruff, and restore vitality for oily dry or brittle hair, with easy application and lasting results.
A lengthy list details prize placings across cattle classes at a Holstein show. Names and farms from Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and others appear, highlighting senior and junior champions and grand champion selections.
tomorrow night features an amateur vaudeville contest with 350 prize money from Leavitt Johnson National Bank. West and Cedar Falls high schools likely participate with East High possibly joining. prizes awarded to schools, not individuals, with a potential extra third prize if East enters last minute.
At the Walnut Street Baptist church Greenwood spoke on Genesis explaining creation order and life in Christ. An evening sermon titled Blind Bartimaeus drew close listening as he described healing and personal sight. Today the Gift of the Holy Spirit is slated as the afternoon address followed by a youth service and the Midget Quartet.
Dr. Joseph M. Aikin of Omaha argues that tea and coffee are not foods and cannot build tissue. He warns caffeine tannic acid harm muscles and urges avoiding them as food while noting a warm table drink is needed for children nutrition.
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