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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1914
Page
5
Sunday doubted the propriety of praying for an end to the war, suggesting it may be God’s providence. He cited past conflicts as providential and warned against relying on worldly wealth or beauty for hope while emphasizing Christian hope.
Mark Butterfeld Jr quarantined for scarlet fever. George W Williams returns from Richmond Va after bankers' meeting. Emma Seibert back from two months garation at Frome ig Wells Minn. Floyd Merrit sprained ankle now using crutches. W Colstock departs for England. farewell party and depot sendoff. Knights Templar initiatory work Friday. turkey dinner at 1380, lunch to follow. Out of town couples licensed to wed: Clark He, Charlon Shepard, Mar Barer Randolph-Pojsal, Theodore Kline, Pearl Jacobs. Mr and Mrs James G B Perry visit Waterloo from McHenry county. plan stay a week.
The article urges adherence to natural digestive laws, stressing the mouth as the first digestion organ and the need for a strong, sound set of teeth. It warns against neglect driven by economics and promises help with either healthy natural teeth or artificial solutions for lasting satisfaction and health.
C R Hutcheson president of the Town Criers fractured his right arm after an engine backfire while cranking his car last evening.
W. Hazlett, Democratic nominee for Black Hawk County sheriff, is praised for lifelong ties to the state. Born in Lena Illinois, he grew up near Tripoli and taught school before moving to Waterloo. He gained fame for recovering cattle stolen during the 1860s and remains highly regarded in Tripoli and Waterloo communities.
Republicans in Grundy County led by HM, OW Grant campaigned across the county with Sen ator Kenyon and Congressman Good. They visited Grundy County towns, spoke to large audiences, and had breakfast in Neinberk, luncheon in Con rad, and dinner at Grovdy Center. Other towns Wellsbury land Pike were visited. Grout contends the old Republican majority should return in November.
Fragmented report notes an annual meet with plays and a missions program. A woman voices alarm about her future role as an actress, while family members including Helene face hardship. The text mentions pawned jewels, travel to Europe, and a sweetheart at 1441 Histes Avenue in Rogers Park amid a plea from a wounded count.
The Woman's Missionary society of First Presbyterian plans an Oct 24 gathering at 2 PM at 207 Logan Ave. A farce and a play titled How Not to Do It feature Mrs H A Boysen, Mrs Litchfield, and several other listed cast members. Admission is free and a silver offering will be collected. Refreshments follow.
A jumble of want ads lists items and services including a suitcase return, vacuum cleaner sale, farm labor, elderly care, housing, and employment agency postings. Locations include Cedar Valley road Water iow and 410 West 6th Sr with addresses A-14 A-16 and Golden Rule Employment Agency.
May P Cholson widow of Menry Weiss from 20th Street West mourns the death of Ghalsan a Denver banker after a travel illness. He and his wife had been visiting Waterloo and Burlington before returning to Denver where he died. Survived by widow and a son a daughter preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements not yet advised by Waterloo relatives.
Between 110 delegates are expected to attend the annual convention of the Town volunteers association in Waterloo next Tuesday through Thursday. Headquarters will be at Hotel Russell Lamson with sessions there. National officers are to speak including President T Barkey of Chicago and Secretary W E Fitch of LaSalle, Til. Fitch is brother of George Fitch formerly resident of Oelwein.
Chicago report says Marie Henkel and her Austrian count Wil die Feodor Hinez face illness in a German field hospital. Henkel hopes her brother, who traveled to New York with funds, will return with money and help bring her home to Europe with care.
Lost item and reward noted. Notice states a will of Nicolas Gales filed in Black Hawk County Iowa and set for hearing at the September term 1914. Instrument of writing presented, opened, and read on November 2, 1914 with clerk Fred S. Pettit reporting.
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