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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1929
Page
11
The Sunday services at First Baptist Church closed a diamond jubilee week as a total of 11 000 dollars was pledged toward a 50 000 dollar building debt. Dr John F Herget of Willam Jewell College urged giving as a pillar of civilization and true church value.
Rome reports an official engagement announcement set for October 24, marking the anniversary of the Italian king and queen's marriage. Crown Prince Humbert and Princess Marie Jose of Belgium are the betrothal subjects with the date disclosed for public notice.
R T Hodgkins of Detroit Durant Motors reports the industry remains buoyant despite market saturation. He expects exports to the southern hemisphere and better warm weather designs to sustain domestic sales. Hodgkins, meeting H B Dunlap in Waterloo, cites population growth and improving economic conditions as drivers of higher ownership.
Lauerman's Dry Goods Co promotes MELLO-GLO powder claiming government approved purity and a youthful bloom. The advertisement touts smooth spread and long wear with assurances of no pasty or flaky skin.
Dr Harvey Travis new Grace Methodist Episcopal pastor from Boone Iowa delivered his first sermon on Attaining unto Christian Ends. He warned against nitpicking faith and urged a spirit of helpfulness, likening religion to sugar whose sweetness hides its elements.
In St Louis a waiter, George P Harvey, is sought for the fatal shooting of Cuthbert O White, a real estate salesman, in a crowded hotel lobby during a quarrel. White, from Oak Park, Ill, was to have his body sent there today as his mother pleads for a letter from him.
Mrs. Thomas Lynch, mother of Mrs. Roy Rust and Mrs. Robert Obele of 413 Second Street, died Sunday in Waucoma Iowa. Niece Mrs. W. T. Muldoon of 327 Oak Avenue will travel to Waucoma for funeral services at Rose Catholic church Tuesday at 8 a m.
An ad touts Thoxine as a doctor prescribed remedy to relieve sore throats and coughing. It claims faster relief than gargles or salves, emphasizes safety, and lists 35c 60c and 1.00 price points sold at Roberts Drug Store and Miller's Drug Store.
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