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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
16
The Huxite report tells of Lieutenant Otto von der Ling of the Fifth guard regiment earning Pour le Merite for storming Port Malonne at Namur on August 24. He led four men across mines to force a surrender and seized guns, ammunition, and prisoners after disarming the fort’s garrison.
The piece notes historic letter closings by Jeremy Traylor to John Evelyn, highlighting phrases like affectionate and devoted servant. It contrasts grand closings with the simple Yours and remarks on how two words servent and affectionate recur. London Tatler remarks on Switzerland spending more on relief for the poor than any other country.
City in Brief lists residents and visitors in town today including Virgil Blackledge in Grundy Center on business and J E Dempater on business to Calweta and Fayette. Also noted are religious and professional visits, marriage license issued to Knud Hessen and Rose Hansen, and preparations for delinquent tax property sales.
A Sunday School reflection on Judas Iscariot's role in the betrayal of Jesus. The commentary explores the devil's influence, Judas’s motives, and the events at Jesus's capture, including the kissing sign and Peter’s attempted defense. It contemplates Joseph’s silver, prophecies, and Judas’s grim admission that he betrayed the innocent.
During the Indian summer from April to October, wives and children of British soldiers relocate to hill stations to escape heat. Mount Abu in Rajputana is cited as a devoutly sacred site where a superstition holds that beef would anger gods and trigger earthquakes. Hence only mutton is permitted for six months, with beef and beef extract unavailable.
The Chicago Herald reports Edward Everett Bale enjoyed a prank by Eugene Fielt during Dr. Hale’s Chicago visit. A luncheon for Hale included many liquor bottles, but all were found to contain water, surprising the temperate guest.
A compact meditation argues true humility comes not from muttered self-deprecation but from aiming high toward a natural law that reveals the true weakness of one’s greatest pretensions.
An advertisement in the Courier promises results from its placement, claiming effective reach and potential impact for readers seeking services or products. The brief note emphasizes quick visibility and practical outcomes.
The eccentric singer Foghorn Fernando arrives in Dolcvela during a tropical shower and seeks work at the Pacific hotel. He becomes a clerk at Tomes Monson's store, wooes Anita Monson, and inspires a comic sequence with Padre Bonar and Judge Sloat as townsfolk react to his loud voice and eye for gold. A traveling doctor offers a bold showman deal, and Fernando's misadventures continue as he navigates love, employment, and a county crowd.
A brief note suggests umbrella ribs last longer when their joints are oiled occasionally, preserving flexibility and preventing rust or stiffness. The guidance implies maintenance benefits for aged or frequently used umbrellas.
Oxford physician notes fever poses greater danger than bullet wounds for wounded soldiers. Typhoid and pneumonia threaten larger death tolls beyond battlefield injuries, with emphasis on sanitation and transportation to base hospitals in the British expeditionary force.
The trial reveals Mrs. Carman's statements about the night of the murder. Her 10 year old daughter Elizabeth describes scenes from the Carman household and the moments surrounding the crime. Corroboration comes from Mrs. Carman's mother and sister, while Mrs. Carman breaks down in court.
Mrs Carman faces cross examination in the murder trial of Mrs Lowe Valley. Household members corroborate she was in bed at the time of the shooting while Celia the maid and Frank Furrell provide competing testimony. The defendant maintains innocence as the trial reveals tense domestic jealousy and dramatic emotional moments.
Funeral for Stephen Ostrander will be held Saturday morning from 634 Fowler Street. Burial will follow in Janesville Cemetery where his wife was laid to rest years ago. The article notes sweet potatoes are a staple crop in China and form a large part of the Chinese diet.
An old advertisement touts SKITCH as a washing aid that eliminates washboard effort. It claims three teaspoons per load can remove dirt, let users read or relax, and guarantees no damage to fabrics. Endorsed by Mrs. Joseph Bates of Oakley Boulevard and promoting ten cent packs for seven large washings.
A local Waterloo manufacture of Huesenberg engines saw its car win the 100 mile road race at Galesburg yesterday driven by K. Mulford. The Huesenberg team also placed third and fourth. The victory boosts local factory business as demand rises.
The ladies of First M. E. church will send a load of paper to Chicago next Tuesday. Mrs. Ju Sarvay Mrs. A Becker and Mrs. Woo Stevens are requested to notify for paper donations. A Bible 19 years old and slivers dating to 1738 were found in Davenport Wash. Both will be sold at auction. A new device dries hands with electrically heated air to avoid towels in public places.
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