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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1913

Page

5

Long Tour Abroad Fascinates Librarians From Waterloo

Miss Fanny Duren and Miss Maria Brace enjoyed a six month trip from New York to England Wales Devonshire London Paris and across Europe including Norway Scotland and Ireland. They stopped in New York Montclair Cleveland and met Miss Alice Tyler, former Iowa library official, now at Western Reserve University.

Fanny Duren Maria Brace Dunlap Lbrarian Waterloo New York City New York England Wales Devonshire Clovally North Lorna Doone London Europe Paris Switzerland Germany Holland Brussels Norway Scotland Glasgow Inverness Aberdeen Braemer Edinburgh Windermere America Liverpool Upper Mont Clair New Jersey Cleveland Alice Tyler Iowa Library Commission Western Reserve University

Eiffel Tower Turns Wireless Center Of Paris

Paris Oct 25 The Eiffel tower once slated for demolition now stands as France’s wireless hub beneath the Champ de Mars. A subterranean plant shields its silent entrances as engineers and experts refine instruments critical to wartime communications and allied Russia. Professor Henri Abraham of the Sorbonne notes the mission from Washington will join late in October.

Paris France Champ de Mars Russia Henri Abraham Sorbonne Washington Abraham

Ticket Agent Resigns at Union Station

Frank Baker resigned as ticket agent at Union station for the Chicago Rock Island Pacific and Chicago Great Western railroads. Richard J. Bragg of Cedar Rapids succeeds him and has begun duty. L. C Allman attends the dairy cattle congress in Chicago.

Frank Baker Union Station Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Chicago Great Western Baker Dubnane Richard J. Bragg Cedar Rapids L. C Allman Dairy Cattle Congress Chicago

Life Extension Institute Seeks Iowa Backing

A new corporation, the Life Extension Institute, aims to extend the life of Iowa life policy holders by collecting data and advising life companies on healthier living and sanitation. Dr. Irving Fisher of Yale and Dr. Guilford H. Sumner are among supporters, with the group presenting a business case to state health officials.

Des Moines Iowa Life Extension Institute Irving Fisher Yale Guilford H. Sumner State Board of Health

Sias Weighs Fate of Progressive Republican Reunion

Carleton Sias, county Progressive chair, remains noncommittal on a reunion with the Republicans. A fellow Progressive says unity depends on GOP adoption of Progressives' platform principles. The Pennsylvanian contest shows bitter local clashes with Roosevelt supporters expelled from Blair county committee. Harriet Miller of Omaha visits her daughter Mrs. William Miller in this city.

Carleton Sias Progressive Party Silas Republican Party Pennsylvania Blair Roosevelt Boies Penrose Penrose Senate Harriet Miller Omaha Mrs Wiliam Miller This City

Entertainers and travelers gather in Cedar Falls events

Mrs Frank Harridan and son from Marshalltown visit J E Britton and family for a wedding to be held Tuesday evening. Hastings guests join sisters for the Dennis Hecht wedding in Mason City. Grinnell football team arrives for afternoon game. Funeral of J R Corwin recalled. Potatoes bought from Verndale. Various residents host, travel, or attend church and club events around Cedar Falls IA.

Cedar Falls Frank Harridan Marshalltown J. E. Britton Gus Kessler John Deane Dorothy Hastings Neb Alexander Anad Emma Deinis Miss Dennis Kent G. Hecht Mason City Faye Samson Charles City Hutledge Warris Book and Needle Club F. Hersey Manful Congregational Church Council Bluffs Women’s Missionary Society Sam. Brown Btate Street

Margaret Teyte Sings At Falls Cedar Falls Lecture

Margaret Teyte appeared at the College auditorium to a large audience enjoying her performance. Miss Merrill presented her with a bouquet of roses from the Lecture committee. The next lecture on the course will feature the Ben Greet Players on December 5.

Cedar Falls Mike Margaret Teyte College Auditorium Miss Teyte Nunes Winnifred Merrill Ben Greet

Carpenters Strike at International Harvester Plant

Cedar Falls Iowa reports carpenters on the new International Harvester building stopped work at noon claiming the contractor is officious. A new force of workers is expected to be hired and delays considered temporary. Funeral of Mrs. Revington held today at Waverly for Mrs. Bohan who died in California. Yeomen in Cedar Falls host a social and musicale with many members and families attending.

Cedar Falla Carpentera International Harvester Revington Etta Revington Howe Jack Bohan Waverly Finchford California Cedar Falls

Local youth honored for literary effort and church notices

Children Laura Wombaugh Richard Hurns under seven Leonard Bundy Neva Olney under fourteen earned jack o lanterns filled with candy. Divine Will Teach How to Manage a Wife sermon series continues at Congregational Church with two talks by Rev Q HY Holmes on Hell a View of Heaven and Getting Married or How to Manage a Wife. Methodist church plans reception for new pastor Rev J W Holland and family. Ex Senator Cannon to lecture on Mormonism in Cedar Falls next Saturday hosted by the M E church and the brotherhood. Cannon, an excommunicated Mormon, to speak on Mormonism.

Laura Wombaugh Richard Hurns Leonard Bundy Neva Olney Divine Congregational Church Q. HY. Holmes Hell M. BE. Church J. W. Holland Cannon Caedar Falls Utah Brotherhood of the M. E. Church

Cocaine Sales Probe Ordered by Iowa Pharmacy Board

Des Moines officials report the state pharmacy commission will investigate charges that local druggists are selling cocaine. The panel also plans to probe veterinarians who prepare their own medicines and will consider raising educational qualifications for pharmacist certificates.

Des Moines State Pharmacy Commission

Miller Couple Reopen City Restaurant on West Mullan

Mr and Mrs R K Miller of the city took charge this week of the restaurant at 216 West Mullan avenue near the cream separator works and have reopened it to the public. The new management are hustlers and know how to get up nice appetizing meals.

R. K. Miller West Mullan Avenue

Lord & Thomas Explains Its Alluring Ad Agency Success

The Chicago organization Lord & Thomas markets itself as a proven money maker for clients wagering on sales in print. It touts top earners, strict merit, and a results driven approach with a 227000 dollar annual payroll for nine staff, claiming vast experience, cautious market research, and a focus on maximizing profits through effective advertising.

No Extra Cost Advertising for Small Accounts

A historic notice outlines a sales pitch offering the same service and commission for small and large accounts. It targets confident, money minded clients who value proven results and not show. The text invites correspondence to prove powers by success records and testimonials.

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