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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
8
A long list of Halloween parties and social events fills the week through Wednesday evening. Activities span Ancillae society Sacred Heart ball to Masonic temple gatherings and church parlor Hallowe en nights. Card parties, dinners, and club meetings highlight the slate with birthdays and surprise celebrations noted.
A claim that Ely's Cream Balm instantly relieves nasal catarrh and associated symptoms. The ad alleges it cleanses, heals, and antiseptically reaches the trouble, stopping discharge and restoring senses. It claims a cold cure in one day and promotes use for children with a pleasant, harmless formula. Agent H. W. Taggart.
Margaret Harvey acted as ghost and Marie Forney as witch at a festive event with orange and black decorations. Elma Hensett won first in the peanut contest, Harvey took second. A rummage sale is planned for Nov 1-2 at First M E church with article drop details to Mrs J E Brinkman. Young Woman's Mission circle met at Irving street home, completed Crow Indians postcard albums, and enjoyed Halloween stunts and refreshments. House warming for G A Tibbitts at 924 Logan Ave drew 22 neighbors with a supper. Haviland ware gifts noted. Octangle club entertained at Fourth Street West with Victrola music and sewing.
Courier patterns advertised for order with 10 cents each and ten‑day delivery. Local clubs report sew‑for‑auxiliary efforts at St Marys auditorium and planning for a Nov 11 music festival at First Congregational church. Miss Beth Carney hosts Mancomb club on Second Street East with Catherine Egan to host next at Commercial Street. Cerilian society line party after show gives two‑course repast at St Marys auditorium. MC club holds meeting at Mrs. home with full attendance.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair cleanser that removes dandruff dirt and oil, vows to stop itching and shedding, and claims weeks of use yield new fine hair all over the scalp with a soft, abundant look. A drugstore purchase is urged.
William Krueger hosted a Highland club gathering at 261 Alta Vista Avenue. Members enjoyed a two-course menu and planned to meet in two weeks with Mrs B for a crochet diversion led by hostess C Krueger.
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