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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1913

Page

9

Waterloo society items fill calendar and lounge notices

All society items must be in by 11 a.m. for today and 6 p.m. Tuesday for the daily calendar. The column lists luncheons, clubs, and gatherings at Grace M. E. church, Lincoln circle, and other Waterloo groups with details on venues and hosts. A U C T dinner and dance by United Commercial Travelers is planned with bus to Bik Run next Saturday.

Lincoln Circle Grace M. E. Church 47Th District J. S. Halley Ninth Street Weat J. E. O'Keefe Highland Calvary Evangelical Church Cedar River Park Daughters of Isabella K. C. Ball Labor Temple Hall United Commercial Travelers Waterloo A. EB. Harris Russell-Lampson Hall M. E. Church White William Flynn William Crosby

Heartbreakers at the Majestic charm audiences

At the Majestic theater three large crowds enjoyed The Heartbreakers with Victor P. Casey as Master Heartbreaker and Mabel Laffin praised for her voice. Billy Moore drew laughs with a hit ditty Where Did You Get That Girl. The plot follows alleged woman haters failing at romance until the hero falls for the daughter of a wealthy man, leading to a castle confrontation and a love ending as the curtain falls. Three performances were scheduled for today, plus The Kinemacolor Pictures as a feature attraction for concerted film fans.

Majestic Theatre Victor P. Casey Heartbreaker Mabel Laffin Billy Moore Ong Kinemacolor

Fire by Maple Tree Sparks Neighborhood Excitement

A fire of unknown origin broke out Saturday at 10 50 p m in a hollow maple at Washington and Fifth Streets, drawing pedestrians and Waterloo firemen who quickly contained it with little damage. Earlier, a haystack fire behind John Hurd's barn at Highteenth and Commercial Streets was extinguished by the department at 8 20 a m.

Washington Fifth Streets Waterloo John Hurd Highteenth Commercial

Courier Patterns for UVourier Fashion Coupons

Readers are invited to obtain an up to date Courier pattern set by completing a coupon and sending it to the Fashion Department of Evening Courier in Waterloo, enclosing ten cents for each pattern. Patterns include seam allowances and orders are filled promptly with expected delivery in ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Old Settlers Day Honors Mary Hanna Pioneer Life

Judge Mullan recalls Mary Melrose Hanna born 1821 Illinois and died 1912 Iowa. He portrays her devotion to family faith and duty, noting her frontier journey in 1845 and a life of Christian resilience cherished by the community. New members join the old settlers association at Chautauqua park event.

Old Settlers Chautauqua Park Sweet Land of Liberty J. A. Snyder L.sarvay J. Wd Wards J.C. Gates H. W. Grout C. A. Rowne C. W. Mullan Mary Melrose Hanna Iowa Mullan Illinois White Co Ill Black Hawk Co Hanna Methodist Church George W. Hanna Riley Fannie Grout William Watterfield Raymond Henry W. Grout Johnny Rall Billy Lilly Rall Dwin Mesick Shepard Philpot J. M. Rowne Bob Annie Broper F. R. Decker 8. Shanty J. A. Frye LV. Fitkin N.Y Phoebe J. Fitkin J. F. Reinhart Ger Lena M. Smith Hingis J. A. Smith J. R. Blenis Sarah J. Crotty Louise Michael A. I. Hallowell W.O. Dewey Edith Hanna Colton Emily George B. Barrett J. EB. Barrett A. B. Hall W'Ll Wis S. Gilbert C.F. Kruse

Democracy’s double edge in social snubs and vanity

Ruth Cameron argues that true democracy equals recognizing all as equals, while sham democracy hides snobbery behind a veneer of fairness. She cites a snub between acquaintances at a summer resort, noting how many claim equality yet quietly look down on those beneath them.

Ruth Cameron

Visiting Pastor Preaches at Walnut Street Baptist Church

Rev. E. M. Rhoades of Danville HL preached two sermons yesterday at Walnut Street Baptist Church. The pastor Rev. John Bunyan Smith is on an outing at lakes in northern Minnesota, and Mr. Rhoades will occupy the pulpit again next Sunday.

E. M. Rhoades Danville Walnut Street Baptist Church John Bunyan Smith Lakes Minnesota Rhoades

American Women Careless With Health Warned By Ad

A vintage advertisement urges women to avoid neglecting health issues and overestimating strength. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy, claiming thousands of women attest to its virtue for symptoms like backache nervousness and bearing down pains.

Pinkham

Pirmian Names All Star Team From Central Association

Umpire Pfirman selects an all star squad from Central Association players. Jenkins as catcher gains fan approval amid debate over first base and other positions. Macauley, Kengel, Hasbrook and Curtis noted for fielding and defense. pitching staff led by House Zackert Brown and Drohan, with debates on third base and shortstop roles.

Aldaly M Milligan Cedar Rapids Jett Feld Miller Keokuk Soura Muscatine Einfield McGaffigan Macauley Waterloo Kengel Ottumwa Hasbrook Jenkins House Kewanee Zackert Brown Drohan Seneff Pfirman Fingal McCarty Hart Frank Ashland Wagner Burns Sheldon Muscatina Jimmy Macauley Masters of Joe Wintz Spurs Millgan Clyde Curtis Curtis

Howard Tuttle Likely Drafted by St Louis Browns

Waterloo pitcher Howard Tuttle, a season member of the Waterloo staff, may be drafted by the St Louis Browns after scout Barrett saw him at Muscatine. Despite uneven late form, Tuttle shows a strong twister repertoire and could have won more with better support.

Howard Tuttle Waterloo St. Louis Browns Barrett Muscatine Tuttle Howard

Accused of Larceny Detained by City Police

William Johnson was taken into custody yesterday on a charge of larceny. He is accused of stealing a watch belonging to another colored man. One other prisoner is in the city jail for imbibing too freely.

William Johnson

Hydraulic Expert Sees Need for Bigger Cedar River Floods

Madison hydraulic engineer Prof Daniel Mead replies to Judge Mullan stating no plan changes needed for the Mullan Avenue bridge except possible raise of spans near abutments. He warns floods larger than 1903 1906 levels may occur and will outline specifics in a later report. Water protection advice urges early sea walls along river banks.

W. Mullan Daniel W. Mead Madison Wis Cedar River Mullan Avenue Judge Mullan Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce Waterloo Fourth Street

Waterloo A Good Town Promotes Meritol Goods

Waterloo joins the American Drug and Press Association to offer Meritol preparations. The ad claims guaranteed quality and urges locals to ask Mor tal goods at Red Cross Drug Co, Henderson Drug Co, and local agents.

Waterloo American Drug and Press Association Mortal Goods Red Cross Drug Co Henderson Drug Co Lotal Agente

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