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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
12
Kansas City police and judges clash over public spooning on city streets. Officials condemn car courtship as traffic danger while courts and some jurists intermittently release defendants after warning, amid late night moonlit drives and shifting public sentiment.
A municipal court clerk issues a warrant for state agent Henry W. Terral after he allegedly drew a revolver and struck a police officer in the ribs during an alleged gambling raid at Electric Park. Terral has left the city for Oelwein and faces a state assault charge.
London reports Polish authorities say they have captured the fortified town of Bobrusk near Minsk. In Chicago the railroad shopmen reject a four cent an hour wage increase. Mexico City A message from President Carrie defends Mexico against foreign representations. Finland faces a serious shortage of raw materials.
C A Morris led a company picnic for Morris Motor workers and families at a Cedar River spot below the old paper mill. Guests enjoyed chicken watermelon ice cream and coffee with games and a medicine ball volley ball demonstration. Habitat and timing noted as dusk fell.
Sarah Laura Palmer of Waverly filed for legal separation from James Berton Palmer alleging cruelty and seeking custody of five children with potential alimony of 100 dollars a month. Charles F. George began a divorce action against Florence Georgé for cruelty and threats after a marriage in 1913. Bathing beach at Cedar River park closed for season due to sand loss and muddy bottom from high water.
The article notes August 191% warm in spots with 94 degrees on Aug 4 and a lowest 44 degrees on Aug 26. It contrasts with last year’s heat and mentions Frost reports in Aug 1916 along with other historical temps. The piece also reports a death by suicide of J. T. Rainville, 65, in Shell Rock, amid prior family and health troubles.
The page lists upcoming performances at Plaza Theater with a feature on Catherine Calvert and a noted cast including Frasth and Rene in a program titled Pies of Palthes the Partmount. It highlights a strong story claim and places the show in the Nis Week schedule with emphasis on engaging drama and heating stage power.
Davenport residents report a woman named Mrs. Killgek struck by a car on a Davenport street. The incident details are sparse in the fragmented clipping. The ad-like text promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for stomach issues, urging readers to try them.
A young woman aged about 10 was injured when struck by an automobile near Mausentines. LC Das of Mausentines is identified in reports as involved in the incident.
A vintage advertisement touts Ethel Clayton's beauty tips and a Derwill medley product claiming to whiten skin and reduce a red toned complexion. It promises a rosy glow and velvety skin with daily use, featuring bold claims about facial powder and skin whitening effects.
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