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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
3
Manor church members praised Rev. C. H. Luce for a year of service and presented a money gift. A farewell party for A B Callaghan was held near Cedar Falls as the couple plans a westward motor trip. Pythian Sisters and United Brethren groups mapped clubs and elections, with Octopus events and a luncheon.
In a town column a reader named Ruth Haynes confronts harassment from street boys and rescues a rusty colored kitten. A young man named Jack Evans, who calls himself a redhead, helps, invites Ruth out, and becomes her partner in a new venture with a loyal pet named Reddy.
A dialogue explores why some people envy busy lives while others pity neighbors. It contrasts happiness in useful work with overfilled schedules and cites Micawber on time as income. The piece argues time sufficiency sustains vitality and purpose.
Five Waterloo Kiwanis members attended the firstannual Nebraska Western Town district convention in Des Moines. Charles H. Trunkey was named district secretary amid remarks by Gay W L Harding and Victor Johnson. Delegates toured Des Moines and Camp Dodge, with seven clubs represented from Iowa Illinois and Nebraska.
Mike Nascokrtis, 30, is hospitalized with severe injuries after a car driven by Mrs. PB Trainor struck him on Fifth and Jefferson streets. He has two deep cuts above the eyes and a badly bruised arm among other injuries. the bicycle was demolished. A second collision at Wellington and Fifth streets involved John Risdonas, who was bruised but not seriously hurt, in a taxicab driven by Lloyd Thompson. minor damage to wheel and taxi reported.
A Waterloo businessman staked $1,000 on Cox winning Ohio and Republicans quickly covered the bet with $1,090 in cash. The stake remains with a holder until election results are known. The timing relative to Maine’s news was not disclosed.
A Waterloo committee of business and patriotic leaders met at Hotel Russell-Lamson to arrange a Pilgrims landing centennial observance. Rev J F J Clark chaired temporarily. Recommendations urge all groups to celebrate during Thanksgiving week and the Ministerial association to sponsor a community service night. A citywide celebration plan will be explored by a Clark Boggs panel.
Read claims tout age-defying mixtures using eptel glycerine and water for plump skin and wrinkle reduction. hair tonics, blackhead removers, and at least a dozen beauty solutions are pitched with prices and drugstore sources.
A record 47 992 feet ascent up Pike's Peak with an automobile marks a milestone by Hulphy Mulford. News accounts report heavy loss of life and property in Luzon from typhoon and floods. A coroner’s jury blames the Boulder bound interurban accident crew and Groveville station agent for the Labor Day crash that killed 12 and injured 101.
Oelwein residents report Shop Superintendent Oukes of the G W Rae Railroad has left for Chicago to join the rail wage board. No successor named yet. Other items note a $10 assault settlement in superior court, hotel management changes at Hazleton, and local travels of residents including Velma Elwick en route to Upper Iowa University.
Sept 14 Loc.al Flambeau council of older Indians bans innovations seen as invading traditional Chippewa dances. Younger generation objects to the ban despite concerns over preserving culture.
The Evening Courier advertises to obtain up-to-date patterns with an order form for soaps and fashion patterns. Send to the Fashion Department in Waterlo o with 15 cents per pattern and expect delivery within ten days after sending the order.
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