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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
3
Ruth Cameron reflects on the death of a former hairdresser known for her lively presence. She recalls the woman's bright energy, sociability, and the sense that her visitors filled every room with life and interest. The piece explores why such people linger in memory after death.
Mrs. Frank Cizek escaped serious injury when her elderly Bohemian mother living with the family suddenly attacked her with a club. The neighbor found Mrs. Cizek unconscious. a physician treated her. The mother later recovered memory and steps were taken to confine her for safekeeping.
Edna Kent Forbes notes the fan’s historic role in romance and ceremony, from Merouan queens to ancient China, and warns women to avoid coquettish use unless confident. She praises ostrich feather fans as stylish accessories that elevate any outfit.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to segregate its rail and coal properties. The filing appears in the Washington dispatch dated September 1. The move signals a corporate separation plan under federal regulation.
Cedar Falls reports the Republican club completed preparations for a Sept 30 rally at Cedar Valley fair grounds with a noon picnic. Coffee and other refreshments will be free. Also noted are voter registration issues facing students at Teachers College and absent voter rules.
The Lions club releases its fall schedule with talks by Arch McBarlane and Jone, a discussion with city leaders, a salesmanship talk by the Iowa Morars bureau president, plus a chicken dinner at Frank Cotford’s home. Walter K. Davis of Waterloo named to Navy honor roll. Chief Nemes notes. Include a for sale ad in the Courier.
The piece praises September weather for corn, cattle and dairy in Waverly. It highlights a six million can output from the canning factory, strong crops of corn and beets, and forthcoming sugar factory preparations. The tone blends optimistic rural update with local enterprise.
A vintage ad proclaims Diamond Dyes as simple to use for women to dye worn garments and home textiles at home. It notes they work on wool silk cotton and mined goods with guaranteed results and a druggist color card showing 16 colors.
The text notes that Providence was the first city to have open air schools, introduced in 1905, and that since then the number has grown to more than 600 nationwide. It references a home edition message from the Independent-Republican and mentions holding pages for readers.
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