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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
12
City in brief notes eyeglass adjustments by Boyce optometry on the Majestic theatre 2nd floor. It lists visitors from Janesville and Jesup, locals returning from California and Oklahoma visits, a birth at 2144 Lafayette, and hospitalities amid social and civic events.
The article records a rainy September with 5.11 inches by Septembers first twenty days, noting abnormal rainfall in the north. It cites observer Ralph B Slippy and mentions forecasts of frost after the current storm, with worm activity expected around the equinox and general fair weather otherwise.
Grace M E Church held its annual old people day with about seventy five attendees including Mrs Mahala Ellis the oldest present at 86. The event featured a noon chicken dinner, floral decorations from Sherwood greenhouse and a program with a duet by Mrs H C Wilbur and Mrs Elmo Bateman and remarks by Mrs Starr and Rev B E Hull. Guests included pastors from city churches and out of town visitors Mrs Mary Gue of Omaha and Mrs S A Willey of Davenport.
Police plan to arrest men who supply liquor to habitual drunkards barred from saloons. Police Judge Myers will hear the first case tomorrow as a young man stands trial on the charge of furnishing liquor to a blacklister.
Mrs. B A Bacon at 620 Lafayette Street opens her Waterloo millinery shop for fall and winter showing. She offers a broader selection than last season and invites patrons to view the new collection.
Teachers of the Waterloo west public schools plan a rousing picnic at Willard hall tomorrow afternoon and evening. Supper at 4 o'clock. Aimed at acquainting new and old teachers across buildings. They will go to the park about 2 PM. Also advertised two furnished light housekeeping rooms for rent at 1027 Jefferson.
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