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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
6
Cedar Falls bulletin covers church services, travel plans, new hires, and social events. Residents include Mrs E M Delenze visiting, Dr J Jensen assisted by Lt Forest Vue Haley, Captain Wilimek on furlough, and plans for Columbia University in New York City. The piece notes a concert crowd, a fiftieth wedding anniversary, and delegation selection for a district convention.
Great grandchildren of Ulysses S. Grant, Princess Bertha Cantchcuzene and Prince Michael Cantchcuzene, are in the United States for a visit. They will spend time here with Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant due to disturbed conditions in Russia. Prince Michael will return to resume service in the Russian army. his father is a brigadier general.
A Clarksville missive records A J Igenfritz's illness, the McCunifts baby death at Lynwood cemetery, and social visits. It also notes Mrs Kate Gilbert returning from Ambrose, F Burkhart moving to Phoenixville, Geo Hurd's infection recovery, Frank Liandis buying W W Jenkins brick garage, city hall brickwork, and Miss Anna Chestnut resuming teaching. A Deldman farewell visit honors John Leven going to Camp Dodge.
Reports detail a funeral in Morrill Neb for Guy Packard and family travel to support. A patriotic rally in Allison featured five bands at the courthouse park. The first meeting of the Woman's club, led by Mrs L T Mabb, voted to shift to three social meetings and Red Cross service. Guest Mrs Sharp of St Paul attended. A brief military program accompanied refreshments.
Brandon residents report Corporal John Mos Leish home from Cedar Rapids while Glen Briggs has been relocated in San Touls after aviation corps enlistment. Thomas Flynn is the last township boy who left for Camp Dodge as part of the national army, departing Wednesday.
Kiil Kare Club members convened with Mrs. James Hines where she was reelected president and Mrs. Joe Herrick named secretary. A social hour preceded the business session and a buffet lunch. The Relief Corps hosted a surprise party for president Miss Elzena Hines at her southeast town home. About 40 guests attended a fine dinner. Mary Stevens of Peoria visited old friends, while a barber shop opened in the Davenbaugh building. The Websters计划 extended auto trip to Denver Clovis and Waco, and other town residents traveled for visits or relocation.
An accident at Inde fei south of town involved two cars and Hiraa Torrence as he turned toward his farm. Both vehicles were badly damaged and occupants sustained numerous bruises. Torrence failed to signal the turn and was held for damages.
Alferent teciys of the Wahetal campaten of the M. R. church collected subscriptions for church work, raising 2080 dollars for church and benevolent purposes. Plans include electrical work on the church and parsonage. Local reports note church-affiliated staff desires, farewell travels, and community events as area crops recover from frost.
An old advertisement touts liquid argon as a quick fix for dandruff. It instructs applying four ounces at night to moisten and rub the scalp, promising removal by morning and complete dissolution after several applications. The copy claims itch relief and shinier hair, noting argon is inexpensive and widely available at drugstores.
Obituary notes for Jacob R. Able of Mount Auburn and family details, including marriage to Margaret Miropp and four children. Also local items: court session in Butler County, church pastor appointment, hospital treatments, furloughs, arrivals and visits, and business ads in Winthrop vicinity.
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