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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
11
Mrs Grace Burkhalter and two children visit Cedar Falls as evangelist Oscar Lowry heads to York Nebraska for campaign. Local clubs, societies, and churches hold meetings and receptions, while various residents travel to fairs, weddings, and conferences amid Cedar Valley events this week.
Acting Secretary Polk said the State Department holds all but two Archibald letters prompting recall talks. A translation of von Papen’s letter to Berlin's War Ministry discusses sale of war matériel to the Dutch and Norwegian governments, sparking speculation on further recalls.
Charles D. Becker and Simon Shanns of Waterloo and Commander John Call join James Brownell post Cedar Falls members to travel by special Rock Island train to the national G A R encampment in Washington D C from Sept 27 to Oct 2. Mrs Edwards Mrs Garrabrant and Mrs Leland will also attend with local relief corps members. Becker plans a New York visit and Shauly will visit Pennsylvania relatives. Work on the Soldiers Memorial Hall roof may begin this week if weather cooperates.
The Bryant Motor Car Company of Waterlog enters the Cedar Valley District fair free for all with the famous Chalmers 6-40. Driver Fred Fleming will race without a mechanic, aiming to win for Waterloo after the car’s recent hill climb victory in Uniontown Pennsylvania driven by Waldron who finished 17 seconds ahead. The car is undergoing overhauls at the Bryant garage and a keen contest is anticipated.
George Garrett of Eriehart Indiana arrived in Muscatine for a honeymoon visit to relatives. A series of misfortunes drained his funds. he had to pawn his suit for gasoline and was boarded at a local hostel by a charity body. He claimed to have inherited a small fortune but could only afford the seven passenger touring car.
Cedar Falls Sept 28 Special Waterloo day drew the week’s largest crowd with attendance rising to about 15000 and around 6000 automobiles parked inside the grounds. A big delegation from Waterloo and representatives from nearby cities attended. Aviator Art Smith thrilled spectators with a loop the loop while winds gusted. Tomorrow’s schedule includes auto races, motorcycle events, concerts, and aerial acts by Tasmanians and Van Tieman’s troupe.
In the evening, the boy aviator will present a performance titled Mad sitet Ho Qe fale Tomorrow cesaanins, closing with Newton's flee Worle display. The act promises a striking aerial showcase and a finale with dynamic demonstrations.
Watt Tindge Sept. 23 Frank A Gateh world champion wrestler has sold a large Webster City farm cart and acquired Fort Dodge real estate as outlying territory. The deal involves Hoyer and Sebutis and includes business lots and a tract near Mart Dodge. The transaction may pave the way for future residential additions.
An advertisement from Wangler Bros Co promotes Mi-o-na as a guaranteed remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. The store promises a full refund if the product does not relieve symptoms, claiming hundreds of boxes sold without a complaint. Readers are urged to try the treatment without risk.
WASHBURN Wrehburn September 22 Mrs Orla Miller of Waterloo visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Golinvaux and family. Lea Kemp returned from Cresco where he stayed with his brother for a month. Misses da and Biancha Mythaler of Waterloo and Miss Tacabs of Brando were Sunday guests at the D F Mythater home. Elizabeth Center of near Waverly spent Sunday with Miss Agnes Schaeffer. Howard Wildes and family of Waterloo visited Joy Hemmer and family Sunday.
An old advertisement touts nerve revival products claiming vitality and energy. It mentions nar'cs Nico and Kellogg's Ginitone Wafers as invigorable aids for the weary and peevish, promising improved mood and vigor.
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