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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1915

Page

4

Suffrage Booth at Iowa Cattle Show

Suffragists operate a suffrage booth at the Cattle Congress with literature, donations for the Meltice Pot, and pledges in the town to town campaign. Registration books, rotating volunteer leadership, and the melting pot fundraiser are highlighted as Waterloo and Cedar Falls workers push the cause.

Iowa Towa J. C. Ricker F. F. McElhinney R. C. Eggert A. J. Sawyer C. O. Balllett A.M. Place Warren Hollen George Munson Kore Alford G. N. Gorretgon G. J. Fullerton Blanche Edwarda J. YT. Allen Joseph Clark F. O. Sage G. 8. Millard Charles Fearst Jacobs Cedar Falls R. M. Gunn Buckingham Joseph Kerr Eagle Center Waterloo Fowa Campaleo Fund

Grade school boys paint Waterlog Pete mascot red

One hundred graded school boys of the Waterlog M C A will paint Pete the dog mascot red. Bob Schraeder draws the bull terrier likeness which will be divided into 100 sections. Each new member adds their name to a section as the picture fills in.

Pete M.C. A Walter J. Mead Bob Schraeder West High

Rally At Westminster Presbyterian Church Draws Large Attendance

A well attended rally at Westminster Presbyterian Church yesterday saw many children participate in drills. Miss Mildred Dane led efforts to promote children from the primary to junior departments, with diplomas awarded by the superintendent. Moritz promoted junior level to intermediate, and Rev. W. H. Beachier, state president, delivered a stirring talk.

Westminster Presbvieden Mildred Dane M. A. N. Moritz W. H. Beachier the Sun

Bridge damage prompts ramp repair and cleanup efforts

Supervisor Leland and County En er Barber reported today that bridges along a highway are destroyed with abutments missing and a new bin required. One mile south of the Hawkeye business area, approaches are disrupted and substantial fill is needed to restore the two ends of the bridge. The Otto family expresses thanks for sympathy and support after the death of their son and brother Sam Otto Jr.

Leland Sam Otto, Jr Ant WM. Otto

Waterloo city items mix baptisms fire and Greek reservists

Waterloo briefs report three baptisms at Christ Episcopal church, a fire destroying a rear barn on 423 Riehl Street, and a trainload of Greek reservists passing through. Also noted are movers to Waterloo, a hospital visit, a new filling tank for Campbell Motor Car Co, and Rotary traffic safety installations on Commercial Street.

Ladies' Social Union of Universalist Church Martin Relmont Street J. Mall E. D. Bradley Missouri Valley Waterloo Shriners Bradley Charles 4 Childdren Holand Anu Gretchen Frank Geck Chicago Stetr Redondo Beach Cal Triais Central Southern Pacific Uhion Pacific Omaha New York Central New York City Irving Hotel Federal Block Central Station Campbell Motor Car Lo. W. QO. Campbell Rotary Club Commercial Street Park Avenue Fourth Street Steamore Lafay

W. C. C. F. No. 465 Meeting Notice

Announcement for W. C. C. F. No. 465 calling a regular Tuesday evening meeting in Kot C with a request for good attendance.

Kot C Sli

Insurance Rate Opinions Split on New State Law

Public debate follows a new state fire insurance law which promises lower standard rates but may raise overall costs for property owners. Some business leaders urge repeal, while others praise incentives for risk prevention. advocates cite high fire losses in the US and Canada to defend stricter underwriting.

Insurances General Assembly Herman C. Miller Waterlolo Fire Underwriters’ Association Qlalistics United States Canada British Isles Berlin Chicago Miller F. H. Wentworth National Fire Protection Association Kknow

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Adrian Woman

Adrian Michigan woman Mrs Anonzo Baker describes severe weakness and backache. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three months she regains strength and can work again. Advertisement from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.

Adrian, Mich Lydia E. Pinkham Anonzo Baker Tecumseh St Adrian Mich Lydia 5 Pinkham

Hampton Chronicle Fireside Opinion on Building Fire Safety

Mr. Miller cites a Courier interview criticizing fire hazard practices in town. He urges rational building, substantial fire walls, metal window frames, wired glass, and elimination of wooden shingles to reduce fires and heating risks amid rate inequities.

County Board Votes Tax Levies for Ensuing Year

The county board authorized a bond issue of 15000 and levied three-twentieths of a mill on property outside Waterloo to cover outstanding warrants in the bridge fund. Levies for 1916 include court expenses and soldiers relief with adjustments. a mill levy will raise about 16000.

Waterlooa Toad End Jevy

Secret Order of Black Hawk Expands via Drugstore Button Sale

Sachem Fred Werth declares memberships to the Secret Order of Black Hawk may be obtained at any drugstore where buttons are sold. Since Chick Evans joined, Waterlogans rush to join the circle with the western golfer, boosting stock in the rite.

Sachem Fred Werth Oridler Chick” Evans

First Oldtimer Arrives for Homecoming Festival

Sam Bodell of Waihalla North Dakota registered in Waterloo at 2 30 this morning claiming the honor of being the first oldtimer to arrive for the Homecoming Festival. Bodell is a son of the late Dr Bodell a pioneer Black Hawk county veterinarian. The visitor was a member of the L F Walker Hose company during his residence here.

Sam Bodell Waihalla N. D Waterloo Bo~ Dell Dr. Bodell Black Hawk County L. F. Walker Hose Company

Spanish Packet Lula Vives Seized With Gold in Transit

Genoa reports the Spanish packet Lula Vives registered at Valenzia was seized by police after finding 100000 lire in gold aboard. The cargo was alleged to be destined for Germany and Captain Llorga was arrested.

Genoa Paris Lula Vives Valenzia Germany Llorga

Sunday Baseball Scores Across Leagues

National League games ended with Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 in 12 innings while St. Louis 2 New York 2. Federal League results saw St. Louis 7 Buffalo 2 and 9 Baltimore 0 Kansas City 2 3.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis New York Buffalo Baltimore Kansas City

Western Football Teams Begin Season Practice

Chicago, Sept. 27. After a week of night preliminary practice football teams in the Western Intercollegiate Conference started a week of hard drill for the Big Nine season opening next Saturday. Scrimmage work will be the main feature of the week.

Chicago Bulgaria

President Wilson to Vote in New Jersey Primaries

President Wilson will travel to Princeton New Jersey to vote in the primaries for the New Jersey legislature. He plans to return to Washington to address the Grand Army of the Republic encampment tomorrow night.

Washington, DC Wilson Princeton N. J New Jersey Washington G. A. Th

Roumanian Note Seeks Sofia Explanation

The Turin correspondent of Idea Nazionale reports Romania sent a friendly note to Bulgaria via Sofia asking for clarification on recent tensions. The communiqué follows general diplomatic outreach.

Rome Paris Turin Idea Nazionale Sofia

Backed by river rivals, Jackman and Manahi valleys clash tonight

Tonight the Jackman and Manahi valleys face off in a riverside matchup on opposite banks. Fans anticipate a tight battle as teams seek crucial regional bragging rights and possible season defining points.

Jackman-Manahi

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