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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1915

Page

10

Homecomers Festival Opens As Sun Shines

The Homecoming Parade opens in Waterloo with Miss Hazel Riedell crowned queen of the Homecomings Festival at 7:30 PM in front of the Times-Tribune building. Crowds, floats, and a grand pageant are planned, with a big parade tomorrow and a campfire at the Cattle Congress grounds.

Westfield Tne J. QO Trumaner Cedar Falls Trumbauer The Black Tanks Miss Riedell WVITL Waterloo West Slator Sales Co FP. IA. Riedell Cédar Falls el Kabir Temple Mystic Shriners Fomvorray Washington Istreets Byron Pinkerton Cattle Congress Grounds Cattle Congress Jones Lf, Swisher Cuttle Congress

Margarine Exhibit Links Oleo to Dairy Interest

A booth at the Cattle Congress pure food hall showcases Jelke High Grade Margarine, arguing oleomargarine aligns with dairy industry. A. D. Racci of Chicago promotes the product as kitchen staple, noting cream from a Jelke dairy farm and oleo oil plus neutral from beef fat and leaf lard. Swift Co. also displays. Waterloo Fruit & Commission promotes Lily margarine and invites sampling.

Jelke A. D. Racci Chicago John F. Jelke United States Swift Company Waterloo Fruit & Commission Company

Kilted Musicians Impress At Battle Congress Concerts

The HKilties band led by Will F. Newland performed in cool weather at the Battle Congress, presenting classical and popular pieces. Wee Jamie Clark played the uilleann pipes, John Lockhart sang Tippertary, and audience cheers welcomed each performer despite the biting breeze. Nearby connections linked Gordon Sellers of Glasgow to local figures, while South Dakota’s exhibit showcased giant vegetables and illuminated agricultural scenes.

Jamie Wailie Sandie Hkilties Canada Altho Will F. Newland Wee Jamie Clark John Lockhart Harry Lauder James Sellers Glasgow Scotland H. H. Young Westerstreet

Howrey and Herren Boost Minnesota at Cattle Congress

Two Waterloo men, W. H. Howrey and W. E. Herren, represent Minnesota in the Cattle Congress exhibit. Fred D. Sherman, immigration commissioner, arrives with aide W. King to oversee the Waterloo booth. Minnesota notes include vast land sales, a $33,000,000 school fund from farm land, and strong corn prospects in the north.

Waterloo W. H. Howrey W. E. Herren Minnesota Gopher Fred D. Sherman W. ©. King United States Iowa King

Corn Is Monarch in South Dakota Exhibition

Albert Norby of the state department of immigration heads the exhibit at the Cattle Congress proclaiming corn as king while alfalfa is queen and the dairy cattle industry stands tall in South Dakota. The exhibit previously won blue ribbons and gold medals at the Panama-Pacific exposition and the Iowa state fair this year. Charles McCaffree, commissioner of immigration, was unable to be in.

Waterloo Denver Colo Lars Bradine Cedar Falls Booth Norby Bladine Sioux Rapids South Dakota Albert Norby State Department of Immigration Cattle Congress Charles McCaffree Immigration

Acetylene Lights Attract Farmers In Waterloo Booth

Acetylene lighting methods demonstrated by Oxweld Acetylene company at Waterloo attract farmers seeking property improvements. Roger W. Jackson oversees displays of gas stoves irons and lights with safe automatic friction igniters. Company torches helped burn a hole in the Eastland and saved over 100 lives. lights have been installed in U S government stations and naval ships.

Oxweld Acetylene Company Chicago Roger W. Jackson Waterloo United States

Canadian Exhibit at Dairy Congress gains attention at booth

The Canadian government displays butter and cheese with Canadian grains and vegetables at the Dairy Cattle Congress. Frank H. Hewitt, the government agent based in Des Moines, heads the booth as Toronto band director Nolan visits. Hewitt reports a strong grain crop and overall prosperity with no compulsory military service or war taxes on lands.

Coliseum Frank H. Hewitt Es Moines Canada Hewith

All Tanger Satisfied at Local Food Expo Booths

Half famished visitors to the exhibit hall at the Cattle Congress enjoyed waffles from Aunt Jemima Pancake Co and canned fruits by Fowler Co. Pancakes were handed out by Smith Lichty Hillman, bread by Altstadt Langlas of Clear Quill flour, gelatin desserts from Tryphosa, and coffee by Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co.

Cattle Congress Aunt Jemima Pancake Company Fowler Company Smith, Lichty, Hillman Company Altstadt & Langlas Tryphosa Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co

Mirthful Milquette Book Offer Ends Soon

Notice urges readers to obtain Watly Kolt's Etiquette Encyclopedia of Milquette before distribution closes. Quick action advised to clip daily certificates printed in the paper and secure multiple copies for family and friends. The book promises guidance on proper conduct for all ages, noting social tolerance hinges on good manners.

Watly Kolt Milquette

William Galloway Pays Admission at Ayrshire Show

William Galloway, owner of Ayrshire cattle, paid admission to enter the grounds after forgetting exhibitor credentials. He asserted his identity, but the gatekeeper insisted on a ticket or payment, and Galloway paid to gain entry, aiding the show’s finances.

Ayrshire William Galloway Ayrshire Clags Galloway Mr. Galloway Wiliam Galloway

Pantalettes Arrive in New York as Fashion Fad Draws Crowd

New York shoppers flood a downtown department store to watch six willowy models parade in bifurcated garments that reach to the shoe tops with fur edging. Colors include crimson blue yellow and green as public curiosity runs high.

New York

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised in Unionville testimonial

A Unionville Missouri woman describes severe female trouble with weakness, cramps, and nervous spells then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. She endorses the medicine and invites other women to seek help, noting confidential letters answered by a woman.

Lydia E. Pinkham Unionville Marthaa Skavey Missouri Jaydin B. Pinkham India Ee Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Fragmented Clothing Description Recalls Six Viewpoints

Six observers describe a category of clothing with varied reactions. A heavyset woman calls it divine while a slim man shows a bleak look as others label it practical and charming. One reader invites Jenny to join, and another comments on a demure young figure.

Jenny

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