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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
1
O L Lamson says Waterloo atmosphere cheaper than real estate while hinting at a possible ten story office building at Fourth and Commercial. The fire damaged Russell Lamson property may be rebuilt with plans not yet fixed as work could begin later this season.
Evangelist Billy Sunday spoke at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia after a men’s meeting. About 250 students stood for the High er Hite, Sunday calling it the greatest university demonstration he had seen. He traveled from Scranton where he held meetings.
At a Union Congregational church Men's Brotherhood meeting at T. J. Bender on Commercial Street a resolution praised laboring men for their stance on Thompson and liquor dealer policies in the recent election and endorsed the Workingmen's Municipal League organized by the same group.
Montana officials seek James Nolan for theft of a team and buggy not murder. Osage says Nolan left March 17 for Waterloo and on to Frankfort Michigan with his wife. authorities warned to watch for him.
An advertisement touts MEN-THO-EZE as a combined ointment for rheumatic backache neuralgia and many pains noting quick relief and no need for opiates. It lists applications from backache to sore throat and earache and claims safety and poison free formula. Sold at druggists for 25 cents per box and via Sero Medical Co. Fort Dodge Iowa with Waterloo merchants listed.
In Palestine Texas on April 2 Fire Chief Brewer and firefighters Stacey and Berry grew restless with idle duties and newspaper reports of big fires elsewhere. They admitted to county attorney J J Struckland that they started a vacant house fire to feel needed and duty fulfilled.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission is poised to deny a 1 percent freight rate rise east of the Mississippi. Chairman Harlan and Commissioners McChord and Clements grilled New York Central President Smith, underscoring the board's view that railroad finances remain strong despite public alarm. A separate item notes a bill advancing pensions for Spanish war and Boxer Uprising veterans’ widows and children, with monthly sums set and income limits.
Repeated rumors claim the spring duck shooting ban under federal law is being violated in the region. Sportsmen urge action but have not pursued prosecutions. anyone with evidence should submit it to RB. AL O'Conner, U S district attorney, New Hampton, is the contact for reports.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church meets at the church next Sunday at 2. Miss Nesfield reads. choir practice Friday night. Easter preparations underway. Sunday school leads morning service. young ladies class plans a charitable cantata. Dunkerton hosts Black Hawk County Sunday School association May 12 and 13. Lawrence McGeath, Commerce College student, is very ill with pneumonia and complications on Bophth street.
Iowa federations boast over 500 clubs with 43 new members since 1913. Mrs. B. B. Clark and Mrs. A. J. Barclay lead study outlines on birds and literature. Efforts include birth registration support, house-to-house canvasses, and a planned Iowa dinner in Chicago during the biennial.
Visiting nurses added twelve new clients while total patients for March exceeded recent months. The Associated Charities will meet at city hall at 4 00 PM to review the month’s work and plans.
A fragmented note reports strong public demand for a song book titled Heart Scars distributed by the syndicate of Newspapers. Several hundred copies were released amid heavy interest from readers and workers.
Waverly educators Ulisses Humphrey Walker Fish Storkes Caffel Long Henry Fritz Walters and Prof. Griffith join others at the Cedar Rapids Teachers Association convention. Miss Bessie Hodges and Miss Mae Loving will attend Sioux City event later this week. Local residents travel for visits and family times across Waterloo New Hampton Vinton and Charles City.
The edition series will reach millions while demand remains high with patrons daily enjoying Heart Songs nightly. The paper notes relief from rage and thanks, mentioning certificates and the promise of continued publication until supply runs out. A reference to power company appears in the closing lines.
Competitive examinations for the appointment of postmasters in a large number of fourth class offices will be held May 2 and May 16. Applicants will be tested at Cedar Falls Charles City Hampton Independence Manchester New Hampton Oelwein Osage Vine Waterloo Waverly and Webster City with an exam at Grundy Center on May 16.
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