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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
6
A clipped statement notes that hiring is planned for several years ahead but will rely on simple, direct methods like straight hiring, minimal bends, and fair methods for fair treatment. It emphasizes a straightforward approach to workforce expansion.
The Waterloo school board in Black Hawk county Iowa invites sealed bids by April 26 1916 for adding to the Whittier building and installing heating and plumbing systems with bids accompanied by a five percent cash bond. Also notices appointing administrators and a public hearing for railroad land appropriation detailing parcels described and the April 12 1915 and May 10 1916 dates for appraisals.
Kansas City markets show hog receipts around 4000 with prices trending higher at opening. Cattle trade sees 2000 head, with steady to firm tone on prime fed steers and western types. Lambs and yearlings also listed with varied bids, while Good Friday closures affect trading in Chicago markets.
Texas steers range cows and heifers calvea hogs and sheep receipts today shown with price ranges. Chicago produce reports butter eggs potatoes and poultry prices with receipts and market tones. New York prices for butter cheese eggs and poultry are listed with market firm trends.
Waterloo April 2 floor and grain markets list prices for wheat oats and corn, plus dairy butter lard potatoes and beef hogs. Cattle and hogs are categorized by quality with typical prices for cows heifers feeders and premium hogs. veal and veal calves priced by weight.
Cedar Rapids April 2. H Witwer and family left for Washington last fall. Uninvited occupants took residence at 1817 First avenue and stayed through winter. They carried away 100 dollars worth of table silver hidden in the attic. The theft was discovered on the return Friday. The house showed signs of riotous living with beds disturbed and furniture scattered. Attic storage and fruit cellar contents were rifled. Neighbors saw no one enter or leave. The Witwers suspect parasites as the motive and remain troubled by the loss.
For sale first mortgages on a 168 acre Iowa farm in southern Fayette county. Farm well improved with mortgage draws and percent ranges. Owner will pay fair commission. Call once, or phone 05G.
Autopianos are on exhibit at San Francisco's Panama Pacific Exposition. The Iowa building showcases the official piano, designated by the commission in charge. The Autopiano from L. S. Parsons Music House of Des Moines was chosen, and after the exposition it will be shipped to the Ideal Concern for display.
Clarksville and surrounding area report routine visits and small gatherings. Rafe Hurd of Max, North Dakota, and Belle Wamsley visit relatives, while Mrs. Retta Moulton and family host Clyde Newman. Several residents travel to Waterloo Waverly Nora Springs Cedar Falls and Lake Forest Illinois for family, medical, or leisure reasons. Little Sylvia Day marked her sixth birthday. card games and light refreshments accompany visits by neighbors and friends.
Bristow residents share funeral travel from Hamilton Mont and visits to Floyd Richards, with sisters Alta Morgan and Louan Cline away this week. Local illness includes Master Lee Richards and B F McClelland improving after illness. Easter program to be held at United Brethren Church with a morning Sunday school sermon in the evening. Birdie Buchholtz celebrated by the Young Ladies class of the Sunday school. Aid Society women of United Brethren Church active this week.
A surprise 60th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. DeMoss was celebrated at their home with dinner and a display of anniversary cards. The couple, married in Waterloo in 1865, were given money and asked to buy themselves gold rings. Local residents and visitors including Glen Richards, Ava Linde, Gail Minert, and Emma Miller were noted in relation to Easter events and millinery duties.
Parkersburg March 30 Mrs L Owen died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mrs Myrtie Petersons Kesley. Remains to be brought to Edith Wilsons home for funeral Thursday at 4 30 pm with burial at Albian cemetery beside her husband who died about 25 years ago. She was about 69, kidney trouble, four daughters and two sons with Forrest the youngest killed at Aplingtom six years ago. Many neighbors and relatives mourn her passing as school closes Friday for spring vacation and local moves occur around town.
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