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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
12
A tale of a selfish king who seeks happiness through wealth. The fairy queen grants a daughter El Ba, who grows to love a prince and refuses an arranged match. When the king seeks forgiveness, the princess leaves, and the king learns her forgiveness through forget me not blue flowers in the garden.
Two more homes are placed under quarantine for scarlet fever bringing Waterloo total to 20 cases. New patients named are Ruth M. Wilde of 260 Baltimore Street and Laurina Tally of 319 Culler Street.
A sheep barn appropriation carried in the Iowa house amid praise for the state fair and its prize flocks while a proposed $25,000 child welfare research bureau failed to secure a constitutional majority. Debate centered on priorities with critics calling the child plan extravagance and supporters defending scientific study of child problems.
Burlington reports a St. Louis dispatch stating Fitchers Warry livers Howard Taggert and Arthur catcher, released from the St. Louis American League squad, are en route to Sedalia Missouri where Burlington half of the team trains Mueller played for the Springfield Three Eye League last year. Pitchers show promise but lack experience according to the report. Tom Hayden and Dick Rohn plan to visit St. Louis weekend to watch Browns practice before returning home.
Word from Jefferson City indicates the Pathtiders squads are training in tents and fields to ready for the opening game. Hayden shows strong optimism as the city gears up to host the Burlington visit, with local fans enthusiastic.
Sioux City April 8 Henry Anderson said to be the last survivor of pre 1858 railroad engineers who piloted the first train into Sioux City over the old Sioux City and St. Paul line died of heart failure at 77. Born Spencer Massachusetts April 5 1868 he moved to Chatham New York grew up there. He served Panhandle railroad in Indiana before 1867 and in Civil War ran trains between Nashville and Wadgansport carrying supplies to federal armies. In 1871 he joined Sioux City and St. Paul running St. Paul to Mankato. in 1872 he led the first train into Sioux City bringing a special for an inspection tour.
Mayor R C Thompson received notice from Frank G Pierce secretary of the Iowa League of Municipalities that Mayor J D Glasgow of Washington chairman of the legislative committee has called a meeting. The session will be held in Des Moines next Wednesday and will be the final meeting of the committee during the legislative session. The committee will select the measures of most importance for cities and towns.
Davenport confusion over venue ends with Cedar Rapids chosen as tentative convention site. The executive board discussed headquarters feasibility, with May 24 to May 25 as tentative dates and Cedar Rapids awaiting supreme board approval.
The Witestoe council and Knights of Co operate with Percy W. Collis to lecture across the United States on socialism. The lectures, under Collin g's project, are arranged through a supreme council auspice, with Collis touring the city to present his views.
A garbled report mentions a conflict involving the Menies of Soenthsin and a lecture tied to a space called Hest Wall, with unclear references to death, Ve rhapsody, and foreign terms. The fragment cites Terad order members and a teen engineer in Werdine Weis Teeture, plus vague threats and duties.
In a heated community debate last night in Castle Pu, participants from Codie Pehetos and nearby areas argued on trades and professional influence. Notable speakers CJ Tineketty and Miss Millard led the pro side while Thomag Dunn and Jager Mawar backed the opposition. the program of merit and youth discipline dominated the discussion.
Linden sources report numerous social calls, visits, and routine events. Residents Mara AWbagi and Jane de Small hosted guests. Mrs Bos Burtkink and Mrs Frost were noted for recent travel and a death in the community. Local improvements include a barber shop project on State and Fayette, and Miss Carrie Sehwake visiting. several residents recover from illnesses and surgeries with updates on family movements and hospital stays.
Gardening operations start small with seed sowing of black sedamons lettuce and radishes. Farmers hope favorable weather will allow field work next week and full seeding. Growing interest in gardening and larger acreage anticipated in Waterloo and vicinity.
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