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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
3
The article cites Marconi praising America as a united force of free peoples joining Russia and the Western powers to overthrow autocracy. Garibaldi’s son notes America will provide moral, financial aid and a large contingent of fighters, strengthening anti Prussian militarism opposition.
London papers hail President Wilson's address as grand and statesmanlike. The Evening Star lauds its enduring inspiration and future impact on freedom. The Daily Chronicle notes its breadth and moral force with 0-909,000 behind it. The Express says it rejects any peace keeping the Kaiser. The Daily Mail compares it to Lincoln and warns pirates will be condemned by world opinion.
Mrs. Serena Otis of 511 Dana street was convicted of operating a disorderly house by Police Judge J. C. Beem. A raid produced testimony from neighbors and officers. a $50 fine and $200 appeal bond were set. Others in the raid were acquitted or fined, including Edgar Holmes. A missing boy alert from Plymouth was reported to Police headquarters in Waterloo, with no success in return to his home.
A Highland bound street car and the Great Western train No 54 collided at the Lafayette street crossing at 10 p m yesterday derailing the street car. Fifteen passengers aboard were not injured and the equipment escaped damage. The train was at the depot discharging passengers when the street car approached and, despite the motorman’s effort to stop, slippery rails prevented stopping as both vehicles moved at the same time.
Burlington Ja Apr 4 a A score of high school boys have applied for enlistment in the Burlington naval reserve and others have signified their intention of applying. It is feared that if the movement continues none but seniors will remain in the high school.
Fred S. Pettit, clerk at the county building, unfurled Old Glory in his office as a new hunting flag 21 by 2 feet hangs over the counter for aliens filing citizenship papers. A larger flag from the Woman's Relief corps drapes the judge's bench during naturalization hearings held last week, inspiring applicants to renounce monarchs and potentates.
A. S. Collins of the Rock Island railroad reported to U.S. Foster Mr. Calling that Texas farmers around Amarillo plan to buy 500 to 800 high grade dairy cattle, at top prices, to strengthen local herds. He toured Waterloo to assess shipment numbers for Texas purchases, noting enthusiasm for dairy expansion and that 100 to 200 Iowa cattle could be bought.
Three members of the street car advisory committee Messrs Stapella Flizpatrick and Seales will address the semi monthly safety service meeting of street car employees at the W C 7 N car barn tonight. The committee has played a key role in conferences with street car officials and patrons will be invited to share views. Officials said improvements in service have been noted since the first conference with officials and attorneys for the city and street railway company are meeting on the street car franchise as the first draft nears completion.
City Engineer C T Wilson announced paving will begin as soon as weather improves with Parker Street slated as the first street paved this spring. The curb work will start on the first favorable day and the new contract work is planned to begin as weather allows. The water company delaying its main construction due to conditions. See pottery display of NOTH TON CHINA at Brown Crockery Co.
Washington April 4 A bill to grant American citizenship to all Germans who have lived in the United States five years was introduced today by Senator Townsend of Michigan.
An old newspaper ad discusses winter and spring illness caused by debility and cold exposure. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a convenient blood tonic to strengthen digestion nerves and muscles and says women with daily worries show notable improvement after a few weeks of treatment.
J. Kemp assessor in Cetar township declared he is proud to be an American citizen. Born in Germany, he has been an American for years and yesterday reiterated loyalty to the United States in the county auditor's office. He condemned any foreigner who favors the fatherland over his adopted country.
Stage hands and union musicians in Waterloo plan to urge the Central Labor union to formally protest Sunday blue laws at tonight's meeting. They warn enforcement would leave theaters idle and cost workers money, arguing sentiment statewide opposes the laws and that Saturday afternoon holidays are not observed, giving workers only Sunday to leisure.
Forty hours’ devotion at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church concluded with the host carried through the church. Sixty acolytes led the procession before Rev. W. Devine of St. Louis and Rev. B. J. Slattery praised attendance and outcomes as the services began Sunday and continued through the weekend.
A universal danger emblem is being promoted by the National Safety Council. The design shows a solid red circle within a black outlined diamond, aimed at indicating life-threatening danger. The emblem, more noticeable than a plain red sign, is intended for broad use by industries and railroads and is shown on a poster to HE P Krotz, city passenger agent for the Great Western.
A Cincinnati man promotes Freezone as a cheap corn dissolver that relieves soreness with a few drops, dries to a sticky film, and reportedly pulls out corns without inflaming surrounding tissue. The ad claims it prevents infections from corns and says it’s available at pharmacies.
At the first council meeting in Castle Till the new town committees were formed and legislation discussed. Mayor C. ir. Hackett presided as chair. Likely ordinances will prohibit jumping garbage on public highways as a misdemeanor and ban discharging firearms within town limits to protect sanitation, beautify streets, and preserve wildlife harmless to humans.
Albert Christensen at the Irving hotel received a letter from Westbourne Can. It arrived opened with a censor sticker and caused surprise. Christensen, an American, said the letter was from his Danish wife and that censorship felt like a joke.
A Madison Wisconsin woman describes severe back pains and a near operation. After trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered and even had a baby girl. The letter urges other women to try the remedy and invites free confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Property owners seeking a reduction or remission of taxes should make a request to the city council, sitting as a board of review, per official notice. The message urges timely filings to ensure consideration under local tax relief procedures.
This advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills as iron rich tonics that purport to restore appetite, brighten complexions, and strengthen weak nerves and brains. It catalogs ingredients like sarsaparilla dandelion gentian and wild cherry and appeals to physicians for use.
A vintage advertisement touts Cadomene Tablets as a spring tonic to combat fatigue, indigestion, and lowered vitality. It claims the product strengthens kidneys and natural resources, contrasts with alcoholic tonics, and urges purchase from druggists in sealed tubes.
J. J. Rainbow county auditor notes that many requests arrive after boards of review close. The county board has no legal power to remit or reduce taxes.
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