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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1915

Page

9

City Medical Society to Provide Poor-Clinic Doctors

County board and City Medical Society agreed on a contract authorizing physicians for paupers in Waterloo and East Waterloo townships and city wards. The county will pay 1500 per year with 4 per county home visit, directing calls through Overseer Klinganlan, Ruth Reed, or board members to ensure prompt service and separate charitable care from fraud. Doctors Brinkman and Cecil Bickley urged a central authority to manage patient attendance under the contract.

County Board City Medical Society Wenner Klinganlan Ruth Reed Waterloo Waterloo City Brinkman

Christian Woman Praises Dr Myers Chronic Disease Treatment

Mrs H J Miller of Otis City credits Dr Myers Waterloo for relieving a five year array of stomach bowels and systemic ailments. She describes a skeptical but successful diagnosis and treatment, noting no consultation charges, humane care, and modern scientific methods. She urges others to seek his care.

H. J. Miller Otis City Dr. Myers Waterloo Chicago New York Th. Myers

Waterloo society offers free surgical care for county patients

The society will perform necessary surgical work for county charges at Waterloo without extra county cost. Members will handle treatment of contagious disease patients at the detention hospital, designating one or two members to oversee such cases. The aim is to provide medical care without increasing county expenditures.

Waterloo

Save Your Money Jack's Admonition to Jess Willard

Havana April 7 Jess Willard the new world heavyweight champion left Havana for New York after a morning steamer departure. Jack Johnson shook hands and urged Willard to save his earnings while wishing him luck and promising to meet in Europe. The moving pictures rights for the Johnson Willard fight sold for ten thousand dollars.

Havana Jess Willard New York Jack Johnson Jess Wittard Europe Johnson Johnson-Willard

Civic Department to Plan Activities for Year End

The Woman's club civic department holds its final 1915 meeting Saturday at Mrs. Chester Cadwallader’s home. Papers by Mrs. D. A. Boggs on Laws Relating to Women and Children and by Mrs. Grace Loveland on issues facing Iowa women are planned, with a study plan for 1916 including topics from safe food to patriotism and philanthropy. Tea will follow. a noted mocus in the Cadwallader yard is mentioned as a lure for attendance.

Chester Cadwallader Jefferson Street D. A. Boggs Grace Loveland Iowa Margaret Clark

Three Colored Women Arrested in Waterloo Visit

Three colored women were taken into custody during the night. Edna Matthews was arrested for soliciting on the street and released on bail, failing to appear in police court this morning. Ethel Smith and Helen Williams were arraigned on drunkenness. Miss Smith pleaded guilty and received 20 days in city jail, the other pleading not guilty and the case adjourned to this evening at 7 50. Officers say the last two came to Waterloo recently on the blind and wore men's clothing.

Edna Matthews Bers Ethel Smith Helen Williams Miss Smith Waterloo

Change of Orchestra at Cedar Falls Music Festival

The Music Festival at the Teachers college Cedar Falls presents two Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts conducted by Emil Oberhoffer on April 20 in the auditorium. It is their first Cedar Falls appearance, featuring 60 pieces and six soloists. Ticket prices for afternoon and evening range from $1.25 to $0.35 with both concerts at $2.00 to $0.50. Apply to J. B. Suoepfler, Cedar Falls.

Teachers'college Cedar Falls Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Emil Oberhoffer Emil Eberhoffer J. B. Suoepfler

Gutierrez Claims He Is Mexican President

Washington April statement asserts General Gutierrez is provisional president by Aguas Calientes convention. It cites his appointment of Jose Vascontelos as envoy to Washington and says his government operates from Doctor Arroyo Nuevo Leon with a sizeable army.

Washington D. C Gutierrez Mexico Jose Vascontelos Vuerta Gutierres Doctor Arroyo Nuevo Leon

Auto Owners Escapes 1914 License Arrest Ruling

Police Court under Judge Meyers dismisses cases against auto owners who forwarded payment for 1914 licenses after a supreme court ruling in the Gish case. William Barrett and others showed they applied but did not receive plates. the state may pursue prosecutions if numbers were not obtained. Chief Leighton says no further arrests for that section will occur, though enforcement continues.

Meyers Supreme Court Secretary of State William Barrett Marcel Barrett Gish Leighton

Exposition Trips for Iowa Corn Boys Plan

In thirteen Iowa counties plans have been made to send the best acre corn grower on an excursion to the Panama Pacific Exposition next fall. Director R K Bliss, with bankers, pushes contests to fund the trip tied to harvest. Donors from Floyd, Marshall, Cerro Gordo, Calhoun, Plymouth, Lemars, Black Hawk, Chickasaw, Greene, Hardin, Hamilton, Benton, O brien and others back the prize and travel arrangements. CARD OF THANKS. We express thanks for help during our bereavement. M S PIERCE AND DAUGHTERS.

Ames R. K. Bliss Agricultural Extension Department Iowa Bere United States San Francisco Floyd County Georgeb. May Commercial National and Commercial Savings Bank of Charles City Marshall A. F. Babb Marshalltown State Bank Cerro Gordo C. H. McNider First National Bank of Clear Lake Calhoun J. WH. Bradt First National Bank Rockwell City Plymouth P. F. Dalton Lemars Bouhne George B. Irick Boone National Bank Black Hawk Citizens Savings’ Bank of Cedar Falls W. A. Sanford Commercial Club Greene Paul Stillman Citizens Loan Davis, Jefferson Hardin A. W. Mitterer Eldora Club Eldora Jem Harris Citizens, Savings Bank Hamilton W. L. R. Perry Commercial League Whole Commercial League Renton Aton Farmers Savings Bank

Trio 262 Years Old Spend Day Together

Three Waterloo women with ages totaling 262 years gathered to celebrate Mrs. C. C. Washburn’s eighty eighth birthday anniversary. The trio included Ketsy Gould, 9 percent, Mrs. Washburn, 8, and Mrs. Sylvia Raub, 78. The honored guest remains very active for her years and lives with her daughter Mrs. Anna Shaw at 27 Dawson Street.

Waterloo C. C. Washburn Triad Way Ketsy Gould Washburn Sylvia Raub Anna Shaw Dawson Street

Berlin presses claim U S surrender noted by German papers

Berlin papers publish summaries of the American note to Britain accusing Washington of surrendering to England's blockade policy. The Cologne Gazette frames it as a rebuke to Germany, while the Kruer Zeitung is quieter. The texts condemn Britain’s sea tyranny and suggest the U S continues aiding its enemies with arms and funds.

Berlin London Britain Kruer Zeitung Amrica Hupe Great Britain Cologne Gazette Germany Engram England Teason Altho América

Easter Week Homecomings and Local Death in St Ansgar

In St Ansgar on April 5 several residents returned from nearby towns for Easter visits including Mr and Mrs Henry and their daughter, Lawrence Westenberger from Waverly, Huma Ruehlaw from Davenport, and students Arthur Norton and Rush Carver from Upper Iowa University. Chrissy Obye, a local resident teaching in Mobile, Ia, died of pneumonia after a brief illness. her funeral was held at the N S Church on Sunday and interment followed in the town cemetery.

St. Ansgar Henry Intart Waterloo C. F. Miller Lawrence Westenberger Waverly Huma Ruehlaw Davenport Arthur Norton Rush Carver Upper Iowa University W. R. Turner Ruth Randslia C. H. Miller Austin Herman Jandt Emil Cherney Jos L. G. MacKinley Sun Prairie Wis San Diego Cal Clare Mae Estherville Sherburn Minn Chrissy Obye Mobile

Otterville Social News and Local Moves

Otterville notes include Jesse Wroten visiting Independence with sister Mesdames Henry Bantz and Isaiah Andersoon. A band box social and concert attracted good attendance. New births reported for Guy Rae and Otto Seaman families. Residents Ed Crowell, Meyers family, and Gipke of Cedar Rapids are mentioned with moves and visits. Numerous family visits and relocations linked to Independence, Waterloo, Hazleton, and local farms.

Otterville Jesse Wroten Independence Mesdames Henry Bantz Isaiah Andersoon Band Boys Erich Jesse the Forks Junie Grenny Guy Rae Otto Seaman A. ©. Fenner R. Olson Meyers Waterloo Ell Cameron Ed Crowell Ina. Diehl Hazleton

Osage Social Notes Show Visits and Travels

Osage area residents report travelers and guests from California Bucknam and Sioux Falls. Darse DeLaney and Frank Jacobs supervise stock leaving early. Local families including McSweeney, Christiansen, Musselter, Gilbert and Oltman hosted visitors while Mae Thively began teaching in Bleeville.

Osage Wim. Woaklander California Gars Darse DeLaney Frank Jacobs Sanford Grinstead Little Cedar John McSweeney, Jr Bucknam Ben Casey Elizabeth Jacobs Sioux Falls J. C. Christiansen Rock Falls Oltman Garland Musselter Jacobs Loney Clarence Gilbert Orchard Mae Thively Bleeville Ray Markham

March Tax Collections Reach Over Half Million Dollars

March tax collections in the county totaled 606 181 dollars with 473 758 dollars from general tax and 111 089 dollars from special assessments. Mr and Mrs Frank Fren e attended the funeral of Mrs Newton of Charles City Saturday.

Frank Frene Newston Charles City Burbank Oxact

Britain Feels Pressure of German Submarine War

Berlin reports indicate German submarine warfare is pushing up prices of essential goods to maintain life. News from Berlin suggests the Carpathian campaign is intensifying, with conflict spreading daily in the Krowler region.

Berlin Germany Carpathians W Krowler

Sydney Returns To Sea After Brief Rio Stopover

Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports the Australian cruiser Sydney leaving port after a short stay of under twenty four hours. The ship had called at Montevideo a week earlier and appears to be on continued patrol duties in South American waters.

Rio de Janeiro Brazil Sydney Montevideo

Hill Leaves Central Association After Strong Start

Jack Hill, a top hitter in the Central Association for the first two months of last season, departed to Manager Andrews today while traveling at a great pace along the Atlantic coast of South America.

Jack Hill Central Association Andrews Nin

Standard Remedy For Many Homes

Indigestion and constipation are related causes of suffering. A simple remedy combines mild herbs with pepsin sold as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepto in drug stores. It is a laxative tonic and digestant free from opiates, longtime household standby.

Local Slugger Mends After Tee Break Incident in July

The local slugger broke his tee while stepping to the plate in July and was retired for the season’s remainder. He has fully recovered from the injury and is expected to have a strong season.

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