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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
4
Olaf Olson, a young wrestler with local reputation, died today from injuries after a practice tussle with Richard Johnson three weeks earlier when a new hold was demonstrated. The German navy reportedly has a flotilla of 11 turbine propelled torpedo boats with several exceeding 34 knots.
In Black Hawk county Iowa a district court notice warns unknown claimants and defendants regarding a petition by Sager Sweet and Saghir for a decree establishing fee simple title to described real estate in section 1 and 11, township 87 north range 12 west. The plaintiff alleges twenty years of adverse possession and asks the court to quiet title and bar all adverse claims. Default will be entered May 9, 1910 if not answered.
The article explains how comets follow distinct orbits, often hyperbolic or parabolic, with elliptical returns like Halley’s. It notes Neptune’s possible capture of Halley’s and suggests orbital changes alter paths, detailing how Halley’s comet travels from Orion toward Taurus and Pisces, with Neptune’s influence questioned.
The article explains how comets travel on hyperbolic or parabolic paths unless slowed by planetary gravity into ellipses. It describes how planets capture comets, the effects on speed, and contemplates a possible planet beyond Neptune to explain periodic comets. It notes the 1686 comet, visible in May, with a grand tail across the heavens.
Waterloo groups to stage city wide programs from May 2 under the slogan Know Your City. The aim is to educate residents about Waterloo’s manufacturing industries and civic opportunities to guide visitors during Home Coming Week later in the year. A Massachusetts veterinary invents an adjustable shin tread for better horse footing on slick streets.
Temporary hours allocations set for West Side officers J F McSweeney from 6 30 a m to 1 30 p m C H Hoxte 4 p m to 4 a m C W Wetlaufer 6 30 p m to 6 30 a m W Farley 6 30 p m to 6 30 a m East Side H T Wagner desk sergeant 6 30 a m to 6 30 a m W H Holcroft emergency man 2 30 p m to 6 30 a m W G Wood 6 30 p m to 6 30 a m Voelker 3 30 p m to 6 30 p m J H Beckman 6 30 p m to 6 20 a m.
Dr. W. W. Urie works from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Frank Knap from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. T. J. Morris also from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
William J. Burbank, late night desk sergeant at the police station, was secured yesterday evening to take the position of census enumerator, replacing Joe Hynes who was injured at the Black Hawk National Bank building yesterday morning. Burbank will cover the same district west of Logan Avenue and north of Center Street to the city limits.
AW parties are cautioned not to sell or give away any plants vines or nursery stock without inspection as required by law. J. D. Finnerty a fruit grower issues the notice in clear terms under legal authority.
Contractors in Waterloo struggle to hire laborers despite rising wages up to 2.50 dollars a day for deep ditches and 2.25 for shallower ones. Foreman A C Comstock reports expecting 19 Austrian workers but says 100 could be hired immediately. Hills Foster and Bryant paving firms push sewer, water connections, and upcoming water mains projects totaling thousands, signaling a season of heavy improvements in Waterloo.
Spokane reports a gold rush in Idaho County Idaho with 300 men prospecting in the Ten Mile district after a 20 foot ledge showing native gold on the King and York group. News from Elk City Grangeville Newsome and Mud Springs notes a traffic of miners and supplies overwhelming Elk City leaving few residents.
In Black Hawk County district court during the February term 1910 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Philip Trost deceased has been filed opened and read. A hearing for proof is fixed for Monday April 18 1910. Dated April 4 1910. 8. M. Bentley Clerk District Court
The piece argues for GOLD DUST as a superior dishwashing option. It contrasts traditional hand washing with the soap route to a faster, safer method. GOLD DUST is praised for whitening dishes, cleaning deeper, and sterilizing surfaces beyond the immediate grime.
The Neal Institute promotes a three day internal treatment that eliminates all desire for alcohol without injections and offers a guaranteed refund. Patients receive a physician developed cure with home or institute treatment option and confidential communications. Contact details Town 3968 Mutual 1055, Des Moines Iowa.
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