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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1912

Page

7

Fresh Beaufort Averts Miss Dora Disaster At Aspen Villa

Miss Dora, tending Aunt Sarah’s flower beds at Aspen villa, clashes with a visiting Beaufort who warns and helps her. She bores of him until she falls for his rescue when her river outing nearly ends in danger from a damaged bridge and a leaking skiff. Beaufort, linked to a big insurance company, earns praise and a hopeful future.

Iney Charlie Dora Ian Burftock Sarah Misay Dearie Beaufort

Absent minded Columbia professor borrows ladder home

A New York correspondent describes a Columbia University professor who forgets his name and address during a Jersey summer. He climbs in through his window with his neighbor Jones’ ladder, then prudently returns it to hide the scene. His mind is fixed on his studies, not the earth.

Columbia University New York Jersey Jones

At Last. He Has Contrived a Plan to Harnses Gas Meter

A Houston Post excerpt quotes a debate on a man praised as a genius for a scheme that purportedly harnesses a gas meter to operate a sewing machine and a churn. The dialogue questions the man’s achievements and the practicality of the plan.

Houaton Post

Ontario Fire Afloat Beached Passengers Transferred Safely

The steamship Ontario of the Merchants and Miners' line burns in the forward hold after twenty hours. She lies beached off Dead Man's Bend near Montank Point. Two dozen passengers and Captain Bond’s wife are moved to a wrecking tug and reach New London. Wireless operator Herbert Tagalis aided in getting early aid. A large portion of the cotton cargo is lost or damaged.

Ontario Merchants and Miners’ Line Dead Man's Bend Montank Point Ter Uutty William J. Bond Merchants and Miners Taltimore Boston New London Herbert Tagalis

Wheat market steadies after scare over winter crop

Chicago market notes wheat trading returning to normal after a week of volatility. European supply gains and softer domestic cash demand curb gains, but Ohio Illinois crop damage reports weigh on prices. July and May contracts fluctuate while corn oats and hogs show mixed results across St Louis, Kansas City and Chicago exchanges.

Chicago Ohio Illinois Indiana

Winter Weather and Spring Seeding Report

Peg Moines April 16. The winter was severe and of long duration with record snowfall. Most snow fell Dec 20 to Mar 24 with rapid melt after Mar 20 but frost in the ground was light, leaving soil absorbing much water. Streams remained high to month end, floods in southern counties. Snow protected fall sown grain and grasses, now in good condition except along the Mississippi river where snow cover was light in January and February. Past week favorable for field work. much seeding, plowing and fishing done. soil in excellent condition. Average winter heat higher than last year, spring depends on next few days. about half to a third of planned corn seed yet to be planted. Many potatoes planted. grapes made. Aprita Nave dormant. peaches and pears reported.

Peg Moines Alent Misaissigyd

Woman 15 Held Pending Inquiry In Forgery Case

Mrs. Mike Herensky is held after her former husband Jenny Wiltz accuses her of forging a $20 check cashed with his signature. Wiltz says he signed at her Fifth street East apartment. she allegedly kept most of the money while he claims $10 remained in the bank. Heider the chemist sealed the paper at $20. bank refused payment. Wiltz fears further losses and says she took the children to the House of the Good Shepherd in Dubuque. Police search for truth as case proceeds.

Mike Herensky Pendiig Jenny Wiltz Mra Perensky Wiltz Fifth Street Inekawk Bank Heider

Universalists Hear Dr Shutter At Church Event

Universalists welcome Rev. M. D. Shutter of Minneapolis, president of the Universalist general convention, for an address. The missionary society meets this afternoon and a 6 o'clock picnic supper is planned. The Gem Jewelry shop advertises a sale of ten jewelry packs with a $20 gold watch in one pack.

Gem Jewelry Shop Pinkerton’s Universalists M. D. Shutter Minneapolis Universalist General Convention The Missionary Society Ahutter Gem H. J. Bechtel

Saved girl had $7500 pin money

St Louis reports Georgette Madill, named among Titanic survivors, is 15 and heir to Judge George A. Madill. An annual pin money of 7490 was awarded by court for clothing and education until adulthood. She is heiress to an estate estimated at least 50,000 dollars yearly.

St. Louis Mise Georgette Madill Miss Madill George A. Madill Union Trust Company Europe Edward Robert Elizabeth Allen Madilis

Health And Success: The Link Between Wellness and Achievement

Health and success are closely linked, with many illnesses beginning as minor digestive troubles. The text asserts that without maintaining health one cannot be truly well acquainted with success, noting that health and strength underpin achievement.

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