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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
4
Minnesota legislature ends amid stormy scenes as a house bodyguard keeps the official clock from striking midnight. Four key bills fail to pass due to adjournment, including a statewide primary and new child labor act, while tempers flare over the local option for fourth class cities.
University of Pennsylvania coach Michael C. Murphy promotes a long term training plan for young men aiming at the next Olympic marathon. He urges simple living, balanced meals, four hours sleep, daily exercise, gradual daily distance, quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, and carrying fruit like oranges to stay hydrated and energized during long runs. He notes this guidance suits Boy Scouts on long hikes and stresses personal judgment in training pace.
Waterloo rises on the world music map as the Sheffield choir tours the city becoming the only Iowa town to host the Derby attraction. The New York Symphony Orchestra of fifty pieces, led by Walter Dambosch, has requested a Waterloo date around June 1, signaling a probable appearance in the city.
Henry Davidson a prominent Cedar Falls businessman died after a short illness at 11 20 PM He was 85 next fall born November 7 1875 He lived in the city all his life and married Lisetta Peterson October 16 1902 Their daughter Marion aged 7 survived by a wife brother two sisters and other relatives The funeral will be at 2 PM Saturday from the State street home Cedar Falls Woodmen banquet marks 28th anniversary with a full program and large turnout in honor of the order
A brief want ad invites readers to visit a new second hand store at 710 Commercial Street next to Independent Market. The notice highlights the relocation to a modern storefront and encourages customers to explore the shop's offerings.
Orval F. Heiser aged nearly eight died at 12:50 AM at his uncle’s home 616 Bluff Street from tuberculosis of the spine. Born in the city on September 14, 1903, he was the son of Mr and Mrs William Heiser who moved from Waterloo to a farm in March last year.
Four miles northeast of Shell Rock the death occurred while the family had returned to Waterloo for their son’s treatment. Besides the parents the survivors include a four year old sister Cleo. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Saturday at the home of death with interment in Fairview cemetery. Rev. H. Mueller of First Lutheran church will preside.
Contracts awarded to Miller-Hey Construction for a two-span reinforced concrete cut-off bridge replacing the current embankment. The arch spans 42 feet with an 18 foot rise, designed for double track and heavy rolling stock. Work to begin in a week. city plans a foot and wagon bridge above the cut-off.
A jury awarded John Gompert 5657 dollars in the suit against W. H. and Sarah J. Phelps over a Nashua hotel trade for a Missouri farm. The case, tried before Judge Ransier after an eight hour deliberation, involved misrepresentation claims and countercharges about property conditions and value.
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