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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
3
London reports famine threatens seven million people in Russian and Austrian Poland, including two million Jews, due to wartime deprivation. Philanthropist Hermann Landau cites boycott, prejudice, and evacuation conditions as worsening Jewish hardship while relief barely covers daily needs amid high prices.
Bristow April 21 Charles and Addie DeMoss returned from Finley hospital Dubuque where he had an operation The Cemetery association elected officers at Mrs Floyd Newburys home President Mrs Needham Vice President Mrs Waite Secretary Mrs Hershey Treasurer Mrs Needham A luncheon followed The note mentions Rose return from Duluth and Emil Westerlund funeral in Dumont Also a 10 pound son born to Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Upcoming events include church group meetings and a Black Rock reading plan plus a Mets weather of local school events and Arbor Day tree planting at the United Brethren school grounds
Drunken men urged to quit with Orrine cure promising refunds if no benefit. Appeals to saving money and employer value. Price listed as $1.00 per box. Free booklet offered. Wangler Bros Drugists at 220 East Fourth Ave.
Miss Elato Jor dax farewell follows two years as an efficient teacher after returning from Waterloo where she taught in a conservatory of music. Miss Anderson has been teaching near Dumont since then. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Connolly announce a sale of household goods on the 24th and will move to Clarksville next week, ending Mr Connolly’s year as mayor of Kristow.
Mrs Jamies Raymond and daughter Mrs Mune Russell visited Dr H4 Hunt in Hazleton. Minnie Netcott hosted the Jolly circle. Fred Wilan’s family traveled to Brandon for his father’s illness. Paterson moved to a new farm job. A. W. Clark’s stolen automobile was recovered in Hazleton. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Wim Kephart died from brain pressure. funeral held. Kyle Weltman joined Delwelh college, taking a railroad stenographer position. Eugene Oakley shipped hogs to W G Kiefer from Chicago. Emmis Felgman and Charles Suchisehale wed. Marie Kempe attended from St Paul. Sammie Hillman sick with scarlet fever. quarantine and school closure at Stanley. Mrs Claud O’Neal had gallstone operation. forty stones removed. Misses Sherman Endes and Marie Enberger visited Waterloo and Cedar Falls for summer sessions. Arthur James purchasing adjacent lots. local moves planned. Mr and Mrs Mark Loban bought land near Hazleton. will relocate. Erdman Searle and Mrs Gardner visited Cedar Rapids. Erdman named administrator by will.
Muscatine April 23 a severe storm swept the region causing deaths injuries and property damage. Charles Benty a 36 year old farmer near Washington was killed plowing when struck by lightning. Charles Welsh and Arthur Cawseydl near shore were injured by a bolt setting fire to a barn. Fisherman Blkader was drowned after a fall into Roberts Creek. Wm Kurtz age 20 employed on Mrs Magte hardt's farm fell into the creek and drowned.
Orchard April 21 locals report improving roads and new work in town. Most items recount visits from relatives, obituaries from Wisconsin, and a Wisconsin trip by Dell Underwood to attend a funeral for Mrs Tireman. The piece mentions Imo Vining losing a fingertip and a recent car purchase from Union relatives.
The Winthrop column notes visits and movements including Mrs Charley Schweitzer recovering after surgery at her parents home, Mrs Earl Owen and daughter Helen White visiting in Thomas Marshall and Mrs Tullock homes, Mrs O J Metcalf returning from Chicago, H A Heacock and Edwin Heacock visiting Janesville, Gene Schacherer seeking medical treatment in Prairie du Chien, Will Copeland returning from Wisconsin, and Mabel Schacherer visiting her aunt. It records Petrick Kelly born March 17 1855 in County Tipperary and died April 18 19265 after a long illness, noting he came to America at twenty one, settled near Dubuque and later Buchanan county Iowa.
An obituary notes the death of a Winthrop resident who lived there until age thirteen, married in 1856 to Mise Bridget McGraw, and left many children and relatives across Massachusetts and the Midwest. Funeral services were held at St Patrick's church with burial in Masonville Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Also mentions an advertisement about the Little Wydra and a baseball score between the Courier Indians and Young Cubs.
Dewar April 21 entry reports Dell Fridley buying hogs and cattle locally with two carloads shipped to Chicago. Matt Lillig left for Duque to attend the blacksmiths convention. Mrs Sader ill but improving. Albert Meyer road superintendent begins work as seeding ends and corn planting nears. Magee on a Winslow trip. Helple builds cattle barn. Shanks busy hauling material for a new house. Mrs Biarta and children visit Fairbank sister. Henry Meyer buys a new automobile.
A Wilmington Delaware man recounts hemorrhages of the lungs in January 1908 and a healing claim after using Eckman s Alterative. The testimonial from Jas Squires credits the remedy with clearing lung function and restoring strength. The ad asserts the product, sold by druggists, supports a life saved claim and invites readers to request a booklet.
Fredericksburg April 20. Chris Schutte bought a lot and a fraction from Albert Weston for a consideration just over $400. Wm. Holman of Pennsylvania, ill at his sister’s home, is reported to be a little better. The committee is improving the west cemetery by installing a sturdy iron fence.
An old time advertisement asserts Rheumasalts provides fast gentle relief from constipation. It claims undigested foods, toxins and biliousness clear with a carbonated drink made from Rheumasalts dissolved in water. It targets infants and adults and markets uric acid solvent benefits.
Prominent Webster City auto owners who bought stock in an Ohio tire company allege they were promised tires at cost. They found price lists showing tires priced higher than local retail. An Ohio agent touted the investment, but subsequent price lists remain above regular retail, leaving stockholders puzzled about their purchase.
Funeral services for the late Mrs William Makinster, who died Monday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at Union Congregational Church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and stomach trouble. It promises fast relief without harsh drugs and urges keeping a large fifty cent case at home for meals that upset the stomach, noting quick elimination of distress once the product contacts the stomach.
Manchester April 23 The Thirteen club offers cash prizes for the best kept lawns and yards to stimulate civic pride as women's clubs lead cleanup efforts with city council endorsement. Also notes retirements and local civic changes including Dundee approving a new school house with seven thousand dollars.
Des Moines figures shift as Waterloo raids draw liquor dealers away. A former barkeeper notes at least five ex Des Moines liquor dealers now operate in Waterloo including Denny Rally. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support and flowers after bereavement for Mr and Mrs Mno McKenna and children.
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