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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
8
A Sunday sale note describes a cleanup of lace curtains on the second floor. It mentions broken lines and damaged velome samples, with all remaining stock offered at half price and limited by time. The ad emphasizes quick cleanup and readiness to move stock.
Markets eased on larger Russian shipments and bearish crop reports as traders awaited the May deal. July wheat slipped to 88 cents, oats and corn showed mixed moves with near term bearish tone, hogs weak, cattle steady, and a generally unsettled grain and livestock session with receipts and prices noted in St. Louis and Chicago quotes. Weather forecasts added cooling and showers in Iowa, South Dakota, and surrounding regions.
Omaha Neb April 29 cattle receipts about 100, market steady natives cows and heifers western steers stockers and feeders from 3.75 to 5.85. Hogs receipts 7,800 market 5 to 10 cents lower heavy 5.40 to 5.75 mixed 3.90 to 4.50 light 2.72 to 3.90. Sheep receipts 500 market steady muttons 3.40 to 4.80 lambs 4.00 to 5.90.
Chicago markets report butter steady and creamery grades with mixed dairy prices. Egg offerings show weak demand with updated case counts. cheese markets steady with various brands listed. Turkey availability appears easy with turkey hens noted. overall data reflects early spring pricing and grading terms.
New Orleans reports two nights of exposure hours of hunger and thirst for scores of fishermen during the West Indian gale off Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews of wrecked schooners and oyster luggers tell of suffering as patrols search unknown inlets for men believed to have found refuge in coastal villages.
Mrs. L. J. Garnsey lies critically ill at her daughter Mrs. W. L. Dewey’s home, 324 Alien Street. Frail health lengthened to sudden decline last Sunday. son J. B. Garnser arrived from Kansas City upon notice of illness. officials fear only a few hours remain.
The Sheffield choir arrived in St Paul from Waterloo Iowa at 8 p m. They met reception committees at The Saint Paul House and Governor Eberhart joined them in singing. They lunched at the Commercial club then rehearsed at 2 30 and performed The Dream of Gerontius in the Auditorium The Dream of Gerontius is referenced. The party includes Sir Edward Elgar Viscount Campden Lady Nora Noel and Dr Henry Coward.
Lamson Bros Co moves George E. Booth from Waterloo to Chicago office effective May 1. Everett J. Moore arrives from Marshalltown to take over Waterloo duties, with Booth remaining ten days to train him. Moore brings extensive business experience and will be welcomed with his wife to Waterton.
New York April 29 William Loeb Jr collector of the port has received a $10 conscience fund contribution from Toledo Ohio with a note stating doubt about owing the government but giving the benefit of the doubt. The donation appears linked to Billy Sunday sermons and will go to the conscience fund.
Philadelphia April 29 One of the greatest aggregations of college athletes will compete at Franklin Field this afternoon as the seventeenth annual carnival of relay races and field sports opens under university auspices. The event is described as the most representative college athletic meet in the country, though eastern and western intercollegiate championships are considered more important. A baby girl named Mary Julia was born to Mr and Mrs E L Somerville in St Louis, weighing 11 pounds. the mother is Etta Breckenridge, grandmother Mrs Al Breckenridge.
City in Brief reports a mix of local events including residents moving to The Hut cottage for the summer, licensing of a Cedar Rapids couple, intrusive bank bankers meeting in Elkader, and Mrs. Fox of San Diego visiting Waterloo. It notes pharmacy moves, a divorce case dismissal, incorporation filings for Flush Plumbing, and an amended damages suit over a bonfire injury. Reading mentions graduation prep, a golden wedding anniversary, and a lighthearted anecdote about two men with missing limbs found intoxicated near the Rock Island depot.
Surveyors for the Iowa Traction company push the Oskaloosa to Waterloo line, now about two miles south of Waterloo city limits in Eagle and Orange townships. Six surveyors led by Lathrop are to cross into the city by Monday evening, with routes to be evaluated for terminal facilities and factory sites. A May breakfast at First Baptist Church is noted for Tuesday morning.
Washington April 29. Democrats in the senate plan to overthrow Senator Bailey of Texas and show unity on tariff questions. Progressive Democrats favor caucusing on major bills. If Bailey bolts, he risks party disavowal and public embarrassment. House Democrats have shown harmony. Waterloo saloonmen testified before a federal grand jury in Dubuque. three important bills were found, but indictments not yet public.
An OCR fragment promotes a $5.50 recipe said to help weak kidneys and mentions tests and bodily symptoms. The garbled text references urine, facial swelling, eyelids, breath, and other health effects, but lacks clear author or source details.
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