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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1912

Page

8

Hungry River Eats Up Track Across Missouri River

Big Muddy on rampage swallows 100 loaded freight cars as engineers battle the flood at Folsom. Officials Bracken Ustik Greer Bonham Hughes survey the damage and warn of possible abandonment or rebuilding of the Glenwood to Council Bluffs line. Five stub trains shift traffic to Plattsmouth while mail delays mount.

Big Muddy Council Bluffs BE. P. Bracken Chicago F. H. Ustik St. Louis B. B. Greer St. Joseph Coll. Bonham M. C. Hughes Kansas City Folsom Missouri River Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Corps of Engineers Missouri Bracken Burlington Bluffs Glenwood Plattsmouth Omaha

Cleaning Tips for Dairy Pails by Dean

Professor Dean advises dairy men to clean pails cans and separators twice daily. Soap removes surface dirt but not all germs that sour milk. Gold Dust washing powder cleans thoroughly leaving milk vessels clean and safe and works faster than rivals.

Professor Dean Heanser

High Honors For Five Law Pupils At State University

In Iowa City on April 29 five seniors from the State University of Iowa College of Law are named members of the Order of the Coif. This honor mirrors Phi Beta Kappa in classics and Sigma Xi in sciences. Names include Francis M. Fuller Mount Ayr Ralph W. Vasner Independence George J. Norman Greenfield Owen F. Meredith Atlantic and Frank T. Jensen Dysart. Membership rests on scholarship.

Towa City College of Law State University of Iowa Order of the Coif Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Francis M. Fuller Mount Ayr Ralph W. Vasner Independence George J. Norman Greenfield Owen F. Meredith Atlantic Frank T. Jensen Dysart Lehmarship Order of the Colf

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We express thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers during our bereavement. Signed by Mrs Andrew Rar, Mr and Mrs Charles Raub.

Andrew Rar Charles Raub

Weather prophet warns of warm wet May and looming disasters

JOHN C. BUSBY Independence Ta April 29 weather outlook foresees warm spells and heavy widespread rain in May with electrical storms, tornadoes and other disasters on land and sea. He cites Saturn’s influence, praises Col Roosevelt, and questions Prof Hoar while noting sermons and a funeral in Muscatine.

Towa Saturn Earth Col. Roosevelt Prof. Hoar A.C. Willfard John C. Busby Independence

New Pastor Impresses Walnut Street Church Parishioners

Dr John Bunyan Smith, the new pastor of the Walnut Street church, is making a fine impression on his congregation. Sermons yesterday were notably strong and well received.

John Bunyan Smith Walnut Street Rapist

Ozone treatment claims cure for lung troubles and habits

An advertisement by Dr. Coth ern of Waterlon offers ozone therapy for chronic diseases including catarrh bronchitis asthma and consumption claiming many past cures. He invites a free week trial with payment only if improvements are seen and notes cures for liquor and morphine habits. Office hours and address are provided.

Bright Waterlon Toran Enre Yen

Weekly Sunday schedule revised for church meetings

The text notes a seven day proscription for Dr. Smith, care to cure spring fever and Sunday sickness with three doses. The weekly prayer meeting time shifts to 7:46 this week, with the hour before devoted to a weekly teachers meeting to study the Sunday school season.

Br. Smith

Cake Auction a Big Success at YWCA Demonstration

A cake baking contest during a paper bag weaving demonstration at the YWCA room in Century block drew a large crowd. Mrs W W Kaffer 1419 Fourth street won the Hoosier kitchen cabinet first prize and other ladies received flour canned goods and cash. Proceeds over $20 were presented to the YWCA with the cake auction selling for 6 the largest single cake. The event thanked Citizens Gas and Electric and Clear Quill Flour for support while Mrs Kaffer expressed thanks for the prize delivery.

Century Block The Courier W. W. Kanffer Fourth Street Wert Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Citizens’ Gas & Electric Company Clear Quill Flour Company

Auto Bandits Dynamited After Five-Hour Battle

Paris April 29 Bonnot the motor car bandit chief and his ally Dubus died after a five hour clash with police and military forces. Ten thousand spectators watched as dynamite destroyed the hideout where the desperadoes had taken refuge in a garage.

Paris Bonnot France Dubus

Fruits and vegetables tables at C. W. Rightney's grocery

Carlton Stas received a $1,000 draft for the Modern Woodmen of America policy held by William Williams. Williams died in January and delays due to birth date discrepancies in the documents affected the payment. Sweeper Vac Cleaner never sold over $10.50 in Waterloo. Phone 1081 Black.

Waterloo Carlton Stas William Williams Woodmen of America Mr. Willams

Another Forger Under Arrest

John Mitchell, Calored, 29, a grocer salesman, charged with forgery after cashing a $15 worthless check at a local bank by forging Joseph Bridges’s signature. Witnesses include Wirt Hoxte. proceedings set before a justice of the peace. Mitchell held on drunkenness charge and other counts.

Willam F. Wylts McSweaney Meidowedale Fis Om Loral Wiilett Toxeph Hridges Wirt Hoxte Coutts Jferties Thes Prisonenr RUC Claire Justice of the Peace J. H. Meyers

Nomination May Go to Convention for Sheriff Race

Five Republican candidates compete for sheriff in Dell during the primary. If any gets 8 percent plus of the vote, nomination may advance to a delegate convention. The convention date is Saturday June 28, with rates to be set and delegates chosen at the primary. Candidates listed include M Shores, Red Henderson, AL Koch, and others.

Sheriff Sherif M. Shores Ot Reetur P. Red Henderson AL Koch

Cline Leads in Waterloo Area as Sheriff Exits Race

Al aspirants converge on Waterloo with Mr Cline staying away after relocating from a farm to Cedaryala. Former Hutler county sheriff for two terms, Cline appears distant while others seek voter support.

Cline Waterloo Cedad Yala Hutler County Supe

Corson Wins Waterloo Gun Club Shoot at Dupont Prize

James L. Corson of 284 Western Avenue won the $25 handwatch prize in a Waterloo Gun Club competition at Dupont Powder Company. He scored 186 out of 200 with a handicap in the several afternoons’ shoot.

James L. Corson Western Avenue Dupont Powder Company Waterloo Corann Acore

Twelve Seek Railway Mail Clerk Positions Next Saturday

An examination for railway mall clerks will be held next Saturday in the federal building court room under the supervision of J. Munger, secretary of the Civil Service Examination board. Twelve applicants have announced themselves and more may appear.

Federal Building J. Munger Civil Service Rexomination Board

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Professor Busby Story NO DR. Cothern Russell Lainson Hlours C. W. Rightney Ficken Jefferson Street Tron Beds John Mitchell Am Jaalire R. P C.J. Miller Fourth Street Pasar
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