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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
8
Des Moines April 24 report on Iowa workmen compensation questions and lightning injury liability. Convicts to work on state custodial farm. ten Fort Madison inmates join farm operations. Also notes Wm. S. Allen to seek Republican renomination for secretary of state. no bill passed to cover washing of linens for legislators.
Mason City witnesses for the state testify that Mrs. Charlotte Van Horn and a man drove a horse and buggy along Clear Lake to the murder site. Defense questions consider if Van Horn may have died by his own hand as the body position is examined. Iowa Falls reports Siloam Springs amusement park bought for 5000 with plans for bowling, springs water use, a hospital, and extensive development including floriculture and a sanitarium on surrounding land.
Lena Anderson of Leeds testified before Woodbury county commissioners that federal narcotics prohibitions after March 1 caused her to become insane. She had bought morphine worth 51 dollars, used it in three weeks, and opened four bank accounts under various names to support addictions, leading to hospitalization and a probable transfer to Cherokee.
An advertisement promotes Brownatone as the top selling hair tinting preparation worldwide, claiming instant gray coverage, wash and fade resistance, and a readyto-use formula. It offers samples for 20 cents and direct laboratory orders, with two shade options and pricing of 26 cents and $1.00. Sold by Kenton Pharmacal Co. Covington KY and Henderson Drug Co. Waiprloo.
Sioux City April 29 George Ford, indicted with ex police chief George Peirce, arraigned before District Judge John W Anderson and entered a not guilty plea. Peirce was found guilty of conspiracy last Saturday night.
Fort Dodge April 29 C P Bratnaber of Waterloo controller of Citizens Lumber announces plans to erect an eight story fireproof building on Central avenue between Tenth and Eleventh streets. The reinforced concrete structure will cover 100 by 140 feet at an estimated cost of 220000. Monarch Telephone considers leasing the property.
Dr Somers of Grinach becomes first Iowa physician to answer a professional call by aeroplane. Aviator Billy Robinson carried him eleven miles from Grinnell to a farm home, six minutes, then returned nine minutes for a total twenty two miles in fifteen minutes. The flight demonstrated aerial medical response and progress in aircraft development.
Art Tabor of Atedale passed through town with a new car. Will Myers tested a ditching machine by digging 300 rods last week and calls it a success. Albert Winner to race in a new car this year. Herb Padget moved to Chanp Hawe place to work on road projects with Mr. Howe. H. H. Fippert and F. H. Schlutsmeyer traveled to Colfax for rheumatism treatment. Lafes Sewing Circle of Presbyterian church to meet Mrs. C. W. Taxler May 5. Albert Burton visited Waterloo last week. Mr. Chaplin of the Iowa Gate company visiting home this week. Bake sale at Pippert & Winners for school Victrola fund. Grandma Shaw ill recently. Miss Abbie Wetherell visiting parents. Housing scarce with two single homes often occupied by two families. Mrs. Robert Fairburn to auction household goods May 1. bill date error showed April 31. C. A. Winner building a garage. D. Lowell bought a new car. Rains delaying tiling efforts.
Grandma Blake remains ill with age raising doubts on recovery while Kopenhaver plans to open a meat market by May 1. Various locals visit relatives, others purchase cars, and La LSU meets with Mrs. Van Orsdal. A new meal market building nears completion. Listy, Mrs Arnold dies after brief illness. Whittier beats Young Cubs 6 to 0 as Cubs struggle with fielding. Includes ads for Foley products and Hydra home cleaning demo.
Osage April 28 report of Mr. Markham hosting a Sunday gathering with his brother Fred and guests Mrs. Lon Ilead Mrs. Fred Walker sprained her ankle in the past week Mrs. Freeze of Northwood visited John Growden home and Mr. Roland of St Ans part of the recent social scene in Osage
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