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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
3
A fragmentary report notes a dramatic demand to remove a dress shield and uproar among participants. The unclear text references Paola Ja Mana and calls for drastic action against gowns, with phrases suggesting rebellion against norms or attire rules.
A preliminary survey is planned for a potential Cedar Rapids to Waterloo, Cedar Falls and North Western railway, tied to an interurban extension toward La Porte City. Cedar Rapids and Waterloo boosters show interest, communities expect benefits, and Brandon merchants remain eager for railroad access.
In Sikeston Missouri and Murrayville Delaware the text presents testimonials from women describing long months of illness and debilitating symptoms. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound they report restored health, energy to perform daily tasks, and improved well being, avoiding surgery.
The Waterloo Courier reports a new female seminary in Waterloo led by Miss Anna Field, a Holyoke graduate. The brick building, 40 by 40 feet with a 20 by 24 foot wing, will house ten sleeping rooms and multiple hall and study spaces. It aims to follow the Mount Holyoke plan and begin boarding in fall, with high hopes for local patronage and growth.
The item mentions Miss Anna Field and Miss Elizabeth Field residing at 908 Third Avenue West, a seminary building once at Park Avenue and Wellington Street, and the district court spring term opening last Monday with a postponement to the second Monday in June. Widespread corn scarcity and Wallerloo business activity noted as Mr W Russell sold carloads from Delaware county quickly at fair prices. Prairie chickens expected to be more abundant by June.
The Cass brothers are honored for their public spirit and desire to provide Waterloo and nearby communities with top interurban facilities. Their development of the W., CF. & IN. railroad system has been rapid, with a basis of permanency. Neighboring cities look to them for transportation improvements.
Rob Armstrong a union moulder and fellow workers left Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company on Miles Street. He faced Justice J E Dempster for assaulting Nick Guest a Greek employee amid strike tensions. A jury convicted Armstrong and Judge Dempster sentenced him to twenty days in jail. He appealed to the district court with a $100 bond.
Principal M. Wallace supervised planting along the high school grounds near the engine house while Mrs. C Cadwallader led the Civic Woman's club garden committee in assisting. Pupils at other river schools show growing interest as Waterlow East school board plans more trees and garden prep for flowers.
R. L. Shoemaker and H. E. Colby travel to Hampton to attend a large Holstein cattle sale featuring selections from W. B. Barney and Son and Frank White. White's cattle previously earned prizes at the Waterloo show last fall.
Members of the Nine club at a high school worked in a late afternoon event planting shrubs and flowering plants of many varieties. The effort showcased student involvement in beautifying the school grounds.
Mr. W. E. Hallensleden plans a new bakery and an ice cream saloon at this location in a few weeks. He expects a profitable investment and forecasts strong local patronage from residents.
Official roll from Captain Trumbull's Company Third Iowa lists killed Privates Sylvester T. Short Stephen DeWitt all of Company I. Wounded: Captain Mathew M. Trumbull Lopee McClure Charles W. Schleiter Anderson Edwards Henry Martin Gaylord Cotton. Missing: First Lieutenant John P. Knight prisoner, Privates John Turman Milton Wardall.
Black Hawk county moves toward being entirely out of debt as payments from the two-mill tax levy for county bond purposes reduce the remaining obligations. Officials expect the final debt clearance formally on November 1, with the margin shrinking rapidly.
Bond obligations total ten thousand dollars with about eight thousand collected. No warrants remain. When the last issue is paid around November first, the two mill tax for this purpose may end unless county improvements start. The bridge fund is low. Vast tax collection shows January 1, 1912 balance of sixty five thousand two hundred fifty three dollars and thirty six cents, with sixty seven thousand four hundred fifty five dollars twenty two cents collected since then, totaling nearly seven hundred fifty thousand dollars. About fifteen thousand receipts were written. Marriage licenses issued show trends by age, with many marriages among those aged twenty to forty, and very few after age seventy. The youngest bride recorded was fourteen. Farmer land transfers fell, reducing instruments recorded since January 1.
Waterloo bicycle riders report a rising theft strain titled dave song as police monitor the mournful refrain. Last week two more bikes vanished near the M C A and Syndicate buildings. Rambler and Colonial models stolen while owners patronized the Majestic Theatre. Several victims live on Baltimore street, far from the nearest car line.
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