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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
8
A west side businessman perfects a metal waste basket rodent trap described as a guillotine. It uses perpendicular openings and requires no patent yet, allowing anyone to adopt the serviceable trap. The author notes easy travel for the rat at the top but slips under the feet.
In Cedar Falls Iowa April 20 Spe J S H Clark of Chicago University will lecture on Tone Color at 2 30 p m and present a reading from The Melting Pot in the evening admission is free The English club brings the event. Local notes report horses shipped to Boston tax protests and college baseball opening large city council hearing expected.
A fragment from the inventor's device shows a small tan object scattering papers in the office as the afternoon session ends. Part of the device is left behind while the inventor departs.
Mrs Isabel Loomis Cedar Falls music teacher for the city schools has resigned to take effect at term end She plans to move to California with her parents to live near their son who resides there Her years in Cedar Falls earned her respect for musical ability and fine character.
May day fete features a 10 AM parade through downtown with college society floats. May Queen Mrs. Blanch Walters to be crowned at 2 PM, followed by dances and games. Cedar Falls band concert to close the day. Also notes Aquilla Walker’s water power land at 9000 dollars and Dug Bennett’s visit after his mother’s death.
Cedar Falls April 30 Special The Klean Kwick Vacuum Washing Machine company organized by C M Dumond of Waterloo with 20000 capital 7000 paid in The firm will manufacture washing machines on the Monarch Feeder and Stacker floor Officers President C M Dumond Waterloo Vice President W J Wild Cedar Falls Secretary B T Moon Cedar Falls Treasurer W M Nostrop Cedar Falls Directors W J Peddicord Waterloo C J Wild Cedar Falls C M Dumond Waterloo W N Nostrop Cedar Falls Bruce Francis Cedar Falls.
A mouse infiltrated a popcorn receptacle in an office and wedged itself between casket slats. It dragged crumpled paper inside, then became trapped as it tried to escape. In a fatal twist the rodent detached its own head while struggling to free itself.
The W C T U convention for Black Hawk county met at the Congregational church in Cedar Falls with devotionals led by Mrs. J J Shoemaker. Speakers included Mrs. J D Mitchell Mrs A J Mawards and Mrs F J Kighmey, addressing measures like the black plague bill and five mile limit law.
Mrs. C. P. Cosgrove and Mrs. Roger Leavitt spoke while Rev. C. W. Crowder from Cedar Rapids preached a strong sermon on Loyal Citizenship addressing temperance. Cedar Falls ladies hosted and served noon dinner in the church dining room.
An amendment to the articles of incorporation for Sandy McManus, incorporated, doubles capital from 75000 to 150000. It may be issued as common or preferred. The company was formed a year ago tomorrow. C. B. McManus is president and J. M. Brearton is secretary.
Homer Lind’s playlet The Opera Singer ends its run with Lind singing three solos and playing the lead. The Capital City Four deliver popular harmony numbers and John P. Reed spoofs. Fred and Mae Waddell charm as a witty duo. Tomorrow’s bill features the Toudini Bros accordion act and Tetram May Co in The Conquering Hero plus O’Rura Japa, Sam Barton, and Pritzkow and Blanchard in songs and comedy.
Hon. Guy A Feely ex speaker of Iowa's house receives invitation from Davenport camp Sons of Veterans to speak at Rock Island government cemetery on Decoration Day. The tri city tribute will be held in Rock Island Davenport and Moline with about 10000 expected attendees. Miss Gladys Marietta fractured a bone in her left arm while roller skating yesterday. Madame Belle will visit Waterloo for a week offering business advice at the Globe hotel.
Waterloo west school authorities plan a summer playground to curb mischief among hundreds of children. Superintendent Hakill notes fencing and costly apparatus from 150 to 400 dollars each will be needed, with site options near Locust and Fourth streets or around the Whittler building.
Des Moines Iowa April 30 Thornburg assistant superintendent for two years was elected to succeed W O Riddell as superintendent. Opposition arose over lack of a college degree and alleged political activity in securing the job. He will assume duties at the opening in September.
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