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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
9
A Rotary Gail gathering featured a full afternoon program at the reserve with Moose Band, singing trio, and a hearty dinner. Children swam in the river under lifeguard supervision while adults enjoyed contests, prizes, and a baseball game ending 16 to 2.
Des Moines reports Iowa’s attendance at the fifty-ninth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic reflects the passing of Civil War veterans. Thirteen posts dropped out in 1924 to sustain membership. many posts now have fewer than six members. Jan 2 totals show about 200 posts and 2,954 members in the state. Town department peak membership reached 20,49. The national encampment will meet in Grand Rapids from August 31 to September 6.
Iowa Falls Iowa August 5 Miss Minnie Armstrong died from injuries suffered last Sunday in an automobile accident while returning from church with her father and brother. The family had recently bought a new car and were learning to drive. The vehicle ran over an embankment and she attempted to jump free but was caught as it overturned.
A woman injured in a car crash suffered critical chest injuries that worsened over a week and led to her death. The incident prompted an investigation into the crash circumstances and medical response.
Des Moines August 6 three more closed banks in the state will pay dividends to depositors August 15 state superintendent A Andrew announced. Lost Nation Savings Bank will pay 25 percent totaling 25266.84 and Peoples Savings Bank of Grand Mound 25 percent amounting to 88804.88. The Citizens Savings Bank of Quimby will pay a 10 percent dividend of 21318.98.
The Cadillac Motor Car Company announced four new cars on display at Morris Motor Car in Waterloo. The redesigned engine, chassis, and body continue Cadillac’s 11 year characteristics and include notable improvements. An important engine enhancement centers on oiling.
The article explains how a new car design eliminates dilution and condensation in engine oil by a crankcase ventilation system that expels seepage gases before they condense. It notes a chassis improvement with semi-aisiatic springs and a ball and socket rear shackle to reduce wear at a vulnerable point. In a separate report, an unidentified peddler of needles and ping was jailed in Dubuque after being found intoxicated. no identity could be established.
Mary Hagensick of Eikader died at her brother A. E. Hagensick’s Elkader home after a illness that began in May as she sought recovery in Elkader. Born Sept 27, 1872 in Ceres Clayton County she aided her brother in Elkader drug dis e as well as church and fraternal affiliations. Funeral planned for Elkader Friday afternoon.
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