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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
3
Waterloo hosts a three day gathering of the Knights of Pythias with delegates arriving August 22. Organizers expect record attendance and plan citywide decorations and auto tours to showcase Waterloo. Weather precautions and optimism run high as preparations continue.
In Aurora on August 3 women fled hot nights by riding around in autos in nightgowns. families abandoned beds in several fashionable districts. In New York humid heat worsened, mercury rose to 83 at 10 am, 77 yesterday, with humidity 80 and five deaths plus 18 prostrations in 24 hours. No relief expected.
Weather data supplied by Buchanan Optical Co shows late readings with wide high and low ranges. Washington reports no Americans aboard the Italian liner Letimbro sunk by a submarine off the Mediterranean. investigation ongoing but considered closed by the state department.
Conductor J F ODonnell held Iron Mountain passenger train 821 for 26 minutes at Brown Springs Missouri to obtain milk after a farmer delivered a cow milking milk for a starving infant aboard the train. The child revived after drinking fresh milk and the journey resumed.
Local digest covers residents traveling to Minneapolis and Wisconsin for vacations and visits. Mentions Miss Alina Kaus returning from Clear Lake and Mason City, Mrs Kana Nash improving at home, and a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs George F Rolston. Updates include council absence due to Major Galloway, and various travels including Purposes of Cedar Falls banner search, Geneva conference delegates leaving, and outings by F. Loomis and family.
Ida Starr, 40, drove into a rage from heat and barricaded herself in Jon Schuntz’s home at 817 72 Tobin Street. She fired at police, was shot in the head by Officer Potmeyer during a rescue attempt, and died shortly after. A later note mentions a Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter want ad.
Mrs. A Thurston leads residents in a petition and injunction bid against Bryant Asphalt Paving Co to bar an asphalt plant in Litchfield addition. City council petition aims to prohibit such plants citywide amid health and property value worries, with hundreds of signatures expected and deputy Reed Turhill drafting the injunction.
Des Moines August report by the state board of health notes 48 cases of infantile paralysis in Iowa with two new cases in the last 24 hours. The spread across the state is not epidemic, except at Mason City where 13 cases are listed.
Investigation into a border incident reveals two privates of Company EK, Eighth Massachusetts infantry, fired toward a cactus plant while guardsmen claimed they were engaging smugglers. General George Bell Jr., commander in El Paso, said reports of Mexican incursions and soldiers crossing into Mexican territory could not be substantiated.
Gloomy Verdun gains for German forces contrast with renewed French British actions on the Somme. Haig’s men attack Guillemont while France advances east of Hill No 168 and north of Hardecourt. Germans threaten Thiaumont, Italy’s Isonzo offensive gains ground with 3,600 prisoners and new Austrian lines. Cadornas troops reportedly seize further positions near Rome.
Charles Nye, a clerk at the Irving hotel, confuses Day and Night when two guests register as William Day and Arthur Night. Both request lighter rooms, Nye swaps the rooms, and the men end up satisfied as Day and Night exchange rooms after the mix up.
After a fight with Hook Island freight crew outside the city, two vagrants were beaten and locked in a sealed box car. Police cordoned Rock Island yards and the men were jailed on vagrancy charges and await arraignment before Police Judge J. G. Beem.
Washington reports adverse weather and plant disease damaged the nation's principal farm crops in July. Losses totaled 106 million bushels of wheat, 89 million of corn, and 45 million of oats from early July Department of Agriculture estimates.
Samuel M. Hott's will names daughter Sarah E. Ludden and grandson Guy Rligstalter as executors. All real and personal property go to Ludden for her lifetime, with full ownership to pass after her illness and burial expenses. If Trostetler dies first, Ludden holds title and may dispose as she chooses. estate includes $2000 in personal property and a 200 acre farm in East Waterloo.
In Cedar Falls H. J. Pfeiffer survived a near fatal incident when a brick kiln he was moving at the Pfeiffer place toppled, burying him in rubble. The top of his hat was cut off, one finger was crushed, and prompt bystander care prevented a worse fate.
Defendant is discharged as Uptont B. Kepford justice of the peace freed Ernest Weberking from a cruelty to a horse charge. The complaint alleged poor feed water and tare. Kepford ruled the evidence did not support the state. Change of venue from Justice Knapp's court. CG. J. Rudolph served as counsel. Walter R. French assistant county attorney prosecuted.
Magara Falls Ont August reports say troops guard waterpower works in Queen Victoria park with barbed wire entanglements and electric charges at night to deter possible attacks by imperial powers. The barrier blocks park areas affecting tourists while ammunition plants rely on the power station for motive power.
Reported from the border today the first dead of the unit since mobilization. Private Irani Sayadi of Oskaloosa, 200 years old, Whird Infantry, is listed among the dead after a long bike yesterday. Details unclear due to damaged text.
Shipping clerk of Wilton Mills, aged 37 years off duty after 86 years service, requests a week of real rest. He has faced long forced idle and hospital stay, seeking one month of relief before returning to duty. The worker hopes for a short, steady pause to recover from a lifetime of wear.
Boston reporters and maritime observers weigh rumors that the German submarine Bremen may seek refuge in Boston harbor. officials note possible cargo of nickel and aluminum being shipped to avoid observation, with experts tracking routes along the Massachusetts coast and debates over reach of three mile limit.
Funeral services for Sydney Bruner were held at O'Teefe & Rowne's chapel with Court, pastor of First M church, officiating and burial in Elmwood cemetery. Survived by brother LeRay, uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Ackles, six cousins. Albert Ackles of Traer and other relatives. Bruner, about 25, a painter by trade, drowned while bathing in the Town River on Sunday. A personal cable from President Wilson regarding Poland's conditions was delivered to the forent Heer history today.
A regular meeting of the KRolgt s and Ladiex or Security Wi is announced for Wednesday evening led by Woof P. Kind. After the business session, a lecture on theory will be presented and supper served. Members may invite friends. A large attendance is desired for important business including Iowa Guard recruits and a transfer to Brownsville, Mexico.
An engagement between Austrefin and Talla ships is reported near the Wallan coast on Anguat 2. Vienna releases say Salian warships were struck and flotilla receded. Aur Rita vessels unharmed. McDonald, 22, in custody for peculiar actions. mental condition considered. no further stems taken. he plans to attend college.
Hudson area residents, including Mr and Mrs Cart and Mr and Mrs Wall Petty, parade through town for social visits. Iowan Prof Moyers visits, plans set for Tripoli posting. numerous town members attend church events, weddings, and a voluntary Sunday school gathering with a cream social and electors meeting.
Rev. Baker congratulated on the success of a two week camp. Six girls got lost during an excursion but were found safe and remains of the event were praised for maintaining safety and joy.
A fragmented Mount Vernon township notice details visits, family travels, and community events around Cedar Falls and nearby areas. It mentions relatives from Waterloo Business College, Green Lake and Nora Springs, plus a Implied Epworth League event with concert by Laela the Lows, and local residents hosting guests and attending gatherings.
Parisian Sage promises to prevent grayness and baldness by stimulating hair roots for both men and women. Wangler Bros. Co. offers a large bottle for under 60 cents with a money back guarantee. Claim it will stop hair loss and make hair luxuriant and bright with a refreshing, harmless formula.
Two modern houses offered near Troi cur Hae on west side. bargain from owner. Sale of a U-Seadt Water Cacler in good condition. Light cream horses for sale. Registered male Pat Bull Pap at Cake facin. Yard Roadster or Touring Gat wanted with cash offer. Address C109 care of Courier. Wanted work by day or hour. War one ry helpers needed. fur business. Marley Davidsons motorcycle sale term from F J Rhoades. Town travel note and contact details.
A large crowd gathered to watch IL perform after the parade, followed by a hand concert.
Doctors credit fresh air pure food and clean living as key to treating tuberculosis. Eckman’s Alterative is advertised as a non narcotic adjunct believed helpful alongside proper care and hygiene. The ad claims no habit forming drugs and urges trial under medical guidance.
A vivid advertorial urges readers to remove sun damaged skin with Welcome brand wax and a Saxolite wash. It promises gradual whitening, daily improvement, and a problem free result after weeks, touting household drug-store products and a routine of nightly waxing and morning washes.
An advertisement promotes a weight reduction method using Korean capsules taken after meals and before bed. It claims quick, safe results without dieting or exercise, urging weekly weigh ins and stating multiple benefits such as easier work and increased buoyancy.suppliers Hansen & Hansen or Wangler Bros. offer the product.
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as the only effective corn remedy. It claims two drops dry instantly, allows wearing shoes immediately, and promises painless removal. Distributed by E Lawrence & Co of Chicago and sold by druggists for 25 cents. Waterloo stores also list local distributors.
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