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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
7
Modern schemes employed in new consolidated districts details landscape planning by the state college at Ames extension department led by Prof. Fitch. Emphasis on 4 to 6 acre grounds, athletic fields, and native plant adornment to create community centers and attractive school surroundings.
A heavy rainstorm swept through Town Falls Iowa on Tuesday night with loud thunder and lightning. Damaging winds disrupted area to the extent not yet measured as residents assess impacts and power outages.
Advertises Brownatone hair dye that applies with a comb or brush to restore color in minutes. Claims two shades golden to medium brown and dark brown to black with a wash off base and no dangerous ingredients. Available direct from Kenton Pharmacal Co and through drug stores nationwide.
A conference in Des Moines led to plans for a new crosscontinent highway linking Chicago to Salt Lake City. The route would pass Davenport Sterling Rock River Valley, Omaha, Denver and end at Salt Lake City, totaling about 1600 miles.
Daston Massachusetts August 16 Gov Ey N Foss a Democratic presidential contender last year issued a brief statement seen as signaling a bid for the Republican nomination for governor next month If Foss jumps to the GOP and wins a three term governor at odds with past Democratic alignments the primaries could feature a three cornered contest in a formerly solid Republican state
Des Moines city council accepts two mayor proposed provisions on railway franchise. The city would have the option to buy the system after set years at specified values with step increases. The company would pay all operating expenses and taxes. bond interest capped at five percent with council consent.
Judge Ed wards heard Mrs. Clarinda Cooper’s request to close Peter Tutzen’s saloon at Plainfield arguing it violates the law since it is not on a business street. The matter was left to written arguments with thirty days for submission while the saloon continues operations.
Des Moines Aug 16 Jerry B Sullivan will depart for New York City next week and on the 21st will receive a complimentary banquet. He has accepted a life position on the general board of appraisers in New York City, leaving Des Moines permanently. Sullivan came from Creston after a gubernatorial bid and has since practiced law while promoting political principles. The Des Moines public praises his public service on the school board and elsewhere. Full line fall and winter goods advertised at East Fifth Street.
The Denver Post prints a photo feature showing Ascalon commandery No. 25 quartered at the Milo hotel and the Iowa state band at City park. It highlights a Cedar Falls band photo after the local delegation’s arrival and includes a depiction of the Iowa Knights Templar on parade. Also notes Dr Gunsalus praising Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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