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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
12
Wheat yields threshed around Hampton range from 25 to 26 bushels per acre with a standout near 21 bushels. Some grain has sold for about 2.05 dollars per bushel as local growers report strong activity and rising expectations.
Grundy Center Iowa August 16 The Pres Center schools will open in September with three teaching vacancies to fill The openings are domestic science fifth grade and second grade due to resignations The district expects a difficult hiring period. Roy Strohbehn sold his 160 acre farm north of Reinbeck to James Lovell at 21250 per acre Just a year earlier Mr Etronbehn bought the property. A government inspector checked threshing machines in Grundy county to save grain Two machines south of town paused for adjustments The Federal Land & Investment Co of Kansas City Mo bought the HE Slifer farm of 156 acres adjoining the west city limits and will plat 26 acres for residence New assistant bank cashier R D Lane Hampton named to succeed Alex Slessor who enlisted
Eight Buchanan County men depart for military instruction with six to Ames and two to Des Moines. several names listed with hometowns. Two Independence boys promoted to first lieutenant arrive overseas. other notes include enlistments, waivers, and local reassignments among Independence Jesup Hazleton and Mortes Moines. Sunday School Convention set for Sept 7 8 at the Methodis Church. real estate transfers and local ad items conclude the page.
The Bird of Prey a William Fox production stars Gladys Brockwell at the Palace today and Saturday. Brockwell's dramatic ascent from outcast to socially refined heroine unfolds mainly in Mexico with intense emotional scenes. Adele Durant plans murder but reforms and marries the man after meeting Mexican brigands.
A personal note praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for relief from heart pains and bloating, claiming renewed health while tending to chickens and a garden. It touts a simple preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays inflammation linked to stomach and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis.
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