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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
9
The Stenotype claims to be a faster and more accurate shorthand method than pen or pencil systems. It appeals to students and professionals seeking efficiency in business writing and modern methods demand higher speed and precision.
Iowa Falls dispatch reports shamming maneuvers amid threats of rain. Cavalry exhibition planned. big troop review scheduled for Tuesday Governor's day. Cedar Falls boosters to visit Co. M and push home-coming week plans. Sergeant Jesse B. Howell elected captain of Co I Fifty Fourth after Elliott departs.
Denver, Aug. 17. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bubr of a farm five miles northeast of Denver mourn the loss of their six year old son Clarence. He fell from a wagon Thursday afternoon and broke his arm. A doctor treated the injury but he died while the arm was being dressed.
A child dies after a violent coughing spell sparking community sympathy. Electric Park closes the season on Labor Day September 2 with an all day festival featuring sports, picnics, concerts, vaudeville, and free attractions. Special acts include T Nelson Downs the king of bonus and the American News boys quartet plus two other acts. Delegations from local labor bodies are expected to participate in Iowa’s standout day.
Washington, Aug. 17. Tama Jim Wilson secretary of agriculture and oldest man in Taft's cabinet announced plans to resign public life on March 6 next to go home among his grandchildren and wear overalls. He has served four years longer than the cabinet record, and under his regime the department's scope has been broadened.
Mr and Mrs James Sealey mourn the death of their infant son Richard Car Sealey who died yesterday about noon at their Falls avenue home The remains were taken to Peterson Bros undertaking parlors and shipped to Fort Dodge this morning Funeral services and burial will be held at Otho the former home of Mrs Sealey The piece also contains an advertising testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills and a doctor from Rochester NY praising the product.
New York Evening Post notes that a broad economic upturn could influence voting behavior. It cites record or near record harvests, rising crop profits and favorable prices for wheat oats corn and cotton, plus strong banking activity and money markets. The piece argues prosperity tends to favor the incumbent party and warns against overreacting to short term Wall Street mood.
County Superintendent Moore sends letters to all directors asking if autumn term teachers are secured to begin rural schools on schedule. Awaiting replies, he cannot gauge potential teacher scarcity. He toured towns handling uniform text books and plans to report soon on attendance, wages, and growing property values. Carson urges practical road laws and county engineer led, with road gangs, to improve state of roads and cut taxpayer costs.
A reader letter from Robert N. Carsons highlights practical suggestions for improving roads and calls out neglect of river-to-river road work. The piece notes farmers are busy threshing and short of help, causing delays in road dragging and maintenance across the county and beyond.
An advertisement touts Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam as a quick cure for diarrhoea dysentery cholera infantum and bowel troubles with no opium or habit forming drugs. It promises relief after other remedies fail and offers 35 cents or three bottles for a dollar. Ends with nationwide availability.
A belated gardener drove a crate of spring chickens through a clamoring crowd at the east market as the last of live poultry sold out. Chickens fetched 36 and 40 cents each amid a lively market despite morning rain. Honey sales followed with comb honey 10 and 15 cents a rack and extracted product 20 cents a pint. Market turnout was strong with many producers and buyers. councilman Switzer questioned the west market’s viability and rental justification.
Mrs William B McKerman of Boston Massachusetts advocates Mellins Food noting her four month old baby born underweight at seven months has gained weight and strength. She credits Mellins Food for the child’s health and urges other mothers to try it. She also recalls being a Mellins Food baby herself and seeks a free sample for new mothers.
The Lamb family and two weeks near Cedar Falls returned home today. Mr. Schlegel, circulation manager of the Nebraska State Journal, is married to a sister of Mrs. Lamb. The outing was enjoyable despite the bad weather.
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