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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
5
Des Moines reports show Iowa facing hog cholera with calls for firmer measures. North Dakota bans simultaneous treatment after trials, while Iowa experiments focus on serum use for cholera free herds and path treatments for affected herds. State officials warn virus risks and urge trained handlers, with officials coordinating with federal probes on food price inflation.
In Des Moines on August 17 hundreds of thousands of dollars daily flow from Iowa corn fields as drought and heat cut yields in the northern region. Observations by the weather bureau and the agriculture department note damage, while other areas report favorable conditions allowing strong harvests for smaller grains and ongoing threshing.
August seventh marked twin golden wedding anniversaries in Marshalltown as Mr. and Mrs. Tohn H. Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Downs observed fifty years of marriage. The Montgomerys wed in Indiana and the Downs in Bethel Wisconsin, with family gatherings honoring both unions this week in the city.
Poslam quickly eases an irritated itchy skin condition and stubborn eczema with antiseptic action for burns, cuts, and abrasions. It claims to soothe soreness and support healthier skin, while warning of possible adverse effects. Available through druggists and laboratories, Poslam promotes daily use for improved skin health.
Iowa City August 17 A Fox Indian from the Tama reservation known as Rodriguez Kahupahu or Bill Scott, driven by liquor, tried to drown himself in the Iowa River. He blocked the county courthouse area, was rescued by Officer Gilpin after waist deep immersion, and alleged a white man sold him 59 cents worth of whiskey. Police pursue the whiskey seller for possible federal charges.
Denison Aug 17 Henry Cassebarth, born in Germany, was given 24 hours to join the German army or leave. He chose to come back to the United States with his two oldest children, his wife planning to sell property and follow later. He became an American citizen after years abroad and now seeks land at home. His brother, a shoemaker, lives in Grundy Center. Monticello Aug 17 Busy meeting at Oxford Junction about court house and county seat. Monticello offered money to build a new court house locally. About 400 locals from Monticello Wever, Olin, Center Junction attended a parade and addresses. A Monticello Improvement resolution set a Wyoming meeting to coordinate with neighboring towns.
Des Moines reports show vast money potential from a sugar price swing as dealers dispute tallied gains. Rumors claim a local trader cleared over 71000 while others contest the amount. War disruption boosts demand, with Britain turning to the United States for sugar amid rising prices for refined and raw grades.
A city waterway case schedules field work with a river survey by bike along both banks and a motorboat tour of the Cedar River shores. The judge led panel including W C Alden Seth Dean and F Faville will map the river before hearings begin. Geologist and engineer will collect samples and measure earth strata while the attorney handles legal aspects.
Unusual effort directed by Hugh G. Van Pelt to market stock of Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress. Eighty eight firms and citizens have purchased shares to back the cattle show, pledging support in hopes of maintaining local control. List includes Waterloo Furniture Co., Stewart Herrick Refrigerator Co., Paul Davis, James Black Dry Goods, Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co., and many others.
Four or five store rooms in the Russell Lamson hotel building in Waterloo are offered for rent by the hotel owners. The hotel slated to open September 1 aims to attract suitable tenants to create a busy retail corner at Fifth and Commercial streets. Lessees are being considered by Morton and Holden, with offices on the hotel’s first floor. The rooms are expected to be fully occupied and lit by opening day.
Rev Wilbur L Clapp left this morning for Clarinda where he will conduct a round table on Chautauqua at Chautauqua park this afternoon he will address the group tonight about The Challenge of the New Efficiency Campaign to the Men and Women of Today He will return to Waterloo Tuesday and speak Wednesday at the Young People's conference on The Relation of Young People to the Missionary Movement of Today
The Drewster family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their sisters. They thank you for the floral offerings and support.
London reports reveal German assault on Liege described as a slaughter in haystacks with troops driven like sheep into deadly Belgian fire. Times correspondent notes massed charges, fierce bayonet clashes, and a field mine trap that annihilated pursuing Germans before a Zeppelin duel and Belgian air defense near Liege.
A Belgian correspondent reports a strange procession moving into the city between Forts Vieron and Evegnes, as Belgian fort guns were unable to train on the march and officers and gunners could only watch.
Mrs Susan Krech widow of H C Krech died at her Denver Iowa home Saturday at 9 30 pm after a cancerous illness of one month She was born Susan Geyer in Columbus and was about 81 years old She married John Moeller and had four children two of whom George and Henry Moeller live in Denver Surviving include adopted son John McDonald and several stepchildren and siblings Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 at the house and 1 30 at the church
Rev. Mr. Kramm will officiate the funeral service for a local resident, with burial to follow in Maxfield cemetery.
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