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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

4

Herdsmen Contest At Iowa Dairy Show Seeks Neat Barns

The Iowa State Dairy Association launches a herdsmen contest to boost herd care and barn appearance. Three gold medals per breed Jersey Holstein Guernsey and Ayrshire plus a champion watch for best overall record. Judges inspect barns twice daily and award based on cleanliness, conduct, feed handling, stall and alley upkeep, decoration, and show promptness. Entries due October 14 with awards on October 20 at 8 p.m.

Iowa State Dairy Association Jersey Holstein Guernsey Ayshire Estes

Local Men Desert from Regular Army

Sheriff Shores reports federal notice of two Waterloo residents who escaped from the United States Army. William H. Kaumann, 21, hospital corps private, enlisted November 4, 1910, deserted at Fort Logan, Colorado, July 27, 1912. John H. Barchie, 27, Company C Twenty-eighth Infantry private, enlisted April 2, 1913, escaped from Camp McGoy, Sparta, Wisconsin, July 2%.</s>

Sheriff Shores United States Army Waterloo William H. Kaumann Hospital Corps Fort Logan Colo John H. Barchie Twenty-eighth Infantry Camp McGoy Sparta Wis

Small Girls Harmed by Rowdy Boys at Band Concert

Three-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Fenwick and Mildred Howard aged 10 were injured at the west side park swings during a LaRue band concert. A villager quoted says older boys caused the disturbance, police action may be needed, and mothers are blamed for poor behavior.

Chas Fenwick Tenth Street West Mildred Howard Washington Street West Side LaRue Band Shane LaRue Egbrle

House Party At H. L. Litehfield Residence

A house party will be enjoyed for a few days at the H. L. Litehfield residence on Logan avenue tonight. Miss Neilie Litteh field returns from Webster City with Misses Ruby Whit ham and Mildred Boysen. Five other Waterloo girls join, including Marion Cooley Helen Galser Bailey Ferguson Jessie Tuthill and May Howell.

H. L. Litehfield Logan Avenue Yeom- Mencing Neilie Littehfield Webster City Ruby Whitham Mildred Boysen Waterrloo Marion Cooley Helen Galser Bailey Ferguson Jessie Tuthill Mlay Howell

Parents urged to view Brady War Pictures series

Readers are asked to ensure schoolchildren see the Brady War Pictures with text matter, supplied in sixteen sections by the Was terloo Evening Courier, one weekly. A coupon appears on page 8.

Wasterloo Evening Courier Waterloo Evening Courier Waedterleg Evening Courier

City in Brief: Mixed Local News and Notices

The Cedar River’s rise to four inches eased as water receded after a Cedar flood. Police court heard vagrancy cases in a busy morning. Residents swapped homes and travel plans, including a Logan Avenue purchase by Walter Clark and a Webb family trip to Fortuna. Knights Templar set a Friday conclave with a pre-dinner at six. Police and militia activities, fishing outings, and ice cream gifts to troops were noted. A new city ordinance book and bid process awaited bids. a doctor endorsed Foley Kidney Pills.

Pendleton Funeral Set For Friday at Home

The funeral for B. R. Pendleton will be held at 2 30 P M tomorrow at the residence 721 Third Avenue West Edgar A Vallant will command the services and the interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Daughter Mia Le Vert Taylor of San Antonio Texas cannot attend due to travel delays The notices also mention Brady coupons in sixteen sections published by the Wa week on page 8.

B. R. Pendleton Third Avenue West Hey Edgar A. Vallant Elmwood Cemetery Mia le Vert Taylor San Antonio Tex

Cafeteria Reopens Tomorrow After Repairs

The Y W C A cafeteria will resume serving tomorrow as rooms are ready after repairs and improvements. Coupons for meals appear in the Wa week publication. Temperature data for August 22 is recorded with remarks from Buchanan Optical Co. and the Syndicate block.

Buchanan Optical Co Syndicate Block Cee

Market News From Chicago and St Louis Aug 22

Wheat trading held steady near prior close as favorable weather weighs on prices. September and December futures showed mixed moves while cash demand remained firm. St Louis live stock reports show cattle hogs and sheep receipts and steady to firm prices across classes.

Chicago Riba ST. Louis Dsc Kansas City Kansan City Aus South Omaha Omaha Neb Texas Howe Mayaan Abers

Stenotype advertised as faster shorthand tool

A machine for writing shorthand faster and more accurately than any system is promoted. It claims quick learning and greater value to users, urging young readers to investigate the Stenotype to meet demands of modern business methods.

Powels

Chicago market report with livestock and grain prices

Chicago and New York market notes show butter steady creamery prices and lamb mutton quotes. Estimated hog cattle and sheep receipts listed, with corn and wheat futures and closes from Chicago New York and St Louis and Duluth summaries.

Notice Amending Articles of Hagle Township Creamery

A special stockholders meeting on August 2, 1912 amended Article IV of the Hagle Township Creamery Association charter. Authorized capital stock set at 2500 dollars divided into 260 shares of 10 each with an 8 percent guaranteed annual dividend. Subscriptions payable on demand, and stock may be increased by a majority vote at any annual meeting. President and Secretary authorized to acknowledge.

Hagle Township Creamery Association Paws

Waterloo Iowa Amends Sidewalk Construction Standards

City ordinances require all sidewalks over excavations to be built with fireproof supports. Options include reinforced concrete beams, steel I beams with brick or concrete arches, hollow tile arches, or combinations. Structures must bear 150 pounds per square foot, with specific steel and concrete stress limits and bending moment rules. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars and possible jail time. nonconforming walks must be replaced at abutting property owners’ expense. Passed August 19 1912.

City Waterloo Iowa R. L. Degon R. C. Thompson

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