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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
5
West Side markets showed brisk activity as potatoes sold for 1.10 per bushel and pears and melons brought low prices. Buyers crowded wagons, while a farmer and trader tried to push prices higher, and 41 wagons registered on the east side with strong patronage.
The sports editor of the Courier refuses publication of a typed query signed Three Base Ball Fans. Since origin is unknown anonymous letters are treated as equally valid as others, and only complaints by responsible persons with signature may be printed. The manager or Waterloo supporters’ attitudes are not subject to public airing without proper in person or written authorization.
Public notices advertise Champ Clark speaking Friday at 8 p m at Syndicate Theatre. An advertisement from The Bord Traneter Co of Minneapolis promotes cut rates on household goods and improved service to the Pacific Coast and other points.
The Quagoy community expresses joy as a roadbed contract is issued for completion by December 1. Officials say work will advance infrastructure and ease transit. Local leaders urge residents to stay apprised of project milestones.
Waterloo and Quasqueton items dominate this clipped city page. Notices include railroad extension plans from Quasqueton toward Waterloo, local family movements, travel for health and duties, a promissory note suit, store consignments, birth announcements, church matters, and a minor traffic mishap with two drivers and a broken steering wheel.
Davenport reports Special Counsel Sampson, for Attorney General Cosson, charges Scott county Deputy Sheriff Maripan with watching much of a prize fight on a Mississippi River barge last Sunday. Sheriff Eckhardt allegedly knew of the event and an effort to stop it was made when Iowa side was found. Thirty six cases of beer on board reportedly sold at 15 cents each, with possible federal and state prosecutions.
Oliver Stevenson and his cousin David Stevenson arrived home after a two month tour of Europe visiting Belfast Londonderry Edinburgh Glasgow London Paris and other cities. They note many changes since their last visit and say Paris has American cities beaten in many ways but America is still best. They spoke of Hendersons and Schuneman's.
Three auto accidents marred Elgin roundups as two racing drivers and a national races official faced peril yesterday. Chief Timer Joseph P. Friable’s machine overturned into a ditch while preparations continued for events tomorrow and Saturday.
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