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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
9
Ruth Cameron notes people blame fate for errors while claiming credit for successes. A match maker backs this up with stories of failed unions and seemingly blessed pairings. She questions the logic of credit without blame and the human habit of shifting responsibility.
The Gould family thanks those who helped during illness and death of Clifford D Gould and for floral tributes. Gratitude extended to Mr and Mrs G R B Gould, Mrs Grace Gould, and Frank Bert and Jay Gould for their kindness and remembrance.
Washington August 25 Special Congressmen Pepper will give a major speech in support of the administration currency bill when the house opens debate. Pepper has studied the currency question for months and participated in shaping the measure. Some banker constituents fear his background as a school teacher and lawyer could complicate the debate.
Fire department members plan to petition the council to switch from monthly to twice monthly pay. No major business on the agenda tonight as the council likely adjourns to Thursday to consider next year’s levies. The contract for paying Cortlandt and other streets will also be awarded.
Readers are invited to obtain up to date Courier patterns by filling a coupon and sending it to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo, enclosing ten cents for each pattern. Patterns include seam allowances and orders are filled promptly though delivery may take ten days after submission.
A mousseline de sole gown for a young girl features a pointed neck line and deep shoulder flounce. The tunic is trimmed with lace while the skirt displays a deep flounce with bows of baby ribbon. A white satin ribbon sash completes the look.
The article reports the death of Harry V. Dodd in an Illinois Central yard accident in Dubuque on Friday night while switching, with a funeral set for 2:30 pm at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Relatives from Cedar Rapids, including L. D. Dodd and Miss Bessie Dodd, arrive for services.
Evangelical association camp meeting at Chautauqua park reports record attendance for the week. Services began with Bible study led by Rev. David Lang, then a German sermon by Bishop E G Breyfogel, followed by an English farewell address by Dr. Schwab of Mendota Illinois. The event, part of Amusement week, focused on Young People's Alliance and will return next year at the same site.
The Waterloo city council meets Thursday to set levies for the next year. Library funding seeks a rise from 2.7 to 4 mills while riverfront work asks for 2 mills for retaining walls. New law allows 1.5 mills for fire equipment and 1 mill for police equipment. Most existing levies remain unchanged.
Fairbank residents attend events in nearby towns, including Barnum and Bailey in Waterloo and a Wapsie picnic. Local marriages, store sale to Teehey and Klintathan, and travel updates for families such as Adams, Jardee, Schrack, and Ward are recorded alongside community visits and church activities.
Local social items report visits and travels of residents and guests including Mrs Hilda Doud departing for Waterloo Mrs Bessie Adderman returning to Spokane Wash and plans to teach there. Des Moines fair attendance by QO A Fox and wife Storm Lake visits by Mr and Mrs Higbee and granddaughter Dorothy Smith.
An Iowa mother, Mrs. Huppertz of Oelwein, collapses as her daughter Eliza remains missing after the abduction case involving Franz Meyer and a youth identified as Eliza Huppert, both in Topeka police custody. The chaotic report details Ayre’s arrest and the dubious wife pairing as the search unfolds under Attorney General Cosson.
Waterloo bankers announce Saturday afternoon closing will end August 30 with noon closure and Labor Day to keep doors shut until Tuesday. Following week, Aug 20, banks will stay open all day Saturday. picnic at Carleton Sias summer cottage near Janesville attended by Leavitt Johnson Trust and Waterloo Savings staff. County Auditor Rainbow suffers hay fever for first time this season.
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