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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
10
Cedar Falls subscribers are asked to report any delivery irregularities to Clarence Wynkoop business agent at 122 Main Street. The notice is printed for Waterloo Evening Courier readers via J. G. Packard correspondence.
Cedar Falls announces a large list of graduates bound for schools nationwide. Notable names include Myra Downs in Brookings and Vera Du Bois in Omaha, with dozens more heading to states such as Minnesota, Washington, and North Dakota to teach in various districts.
Chief of Police 1B. A. Leighton received a telegram from an undertak ing firm at Clinton Oklahoma stating that C. W. Smith was killed in a railroad wreck yesterday and that he probably had a half brother in this city who was possibly in the hardware business. Officers checked hardware stores but found no connection.
J S Leachman waived examination on charges of maintaining a nuisance at 122 1 2 Main Street Cedar Falls Iowa. He gave bonds for appearance before the grand jury after an arrest following a Saturday afternoon escape at the same location. Other city items include sidewalk injunction talks, Barnes Beltz nuptials announced, OBrien departs Rock Island for Minneapolis, and funeral rites for Mrs. Younker with Rebekah lodge service.
Frank Birch returns from Europe while Evangelical Association members hold Cedar Heights picnics with attendees from Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Edna Lang plans a Shell Rock visit, Velma Roadman to Spokane, and farmers head to Des Moines for the state fair. Various local residents announce jobs, relocations, and a grandson's death.
A Pecos Texas man runs a horse ranch, reflecting regional ranching activity and local livelihood in the area.
Col Theodore Roosevelt told the Chicago Progressive club that the party will not surrender its principles to gain peace with Republicans or other parties. He said the party upholds complete adoption of its platform and the people's right to enact social justice legislation regardless of other branches.
William Jorgensen driver of a motor truck swerved onto a sidewalk near the Chicago Great Western tracks at Sycamore street at 7 30 this morning to avoid box cars. He struck Andrew G McColm manager of the Waterloo Shoe company who was taken to St Francis hospital with bruises and scratches. McColm’s injuries were not serious. The crash occurred as Jorgensen was leaving the Great Western plant and attempting to cross in front of the approaching cars. The incident left McColm en route from his home to his store waiting near the Shores storage building.
Burglars broke into 815 First Street West while Mrs. Bird and her daughter Jennie were away visiting relatives in Humboldt. They entered through a basement window and left by a rear door, taking small items including money and an office chair. Prints indicate youthful perpetrators.
An article excerpt promotes a home skin lightening remedy using powdered waxolite dissolved in witch hazel to produce a “spotless whiteness.” It claims the skin sheds to reveal a lighter tone and suggests nightly application with morning washing.
Waverly August 26 Special. Michael Kerner Hungarian dies at Mercy hospital after stomach cancer. Burial at St Marys Catholic church. Campmeeting at Chautauqua park draws many from Waverly and Denver. Car return issues leave riders standing from Waterloo to Denver. Local visitors include LeFevres of Portland Ore and Misses Strom in Chicago. Various townsfolk noted visiting, ill, or traveling with brief mentions of illness and employment.
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam claims use in millions of diarrhea cases over 66 years with no failures when directions are followed. It touts non habit forming ingredients and non constipating formula. The product is described as pleasant tasting and safe for all ages with a 35 cent price everywhere.
Heat wave continues with Concordia Kansas reaching 104 degrees and Oklahoma at 102. Rain remains scarce across the United States and Canada as the hot spell endures.
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