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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
8
The notice lists numerous furs including American minks sable stone marten black marten Manchu mink Jap mink mole red fox and grey fox and states no such stock or values are found in any store in the state. The items are laid aside until ready for use with special discounts offered Thursday Friday and Saturday as indicated by window notices. Silk items are also mentioned.
New C A N S May Parallel S C Independence to Waterloo signals immediate construction of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern inter urban from La Porte City to Urbana with seven actions against landowners. Grading will start once right of way is settled. line may extend to Cedar Rapids. Eastern terminus at Anamosa. route between Quasqueton and Waterloo uncertain. Coxey’s army leader Kelley to tour Sioux City for street meetings and a county convention address.
In Charles City Iowa Aug 28 two incidents involve youths: several boys allegedly stole $23 from men who had paid Babe Farmer to guard their clothes while swimming. Police arrested involved youths and plan juvenile court action. Separately George Refsnider and M C Ficken were released after two girls age 16 and 17 recanted harassment claims from an automobile trip, with their mother withdrawing the case.
Sioux City reports General Kelley arrives with renewed energy and public appeal reminiscent of Coxey’s Army era. He lacks the ragged march but carries the same momentum and leadership aura as he addresses crowds amid economic concerns.
Mt Vernon Illinois August 28 Rev E T Gruwell mayor and presiding elder was served with an injunction by U S Marshal M L Healy restraining the city from paying about 19000 on a sewer plant contract to Henning Vineyard or the Evansville bank. The Illinois Surety Co filed the action. Gruwell will pay into court. Attorney Davis says payment priority matters between material labor and bank loan.
P. E. Canfield recalls Falls avenue closures near Jack Casebeer’s shop as bridges across the Black Hawk force patches of mud and high water. Falls avenue shuts two to three weeks yearly for repairs leaving 2,600 residents of nearby additions to slog through puddles and wait while traffic and a fire truck face jams on the narrow spans.
The Iowa Homestead is promoted as essential for farmers to boost earnings. It is described as the oldest and largest farm paper, available for $3.50 yearly when bundled with the host paper. The publisher seeks subscription agents and offers incentives, inviting inquiries to James M. Pierce in Des Moines, Iowa.
Waterloo sues Barber Asphalt Co and United States Guarantee & Fidelity Co of Baltimore in district court seeking an interlocutory decree and writ of mandate to compel resurfacing of numerous asphalt streets laid in 1905 1906. Complaint by City Attorney Kenyon and ex City Attorney Swisher alleges defective material with extensive cracking and disintegration across blocks, claiming repairs cannot restore condition and pavement must be replaced.
In Reinbeck Iowa Wm Holland introduced public auction of farms that gathers buyers and sellers in one hour. He sold 112570 dollars of land in one hour fifteen minutes and plans to auction five top farms in Black Hawk and Grundy counties on Sept 5 and 6. The system is praised as revolutionary, enabling a million dollars in activity quickly. A separate note mentions a breach of contract with pavement repairs denied despite requests.
The city water works plans a 12 inch main over a mile through Westfield addition to supply Electric Park Sans Souci and Chautauqua Park. The line crosses Black Hawk creek via a sunk cemented joint, extending to Commercial Street and Reihl Street belt lines. Cost is $12,000 as officials plan for growth and future emergencies.
Jamii son of a sheik and Dr Hilbert, an American missionary, two leading roles in Edgar Selwyn's new Orient drama The Arab. The play will be presented here on Labor Day with matinee and night performances.
Every father and mother should aco that the school children for whom they are responsible. have the Brady, War Pictures, with the text matter, that are supplied in the sixteen sec tions now being put out by the Wa terloo Evening Courlet, one each work. See coupon on page 8B.
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