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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
4
Cedar Falls corruption of a potpourri of news social and civic items traces visits, health notes, travels, and local events. Mrs. John Kingman returns from Montana with son John, multiple residents travel or host gatherings, and several health updates and upcoming activities at First Methodist church, summer schools, and local churches fill the week.
Government bonds from a popular subscription campaign will arrive later than expected. Bankers report only that delivery dates are uncertain while interim certificates stay in vaults and interest accrues. Rumors spread of possible government holding periods and rate changes, but officials offer no confirmation.
Weather report notes a near frost event with a 42 degree low, just above killing frost, cooling city residents and cornfields. The day previously hit 76 with furnace-needed warmth. Rainfall turnout under .03 inches failed to materialize after a false alarm.
London readers spread a curious belief that Kitchener survived and that Kerensky is the man in question. A London correspondent notes the rumor in newspapers and notes Kerensky is 36, a fact unlikely to deter believers in the reincarnation tale.
Justice of the Peace J. T. Knapp has installed a talking machine in his office to provide music for future wedding ceremonies. He loves music and will offer a more stylish, relaxed atmosphere for couples, reducing their embarrassment with soothing melodies.
The fourth quarterly conference of First Methodist Episcopal church in Waterloo adopted a resolution praising Pastor Dr Frank W Court. Officers for the ensuing year were elected including trustees stewards and recording secretary. The conference urged the presiding bishop to return Court for another year, citing his valued service to church and city.
Herbert H. Nickel was arraigned on sedition charges before United States commissioner J. B. Dempster. He admitted talking much but claimed no offense to the government. case continued for further investigation. Pedre Ramirez, charged with failure to register, appeared before Dempster. his case continued due to a sick wife. Dempster received reports of alleged pro-German activities at Parkersburg and began an investigation.
Belchertown Mass August 28 Jack Newman has organized his piggery to infantry drill standards From a company of 100 pigs he has selected 32 The 32 follow a drillmaster each morning for two miles around the field edge then parade across the center He delayed appearance one day and observed the pigs perform their evolutions as usual
First reports to the state council for defense and county council of defense reach W F Parrott chairman. Forty Washington township farmers sowed four acres of wheat in 1917 and promise to increase next year to aid bread supply. An Orange township report notes a farmer harvested 70 bushels from two acres and received eight dollars a bushel from neighbors seeking seed for 1918 planting, totaling 105 dollars per acre if sold.
As construction progresses on the George B. Lichty property at Park avenues and Sycamore several leases have been signed. The plan includes a Garage and Auto Supply space at 60 by 185 feet facing Park avenue, a granite and marble yard by A C Ryan, a corner two story building leased to Standard Glass and Paint, and a row of 60 by 75 feet of business edifices between the new building and James Black. The Black Hawk Abstract will occupy the adjacent room and C M Allen Land will use the rear unit. Nine complete apartments will occupy the second floor, with many applications received.
Greater Waterloo committee chair Hermann Miller announced that another meeting is needed to finish talks on the street car franchise. A large crowd attended last night's session in Miller's office. He said the matter would be wound up at Monday's meeting and the public result would be announced then.
Athens Aug 27 Delayed A vote of confidence in the government was passed after a six hour speech by Premier Venizelos. The chamber accepted the majority report on the speech and adopted a resolution extending greetings to Serbia.
Apr 1 La Porte City notes describe the Lotus Members hosting about 60 guests at Mrs C Gingrich home. An evening of fancywork, readings, vocal solos and piano accompanied pieces followed by a three course luncheon. Neighbors, out of town guests, and several local notables are listed among those assisting and attending. A Sept meeting is planned and local social news continues. A political note on WCTU convention and community visits are included amid domestic notices.
In Dubuque Iowa on August 28 Dr F Richter of Clinton was elected to a three year term as president of the Lutheran synod. A public meeting at a local theatre drew a packed crowd with speakers Dr Taylor Rugh on The Reformation and Civil Liberty and Rev B Kraus on The Reformation and Education.
Washington dispatches report the death of George Herbert Manley a machinist mate in the naval aeronautical corps on the French front. He was killed in an airplane accident with details not disclosed. Manley is son of Herbert Manley of Maplewood New Jersey.
Des Moines reports light frost last night at Inwood in Marion county. Frost was too insignificant to affect vegetation and was filed with the federal weather bureau.
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