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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
3
Agricultural column offers pig husbandry tips with Tamworth Berkshire and Yorkshire breeds, feeding regimes, housing and sanitation. Also discusses dairy utensil sterilization, European farmer co operation benefits, Runner duck production, and upcoming theatre shows with Robin Hood and Matt and Jeff.
Mrs. John Porter of 2222 Tremont street Cedar Falls died Saturday afternoon from cancer after months of illness. Adelia Houghtaling born Scranton Pa 1844 came to Carroll Iowa as a child and later to Cedar Falls in 1865. She married John Porter. funeral today at 2:30 pm from the house conducted by Rev J W Holland, burial Greenwood. She leaves the husband and several relatives.
A dispatch from St Louis reports Mrs Dora Doxey-Whitney once of Washburn now living with her husband in Idaho is gravely ill and not expected to live weeks. Prosecutor Arthur Vo Juash says bigamy charges will be tried next Monday in Clayton. Governor Charles P Johnson and Mrs Doxey-Whitney's attorney may seek dismissal.
Iowa humorist Robert J. Burdette reportedly near death in Seaside California. He once led Temple Church Los Angeles and writes from Clifton-by-the-Sea about faith and a distant land beyond the setting sun. The piece mentions his parish ties, a church newsletter The Live Wire, and a Sunday school concert with a bloodhound exhibit at Walnut Street Church.
Record attendance at Walnut Street Baptist Church with two sermons by Ar. J. B. Smith and Rev. Rhoades. Over 108 in attendance at morning services and Sunday school. monnaie offerings exceed 285.45 dollars, with the largest 103 dollars from Mrs. Lowell. Evening service features Dr. Smith on Life or Death. several seek prayers and commitment. Bank offering totals 2,086 dollars for church treasury.
Manager Gus Hill showcases Mutt and Jeff in Panama as part of the Mutt and Toit stage series. The melodrama with musical comedy trimmings plays tonight to favorable press and strong audience turnout at the Wa.
The manufacturers guarantee relief from rheumatism or your money back. The product is promoted as a fair proposition with this positive guarantee. Available through Red Cross Drug Co Renderson Drug Co and exclusive agency in Waterloo Iowa.
A New York physician notes women’s dress could bankrupt doctors. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, claiming fast, safe relief and pleasant taste. Available through all dealers.
Fines of 15 cents are imposed on officers and visitors for swearing in Johnstown Pennsylvania. A city hall notice from Chief Swabb directs patrolmen and staff to refrain from cussing or using offensive language during Sunday meetings and in city premises.
The article states fines collected for offenses go to the chief of police and on December 24 these fines will be turned over to the Christian home. It also notes that those unable to pay face conviction penalties including fifteen attendances at the Billy Sunday service or sixteen minutes in solitary confinement.
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