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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
10
Lut., Bec. 7. Supper from 5:80 until all served. Bazaar opens at ten o'clock. Hand painted china, fancy work, home baking, candies, canned fruit and jellies for sale.
St Paul wrestler Walter Miller arrives in Waterloo to prepare for his bout with William Klein the Peddler at the Armory Thursday evening. Miller, a welter and middleweight title claimant, has visited Waterloo before and will duel Klein in a top notch match likely to draw a large crowd.
In St Louis on December 3 government suit to dissolve the International Harvester company entered its second day with B A McAleer of Oklahoma City resuming cross examination. He testified he believed an independent firm could not compete for agents. John H Bowler of Sioux Falls appeared to testify about a $300 payment to defeat a prison bill, saying funds covered by the State Implement Dealers association committee expenses.
A new diphtheria case in Sam Clark, 7, at 813 Linden, marks the latest addition to a November total of 49 cases. Nine were released, two deaths occurred, and 39 victims remain under quarantine. Five scarlet fever cases were reported, with one now released.
Washington reports Senator Kenyon says he is too busy with his legislative duties to devote time to politics. He notes politics must come second while he focuses on legislative work and mentions the Republican party’s reorganization will come in due time.
The notice advertises wholesome story titles for youth and seniors including Motor Boat Boys and The Boys of the Wireless. It touts a large doll selection in many sizes with prices from 5c to $4 and up and invites readers to come early to choose.
Stella Machamer files for divorce from Edward Machamer citing cruelty and neglect since their 1911 marriage on January 71 and separation July 11 of the same year. Allegations include urging her to associate with other men, failure to provide a home or support, harsh language, and conduct aiming to destroy their relationship. She requests to resume her maiden name Stella Marsh.
Prizes were awarded for the twenty best ears of corn raised in Black Hawk Bremer Butler Buchanan and Fayette counties. Judges A A Burger Prof M L Bowman and Harry E Colby distributed prizes of 50 25 15 and 10 dollars to top scorers including George C Pashby Cedar Falls Ed McChane La Porte J Wyete Clarksville and J C Graham Hazelton.
Arrangements are near completion for a Japanese exhibit at the 1915 San Diego exposition. The 12 000 square feet display in the Liberal arts building will depict life and products of Japan. The Foreign Exposition Association of Japan will manage the exhibit and may add outside concessions showing varied scenes from typical Japanese life. Imperial Exposition Commissioner Vasuki Yamawaki visited San Diego in September and expressed interest after the explanation of the project.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Woney and Tar Compound as a quick remedy for children's colds and coughs. It claims instant relief, soothing, and healing without opiates, attributed to H. W. Tageart.
In police court Fairall admitted causing trouble with neighborhood boys and kicked a boy. fined 10 dollars with the amount suspended as witnesses Van Enery testified. Bandfield pleaded guilty to riding on a sidewalk. Harry Robinson remains jailed with seven days to serve for failure to labor. Grace Jordan, deemed unfit, was ordered to leave the city within a few hours after officers uncovered her dubious associations and contradictory statements.
Waterloo Iowa bank reports assets of 1.204 million in loans and discounts plus 260 thousand in U S bonds to secure circulation. Currency reserves include 879 thousand in specie and 84 thousand in legal tender. Total of 681 thousand in deposits recorded. officers certify accuracy on December 3, 1912.
July word from Lisbon reports deputies engaged in testimony in the Mary case with a special venire of twelve men named by Judge James. Charged with murder in Moore yesterday, jurors were being selected in the usual fashion as the court proceeds with the trial.
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