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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

7

Thirtieth Series Matures at People's Mutual Building and Loan

The People's Mutual Building and Loan Association declares its thirtieth stock series matured and stock at par after ten years ten months and five days. A $21 000 disbursement is made on 210 shares, with ten mortgages totaling 7 700 paid from the fund and 30 079 collected. Committees report 89 854 contributions led by John Barton Payne 18 000 Judhia J W Gerach 15 000 Jacob H Schiff 12 500 B M Baruch 12 500 and other notable donors from New York Chicago Cincinnati Tacoma and West Virginia.

People's Mutual Building and Loan Association Edwin Mesick John Barton Payne Chisago Judgia J. W. Gerach New York Jacob H. Schiff B. M. Barruch Charles 8. Guggenheim Samuel Untermyer James Speyer Jacob Ruppert Henry Goldman Henry Morgenthau F.C. Penfield Cincinnati Thomas D. Jonas David RB. Jones B. M. Winston Chicago Hugh (. Wallace Tacoma Wash W. R. Craig Senator Watson West Virginia W. R. Russ G. F. A Peabody J. C. C. Maro Kentucky W. C. Beer Yonkers

Democratic NDC Spent 1 159 446 to Elect Wilson and Marshall

The Democratic National Committee spent 1 159 446 to elect Wilson and Marshall, according to its final contributions and expenses report filed with the House. Major contributors included Charles R. Crane of Chicago with 40 100 and Cleveland H. Dodge of New York with significant sums. Herman Ridder of New York contributed 35 000 as treasurer.

Washington, D. C Democratic National Committee Wilson Marshall House Charles R. Crane Chicago Cleveland H. Dodge New York Heraman Ridder Treasur

Suits Filed in Matrict Court

Orpha May White sues for divorce against Charles C White alleging cruelty. They wed at Iowa Falls Aug 17 1903 and separated Dec 4 1912. She cites his morose behavior after her September October absence and seeks custody of son Harry alimony and half the home sale proceeds. Also Matt Sadler sues Nick Sadler for 50 damages over a promissory note dispute. James S Gibson sues W T Carpenter et al for Shhh.

Orpha May White Charles C. White Iowa Falls Harry Matt. Sadler Nick Sadler James S. Gibson W. T. Carpenter

Officers to Elect at Melchois Court No 8 Session

Melchois court No 8 Tribe of Hen Hur will hold a session tomorrow evening at the elerk in Soash hail. Fifty candidates will be initiated before the nomination and election for officers. The social committee plans a wine social and a large attendance is expected with attendees from the Waverly arbor. Cafeteria supper with chicken pie to follow at First M.B. Church Friday evening.

Melchois Hen Hur Lyisinesa Tia

Fifth Avenue police promotion sparks fashion hints

The wife of a crow street policeman promoted to the Fifth Avenue squad says the honor excites her as much as the pay. She imagines the fashion tips her husband will bring home, noting Fifth Avenue officers’ stylish influence and his keen eye for clothes.

Fifth Avenue Squad Crows ‘Street Fifth Avenue New York

Opium Ban In China Upsets Yunnan Honey Trade

The opium crackdown in Yunnan ends poppy cultivation and honey production declines as bees lack flowers. Replacing crops like wheat or peas yields little honey, while opium smoking supposedly resurges, according to Doctors Talbot and Rigaud.

China Yunnan Talbot Rigaud Scientific American

Heat Wave Health Cure Endorsed by English Authority

An English medical authority told M. A. P. that a shade temperature of 97 degrees can benefit many if they are strong enough to endure it. He described daily perspiration as a health reviver akin to fasting, though weakening for some. sustaining food and port wine are advised, with nervous depression and indigestion reportedly improving after several days in nature's Turkish bath.

England

Swapping Jokes At River Picnic Sparked Humor Gap

An English party and American friends enjoyed a river picnic. An American woman captured attention with witty portrayals of a free woman’s life. A stern Briton voiced protective disapproval, sparking a sharp exchange on sisterly autonomy. The clash left the group amused yet thoughtful about humor across cultures.

Edith

A Tennessee Romance

A St Louis man travels into Tennessee to revisit youth and asks an elderly mammy about recent events. The mammy notes Nellie’s upcoming marriage to Lee and mentions Nellie’s home and plans for the winter, reflecting regional dialect and social dynamics.

Tennessee St. Louis Weill Marie Rob Lee Nellie Louis

Washington Irving School Blooming as Waterloo Builds

The Washington Irving grade school in Waterloo will open four rooms January 15 with a first floor ready for teachers and pupils within less than five weeks. The reinforced concrete structure uses Des Moines brick Ledford stone and 65 tons of steel, with fireproofing by Nolan Wright. It features four first floor rooms, two cloak rooms, four toilets per room, a gymnasium and future spaces for manual training and domestic science.

Washington Living George L. Smith Zook & Bentz Waterloo School Board C. T. Wilson C. L. Kingsley C. W. Campbell School Board of Waterloo Sixth Street Hawthorne Western Byron Avenues J. G. Ralston Washington Irving Des Moines Nolan-Wright Chicago Washington’ Irving

Six Oclock Dinner Hostess Attends Social Evening

Mrs. N. J. Bussey hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at her Litchfield Avenue home last evening. Guests included Mrs. F. Bussey, Mrs. Edward Bussey and son, Mrs. S. Bussey and mother, Mrs. Tucker, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baldwin. Business Men's Temperance Assn.

N. J. Bussey Litchfield Avenue F. Bussey Edward Bussey S. Bussey Tucker Albert Baldwin

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