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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
5
Classified ad fragment notes wage offers and job postings for agents and helpers, including free outfits, machinery operation, sewing, housework, and factory work. Mentions positions at Black Hawk Auto Top Co and various rooms for rent, with scattered contact details and addresses. The text shows wartime ad language and mixed OCR errors across occupations and locations.
Medical ad asserts cures for piles fistula and related rectal diseases without surgery. Claims guaranteed and payment via bank. Includes testimonials and requests readers to write for information. Also promotes business ads for insurance and workwear with a large opportunity and sale notice from Howley Iowa.
The Community club held a Wednesday meeting at Le Grand Opera House with about 66 attendees. Officers appointed include President Safa jlown Place, Secretary 1G. L. Mrtwht, and Treasurer John Staund, arranging a January banquet. Also noted is the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones celebrated Dec. 9 with a large family gathering and a funeral service for Nell Myr at Shady Grove. Obituary: Hugh Brash, Jesup resident since 1888, died Dec. 6 at age 85, with funeral at the Baptist church and burial in Anita. Survivors include two daughters and 3 grandchildren plus 17 great-grandchildren.
A Dec meeting of Butler county ministers and laymen, 34 in number, gathered in Allison to call in favor of a Laymen's sanitary council to be held January 22 to 24 in Waterloo. Rev. Mr. Bacartney of Waterloo outlined the plan. Officers elected included Rev. Roy V. Porter as president and Rev. A. Anderson as vice president. The group pledged support for the council and promised monthly meetings. The Allison Commercial Club hosted visitors, and the laymen predicted church support for sending pastors and delegates to Waterloo. Local lodges announced new officers for the coming year.
In Janesville Dec 13 Frank McLaughlin and family arrived from Coon Rapids where he recently had a sale and considers buying a farm. Charley Schmidt bought RB Blakes stock and will auction remaining stock and grain. Presbyterian Sewing circle bazar continues Saturday with coffee and doughnuts served. A. Rohrbachar shows slight improvement. The Aitkins celebrate golden wedding with many relatives. Schmidt moved to town. Greenlea sold hogs for 1400 dollars. Bert Walker visits from La Porte City and reports twin girls. Woodman Sanitarium praised by Albert Winner. School program at opera house Thursday night.
Mt Auburn Iowa notes include Mrs Mary Jones of Storm Lake visiting, revival meetings led by Rev A A Howe, Mrs B F Kiser in town from Alberta, Zella Rogers Sunday visit, Mrs Dora Bannister arriving from Blue Grass for a stay with Frankie Amburn family, the sudden death of a daughter of the Cratsan family, Fred Wiese visiting, and the quiet December wedding of Logan and J Albert Wallace with Rev T A Tr etla officiating. House decorations were red and white and light refreshments served.
Dysart December notes report members and officers elected for the Eastern State lodge at the First National Bank rooms. Other items include travels, illness, moves, Luther league meeting, a touring car purchase, and school building renovations.
Railway timetables list routes from Dubuque to Chicago and nearby connections. Local and limited services shown include Dubuque to Fort Dodge and Omaha, Twin Cities and Albert Lea links, Cedar Rapids to St Louis and Kansas City freight lines, with various departure and arrival times across stations such as Waterloo and Waverly. The fragment notes numerous train names and stations, reflecting an era of multiple rail options and schedules.
A young actress recalls childhood ploys to stage life. She reads Shakespeare, watches minor parts, and seizes a chance to imitate Joan of Arc. After Mme G resists, she wins the lead, gains acclaim, and becomes a new theatrical star.
Market in Chicago December 13 shows wheat edging higher on news from London and Paris over German peace proposals. May and July futures move above previous levels, with subsequent slight retreats. Corn and oats rise on bullish outlooks, while provisions slip due to abundant hog receipts and waning optimism for a quick peace.
Waterloo markets report mixed holdings with prices for eggs butter lard and vegetables. Local notices record showers for Edna Gaston and Marie Pherce brides and multiple social events in Mount Vernon Township from December 12 including birthdays and hospitality, plus automotive mishap and health updates among residents.
Receipts at Chicago Union Stock Yards show hogs 70,000 cattle 27,000 sheep 24,060 with tomorrow’s arrivals estimated hogs 66,000 cattle 7,090 sheep 16,009. Prices mostly declined with hogs down about 10 cents. cattle and sheep also softer. Top hog price around 20.10. cattle top at 12.60. sheep tops near 3.50 with lambs around 19.25.
Kansas City market opened lower with hogs at 8.40 to 9.75, cattle from 3.46 to 12.00, and sheep 9.25 to 13.25. South Omaha receipts 7,400 cattle with cows and heifers 6.00 to 7.75, hogs 9.40 to 9.60, and sheep 5.25 to 10.60.
Chicago receipts show butter and eggs firm with varied figures across districts including Idaho, Colorado, and Washington whites and Minnesota Dakota whites. Poultry remains alive with unsettled prices. New York market reports firmer butter and eggs, with cheese irregular and fowls and turkeys listed in higher ranges.
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