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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
5
Dr A P Squires, 88 or 89 in age, trudged through nine degree weather with two heavy grips, heading to Marshalltown to visit his son Dr L J F Squires. A lifelong traveler and Gideon badge bearer, he credits faith and discipline for his vigor and endurance.
Uncle Sam promotes Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps as Christmas gifts while eight shopping days remain. Postmaster J. M. H. Kelly announces new thrift stamp sales at post offices and banks.
Cedar Falls to begin census enumeration with two appointed takers, Jews Helms and Andrews. Many residents expected to leave for winter resorts, possibly shrinking the city population. Local services will follow the prior weekend schedule with church and home gatherings noted.
About 100 crippled children at the University of Iowa children's hospital face Christmas with only a single mechanical toy set and two dolls among them. Wards, largely supported by Perkins law, write Santa asking for toys and clothing as many families lack funds due to unemployment and coal shortages. Miss Itta M Myrick urges donations of indestructible toys and bed-friendly games, asking donors attach names to packages sent to the hospital.
Lively bidding at an auction near West Union, Fayette County, yielded a record $360 per acre for a 40 acre farm. James F. Smith, administrator of the late Miss Celestia Hackett, sold the property to Clarence S. Holmes. The tract lies about a mile from West Union’s business center and features modest improvements.
Sunnyside County club reports initial fees due with most members already paid. Treasurer Fred Wras said the stock shares have nearly all been paid, and the books will soon close. Centennial Chocolater Prats and Huta in Crean advertise the event.
The Dotson-Kerwin company plans a new store at Cedar Falls in the former Olsen Clothing building on Main Street. Alterations and fixtures are being added to match the chain design. Kirk Olson will manage the new establishment as part of a six-store Iowa chain with Waterloo the largest at 13,740 square feet.
Mason City Iowa December 13 Fire struck Goodell Iowa twice in a week destroying seven buildings on its main business block Tuesday night and razing two more last night including a grocery and a furniture store. The Western Electric switchboard loaned to the village exchange was wrecked. Authorities could not determine a cause for either fire. The village population is about 250 and has no practical fire fighting equipment.
A Balder family of nine, traveling from Nebraska to southern Iowa in a Ford, were trapped by a blizzard Monday near the Ralph Mickelwall farm south of Glenwood. They sought shelter in a cave and stayed there until Wednesday when locals found them and provided temporary shelter. A Glenwood house was later turned over to them as relief. The father said they left Nebraska for Fremont County where a brother lived, but the brother could not assist. The cave offered little protection, making survivalremarkable.
Rumors in Waterloo center on removal of Sheriff Henderson and resignation of ex mayor Thompson. A potential ouster filing by Nov 14 was discussed, with alleged charges including intoxication and public kissing during Armistice Day celebrations. Notes recount earlier tensions after a booze seizure and shifts following Fred Sporle’s police tenure.
Constantinople reports claim Enver Pasha, former Turkish minister of war, has been crowned king of Kurdistan the region between Mesopotamia and Persia. The news reached dispatches today amid tumultuous conditions in the Turkish provinces.
Chicago officials expect train service to resume on roads out of Chicago not later than next Saturday after a coal delivery rush begins Monday. P S Hustis says the Western Passenger association chairman, noting a week of reduced service as coal shipments clear routes to fuel famine points. The suspension cut train miles by a third and eliminated second sections plus club and buffet cars.
Associated Press report from Chicago quotes naturalist John Burroughs saying Arctic birds have been observed as far south as Maine and Michigan, indicating a hard winter. He recounted seeing many birds in Michigan and an encounter with a man, describing them as wary.
Davenport police captured Joe Roper 37 after a chase with revolvers. He and an unseen partner allegedly staged five holdups in Davenport within 15 minutes near Seventh and Iowa streets, aided by ideal fuel board conditions. A U S army pistol and part of stolen foot were recovered. Roper refused to speak.
Washington December 13 cotton consumption for November totaled 490 688 running bales of mat and 25 132 bales of lintners and imports reached 47 202 bales while exports stood at 924 751 running bales including 2 119 linters. Compared with November last year lint consumption and linters were 455 611 and 63 266 respectively.
New York trains resumed several regular services after the railroad administration eased conservation rules. Most cancelled trains will run again next Monday per Regional Director A C Hardin, though the Twenty Century Limited is halted until further notice and no special trains may operate without permits. Chicago stores and Illinois businesses prepared to return to normal on Monday after a nine hour trading day.
Fire department responded to two small fires in an early morning span. A room at 1019 Fourth Street East contained a minor blaze with no damage. Minutes later at 224 Oak Avenue a floor fire was extinguished with chemical aid.
Minneapolis market records a new peak as No 1 dark northern spring wheat sells for $3.40 a bushel after weeks of steady climb. Millers’ brisk demand and export orders drive the price, with traders noting the market’s tradition of high values in this season.
Vandalia Illinois December 13 Charles Broughton 21 died in hospital after being shot by Hayne Duncan 20 who remains at large Broughton a World War I veteran was recently discharged from a government hospital and visiting relatives He was with a young woman on the street when Duncan confronted him saying Here is where I get you and fired at point blank range
Black Hawk County Abstract Co. lists Waterloo Clearing House totals for the week ending December 13 1919 with daily clearings and a weekly sum of 1 867 215. Corresponding weekly totals are given for 1918 and 1917. Recorded deeds and mortgages for the period show weekly and year comparisons, including instrument counts and values.
Illinois Central officials announced a coal handling plan to prioritize coal shipments, aiming to relieve a fuel shortage. Cars will be loaded in solid trains and rushed to destinations with rapid return of empty cars to mines. Expect near normal surface loading by Monday and plentiful coal in Waterloo by late next week.
Jess Willard former heavyweight champion was set to appear before a United States commissioner in Kansas City Missouri to answer charges of profiteering and Lever Act violations in selling timber from his Topeka area farm during the recent coal strike. He allegedly sold wood to Topeka at an unusually high rate.
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