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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
16
Water loo merchants report a strong early shopping season with shoppers avoiding late day crowds. Clerks praise steadier work hours and shoppers choosing practical gifts like silverware books and educational toys. Stores stay open through Christmas Eve as five days remain before the holiday.
State inspector of weights J. Nolan spent several days in Waterloo weighing coal from local dealers. He stopped teams on the street and accompanied them to scales, finding no infractions. Nolan stated Waterloo residents receive full measure and praised the high standard, having weighed 15 dealers with fair and accurate conditions. He returned to Des Moines last evening.
Earl F. Jago of 101 Sycamore Street, a Burton Avenues Baptist member, graduates from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. In a class of 85 with 41 men and 44 women, students hail from 23 states plus Ireland, China, Chile and India after completing a two year course in Bible, gospel music and practical Christian work. Eighteen volunteers for foreign missions.
New York report states John J Rockefeller Sr is ill at his Poenution Hills estate and had canceled plans to travel to Ormond Beach Florida. The 611 magnate, who celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday last July, was reported ill as the private car from Pennsylvania Station prepared to depart. Official denials mentioned no change in his health.
A weather driven safety note urges pedestrians to observe red lights and cross signals on main streets as winter brings more danger. Officials emphasize careful crossing, watching for turning vehicles, and standing at signals to prevent accidents in slippery streets.
A note describes a recent gathering at the First Congregational church where men including Clark, Mason, Rath Moxie, Swisher, and Prof. A. Bl. Fish shared talks and served refreshments. The report mentions plans for similar events during the winter season.
Grundy Center Iowa December 18 Mrs Peter Wollbracht 54 died at her Bridge street home shortly after returning from a neighbor visit. She appeared to recover after first collapse, but soon grew worse and died after calling for help. Survived by husband and several children.
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