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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
29
A notice explains the sale of $20 postal savings certificates and the rights of depositors. It promises a detailed explanation of how the system operates and the privileges granted, to be posted at each office.
A reflective piece argues love should not be shamed when not returned. The author recalls a aunt’s pitying view of unreciprocated affection and urges courage to honor loving without expectation. The essay insists true love enriches the soul even without return and champions open, shameless expression.
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce president C. C. Lamson urges ongoing growth and investment across Waterloo. He cites bank expansion, new factories, housing, roads, and parks, plus civic unity and continued booster efforts to attract industry and residents. North Waterloo booster W W McFarlane adds notes on local firms, infrastructure, and upcoming improvements.
Rev. L. B. Hix pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church on the east side is ill at his home 320 Cortlandt Street with grippe and tabernacle dust exposure from Sunday meetings. He has been confined since services ended two weeks ago and hopes to attend next Sabbath. Doctors attribute his illness to inhaling dust during the revival.
Mrs. Mary Murphy aged about seventy one, born Mary McLaughlin in Ireland, died at her Dewar home after two years with bronchial asthma. She lived in Cleveland earlier, married John Murphy forty seven years ago, moved to town twenty six years ago, and leaves one surviving child, Mrs. Frank Smith, along with ten grandchildren. Funeral at Barclay Catholic Church Monday at 9 a.m.
Washington reports the postal savings bank system will open in Decorah and forty-seven other cities next Tuesday. Postmasters will accept deposits of one dollar and up, issue certificates, and open accounts with 2 percent annual interest. Postal savings stamps and cards will be issued for amounts under one dollar.
J V Richey of Coaster Construction Chicago secured the contract for a new amusement device to be added to Electric Park for the 1911 season along with other improvements as announced by the Courier. The article notes the increasing popularity of the park and the forthcoming enhancements.
The grounds will be enlarged and concessions beautified with several thousand dollars in new improvements. A $12 000 capitalized company led by Louis Moore will operate the new coaster and overhaul the existing one. Manager Herbert Parker coordinates with park lessees to make the state’s best amusement resort for 1911.
Tonic claims to rejuvenate and build the body by toning the system improving appetite aiding digestion and cleansing impurities. Henderson Drug Co local representatives American Drug and Press Association backed the product.
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