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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
3
The oldest twins in the world, aged ninety four, live on the Muncy farm where they were born and stroll daily to the village. They are in excellent health and maintain a regular walking routine.
The nineteenth annual Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's association banquet was held at the Pythian temple with 7a pres ent, featuring toasts by Geo. Huntley and Hon. Louis Roth. Toastmaster Oliver Trumbauer praised L. J. Mekelvie and W. R. Law. speeches by Roth and Al Lanham were noted for wit and sense amid orchestra music. A promotional ad for The Town Homestead farm paper followed, urging subscriptions and agent opportunities.
Charles Cheney reports from Des Moines that Iowa’s distance tariff law may be amended this winter to allow elasticity in rates and invite competition. Former official W J Eaton says it ended discrimination but harms Minneapolis, St Paul and smaller towns by fixing interstate rates. he argues the law curbs competition and benefits longer routes at the expense of shorter lines.
Mr and Mrs H R Wells of Waverly Iowa will mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary with a family reception. Married in Pecatonica Illinois, they later settled near Marble Rock and Bremer County before moving to Waverly. They have eight children and long community involvement. He is 87, she about 80.
Local advertisement announces a big reduction on coal services from Harmon Coal Co. Contact phone 405 for prices and delivery options.
A monthslong string of arson attacks grips Atlantic with fear as homes burned at multiple sites. The latest blaze damaged the Turner residence, started in two places using coal oil. No suspect identified, echoing past Avoca cases that ended with an arrest.
Washington Virginia report states Judge Proaty will introduce in the House a bill similar to the one Senator Kenyon has proposed in the Senate. It aims to apply the Coston red heh law of Jawatowa District of Columbia.
In Vinton Iowa, the Vinton Poultry and Pet Stock association sets January 7 to 11 for its event featuring seventeen loving cups and national judge Chas V Keller to award prizes. Grinnell Glee Club concert drew a large youth audience, with Civic association hosts lunching officers. New water and electric light building completed at $1,400, brick structure with three rooms, tool workshop, and employee facilities. Mrs Katherine Adams returns from Marshalltown while Mr Morris Shockley family visits Waterloo. Birth of a son cheers Superintendent Donnan.
An advertisement urges Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cold cure and means to lessen risk of infectious diseases like whooping cough diphtheria and scarlet fever. It notes the remedy contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to children with confidence. Sold by all dealers.
Preparations for a New Year event by the Knights and Ladies of Security are complete for Wednesday evening. The Christmas tree will glow with over 100 lights and 300 candy sacks will be distributed to members and families. The evening opens with fifty candidates initiated by the degree team followed by a series of musical numbers and a Santa Claus reception with gifts.
Des Moines reports the board of supervisors orders county recorder Mrs. Dodson to submit an oath bound report of all business in 1911. Poorman demanded checks paid to deputies. Dodson initially refused. A second resolution directs Sheriff Ness to report all outside fees by Jan 2. Board aims to tighten control and prevent forgery.
Blim and Co offers five dollar Illinois coal for the heater or furnace and promotes value for the money. Call 1716 to order or inquire about delivery and pricing details.
Minneapolis leaders vow a legal challenge to allow dancing in high school buildings. A Swedish tabernacle mass meeting raised over 1000 dollars for the fight with Rev. Carl Solberg presiding. A five member faymen’s committee will pursue petitions, court action, or legislative appeals to bar use of schools for dances.
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