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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
4
A fragmentary news item depicts Harvey Hess and his partner on a doorstep in Orange Township. The couple expresses unhappiness amid uncertain circumstances about their living situation and garden plans, mentioning names Samuella Horace and unsteady decisions about "Biger picks" and "Sweetpens." The passage conveys mood and ambiguity without clear facts or outcomes.
The Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian church in Des Moines, led by former Waterless pastor Dr. W B Sandford, is nearing completion at an estimated cost of 1000000. Architect Clinton P Shockley of Waterloo also designed the First Presbyterian church on Balliat property, Parti avenue and Franklin Street. Exterior will feature Hedford stone with matching cornices and decorations.
A new Standard Glass & Paint Company store at the corner of Sycamore Street and Park Avenue in Waterloo opened Nov 10. The 13,000 square foot building houses a retail and display space on the main floor, wholesale glass in the basement, and paints on the third floor. Three stores total in Des Moines and Ottumwa enable bulk buying.
A Wat erloo daybook by Judge Julian Hubbard from 1856 reveals 62 year old prices for candles, shoes, tobacco, salt, lard, cheese, tea, molasses and more. It lists prominent customers and notes Hubbard’s roles as juror, postmaster and county judge. Prices show wide variety in merchandise and small profit margins.
The Waterloo Electrical Supply Company, in business since 1897, reports 1917 as its best year, with gross business surpassing one million dollars. Management includes President H. Coughlan and Flow President Ta. Hartleip, Secretary Treasurer J. B. Siveeney.
An announcement from Smith Motor Truck Corporation lists new directors FP L Coonely Link Bell Co GC B Danforth Emburgh Atter bury W R Dawes O J Fehling D W Figgis David I Forgan M J Hart GC B Little J T Putnam The board and officers include D J Figels President B E B Veatch Vice President A Stebbins Secretary C R Hammer Treasurer The firm has sold over 20000 Perm a Truck units and aims for aggressive safe management under Figgis.
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