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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
14
Waterloo Evening Courier outlines new want ad pricing at one cent per word with a minimum of three cents and a 25 cent minimum for small ads. The notice explains rate changes, formatting in light and black caps, and emphasizes the classifieds as a marketplace for all citizens and transactions.
A local notice lists thanks from several families and groups for kindness during sickness and death. Waterloo Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a ceremony for officers with refreshments after. Messages thank neighbors and friends for floral offerings and support.
obituaries report Mrs. Caro Crittenden Mable, 58, died in New York after illness and will be returned to Waterloo for burial. Franklin Lesroy Warthon of Dunkerton, 1882 birth, died of pneumonia. Amelia Josephine Reston, 1917 birth, died of influenza. Anna Margaret Smith, 1816 birth, obituary scheduled in Waterloo. Grace Mellor, 23, dies after operation. Miss Grace Melloy related to local officials noted. multiple funeral plans pending. public notices of local figures and a Paris diplomatic update included.
Local notes cover returning relatives, furloughs and postings brightened by Army and Navy moves, with Miss Georgia Lauritzen teaching in Nebraska and Mrs. Isaac Reed Sr. at her son’s home in Waterloo. Several military staff changes and reunions are listed, plus sport and school updates and a Grace Methodist Episcopal congregation reunion planned with a noon meal and program.
A collage of late notices includes sales offers for lighting plans and home items, lost war savings stamps, a 17 year old seeking bookstore work, rental housing details, and various wanted ads for a housekeeper and ironing help. Several phone references and addresses appear, with scattered notes about a pet dog and incomplete contact info.
A preliminary hearing in municipal court examined a case involving Joe Cotter charged with robbing Harry Lansing of 120 dollars after obtaining whisky through illegal transport. Evidence showed Cotter paid 80 dollars to a barber and planned to sell four cases of whisky, with a potential total of 160 dollars. Lansing testified about the assault at a grader’s shanty near La Porte City and later admitted to police that Cotter might not be the robber.
Washington Dec 84 1919 Postmaster General Burleson announced wage increases for telegraph system employees under government control effective tomorrow. Workers with over a year and a half receive a 100 percent raise. those with less tenure get a smaller increase. Excluded are nonfunctional offices and messengers.
Merchants and shippers in Iowa await a Des Moines filing by the state railroad commission seeking a permanent injunction against new express rates set to take effect tomorrow. The proposed tariffs show wide increases, with average rises around 60 percent cited by observers, affecting goods from food to coal and laundry services, and the schedule outlines varied percentages across commodities and months.
In a turbulent Chicago market segment the grain and provisions prices show a bulge then drop amid shifting demand and weather concerns. Reports note eased delivery expectations, wide ranges in January to May futures, and higher overall provisions with commercial orders driving prices. cold weather and fuel concerns influence next week’s tender, while cash quotations reflect mixed demand across No 2 yellow corn and barley markets.
Hog receipts reach 67,000 with prices 5 to 10 cents lower on Monday while cattle stay steady. Hogs show bulk demand for feeders with values around 16.00 to 18.00 for various grades. Cattle trend steady to higher on medium steers and prime offerings. stockers and feeders range roughly 9.75 to 14.00, with few higher veterate figures. Receipts total about 27,000. Market opens steady with mixed demand across classes.
Misoruks Ma Dee Apa OE rtenelite. Prices vary with 1E0002 higher, 917206 days of flow at 75. Packers pad watchers. Cattle and calves priced around $18 to $20 for young stock. Calves and ewes listed with varied figures.
Readable items show mixed and native calves, hogs and steers with prices around 1 to 16 dollars. Entries reflect heavy typographic distortion but indicate livestock categories and approximate value ranges at the St Louis market.
Waterloo markets report mixed livestock prices with hogs and cattle quotes, including dairy products and butter varieties. Receipts from St. Joseph reflect steady hogs and cows, with beef and veal values shown alongside grain and feed prices and currency quotes.
Kansans show wily bids as hogs firm with mixed lots and higher prices. No. 2 white hogs move around 1.55 to 1.64 per pound and selected grades near 10 dollars or more. Cattle receipts reach about 6,100 with native steers around 16.50 to 17.00, cows and heifers 7.00 to 14.80, calves near 7.00 to 8.75. Sheep and lambs receipts about 7,500 with lambs at 12.50 to 15.80 and yearlings near 11.00 to 12.75.
Marbleneck Dee and family returned home after visiting Merrill Ja. A. J. Wilson and Lou Willson. Ernest Pletcher Jr. discharged from Camp McClellan and back in Marble Rock. James Parker bought the Witter residence on Bradford street. Miss Ruth Ackley funeral held on College street. she died of pneumonia and was a postmistress. Albert Ward discharged from Camp Gordon and arrived recently. Delia Stroud visiting brother Harry Stroud and wife in Waterloo.
Tokio December 2 A P dispatch quotes Iichiro Tokutomi Japan's leading journalist urging Japan to demand a seat at the peace conference and be treated as a full participant among victorious powers rather than isolated after the war Japan has contributed to the conflict and should not be relegated to obscurity
New York price reports show wheat at Dollar levels and mixed grains with no major shifts. Chicago and Minneapolis markets list No 2 white and yellow varieties, with creamery products steady, while Omaha totals indicate steady receipts and prices for corn and mixed grains.
A late December storm drove the Quantico and other vessels ashore with reports of extensive damage and potential deaths. The shipping board and Marine officials probe the wrecks while stock markets reflect volatility in steel, oils, and utilities as investors weigh salvage prospects and tax implications.
In Otunpwa on December 94 the Wilkerson jury deliberated for 48 hours and returned a day late without a verdict. Wilkerson, through attorney Joseph R. Jaques of Otuwa, requested a bodyguard citing intimidation worries after a near fistfight involving State Agent Tarrell. The judge granted the request though he did not deem it necessary.
An odd fragment notes a gathering under the Brotherhood with music and readings titled The Adoring Feather. Mentions of L Beawman and Ups Ampere relate to library associations and a parade of items including free extras at Bueller's.
A general order from the War Department outlines disposal of property owned by military units including pianos, iconographs, libraries and athletic equipment. Funds raised would go to the unit fund, and if units disband, commanders may sell the property and divide proceeds among enlisted members.
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