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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
10
In Waterloo Black Hawk county, H H Sawyer sues state agents over cider seizures. Merchants deny knowledge of plaintiffs’ stake in residents’ well being and contend the cider was nonalcoholic, claiming sales ceased after agents warned them the cider contained alcohol. They seek dismissal and costs charged to plaintiffs.
Secretary of State W C Ramsay announced a new rule allowing refunds to auto licensees who paid higher registration fees than their car’s actual list price at purchase. The Iowa Motor Trades bureau notes refunds apply to vehicles bought before price increases, with affidavits to be filed for verification and the executive council authorizing the rate correction.
Loot from Tingley State Bank was recovered near Lorimor Iowa after a December burglary. Robbers used a high powered torch to open the vault, with about half of 80 safety deposit boxes emptied. Bonds and legal papers were taken. a Ford touring car was abandoned near a schoolhouse.
Martin Severson of Lansing Iowa turned 48 and has led a frugal, secluded life. He has never ridden a train or attended many entertainments and has limited travel. He worked in building and janitorial roles, was an early clamper in the river’s main channel, and is noted as an authority on steamboats with a river diary.
Deeds filed in Boone Iowa show Mr and Mrs J C Gundvall transferring two 240 acre Grant township farms to their sons Martin and David. The gifts were presented at a family Christmas gathering and valued at about 150000 dollars at 300 dollars per acre.
Craig Kennedy will appear at the Majestic next Sunday in the Carter Case a well known play marking a four day engagement Three fourths of all the coal of the world is mined in eight hour shifts
A February letter from Henry Davis of Newport News praises Don Sung for boosting hen laying from 1 to 7 or 8 eggs daily despite cold weather. The ad claims Don Sung improves health and vigor, offering a 30 day trial with a money back guarantee, and sells 50 cents per package via Burrell Warger Co. in Indianapolis.
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