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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1915

Page

14

Prediction of Crime Wave Tied to New Drug Law

Local authorities forecast a surge in petty crime as the federal habit forming drug bill takes effect March 1 ? drug price may rise and addicts seek substitutes. Chief Leighton fears a wave of offenses while enforcement could reduce user numbers after a few months with strict controls on handling drug materials and required government traceability.

Lerbo Ocal Hia Jake Big Chances Leighton Oig

Mrs Arns Dies From Paralysis at 1885 Sycamore Street

Pauline Arns nee Schrode wife of Arnos died at home after a long illness from paralysis. Born near Waverly in 1862 she moved to Waterloo thirteen years ago with her husband and four sons. Survived by husband four sons two granddaughters sisters and one brother. Funeral services Monday at Emanuel Church with rites at home at 1 PM and church service at 1:30 PM conducted by Rev Lang and Rev Alt. Interment at View Cemetery. Bearers include nephews Walter Harvey and Mond Schrodemier.

Prp Pauline Arns Christ Sycamore Street Arns Pauline Schrode Waverly Aros Harn F Clarence E George C Am H Cher Waterloo Arne Minnie Arne Kemp Sophia Bohn Wash Emma Hickman Neb John Schrodemier Waye Rs. Arne Emanuel Hrangol Church Ladies’ Aid So Tne BR. J. Lang A. J.alts View Walter, Harvey Mond Schrodemier Myrtle Lorraine J. H. Hill Floyd

Cars of Horses Shipped for War Effort Across Midwest

Fifteen carloads of horses shipped from this vicinity for use by the Italian and British governments. Light horses consigned to Italy, heavy draft animals for levy service, with Wisconsin and North Dakota represented. Western Livestock Commission Co. handled the consignments as they moved toward Chicago for Valentina banquet hosted by Hawkeye Fellowship Club at the Auditorium Hotel.

Illinois Central Stig Wisconsin Dakota Consignis West Livestock Commission Co

Mexican Affairs Again Assuming Serious Aspect

Washington reports say Za pata forces destroyed Mexico City water works and famine worsens. Carranza troops may evacuate as Villa forces move from Monclova south. Gutierrez occupies without resistance. Spanish minister, expelled by Carranza, boards the battleship Delaware and will sail to Havana on February 16.

Washington, D. C Zapata Mexico City Carranza State Department Piedras Negras Villa Monclova Luis Gutierres Delawaré Rogers Havana Hner

Education Board in Extra Session at Waterloo

Waterloo independent district board met in Secretary J. E. Dempster's office to finish postponed items. Superintendent A. T. Buktil reportsWoodlawn has six students two in high school and Prospect Hills shows thirty pupils needing a new school building. moving the old Weatfield building to Woodlawn would cost over 2000 dollars. West Waterloo schools are crowded and action is needed to relieve conditions.

Board of Education Waterloo J. E. Dempster A. T. Buktll Woodlawn Prospect Hills Weatfield Waterloo West

Wilhelmina Cargo for Belgian Relief in Lloyds Open Heavy Silence

London reports the Wilhelmina cargo likely to go to the American Commission for relief in Belgium without prize court involvement. The British government reportedly objects to a court decision and favors sale to avoid setting a precedent on belligerent cargo.

London Wilhelmina Falmouth American Commission For Relief Belgium Bluffs

Topeka Keeps B B Franchise After Overnight Talks

Topeka Te keep its Western league baseball franchise after owners and officials, including A M Gatlin and John A Savage, reversed a plan to move the club to Colorado Springs. President O Neill received telegrams authorizing sale and Savage will run the club. A schedule may wait until April 1 pending the antitrust case.

Chicago Topeka Colorado Springs O‘neill John A. Savage Kansas City Kansas City American Association Club, A. M. Gatlin O'Neill O’neill Savage Federal League

Wheat prices tumble on Chicago Board of Trade session

Wheat on the Chicago Board of Trade fell sharply with July and May futures sliding amid a broad market panic. Export demand weakness spurred the selloff, traders realized profits later, and a late rally followed shorts.

Board OF Trade Chicago Mey United States Shorts

Rebekahs Host Social Evening For I O O F A Group

About 160 people attended an Odd Fellows temple social evening with Temple Rebekah lodge hosting I O O F members. The program featured music by the post office band, Fred Kallenbach on Germany, George Kreiman singing, George Fergeman reading The Lodge Joiner, and a five-person hypnotism farce. Refreshments followed, and a social hour ended the night. The Rebekahs announce a hard times party for Monday evening February 22.

Odd Fellows’ Temple Temple Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. Fla Post Office Fred Kallenbach Germany George Kreiman George Fergeman Fergeman Rebekahs

Frank Kipp Opens New Tailor Shop

After a decade on Lafayette street Frank Kipp sold his business to launch a larger shop at 502 Commercial street. The store is being remodeled and redecorated for an opening around March 1 and will offer men’s and women’s tailoring plus a cleaning and pressing department.

Lafayette Street Frank Kipp Commercial Street

Wets In House Fail In Effort To Stay Fight

Des Moines reports an attempt by the wets in the house to stall opposition. Sawyer moved to adjourn after Crozier sought to force a high bill through committees, but the move failed. Crozier then sent a resolution to compel reporting on his repeal mulet law and for constitutional amendments.

Des Moines Crogler Marion Sawyer Lee Crozier House Senate

Town Notes and Local Happenings Brighten Rainy Week

Mrs. H A Cobb suffers a severe cold while Mrs. H G Washburn recovers from indigestion. Florence Harris leaves for Duluth to teach English. Gold-Stabeck Loan & Credit sues Western Mortgage for 1200. Bilvin Holeton visit W F Smith's home. Bronson returns from Des Moines to resumes legislative duties. Martin hotel rents 402 Mulberry for extra rooms due to crowd. "Hearts and Diamonds" at St Marys auditorium draws large audience and praise for cast and staging.

Bilvin Holeton North English W. F. Smith OG. E. Bronson Des Moines House of Representatives Mulberry Street St. Mary’s Auditorium

General Markets New York Produce Report Feb 18

New York markets show unsettled butter with varied receipts and prices across creamery and packing stocks. Cheese remains strong with higher receipts. eggs unsettled with mixed grades and prices. poultry market weak for live stock while dressed poultry shows firmer quotes in western roasting chickens.

New York Pennsylvania

Y W C A Board Elects Officers and Hires Mot J Magowan

The Y W C A board elected officers for the year: President Mrs F S Pettit, vice president Miss Frances Grout, secretary Mrs W H Langlas, treasurer Mrs T W Mc Manus, corresponding secretary Mrs S B Reed. They voted to hire Miss Florence Magowan of Iowa City as girls work secretary starting Feb 22.

F. S. Pettit Frances Grout W. H. Langlas T. W. McManus S. B. Reed Florence Magowan Iowa City Minneapolis Miss Magowan Marguerite Nesbit

New Time Card Implemented on I C February 28

A new time card goes into effect Sunday February 28 on the Libyan Central railway. Major change is train No 16 United now departing at 220 pm for Chicago earlier by about twenty minutes to reach Chicago earlier in the evening. No trains will be off and remaining services improved to meet Panama American exposition traffic. Consideration of a Western cleaner in this service. If provided it would leave for Omaha on the midnight train and be transferred to the San Francisco Limited over the Union Pacific.

Libolan Central Railway Chicaxo Chicago Omaha San Francisco Lmited Union Pacific

Real Estate and Rental Notices in Waterloo Classifieds

Multiple listings in Waterloo area including rooms for rent near downtown, furnished and modern options, 4 room and 8 room houses, boarding arrangements, and real estate for sale with acreage near Hammond Ave. Also requests for loans and trades, car and equipment inquiries, and farm listings with possession dates and contact details.

California St Commercial St Fullerton Place Horner Jefferson At Hammond Ave Hammond Care Courier Gedar Falls Waterloo Minnesota St. Paul

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