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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1914

Page

6

Bates Convertible Alcohol Story Draws Large Mason City Audience

John Bates told his life story from drunken despair to respectable citizen at Mason City venue. He described delirium tremens and cutting free from drink, drawing tears and praise from Waterloo audience. Local papers devoted extensive coverage and praised his conversion and work to help other drinkers. Next Sunday this event will repeat at the same site with a new program.

J. E. Bates Mason City Waterlooan The Times Mr. Bates Mason City Times Bates Waterloo

Eighth grade examinations listed with district sites

Eighth grade examinations will be held February 19 and 20 in various townships starting at 8 a.m. Locations include Union district No. 4 Harvey Nichols conductor Bennington district No. 9 Agnes G. Barnes Lester at Dunkerton Barclay district No. 4 Ada Cone Fox district No. Ruth Beckley Big Creek Spring Creek La Porte City High School Moyla Black Hawk Lincoln Hudson Elizabeth McAvoy Orange at township hall F B Miller Cedar district No. 6 Aretha Jacobs Cedar Falls district No. 2 Pillar Thompson Waterloo East Waterloo Mt Vernon Pornar county superintendent's office Margaret Myers Pupils testing outside the county superintendent's office must bring pen pencil ink eraser Paper furnished.

Union Harvey Nichols Bennington Agnes G. Barnes Lester Dunkerton Barclay Ada Cone Fox Ruth Beckley Big Creek Spring Creek la Porte City High School Moyla Black Hawk Lincoln Hudson Elizabeth McAvoy Orange Township Hall F. B. Miller Cedar Aretha Jacobs Cedar Falls Pillar Thompson Waterloo East Waterloo Mt. Vernon Pornar Margaret Myers

Aged Stone Cutter Vincent Barta Dead at 78

Vincent Barta aged 78 died at 2 a m at his daughter Mrs Carl Molines home four miles northeast of the city after a long illness. A stone cutter by trade he lived a retired life in recent years. Born in Bohemia he lived in Marshalltown before moving here. His wife died last spring. He is survived by his daughter and a son Vincent who runs a stone cutting business on Eleventh street. Funeral will be Thursday at 7:30 p m from his daughter's home conducted by Rev Graves with burial at Fairview.

Vincent Barta Carl Moline Bohemia Marshalltown Vincent Eleventh Street Graves Fairview

Waterton coat shop closes as N Cohn cuts prices

N Cohn of 114 Fourth Street West announces he is going out of business with a storewide price cut. The Waterton retail scene sees deep discounts across all departments as the sale proceeds.

Waterton N. Cohn Fourth Street West Cohn

Many Arrests After South Bend Church Riots

South Bend Indiana reports the first arrests in a wave following rioting at St. Casimer's Polish Roman Catholic church. John Klaisnsi and Ladislaus Opoczewski were taken into custody for contempt of court as authorities prepare to bring more rioters before Judge W A Funk. Martial law and guard deployment are expected around the church area as Father Gruza's placement is contested.

South Bend Ind St. Casimer Stanislaus Gruza John Klasinski Ladislaus Opoczewski W. A. Funk

Johnston Golden Wedding Observed in Waterloo

Mr and Mrs Dorman S Johnston mark their 50th wedding anniversary at home on 321 Light Street with relatives and friends invited to Eks hall from 7 30 to 10 pm They reside in Waterloo after moving from Niagara County New York where they married February 17 1864 The couple raised a family of five sons and two daughters with fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren Mr Johnston served in Civil War era Company G Seventh New York Cavalry and later reenlisted in another branch of service.

Dorman S. Johnston Ligh Street Eks' Hall Dorman S&s. Johnston Niagara County New York Carolina Peacock Horace Greeley Waterloo East Waterloo Township Terloo Louis H. Johnston Brockport Mary Sbott Los Angeles Calif John D. Johnston Wardell D. Johnston James Garfield Johnston Melbourne Johnston Carrie T. Aldrich Woodruff Wisconsin Seventh New York Volunteer Cavalry Mrs. Aldritch Wis Mrs. Dorman High Street

Ex Mayor Rector Enters Mayor Candidacy With Tax Pledge

Former mayor and rector John R Rector launched a mayoral bid at noon today promising tax relief. He announced a campaign slogan A Lowering of City Taxes and signaled further statements after another article circulated.

Upe John R. Rector

How Farmers Can Teach Agriculturists to Learn

A county agent should act as a conduit between farmers and the Department of Agriculture and colleges. Mutual cooperation is needed among farmers and public agencies to share facts and experiences, with scientists learning from farmers’ common sense. Successful farmers illustrate scientific truths, even if they misattribute causes, and the lesson remains valuable.

Department of Agriculture Agricultural Colleges Itha

Rector announces candidacy for Waterloo mayor

Former three term mayor Rector enters the Waterloo race for March 30. If elected he will treat city hall as home and push retrenchment. He notes a comeback from a prior defeat four years ago and seeks councilmen aligned with his view of fiscal balance and public ownership of city water works.

Waterloo Rector

James E Blenis 657 Year-Old Waterloo Man Killed in Accident

James E Blenis aged 657 years died Feb 16 1914 after being crushed between a coal shed and a coal car near Waterloo Iowa He was born Jan 4 1857 in Ogle County Illinois and moved to Waterloo as a youth He served 13 years in the US Army including the Spanish American War and fought at Santiago He worked for Illinois Central Railroad as a switchman and was active in the Walnut Street Baptist church Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and fraternal orders He married Nettie Schwab in 1904 and survived by his widow his mother Mrs Cyrus Blenis and two brothers Funeral services were set for Thursday at 3 PM at 337 Argyle Street with Rev J B Smith and Rev H G Beelan in charge Interment at Fairview.

James E. Blenis Ogle County Iowa Waterloo Mr. Blenis Illinois Central Railroad Blenta United States Army Santiago Florida Cuba Roosevelt Blenis Ilinois Central Nettie Schwab Walnut Street Baptist Church H. G. Beeman Ayoga Bienis Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Loyal Order of Moose Knights of the Maccabees Cyrus Blenis C. O 3. R States Argyle Street J. B. Smith The Walnut Church H. G. Beelan St. Paul Fairview

Stricter milk inspection urged to curb bovine tuberculosis

Dr M D Ravenel of Wisconsin outlines a nationwide survey showing bovine tuberculosis as a real health threat. He notes milk from infected cows can transmit disease to children, with New York hospital data indicating up to 25 percent infection in certain age groups. He calls for measures to prevent tubercle bacilli in milk. At a National magazine foreman Freeman W. Smith’s funeral, music was provided by Chapple family members and John McGraw. Smith had served 26 years with the Chapples.

Man M. D. Ravenel Bacteriology University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Ravenel New York Jnnn Freeman W. Smith The National Magazine Joe Mitchell Chapple Will H Tohn Chapple John McGraw Mr. Smith Chaps Ples

Annual Program of Yugend Verein at Immanuel Church

The tenth annual entertainment by the Yugend Verein of Immanuel Lutheran church will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the manual training auditorium of East Side High School. The program blends German and English numbers with vocal and instrumental selections, presented by the society’s entertainment committee.

Yyugend Verein Immanuel Lutheran Church East Side High School

Comets to Meet Reinbeck All Stars Next Friday

The Comet basketball team travels to Waterloo to face an all star Reinbeck squad next Friday at 8 p m The Comets were edged by Reinbeck Scouts last Saturday and the All Stars are reported in top form promising a fast paced encounter.

Vomets Redbeck Comet Reinbeck Waterloo Comets

Farewell party for Mrs Hraniger hosted by First Baptist aid

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church plans a thimble bee on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. A. J. Edwards home, 1103 Lafayette street. The event serves as a courtesy to Mrs. W. A. Hraniger who is moving to California for a new post.

Ladies’ Aid Society The First Baptist Church A. J. Edwards Lafayette Street W. A. Hraniger Callil Su Aie

Market close reports mix with stock prices and a long walk

New York markets closed with readings on Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania and United States Steel while other names like American Smelting and Rock Island showed modest moves. William Ranka, aged eighty seven, walked fifteen miles near Greenwich, Connecticut to attend a dinner party.

New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Rock Island Chicago Great Western Union Pacific Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel, Common Amalgamated Copper Missouri Pacific Great Northern Reading Baltimore and Ohio Southern Railway United States Steel, Pfd St Paw New York Central Northern Pacific William Ranka Greenwich Conn

Naval Appropriation Bill Before Committee

Washington Feb 17 The naval appropriation bill of 145000000 was before the house naval committee for final determination of the administration construction program. Two battleships and small craft were recommended by Secretary Daniels and likely approved by President Wilson. The senate bill for six vice admirals and Daniels armor plate factory proposal were also under consideration.

Washington, D. C Naval House Naval Committee Daniels Wilson Senate Administration

Protecting Wage: Jarners' Lives

Occupational health concerns loom as dusts and fumes threaten factory worker wellbeing. Massachusetts pioneered sanitary factory inspections, guiding national hygiene work and revealing key industrial risks. Late court actions include divorce and damages cases. dairy care note estimates high milk and butter yields from common cows. a golden wedding anniversary visit. rural mail carrier mileage reports highlight vast nationwide routes.

Jarners Massachusetts Illinois Commission United States Bureau of Labor

Real estate dispute over Ed wards street purchase in Kansas

The plaintiff claims a joint contract with Mr. Storm to buy a residence at 528 Ed wards street believed to belong to Mr. Flatter but later learned owner is Neil McDougall. Mrs Addie R Knepper, of 1145 South street, returns from Hutchinson Kansas after funeral of her father J N Perry. Mr and Mrs Perry spent several weeks here last summer.

Storm Edwards Street Flatter Neil McDougall Addie R. Knepper South Street Hutchingon Kansas J. N. Perry

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John Bates Mrs. Dorman S. Johnston Dorman S. Johnson Erri Cole Yugend Verein Elsie M. Sawyer William B. Sawyer Thomas Nolan Gertie Nolan Altoona Blas Prpich C. FL & WN Eugene Eagle Armstrong Manufacturing Company Bulletin of Minnesota Agricultural College University Farm Jonathan Bourne Joint Congressional Committee of Post Roads A.D. Sumner Ralph Storm A. l L. Flatter Iowa St Western Avenue Grant Ave Gilbert Ellis Hotel Blue West 4Th St Hemsworth Grocery Store Bankers’ Reserve Life Company of Omaha Town Interstate Realty? Co Durango Kent I. C W. Y. Sanford Lewis Miller 4Th St ALL Gorrell Harry California Burlington Denver Colorado Salt Lake Oregon Washington Utah Idaho Montana MT At Wakeley Farnam St Omaha, Nebr
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