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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1915

Page

6

Water Analyses Show Very Pure Jam in Artesian Wells

Water analyses by Dr. C S Woods confirm Waterloo city supply is exceptionally pure. Four samples show bacteria counts of three or two per cubic centimeter. A 24 hour test on new well No 4 at Cedar River Park yielded 1 400 000 gallons daily, surpassing seasonal average and suggesting ample future supply. A sand pocket causes a slight fine sediment. Seven year old George W Clough praises Foler Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief.

Sapt J.P. Berry C. 8. Woods Town State University Berry Waterloo Water Works Weil Prescott Java City Cedar River Park

Birthday Toasts and Local Society Events

Mr. BL Krenske hosted forty friends for a dinner celebrating his forty second birthday. A social evening featured toasts by Frank Anibal and Mias Burk. Melchoir court No 8 will hold a box social in Seash hall next Thursday at o o clock with cash prizes for the three best boxes. Lincoln circle of the Ladies of the G A R met in Pythian temple with good attendance. a thimble bee is planned for Feb 26 and a Japanese tea and thimble bee after the next regular meeting in March. Silent Club members gathered for a birthday luncheon with Mrs Clarence Shiplet honored. Elks dance drew 35 couples with Myers orchestra. guests included B C Whinnery and Mr and Mrs P L Smiler of Fort Dodge. An advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for croup and whooping cough with a forty year record of efficacy.

BL Krenske Frank Anibal Mias Burk Melchoir Court Tribe of Ben Hur Seash Hall Lincoln Circle G. A R Pythian Temple W. KR. Jameson Maple Street Fythian Temple

Waterlo o theatre hosts final saloon campaign meeting

The last big saloon campaign gathering is set for Sunday February 21 at 3 p.m. in the Waterloo theatre. Chicago figure John F Cunneen will speak, praised as an eloquent thinker whose arguments appeal to honest men on both wets and drys.

Waterloo Theatre John F. Cunneen Chicago Cunneen Plan

Two Men Slugged By Negro Bandits In Holdups

Two men, Theo Winninger and Charles Kurth, were robbed and assaulted by two Black males near their homes. Winninger lost 2590, while Kurth had 45 in cash and a $1 check stolen. A violent gag attempt injured Winninger and teeth. Kurth was unconscious for minutes. Police searched area and arrested several suspects. one man fled. Detectives plan days of effort to identify the attackers.

Theo. Winnainger North Barclar Charles Kurth Winninger Kurth Igh Street Mr. Winninger Winsloger Hil Krueger Cottage Street Steve Armagast Cottage Alog McSweeney Morrie

J K Joder confined at home by attack of Ingrippe

City in brief reports J K Joder is home ill with Ingrippe. Other items note Howland lodge smoker and refreshments for members next Monday. Fort Dodge sales manager R C Whinnery visits E B Chandler. Miss Gladys Martin visits parents. C E Ransier returns from Des Moines supreme court. Alfred Longley handles Newton district court case. Aubrey C Lyon and Velma L Hall obtain marriage license. Mrs L L Downing of San Diego visiting brother George L Van Duyn. Waterloo lodge calls for Masonic work. Roy L Ashley and W L Murphy attend to business and banking matters. Dr F W Powers to return from Chicago. Fr U Blanchard and wife plan return to farm in Saskatchewan. Miss Mildred Pfeffer hosts social. proceeds total 14.

J. K. Joder Ingrippe Howland Lodge R. C. Whinnery Fort Dodge American Steel Wire Company E. B. Chandler Dodge Waterloo Lodge Masonic Temple W. L. Murphy Fair ‘Bank State Bank Waterloo F. W. Powers Black Hawk National Bank Chicago Fr. U. Blanchard California Laford Saskatchewan Mildred Pfeffer Cedar Township

Best Loaf Bread Prize Letter From Greene Recipients

A dated February 8 1970 note from C Weddicord Wateriog to a recipient confirms winning a 100 prize for baking the best loaf of bread using Clear Quilt flour. The letter mentions a trip to Washington DC as part of the honor and references sending 100 to Prof. Bishop on the recipient’s behalf.

Bravery in Battle Tied to Heart Strength Says Surgeon General

A Cincinnati Enquirer piece quotes the surgeon general on bravery as a heart matter. He notes heart rate changes in battle, from 72 resting to about 60 in combat, and warns nervous soldiers can falter at 120. He honors the brave and pities those undone by a weak heart. Benefit Nance at Central Labor Hall advertised by Degree of Honor No. 21.

Tn Battie Cincinnati Enquirer

Waterloo post office to implement major carrier shift March 1

Washington confirms telegraph changes planned for Waterloo office. Twelve city carriers move from federal building to station A to cut walking time. Parcel post parcels will be stamped at station A while first class mail is faced up for federal processing. Window hours shift to 9 pm. new mail handling system to speed delivery.

Washington, D. C Telegraph Waterloo M. H W. Kelly Federal Building Kelly John N. la Barre George L. Carson Imafla City Delivery H. A. Renz Station A General Delivery Department

Many New Cages Fled in Court Cruel Treatment

Court notices list civil actions opening the March term. J H Eddy sues Bryant Asphalt Paving Co. for 5000 for injuries alleged Aug 8 1913. Pearl Kortright seeks divorce from Mabel citing cruelty. married Independence Sept 23 1909 separated last September. Numerous debt and foreclosure suits follow along with slander case Joe Fishman v Isaac Gushard over a blaze origin remark. A smoker event for AOU members announced.

J. H. Eddy Bryant Asphalt Paving Co Pearl R. Kortright Mabel Kortright Independence Watson G. Ackles Alfred Cordell Cedar Falls Furniture Co Main Street W. H. Bedford J. 5 Bird Harvey Knowles Daviss Hartman Furniture Co It. A. Messier and Others. $69.90. National Bank of Delaware Western Nealth & hHrvestment Co A. W. Rush Home Building & Loan Association William Witt Cutter Hardware Co J. T Macker Waterloo Register Co Hacker Joe Fishman Isaac Gushard Galigher Machinery Co W. A. Emerson Mutual Film Co F. F. Jung[Kunz Matt. Schomner Angelina Phil Ups J. QO. F. Teeter

Pape'n Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief At 25 Cents

An advertisement claims Pape n Cold Compound cures a cold in hours with a dose every two hours up to three. It opens nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, reduces stuffed sinuses, and costs 25 cents at drug stores. The copy urges readers to get the genuine product.

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Boomerang Criticism in The Evening Chit Chat

Ruth Cameron’s column frames gossip and fault finding as a boomerang that harms the critic. Examples span housework, meals, and a neighbor’s telephone talk, with quips about Johnson and dictionary usage. Readers’ questions about writing for film and college costs follow, then endorsements for Foley Kidney Pills and Meritol Pile Remedy.

Americans Criticized In Berlin Theatre For Speaking English

In Berlin a U S ambassador Gerard party faced criticism for conversing in English during a theatre show. A German nearby told them to sit as Americans. Theatre staff apologized and Berlin authorities issued a separate apology. Mr Pine said no serious food shortages were evident in Berlin, though white bread was scarce. Theaters and restaurants were active and Germans optimistic about victory. A benefit dance by Degree of Honor lodge, No 21, is planned for Central Labor Hall this Saturday evening.

New York Berlin Gerard H. Rivington Pyne Lusitasia Pyne Grant Smith Vienna Mr. P Germany Pine Mr. Pine Benin Central Labor Hall Degree of Honor Lodge

Frank Jameses ashes placed in safe deposit vault

Funeral services for Frank James former outlaw were held on his farm near Excelsior Springs Missouri after his death last Thursday John F Philips former federal judge who defended James at his murder trial delivered the address The body will be cremated in St Louis and ashes returned to a safe deposit vault in Excelsior Springs The Northeastern District Ministerial association of the Christian church will meet at Central Christian church in Excelsior Springs on March 4 with a full ministers attendance expected

John F. Philips James Gallatin St. Louis District Ministerial Association of the Christian Church Central Christian Church Christian Church

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