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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1914

Page

12

Is Your Heart Right Rev Spry Urges Self Examination

Rev William Spry of the First Methodist church preached a plain spoken sermon urging listeners to examine their present heart condition not past deeds. He warned against complacency in church membership and urged attendance at ongoing evangelistic meetings to seek personal salvation. The address included a fisherman anecdote and a call for souls to come forward to accept God.

William Spry First Methodist Church Spry God

Mason City notices and police pledge to curb liquor trade

On and after this date I will not be responsible for debts contracted by my wife Mrs. Kittie D Manning dated Feb 16 1914 D J Manning advertisement Liffring osteopathic physician announces removal of his office from 407 Lafayette Bldg to 622 Black Bldg Chief of Police Snider says decision on Webb Kenyon law will enable him to clean up the liquor business In Mason City He will make express companies responsible and accuses some of abetting bootlegging by delivering liquor to blind tigers Feb 23 1914 Mason City Ia

Kittie D. Manning D. J. Manning de. F Liffring Lafayette Mason City Snider Webb-Kenyon Inquor Express

Education as Pillar of Republic in Founding Writings

A compiled excerpt outlines Washington and contemporaries arguing education strengthens public opinion, sustains a free constitution, and guides government through enlightened citizens. It cites Farewell Address and Mount Vernon letters stressing universal diffusion of knowledge, liberty, and a proposed federal university in the federal city to unite youth and remove provincial prejudices.

United States

DeGon Plans to Merge City Funds at Year Start

City Auditor R. L. DeGon plans to merge municipal funds fire east street and west street with the general fund at the start of the new fiscal year. Examiners M. F. and H. L. Cox report Waterloo accounts are in order and recommend combining east and west district funds to simplify accounting.

East Street West Street General R. L. DeGon M. F H. L. Cox State Auditor Waterloo O. K

City Auditor's Office Seeks More Labor for Staff

Proposal calls for increased workload for auditors to support staff efficiency and streamline examiner workloads. Officials argue it could improve oversight while raising supervision needs and resource planning.

City League resumes with crowded schedule after Minneapolis trip

In the City League the Iowa Dairy five return from the Midwest tournament to play Morgan & Sullivan tonight. Wednesday returns see Repass pin pounders vs Nut club while K C s meet White Stockings Friday. Race tightens as teams bunch and every game counts.

Minneapolis Iowa Dairy Five Morgan & Sullivan Repass Nut Club White Stockings

Town Talk notes many local visits and events

Sunday social calls and outpatient news fill Town Talk. Des Moines visitors James Peters and friends at 1227 Williston Avenue. Jesup trips by Mr. and Mrs. Walker and others. a Bible meeting with Mrs. Meserve. nursing note on Julia Campbell. several carious social and civic items including court schedule change, a license issued in Waterloo, and a fire at 432 Conger Street.

James Peters Des Moles Misa Merle Williston Aven

Two More Births at Presbyterian Hospital

Two more births were reported today at the Presbyterian hospital. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Werfner of 928 Mulberry Street and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Andree of 323 1-2 Ninth Street East.

The Presbyterian Hospital J. H. Werfner Mulberry Street Robert, M. Andree Ninth Street

County Board Adopts 172.4 Mile Hawkeye Highway System

Black Hawk county approves a 172.4 mile highway network with additions to boards route plan. The Hawkeye highway will run east of the city to Buchanan county, despite objections to Rigmond road. Three miles added south from Eagle Center to the county line and connections to BranDon Dunkerton and Cedaralls areas are included. A good roads meeting is set for next Saturday at the court house with Senator Ames and a highway engineer to discuss improvements for 1914.

Black Hawk County Alpdiwany Commission Wehway Eagle Center County Hudson Hicks Brandon Leland Corner Logan Avenue Dunkerton Cedaralls Lal Potte City Bremer Oelwein Court House A. Tu. Ames Highway Commission Garber

Syndicate Offers 700000 for Taft Cubs Stock

Chicago, Feb. 28. A syndicate of Chicago businessmen offered 700000 for Charles P Taft stock in the Chicago National League club today. Lawyer Laula J Beland says the syndicate will deposit 100000 as proof of good faith and may travel to Cincinnati tonight to close the deal if Taft responds favorably.

Chicago Chas. P. Taft Laula J. Beland Taft Cincinnati

Old Woman Frozen to Death in Iowa City Ravine

Ta Feb 23 Mrs Minbeth Schindler 83 was found frozen to death in a ravine at the city north edge. She disappeared Thursday from her home and likely died Thursday night. Pneumonia is prevalent in the city with several cases sent to hospital in recent days.

Conger Stret J. A. Whittiek Whittick Gladys Wumphry P. M. Humphrey Kay Street Turial Fairview Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias Ladies’ Social Union The Universalist Church F.C. Platt Third Street Iowa City Town City Minbeth Schindler John Dvorak

For Rent Modern Furnished Rooms in Washington

For Rent two modern furnished rooms with steam heat close in at 719 Washington Street. Quiet building, utilities included, suitable for single occupancy. Contact for details and viewing times.

East Side Apply Bladetins Cafe West Fifth St Washington

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