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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
6
Des Moines city council set aside 50000 dollars for a market house and sheds at Second and Locust streets and asked architects to submit sketches. The measure also touched on tax anticipations and fund reallocations while aiming to complete the building under budget.
Dr T Fy Duhigg announces candidacy for Des Moines mayor and plans to publish daily letters outlining his platform instead of political speeches. He will pay standard advertising rates for this publicity. Farey’s Honey and Tar Compound promoted as a harmless cough remedy.
Neighbors testified about a disorderly house run by Mr. and Mrs. Boyden Matthews. Judge Caldwell dismissed the case despite evidence of disturbances, citing the need to protect the children and noting the lack of facilities to enforce a fine.
Chicago trading shows wheat easing to open and close weak after bears gain on ample receipts and favorable rains. Corn moves with unsettled weather lifting buying, while oats firm. Livestock futures shift as hogs drop on weak export demand and cattle hold steady amid moderate receipts. Nearby prices reflect a mixed, cautious tone across Chicago markets with regional reports from St. Louis and Kansas City adding to the sense of volatility.
Christina Rhodes, longtime Waterloo resident of 46 years, a member of the Evangelical Association for 67 years, died at 6 30 PM at her home 115 Adams Street at age 84. She was honored by Emanuel church members and all who knew her.
Five smallpox cases are quarantined in Waterloo with Frank Hoofnagle and W E Brennan as the latest victims. Hoofnagle, 46, at 1104 Ackermandt Street, is the fourth Hoofnagle family member infected after three others were recently released. Additional diphtheria cases and meningitis illnesses, including a 16 month old, are reported this past week.
Community updates list visits and travels of residents including Verna Webster Ossian visiting Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Wilhelm recovering in Waterloo after surgery, Dr. Chase visiting friends, Miss Gertrude Reed illness, Welds returning from Mexico, and Mether family moving to Cedar Rapids. Also noted are creditor meeting for Ackerman, a minstrel troupe trip to Cedar Rapids, guardian discharge for Charles H. Peery, and land deed to German Lutheran Zion.
T W Carpenter 44 of Chariton Ia was struck by a falling tree while cutting timber on a Mississippi river island near Ft Madison Ia and died instantly. The item notes a local advertisement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy claiming it prevents pneumonia after a cold.
A sale list offers a six room modern house on Wellington Street near town for 1800 dollars with immediate possession. It also lists large farms in Black Hawk County and land in Alberta Canada. A partly improved quarter in Saskatchewan is available and priced to attract buyers. Write or telephone for details.
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