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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
6
A Waterloo Iowa reader thanks the Business Men's Temperance Association for ending saloon hours that ruined her home. She describes her husband’s sobriety improving family life, health, and happiness, noting meals shared again and gratitude for the association’s work.
A Collier's Weekly verse contrasts a heroic man on a parapet with a reckless charge and a fallen flag, and a desolate woman on a moonlit bridge who sacrifices her life while no one notices. The poem juxtaposes brave martyrdom with unseen personal struggle.
C M Weeds of Woods Brothers writes to the Courier and Reporter from Los Angeles praising Waterloo’s climate and beauty but warning that active business is hard to sustain there. He forecasts Waterloo’s 1914 to 1916 growth as the nation winds down the war, noting few business permits and a tourism-like atmosphere in California while Waterloo looks to a future expansion and opportunity.
The Wisconsin Central and Cedar Rapids lines delay the new time card beyond March. Officials plan a major equipment upgrade today with a parlor car on a final trial run between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids aiming for 1 hour 45 minutes under the new schedule. A race between the new electric interurban and the Rock Island steam line thrills passengers arriving near 1 a m, with the electric car pulling ahead after a brief parallel run.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Rohlwing will be held at Hiloman & Gindt chapel 617 Mulberry street Sunday at 2 30 pm with Dr W L Dorgan of the First Rapist church officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery.
Campaigners clash over liquor permits and whether county boards will deem petitions valid. Advocates warn city might face permit refusals if petitions are upheld while dry advocates push for prohibition aligned with national leaders. Local council actions mirror Des Moines votes amid statewide repeal debates.
Elizabeth Jerome dies at about 74 after La Grippe at 40 o clock last evening. She leaves daughter Mrs Isp and three sons Chirence of Bristol, D Wesley of Springfield, Mo. and Will of Montrose. Remains sent to Montrose for burial. funeral arrangements by Petersen Ros. Butter Market note from Elgin lists groceries and prices.
G T Cowgill of 03 Almond street brought in relics to the Courier and Reporter showing American copper pennies dated 1818 and 1816, a 1765 German Hungarian Bohemian coin in fine condition, and Spanish coins with uncertain dates 1709 1729 or 1788. He bought the collection years ago from a bank at Tatna Iowa.
May Halen and Jewell Jansen were identified as suspects in multiple Chicago establishment robberies. Halen was arrested by Detective McSweeney and an officer from Chicago is to escort her to that city. Jansen reportedly fled Waterloo recently and had been under local watch for some time.
Krank Bros. with a bid accepted by receiver F. W. Stewart for the bankrupt store formerly run by Oberndorf and Hechlinger as Joe and Lou. The store closed days ago, Frank Bros. marked prices to clear stock and sell fixtures as a clothing shop will be discontinued. Doors opened to the public this morning and crowds rushed in to buy.
On account of a union mass meeting and rally at First M. E. church, there will be no services at Ventral Christian church Sunday evening. The morning service will be held with the pastor delivering a sermon titled Present The Hindrances to Christian Union.
Japanese premier Count Okuma outlined Japan’s demands to the Chinese government, stressing no intention to infringe on China’s rights or threaten the open door. He said China should gain real independence, not fall prey to any nation, as tensions with the United States are managed through diplomacy. He noted equal opportunity with Great Britain in China and US open markets for American manufacturers.
A fragment notes belief in the deep rooted friendship between Japanese and America, reflecting a diplomatic or social context. No additional details are available to establish a clear event, date, or named individuals.
From January 26 to February 16 British forces in France and Belgium recorded 84 officers killed and 151 wounded with 25 missing. The Coldstream Guards suffered five killed and five wounded in the period. Since the war began Britain totals 1394 officers killed and 2629 wounded, with 690 missing.
The Waterloo K of P Helmet judge had planned a March 4 entertainment at The Grand on Commercial street but chairs did not arrive and the event is postponed. A notice will announce the new date soon. The lodge hopes to boost its benefit fund with this benefit arrangement at The Grand.
The Allan liner Mongolian, leaking and 400 miles from Nova Scotia, is heading for Halifax under its own power with 200 passengers aboard for Glasgow. The U S coast guard cutter Seneca is convoying the ship, expected to reach Halifax tomorrow.
The Brannan family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during their bereavement after the death of their husband and father. They especially thank the Order of Railway Conductors for solicitation and attention and acknowledge support from friends and relatives.
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