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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1923
Page
10
High water last night flooded the middle coffer dam and unfinished dam sections, suspending operations. The last concrete base had just been completed at 7 p.m. and crews began clearing timbers as they waited for waters to subside. Austin Burt said the halt was expected and damage limited, with rush to finish once safe.
A week ago Waterloo faced cold, icy blasts while today shows cooler but milder air. The high yesterday topped 45 degrees, beating Saturday, then a 21 degree drop produced a low of 24 above. Officials foresee no severe cold in Iowa soon with fair conditions tonight and tomorrow.
Mrs Marie Lund Schou former proprietor of the ladies Turkish bath parlors lies critically ill at Presbyterian hospital after admission nearly four weeks ago with a complication of diseases relatives despaired of her life today.
New York Evening Post reports six tapes worth about 1450 for Duke de la Rochefoucauld are in John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s home. U S government paid Norway 12 million dollars per Hague arbitration for wartime seizure claims. Washington Chamber of Commerce committee finds opposition to government control of trade associations. Detroit Ford Minneapolis project talks indefinitely postponed. Chicago judge dismisses charges against Victor Berger and four others in recruiting case. Meadville air mail pilot Elmer G Leenhart killed in crash. New York Frederick de Belleville dies. St James Lutheran minister L P Thorkvsen of Minnesota dies.
New York reports a goat at Gates Avenue station was briefly detained for pestering pedestrians and trying to wear cops uniforms. Alice Dean, a new tess, is arrested on extortion charges for charging 270 to drive a devil from a home. In Chicago Miss Clara Burkhardt tells judge Howell stole 10 watches after being called life of the party. In Defiance Ohio Dr P B Newcomb predicts major medical strides as serum development continues and life expectancy rises over centuries.
A crowded City in Brief lists assorted local items from illnesses and recoveries to court juror delays and a hospital interior project. Updates note Mrs Mood improving from grippe, Miss Bird ill, Judge Courtright's trial postponement, Keegan undergoing appendicitis surgery, and flood of minor notices including pneumonia cases and scarlet fever quarantines.
An old advertisement touts a home made cough syrup using Pinex with sugar syrup or substitutes. It promises quick relief within 24 hours and claims superior value to store bought products. The copy warns to request 214 ounces of Pinex and guarantees satisfaction with refunds.
Mrs Mary Wenz of Omaha Nebraska says Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription helped her frail daughter reach healthy womanhood. She reports removal of discomfort regulation of her system and reduced fainting spells after using the medicine. She recommends it to other mothers and notes a trial package offer.
J A Gary notes Waterloo resident Ho is well known in Black Hawk county and the state ranking shows 438 voters out of 20 680 in the February issue of the Iowa Federation News, published by Iowa women's clubs, as the lowest participation percentage in the union.
Firemen responded to a double house on Lafayette and Third owned by Barney Bybank after a 12 45 p m fire on the Third street side and again at 6 30 p m for a chimney fire on Lafayette. A kitchen wall blaze at 427 Saxon Street occupied by W G Boyer caused slight damage. Other sparks on wooden roofs at 327 High Street and 714 Washington produced alarms.
Timothy O'Brien was cleared of assault and battery charges in municipal court after Dorothy Templeton, 20, testified she and a friend entered his home and were ejected. Judge J. W. Gwytine found him not guilty, noting a neighborhood dispute over groceries and a temporary domestic visit as context. Police court fines included T. N. Innes for parking and Frank Snyder’s bond for cutting.
Members and pledges of West Waterloo camp Modern Woodmen of America will be entertained at a 6 30 o clock dinner at IK of P lanned by the local lodge in the community notice.
A community gathering outlines a trap dinner to be held Wednesday evening. Cattle for reservation have been mailed to prospective guests and should be returned immediately. Carlton Stas will preside and instruction for Hu candidates will occupy the meet.
Residents across Oregon reported a series of lightning like flashes from the horizon rising to great heights. The phenomenon began early one morning and recurred for about fifteen minutes. The forestry team organized and state officers were expected to be present in Eugene on February 27.
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