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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1914

Page

5

Cure for Foot and Mouth Disease Divides Germany

Berlin reports Prof. Ludwig Brieger and assistant K M Krause claim typosafren, a saffron derivative, cures foot and mouth disease in cattle. Government scrutiny rises as Reichstag members seek investigation and potential distribution at cost. Also noted: Northwestern Iron and Steel Co operative buys 220 acre farm near Berlin to aid factory accident victims with free care and future farm colony plans.

Berlin Germany Ludwig Brieger K. M. Krause Reichstag Brieger Cattse Tron & Steel Co: Operative Association

Expedition 10 Antarctic Land Expedition plans revealed

London February 28 The Discovery, used by Scott, is chartered for the British Antarctic Expedition commanded by Foster Stackhouse. The aim is to map King Edward VII land Graham land and the polar coast, determine insularity of Graham land, reach the pole, and study harbors and whaling grounds with 24 crew.

London Capra Scott Foster Stackhouse Stackhouse Iceland Pole King Edward Vil Land Antarctic Circle Graham Land King Edward VII Coates Land Enderby Land Kemp Land Atlantic Fisehner King Edward VII Land Weddell Sea Indus Faulkland Islands Jtient A. EB Royal Navy Wil Discovery Richard MH. Gartt Indian Marine R. Beatty David Beatty Chinf Patte

Williams to attend Ruth Underhill funeral amid mystery

Attorney J. E. Williams and his wife plan to travel tonight to Chey. Don, Ta., for the funeral of Ruth Underhill a nurse for the Williams family who died suddenly yesterday morning at the Des Moines Methodist hospital. The cause is unclear with gastritis proposed but a post mortem may be held. the couple may stay in Ocheredan until the mystery is resolved.

J. BE. Williams Chey Don Ruth Underhill Mr. Williams Methodist Tal Des Moines

Pied Piper in City and Rest of Hamlin Lures Trouble

Readable lines describe LD Bennett, Civil War veteran, drawing animosity from police and gaining tickets. Remi’s bar scene ends in a flatter note. Rev TW Ress notes his labor bureau aiding colored people with men and women waiting for help, signaling ongoing social outreach and community concern.

Pied Piner Hamlin Bennett Remi Capt. Wagner TW. Ress A.ml BL Vehured Labar Jlvast A Dagen Hthem

Rector Silent On Ticket As Labor Vote Looms

Rector refuses to comment on his campaign or probable ticket lineup amid questions about withdrawals and debates. He says he has nothing to fear from organized labor and notes past support for municipal waterworks, with ticket details nearly set and announcement timing to be announced when ready.

Allence Idotu Kh Frevtor Lore Alford Alford Mr. Rector Rerter Thompson Rector

Progressives in Black Hawk County design full county ticket

The Black Hawk County Progressive party central committee decided to field a full county ticket this fall. Several candidates are secured and another meeting will set further arrangements with attorney Jones St Barr’s offices. Carleton Sing resigns as county chairman after Wildebrand’s death. Rasher endorsed for United States senator with a committee to urge his candidacy.

Black Hawk County Progressives Jones St. Barr Barr Carleton Sing TL Wildebrand S. Tt Rasher United States Basher

Tives Corner Store Shows Fresh Spring Attractiveness

The corner shop at Commerncal and Bridge streets unveils refurnished display windows and a reconfigured layout with new spring stock. Store owners express optimism about brighter, more appealing storefronts and a positive outlook for spring and summer sales.

He Eit Commerncal Bridge Streeis

City in Brief Duplicate Lens Breaks

Swisher visits Excelsior Springs for an over Sunday foray while George Waterman returns from Chicago. An orchestra entertained at Brandon Iowa, and business trips take several residents away over Sunday. Virgil Blackledge moves his office to the eighth floor of the Black Hawk bank building. Mr and Mrs J G Ralston plan two weeks in Davenport and Reynolds. A suit for 140 dollars is filed over a restaurant contract at 216 Multan Avenue West. The study section meets in Hudson with Professors Jayudh and Vause from the State Teachers College. O C Perrin learns his banker brother O C Perrin is recovering from four weeks of illness. Rev Mr Jayne visits town with plans to help build a new church and consult with local architects.

A. J. Schmolt Brandon W. A. Covell Janesville Wis Virgil Blackledge Black Hawk National Bank R. K. Miller N. S. Smith Multan J Avenue West Hudson A. Jayudh Vause State Teachers’ College Jayne Rockford William Spry

Motion for a new trial in McCaskill manslaughter case

Arguments for a new trial were presented this afternoon before Judge Mullan in the Jefferson T. McCaskill manslaughter case. McCaskill, accompanied by his Rock Island brother, faces possible eight year penitentiary if the motion is overruled and plans to appeal to the supreme court. The previous appeal led to a superior court reversal and retrial resulting in a second conviction.

Mullan Jefferson T. McCaskill McCaskill Rock Island Supreme Court

Wounded Man Ic Growing Weaker In Waterloo

The victim, about 27, was pulseless when first reached by a physician at the gallery. He revived at the hospital after the bullet entered the base of the heart, was deflected by a rib, and narrowly missed the aorta, puncturing the lungs. X ray then taken as he was too weak earlier. Fred Ranville of Wahalla, North Dakota, is the patient seeking contact with relatives.

Fred Ranville Wahalla N. D Waterloo

Cedar Rapids Defeats West High in Slow Still Game

Cedar Rapids defeated West Waterloo 21 to 11 as both teams showed poor condition from overtraining. Yuill and Wass led Cedar Rapids with several baskets while Cotter and Walker led West Waterloo. Referee Armstrong, game duration 20 minutes per period. no major injuries reported.

Cedar Rounds West Waterloo Yuill Cotter Waterloo Tincup Cedar Rapids Wass Lidfele White Kremers Walker Rover Chipman

Ouiga County Game Preserve to Open in Louisa County

State Game Warden E C Hinshaw plans a 2000 acre game preserve in Louisa County leasing a 2000 acre strip in Marshall township for five years. Farmers grant right to use land with restrictions, forbidding hunting except for squirrels rabbits crows and hawks. Preserve site known as a natural breeding ground. nearly the state’s last wild turkeys were killed there.

Wapello E. C. Hinshaw Louisa County Albert Dariel Tubbs Marshall Township

Pastor Dorgan Still Awaited By Local First Baptist

Officials of the First Baptist church delayed in confirming Dr. W. L. Dorgan of Jacksonville Texas as their pastor, awaiting word on his acceptance. Dorgan, who has preached here twice, trained at the Rochester Theological Seminary and has led several charges, though currently without a church.

First Baptist Church W. L. Dorgan Jacksonville Dorgan Theological Rochester N. Y

Market Potatoes Price War Becomes Lesson in Marketing

In a public market a farmer contrasts two potato wagons with a shopper. One seller cites 90 cents a bushel, while the other touts quality and strategy, promising fewer peels and better sorting, earning a sale of three bags. Also noted are local health and warehouse firm updates.

Young Woman Lois Thurber Dies at Presbyterian Hospital

Miss Lois Thurber died at noon after a three week pneumonia illness at Presbyterian Hospital. She was about 40, daughter of early Black Hawk county settlers, lived with her brother Richard on La Porte road, attended First Methodist Church, and had no surviving relatives besides her brother. Her remains were placed in O Keefe Towne parlors for funeral plans.

Lois Thurber Presbyterian Hospital Miss Thurber Richard la Porte Road Jonathan Thurber Black Hawk County Waterloo First Methodist Church O'Keefe & Towne Undertaking

Stratford man jailed a year for murderous assault

Webster City Iowa February 28 H E Spurlock of Stratford was sentenced by Judge Wright to one year in the penitentiary for a murderous assault on his wife with a knife. The blade failed to strike vital organs thanks to her corset stays. The couple

Spurlock Stratford Webster City H. E. Spurlock Wright

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