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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1927
Page
7
February was mild with 40 to 55 degrees highs on Feb 23 the warmest day, and three degrees as the low on Feb 18. The month had 15 clear 8 cloudy and 5 partly cloudy days, 1.01 inches rain and 1.16 inches snow. Compared to 1926 and 1925 records the highs ranged to 58 on Feb 28 and monthly lows near seven above, with 14 clear 11 cloudy and 3 partly cloudy days and rainfall 0.68 inch and 6.8 inches snowfall.
Waterloo February 1926 figures show construction and repairs boosting activity by about 50 percent over January. The monthly sum lists total value of $31,000 with numerous jobs and dollars estimated across building work for the period.
intoxication cases dominate the month with 26 instances, compared to 18 other offenses. arrests include four men for being disorderly proprietors or inmates, seven charged with disorderly conduct, and additional charges for disturbing public quiet and installing a fur furnace without a permit.
The Daughter of Jairus cantata by Stainer was presented with fine artistry last evening by the choir of First Methodist Episcopal Church under C. Albert Scholin. Soloists John Wells, Mrs. Alice Eason Wise, and Homer Albright contributed strong vocal work, with Miss Marbeth Bellis on organ. Dr. J Arthur Youngs delivered a brief sermon and read poems of spiritual power. The program included Bliss CarmanVestigia Ella Wheeler Wilcox Unanswered Prayer God the Architect Mary Carolyn Davies The Larger Hope from Tennyson. The church was well filled by an appreciative congregation.
New Hampton Iowa February 28 The report by state checkers F J Todd and Henry Stuck covers county office audits from January 1 1925 to January 1 1926 with field work through January 19 1927. It criticizes sheriffs for keeping tramps in jail when not arrested and seeks a refund of 127.60 to the county. Minor notes target Superintendent Vaala Recorder Herzog and Engineer Zack offices while County Attorney Conley is urged to review 1925 patient care funds.
Measles cases and other contagious diseases rise with 16 cages listed for the day. No deaths reported, but officials flag the economic cost of lost school hours. Quarantines include Rosie Tedore and several others for measles and chicken pox. James Findlay placed under diphtheria quarantine as a carrier.
A Tama county resident was arrested last night in the east business district by Officer F J Dennis on a charge of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Trial set for 3 p m today in municipal court.
George Hetherton of 1506 Lafayette Street reported to police that his Chevrolet touring car was stolen Saturday night from its parking place in the 100 block on Fourth Street West.
Government barge line to operate on the upper Mississippi this spring from St. Louis to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Hoovers estimates freight savings of 6 to 12 cents per bushel for farmers, with total farm income rising by about half a billion dollars nationwide through waterborne transport. First barges already launched at Midland Pennsylvania, with additional towboats and barges being built. Inland Waterways Corp to contract further as government supports lower freight costs.
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