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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1912
Page
7
General Markets note the Chicago Board of Trade and office contact for C. 8. Bennett. Weather forecast predicts Iowa fair to mild tonight with increasing clouds and warmer temps Tuesday. Illinois expected to see rain or snow in the southern portion as clouds build. South Dakota to be fall-like with milder temperatures and cloudiness tonight and Tuesday.
Market reports from St Louis Kansas City and Omaha list cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price ranges for the day. Native beef steers cows and feeders and hog categories are shown with opening market changes and per head prices across the three markets.
A courteous man attempts fair play on the field but is repeatedly tackled and injured. He endures blows from rivals yet finally retaliates with deft moves, grabbing the ball amid torn uniforms and bruises as the foe’s pride fades and his own remorse grows.
A young woman and a friend discuss Mr Fipp's forward behavior as he allegedly squeezes Alice. The scene shifts to her toilette, describing a hair arrangement of switches and puffs as she asks a friend if she looks well. The friend predicts a proposal tonight and the woman vows to reject if offered, noting a rumor he wears a toupee.
A witty exchange unfolds about dances and a mistletoe misunderstanding. A disgruntled wife recalls a promise not to dance with Mr. Giddeigh while a coy young woman questions the holiday decor. The bemused man clarifies the social expectation to simply stand beneath the mistletoe.
A stenographer vents on busy office life and male colleagues who fill time with letters and pretense. She critiques corporate busyness, the myth of importance, and marriage as a confidence game, returning to her desk ready to rush to Jacobs with apology.
The article recounts a January 1912 Atlon healing gathering led by Voliva, with hours of prayer, ritual rod prods, and hatpins used on sleeping worshippers. A paralytic from Portland reportedly walked after elders helped him upright amid widespread urging for a new Zion near Shanghai.
Estelle McElroy an 18 year old Hillburn resident was arrested in Hillburn after a night break in at Hillburn Bronze Metal Works. She wore boys clothing and faces charges of attempted burglary while a male suspect Frederick Monroe remained uncooperative. The pair were to be arraigned tomorrow.
Anamosa Iowa January J Charles McClaughrs assumed the position of war den at the Anamosa reformatory today succeeding Margius Barr who held the post for several years. The new warden began a five day tour inspecting the wards and prison conditions.
Little Thelma Spragge is ill. Several local residents, including Mrs. Schoenbohm and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tippey, and Mrs. Clausing, visited Waterloo or Waterloo-area targets over Christmas. Many townspeople traveled for business or to spend the holidays with relatives. multiple illnesses and gatherings mark the week.
Notes from the city describe visits and travel by residents and nearby towns. Miss Neva Lizer went to visit her sister in Waverly, Dr. Cox plans a Bartow trip, and several others were noted traveling to Cedar Rapids, Chicago, La Porte, and Waterloo. An engine failure delayed a westbound Illinois Central passenger train between Jesup and Independence. Mrs. Thomas in Minneapolis faced a critical condition, with family seeking relief.
In New York on January 1, two highwaymen assault Jacob Flaherty of Richfield near Morris Canal bridge. He shields a basket containing his black cat Bildad, a strange motive cited as the cat knows a map. The robber strikes, the basket shudders, and the incident unfolds with local lore citing district habits.
Halifax, Jan 1. A fifty mile gale fanned a fire of unknown origin that destroyed Canada’s largest hotel, the King Edward. One hundred fifty guests fled in night clothes, many suffering exposure and pneumonia. The blaze also damaged tenement houses and St Croix Paper warehouses, with total losses estimated at $300,000 plus.
Waterloo Molders Union No. 453 reports a large class of about 100 new members joined yesterday at the Labor temple as anticipation builds for action on hours wages and conditions at two Westfield foundries. Managers hint no demands yet but warn of possible steps if talks fail tonight.
Des Moines Iowa January 1 Des Moines new municipal building worth 350000 dollars was dedicated this afternoon by citizens. A parade led by Mayor James R Hanna preceded the ceremony through the main streets as the mayor delivered the main address.
Ottumwa Iowa January 1 the campaign for selling 50000 dollars in preferred stock for a new hotel closed successfully guaranteeing the erection of a 200000 dollar six story hotel this spring.
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