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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1914
Page
10
Retailer slashes prices across gift glass silverware dolls and framed pictures. One half price on dolls and bundles, children's china tea sets offered in two lots, casseroles and pie plates cut to close, framed pictures at low sale values as stock moves to new store.
Fire Chief Dunham says heavy loss at Greenberg fire shows need for cut offs on gas pipes and quicker shutdowns during fires. Three pipes fed the building and spread flames. improving pipe placement near windows or doors could ease danger for crews. First major downtown loss in months, with Evans Piano and nearby Standish restaurant supplying coffee during the long battle.
East High 1914 graduates will limit gowns to five dollars including trim and materials, with many outfits made by the students to aid less fortunate peers. Junior and senior gowns also capped at five dollars for the annual reception. Exams run this week as the first semester ends Friday.
A record breaking crowd gathered for the Ad Men’s club regular meeting where Charles F. Chase of the William Galloway Company spoke on Psychology as a Scientific Basis for Advertising. The address impressed attendees and a general discussion followed. Next Tuesday evening he will discuss The Return Coupon.
The special committee formed last November will meet at 8 o'clock in the Waterloo club rooms to organize, set preliminary plans, and consider appointing an executive committee. They may seek an outside expert to lead the amalgamation. Members include Kiester Moore McFarlane Kingsley Martin Cass Lichty Bernbrook Powers Pickett.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the first class of boys for Bible study meets in the Y M C A building. Leaders will be chosen to lead talks on Men of the Bible Who Dared, followed by James Gardiner speaking. About fifty boys attend. organizers expect higher turnout with special music and open invitation to all city boys. The Fowler Co. has filed suit against W Gruhn for 127.23.
Local golf enthusiasts plan an indoor version of the game led by Paul Talbott with Fred Longley Leo Fordan Gwynn Weston Ifred McClain Arthur Fowler and A G Reid among others The proposed facility will be in the Stewart Simmons building on Jefferson street a large enclosed room with a canvas target and netting to simulate outdoor play The first practice is expected early next week
A Waterloo Board of Trade meeting gathers at L H Park's Fourth street east offices to plan the annual event and elect new officers. A Pitcher Manufacturing Co prospect from Minneapolis considers Waterloo for a shock loader factory, asking no city bonus, with several hundred workers potential, but may be rejected. Names listed include N Hooper of Clear Wake project and several Waterloo residents.
The article notes a quick temperature swing from 4 below zero to around 50 degrees, calling it a springlike warmth for the day. It also mentions a red headed woodpecker at Electric Park wintering in a pole and references a court restraining order and a judge’s remark on state rate law litigation.
The Chicago Daily News reports a yearly average paid circulation of 352 355 with 328 000 in Chicago and suburbs. It notes superior advertising strength, lower net rate per inch per thousand, and gains of 2 253 extra columns over rival Chicago papers in six publishing days.
Jefferson City Mo January 14 Attorney General Barker received a telegram reply from Judge Smith McPherson of the federal district court regarding a temporary injunction against railroad recovery suits. The judge urged both sides to await his opinion and decrees, proposing fair treatment for next week.
A federal court jury convicted Julian Alba of illegal liquor sales after a brief deliberation. Judge Reed sentenced Alba to ninety days in jail and a $250 fine. Co-defendant Earl Kinney, transferred from Fort Dodge, pleaded guilty and received thirty days in jail and a $100 fine.
From Rochester Minnesota word says Benjamin Rodamar of this city is much improved while there to prepare for an operation by the Mayo Brothers. He is able to get about and is expected to undergo the operation soon. Rodamar is father of Tra Rodamar cashier at Leavitt and Johnson National Bank.
Kimball bowlers won three straight games against the Bank Clerks in the Federal league Tuesday afternoon to tied with the Reporter for first place in the standings as reported by The Courier.
After noon meeting planned between Reporter and Stewart Simmons as the Police prepare to clash tomorrow in a scheduled confrontation.
Testimonial from W Murray of Jesup praises Dr Myers German specialist for lung and chronic ailment recovery. The letter notes free consultation, extended hours, and a broad list of treated conditions at 742 1/9 Bucamore Street Waterloo Iowa opposite Ellis Hotel.
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