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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
10
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes, preventing sour stomach, belching, gas, heartburn, and headaches, with a 10 cent case from the pharmacist. It emphasizes easy meals and no need for laxatives.
The first open Sunday afternoon for the Y W C A in Waterloo drew about twenty girls who enjoyed informal music and talks by Mrs. F J Rightney and Mrs H Fisher. Edith Wyant played and refreshments followed. Hosts for next Sunday will be Mrs Hr B Kelly and Mrs A Bogges.
Cedar Falls Iowa January 15 Special reports several local items. Fred North a farmer six miles southwest had his hand badly mangled while using a corn shelter. He may lose the hand if blood poisoning does not set in. A lecture by Janette Carpenter on Germany and other community notices follow.
The War Department plans joint maneuvers with militia and regular army in seven divisions across the United States this year pending a 1 1/2 million dollar congressional appropriation. New England opens with an attack on New York City while central and western divisions form around Fort Snelling Sheridan Fort D A Russell and Fort Sam Houston with multiple state militias and regular units.
Prof Mount plans to start ski practice for the city boy scouts leveraging deep snow for relief from bad weather. Osage reports a successful downhill trial by Jos B Clay of the Iowa Gate Co after an initial headfirst plunge.
Harris and Cole Brothers have added a new feature to their large Cedar Falls plant, expanding from porch columns and stair balusters to interior finishing lumber and mouldings. The venture will use plain and quarter sawn oak and red gum, promising equal quality to their prior work.
Mabel Griffin Middleton sues Cedar Falls, Corn Belt Telephone and Iowa Telephone for 2000 dollars over a 1911 accident on Olive street. She says a wire spool left in the street caused a hard fall injuring her right arm while crossing to mail a letter near State Teachers College.
Cedar Falls Iowa January 14 Special pension inspector J B Lichty visited to review the case of Schneider a 1907 State Teachers College graduate who died while with a regiment en route between posts. The mother seeks a pension arguing death in line of duty while the department weighs allegations of self harm and family insanity with references from college figures.
The county fair at the college gym last Saturday night drew a strong crowd despite poor weather. The YMCA and YWCA sponsored the event, which offered booths, side-shows and varied entertainment. Gross receipts exceeded $300 and the show is a regular yearly attraction with organizers already seeking fresh acts for next year.
Alma Cutler, instructor of the newly formed band in New Hartford, earns favorable notices from the Courier and Burlington Hawk-Eye. The young violinist is praised for practical use of Berlin training and for inspiring local musical talent.
Emil Simonson, 27, of Cedar Falls Iowa, died Saturday night from tuberculosis after years of illness. He previously worked as a post office registry and money order clerk. widow and family plan a 2 PM funeral Tuesday at the family home conducted by Rev. Titus Lowe. He spent time at the Woodmen home for consumptives in Colorado Springs before returning home. Rural mail carriers faced heavy snow drifts this week making routes hard to keep open and causing occasional mail mix ups.
The coming short course in early February shows promise of a successful institute. Prof. Holden’s absence is noted but Ames State College will send a capable replacement to carry forward the program. Last year’s course was successful and organizers expect even greater results this year as committees work hard to improve.
Archbishop James J. Keane of Dubuque visited Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s in Waterloo delivering a morning confirmation for a class of 139 and a powerful evening address on Christ in History at St. Mary’s. He led a large vespers service with many out of town priests assisting. The visit included confirmation at Sacred Heart and a large sanctuary audience. Archbishop Keane also confirmed candidates in Jesup today.
Danish violinist Skovgaard will headline a fifth annual tour to Catton theatre Cedar Falls on January 22 with soprano May Warner and pianist Alice McGinng. Axel Skovgaard leads the company and was born in Copenhagen in 1875.
Dr. Robert C. Westenberg conducted three baptisms at the First Presbyterian Church using four quarts of sacred River Jordan water he brought from the Holy Land. The water was sterilized and stored for sacramental use during his stay.
A gifted youth trained by Joseph Joachim, praised by Danish and German rulers, performs with a 200 year old Stradivarius bought for 18000. Miss Warner, an American soprano, and Miss McClune the pianist accompany. all trained at major conservatories. Also an ad notes 425 lb sack sugar 1.65 at C A Bighmeys.
William Connors, an iron moulder, was before Judge Platt with an injunction contempt issue tied to picketing at Waterloo Malleable Iron works. The case was continued to next term. bond remained $100, as the judge stressed protection of workers and lawful right to employment.
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