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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
8
First Presbyterian church aims to raise 70000 for a new home within two years. Campaign kickoff last night saw pledges totaling over 40000 from ten volunteer teams. Oliver Trumbauer chaired and area teams began door to door pledging, with many committees named for the drive.
A partition fire at Chris J. Cavanaugh's home on Third Street East burned to the roof before firefighters contained it at 9 30 last evening. Estimated damage runs from 400 to 5600 dollars. A blow torch thawing frozen pipes is blamed. Mrs D J Hollister, in the building, was taken to a nearby home with pneumonia but is said to suffer no lasting effects. Additional fires occurred at the Griffen residence on Cascaden Street, at Steege on Conger Street, and at the Brown residence on Washington Street with small roof damages totaling minor losses. The Miller McCartney Insurance ad closes the notice.
A new type membership drive organized by the Cham ber of Commerce and Waterloo club aims to recruit many members in about an hour. George Scales chairs the effort with H B Kelly handling chairman duties. Herman C Miller urges members to attend a luncheon and outline the plan. Members will work in squads of three, with territory already allocated, and a club book will record enrollees and their business details. Supper at St Mark's Church follows. all are welcome.
The leaked information and witness Lawson describe a chaotic probe into stock market dealings. Henry contests the leak severity, while Lawson claims he provided substantial evidence and pressured for a wider inquiry. Interactions include Untermyer, Lansing, Baruch, and Fisk rumors, with calls to subpoena bankers and Wall Street figures.
Officials of the Waterloo Poultry association confront a space shortage for the annual show opening January 21 and running all week. Leased space at Soash hall will house birds from 800 to 1,000 entries, with the largest room for entrants and another for lectures. Entries close Saturday at midnight and organizers urge quick contact. Final plans will be set at a meeting tomorrow night at Nauman's tailor shop, 503 Commercial street.
Soldiers arrive to a welcoming crowd in Cedar Falls and Des Moines as Company F of the Waterloo regiment completes seven months of federal service. Only one member, Kenneth Farrell, did not return. Des Moines reports detail equipment checks, delays due to strict federal regulations, and the regimental store's finances. Cedar Falls hosts a 500-strong welcome at Great Western station, with the Cedar Falls Commercial club planning a turkey dinner and officers sharing gratitude for health and discipline.
Physicians monitor Michael Mbr a 35 year old farmer from Rayuland after an acetylene tank explosion left him unconscious for more than 140 hours. He remains in a coma at St Francis hospital with fragmented frontal bone injuries and is sustained by mouth nourishment. Doctors say recovery is possible but uncertain. his wife and children stay at his bedside as he speaks in delirium and shows no recognition.
Mine Wandhe Sorenson of the Victor Talking Machine Company arrived in Waterloo to demonstrate the talking machine as an educational tool. In cooperation with the local Victor branch, she will visit schools in Black Hawk County and work with County Superintendent Dr. M. Moeller to promote the device’s use for teaching and instruction.
A Reo Motors sales manager notes preachers often receive dependable Reo cars as gifts to keep peace in the pulpit. He cites factors such as reliability, women buyers favoring the One Rodd control, appearance, and cost. A dealer sold three Reos as Christmas gifts for pastors, illustrating the trend.
An 1900s style health blurb explains uric acid buildup after drinking causes headaches and rheumatism. It advocates Anuric double strength for uric acid dissolution, hot water, and plenty of water, plus avoiding excess meat and alcohol. It also recommends Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestive issues and mentions Mayapple laxative.
Officials announced all teachers in Black Hawk County will be invited to attend a special meeting in Black's Victrola department on January 27.
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