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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
4
Edward Faith, 30, of 19 Iowa Street, was quarantined for diphtheria yesterday afternoon, bringing Waterloo’s diphtheria cases to three. Scarlet fever declines, with one cage under quarantine and eight smallpox cases reported. Waterloo Evening Courier remains the favorite paper in Waterloo.
Cedar Falls readers are urged to report any irregularities in delivery to the Cedar Falls Drug Co business agent at Corner Fourth and Main Streets, phone 25. The notice appears in the Cedar Falls Daily News and Waterloo Evening Courier correspondence.
Brief items from Cedar Falls Iowa dated Jan 23 list engineer William Champlin injured in a wreck near Genett Indiana with his fireman killed. Other notes mention B H Stiles return from Waverly. social events at Mrs Garman and Mrs Pfeiffer. Alfred Arelsen buying out partner in Red and White shop. Hines building ready for hardware store. plans for Packard block renovation. vaudeville venture by Mr and Mrs Ceperley. and theater sale to Erickson and Brooks.
The ad urges men to support progressive maternity and claims Mother's Friend as an external reliever of muscle tension during pregnancy. It promises fewer nervous spells, less morning sickness, and a bright disposition, selling bottles for $1 and offering a guidance book from Bradfield Regulator Co. at 229 Lamar Bldg Atlanta.
Cedar Falls Iowa January 28 special report says Mr and Mrs J L McClinton formerly of Waterloo have decided to settle in Cedar Falls and are examining local prospects as they pursue vaudeville engagements. The note signals a new local residence for the entertainers after a career linked to Waterloo.
The twenty first annual oratorical contest at the Teachers' College was won by Lester C. Ary for his piece The Molock of Today. Axel Justesen presided with judges Rev B R Wiener Rev D N Fahs and Prof Reuben McKitrick. Ary received $25 and the Mead trophy for his society Philos. Willard Patty placed second with $15 and Henry A Brown third with $10. Winners to represent the college at the interstate contest in May.
Charles McMains seeks a divorce from Ida McMains claiming she kept him from breakfast and criticized his Christian faith while he tried to attend services. He says they married in Oskaloosa in June 1911 and that she sometimes stayed in bed until 9 or 10. A separate attachment suit by John J. Richt and Emma C. Nauman against Davis Land & Townsite Co. asks for $2,000 over alleged stock cancellation and expulsion of plaintiffs as members. A jury verdict favored the defendant in Hickelberg vs. Schmitt, a lease case related to the Waterloo hotel. an ad for Illinois Coal follows.
Two major afternoon and evening performances at the Majestic yesterday featured Johnny Wise in My Wife's Family. Sam Mylie led the company with comic timing to tears, Boyle Wolfolk provided a beautiful setting, costumes are new, and a strong cast including Eddie Raye and Helen Brandon, plus the Wolfolk Peach Blow chorus, delivered solid singing and production value. A jewelry sale at the Paul Davis Dry Goods Co. annex was announced for tomorrow.
A Canadian paper reports Dr. John Scroggy, formerly of Waterloo, has set up a private hospital in Plenty Saskatchewan. He runs a general practice there and owns a drug store. Prior to moving to Canada he had yal-
A highly regarded doctor, experienced as a house physician in a large Chicago hospital, accepts a new undertaking to lead. His many friends in the city anticipate notable progress under his tenure and anticipate public interest in his advancement.
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