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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
8
J F Klingaman, overseer of the poor and charity superintendent in Waterloo, reports a severe rise in distress calls. He notes 23 aid requests in one day, rents paid to keep families housed, and few donations despite widespread need.
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design, fill out the c pen and send it to Fashion Department Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.
A packed schedule lists meetings, dances, card parties, and luncheons. From Pythian Sisters and Ladies Aid to Moose dancing and church groups, members host receptions, sewing bees, and social hours at homes, halls, and church parlors with planned refreshments, prizes, and programs for February through March.
The Mann Schaefer Music Co. formally opened on Fourth Street drawing a large crowd. The three-apartment showroom displayed pianos and sheet music as live piano pieces and vocal selections entertained visitors. Mrs. Vern Gregory and Miss Bernice All sang with Paul Davis, while carnations and pink decorations set a festive mood.
Y M C A board to meet in parlors to close negotiations for a new secretary succeeding A W Hartquist who resigned. C Stotts of Indianapolis has been in Waterloo and is likely to be chosen for a short term from February 1 to May 1. If he proves capable, he may be kept longer.
Roy Brawn, a boy of about b years, is recovering from a major skin grafting operation performed at Presbyterian hospital. He has been moved home to Newell Street and still cannot freely use his legs, needing crutches to get around. Hazel Brown, his sister, donated skin from her body to help him avoid crippling disability and hopes to return to her sales job at Black Dry Goods.
Local railroad circles discuss a vacancy created by J. T. Ryan’s removal as Rock Island agent in the city. Frank R. Reese, now agent at Albert Lea, Minn, is prominently mentioned and was formerly assistant to C. F. Hayes here. Rail officials had not announced a choice, but insiders say Reese is nearly certain for the post.
Sixty six members of Company L voted last evening to begin saving funds now. They plan to set aside weekly sums and invest camp pay to raise about $75 per man for the 1915 Panama Exposition trip in San Francisco. Plans aim to involve every company in the 53rd regiment in the endeavor.
Burton E. Sweet an attorney from Waverly announces his candidacy in the Third district on the Republican ticket. A 46 year old progressive, he was born in Bremer county and is a Cornell and Iowa State university graduate. He has practiced law with E. A. Sager and represented the county in two state legislative sessions while pursuing various business interests.
Tax Monies Iowa January 28 report that the law committee of the Iowa Modern Woodmen assembly says no legal rate schedule exists since Judge Bradshaw injunction halted Chicago head camp rates. If Town and Altoona decisions stand, no rate table. if Chicago rates are sustained they take effect immediately. Insurgent Woodmen in Des Moines say they will control Iowa from the start. Bargain jewelry tomorrow in ad insert.
Special Agent Mike Morweiser of Rock Island remains in Waterloo investigating former agent J. T. Ryan and expects to depart tomorrow. He notes assistants handled other case phases and that startling developments may be disclosed in a few days. Supply your need in hosiery to morrow at the great sample hosiery sale. Paul Davis Dry Goods Co.
Local market runs specials on 5 pound granulated sugar, creamery butter at 33 cents per pound, fresh eggs 2 dozen for 25 cents, uba brand coffee 13 1 2 cents, pears and apricots 18 cents, and 3 pounds of ginger snaps for 25 cents. Phone 13% 613 Laf. Street.
Dr White, operating from the United Doctor's office for three years, claims effective nonoperative treatment for diseases of both sexes and pelvic abdominal conditions. He asserts many serious surgical cases can be avoided, offering free advice and answered letters.
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