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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
7
Special council session to weigh water system woes after a burst water tank caused eight to ten hours of continuous overflow. Professor Eastman seeks fourteen hundred dollars for tree and shrub damage. Attorney Stevenson urges prompt settlement to avoid suit. May influence jury verdict on damages.
Deputy Labor Commissioner Van Vieck of Waterloo inspected Cedar Falls factories yesterday with Fire Chief Onan to check child labor law compliance and fire escape safety. He ordered new fire escapes on old shacks south of the Arlington hotel to aid animal evacuation in a disastrous fire.
Cedar Falls Jan 24 Special Richmond A Smith has been chosen state field agent by the Baptist state convention. He will lead an extensive spring and summer campaign addressing rural church issues and broader rural life topics including education social conditions and economy. He will tour Charlton Illinois and attend University of Chicago lectures before launching his work. His past five years as pastor in Jordon’s Grave Tin county illustrate his zeal for promoting rural life.
The mid winter college play The Girl From Montana directed by Miss Bertha Martin will be staged in the college auditorium Friday night. Performers include Grace Dunkelberg of Waterloo among the student talent. An Evening Courier notice invites attendance.
A Cedar Falls Cedar Falls item notes births and local moves. Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich announce a son born at Elmwood. Mt. Vernon township director TDhirnhaur joins Security Savings bank board. Miss Edith Bryden plans to move to Des Moines for millinery work. Carl R. Stanard relocates to Cedar Falls with family. Tiny updates on local residents and business.
The report notes heavy hauls of fce and corn clogging roads, with widespread travel hardships. The Weart-Frisby company reports over 6,000 tons of Ice and orders for shipments to out of town patrons. Several person movements are listed, including John McDichen of Vinita taking a plumbing job, Mrs S31 Wood and Alice Fellera traveling to Minneapolis, Emmett Miller relocating to Waterloo to work for Central Life, and Reuben Ford wintering in Long Beach noting a severe cold wave freezing hydrants in California.
Cedar Falls Iowa January 25 Special sentiment runs strong in Black Hawk County to secure a second representative. Charles E Hearot, a leading farmer and former presidents of the farmers institute and Cedar Valley short course, is named as a capable, discreet candidate. He would bring good citizenship and county honor to the office.
Cedar Falls Iowa January 26 Dr J W Poland a longtime Methodist minister lies at death's door after a paralytic stroke struck Tuesday night His wife found him unconscious Wednesday morning He is 64 and survived by three children from first marriage and two from second He moved here two years ago to be near his wife's parents and recently entered real estate in Chicago with Rev S R Ferguson
A quoted social note describes English women's complexion as superior and promotes mercorized wax as a beauty remedy. Mrs. Scott, secretary of the National Health Culture Society, recounts seeing London friends use the wax like cold cream, claiming it peels away dead skin to reveal a pinkish, youthful complexion.
A weary pastor, after Mrs Lowe's death, served as supply at Mount Hope and Waterloo area churches. Catherine Sheridan dies at her daughter's home after illness and is laid to rest in LaCrosse. Warren Proctor in Chicago marries a prominent young woman, noted vocalist and Waterloo quartet member.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills with testimonials from users like W. Taggart praising relief from kidney and water troubles. The ad claims consistent work and satisfaction, urging others with kidney issues to try Foley Kidney Pills.
The article discusses extending the automobile license period beyond the current limit to April 1, aligning with the tax payment deadline. Wayward, secretary of state, supports licensing machines later and plans to propose the amendment to the next general assembly.
Hayward stated that under existing law any car not registered within thirty days after January 1 is delinquent. Delinquent lists must be certified to the county attorney of the county, who must notify each owner. If registration is not completed promptly, the owner faces court prosecution.
Independence Kan Jan 25 The second trial of A A Truskett over the murder of J D S Neeley Lima Ohio oil promoter and banker began in district court here Truskett past 70 shot Neeley 65 in a Caney Kan hotel lobby during a business quarrel Neeley president Wichita Pipe Line Co Truskett capitalist of Caney no witnesses to the shooting Truskett says self defense
A famed society matron shares a drastic secret to erase facial lines. She avoids public display of wrinkles by using a simple home remedy of powdered saprite and witch hazel, applied as a rinse. She notes her chin also benefits from the same method.
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