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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1913

Page

4

Program 3 MDE for Advertisers in Waterloo

President Harry Kiester announces the third annual convention of Iowa Associated Advertising Clubs to be held in Waterloo February 4. The program promises a strong lineup of talks on educational advertising and publicity for Iowa with city, county, and national figures presenting.

Harry Kiester Town Criers Associated Advertising Clubs of Iowa Waterloo Samd Ti Spe

Galloway Entreats Iowa Farmers In County Week Campaign

The William Galloway company launches a large county week entertainment plan for Iowa farmers. In five days 404 guests from Butler Grundy and Bremer counties visited Waterloo factories. Next weeks’ counties include Hardin Linn Fayette and Marshall as the scheme expands across 124 counties. Announcements report the birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Lee Isenhart of Wadena Minnesota.

Iowa William Galloway Company Waterloo Butler Grundy Bremer Hardin, Linn, Fayette and Marshall Mosi Lee Isenhart Wadena Minn Isenhart Rock Island A. A. Ieenhart Maples

Prince Albert Sails on Long Voyage May Visit United States

London reports Prince Albert, second son of King George VI and Queen Mary, sailing on a lengthy voyage. The potential trip could include a visit to the United States this summer, a first for his father. The late King Edward once visited America before the Civil War, a fact recalled in dispatches.

Prince Albert England United States London King George Queen Mary Gong Sam King Edward

County Bar Meeting Considers Redistricting or New Judge

Black Hawk County Bar plans to urge the legislative committee on judicial redistricting to shrink the district or add a third judge. The January calendar shows over 1,000 cases, with two judges overloaded in Grundy Black Hawk Buchanan and Delaware counties. Judge Platt praised for prompt trial and cooperation with the lengthy calendar. HH. W. Grout chairs the house committee.

Black Hawk Grundy Buchanan Delaware

Students Start Saving Plan At Waterloo Schools

A line of smiling Waterloo Savings Bank customers formed between 10 and 12 as the first week of a new savings plan in Waterloo west schools yielded 94.90 in deposits. Teachers handed out cent stamps, which pupils pasted into books and were credited at face value in their deposit records. Prizes will go to buildings with the largest proportional enrollment savings, fostering thrift and self reliance.

Waterloo Savings Bank Waterloo West Schol Board West Side Face Vale Pistes Uiese Westfield Emoraan Central C.g

Double platoon inow favored by some firemen

Waterloo firemen oppose the double platoon plan while Des Moines and other cities push it. Firemen urge changes like one day off in four and fifteen days vacation, but chiefs warn of objections. A Waterloo fire call at 8 25 last evening found a fire on the second floor of 420 Argyle Street, burning briskly but contained with little loss.

Waterloo Des Moines Waterloo sepateTane Mio Dunham van Eman Argyle l Street

Drunks Arrested At Majestic Theatre Incident

Three young men were arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct during an amateur performance at the Majestic theatre. They spent the night in jail and were released in the morning after paying $6 bonds. A second officer was needed as the trio resisted the officer. The incident followed a night of tensions as the crowd grew. Police say drunk arrests this month near forty five, nearing last year’s count. fines and further arrests are expected to rise.

Majestic Theatre

New Hotel for Waterloo West and Store Block Plan

Mrs. Eliza J. Bickley contracts let to F. W. Chapman for a fifty room modern hotel behind stores at 314 to 324 Fourth street west. A two story brick business block will replace three flats at 405, 407 and 409 Fourth street west with reinforced concrete construction. The project, drawn by J. G. Ralston, totals about $50,000 and aims to lease the entire block to a furniture dealer if possible. Charles Bickley to oversee the new hotel venture with fireproof design and marble stairs.

Eliza J. Bickley F. W. Chapman J. G. Ralston Russell- Lamson Fourth Street Bluff Washington Streets Flotel Charles Bickley

Jean Birdsall Wins Contest At West High

Jean Birdsall won first place in the humorous contest with Yommy’s and Alma’s Visit to Coney Island. Anna McCreary took second with Miss Deborah Has a Visitor. Birdsall, Parker Lichty, and Roger Birdsall earned top spots and will compete Friday with East High and Cedar Falls in a district triangular contest held in the Manual Training building of Hast High.

West High School Jean Birdsall

Albert Schmitt Dles Of Unknown Causes

Farnum and Fish of Los Angeles report the death of Albert Schmitt formerly of Waterloo who resided there five months. He died at 45 o'clock p m January 20 from unknown causes. physicians are investigating. c W Virden, county supervisor, cites a flock of wild geese seen today moving northward as temperatures cool. Weather south remains unusually warm except for one cold wave.

Farnum & Fish Los Angeles Cal Evening Courier Albert Schmitt Waterloo C. W. Virden Board of Supervisors

Savannah Press editor eyed for interior secretary

Washington reports cabinet speculation centers on Pleasant A. Stovall, editor of the Savannah Press, as a possible secretary of the interior. Stovall, a prominent Southern newspaper figure and Wilson supporter, was reportedly offered the post in December and again urged by a delegation of Georgia congressmen.

Washington tCabinet Pleasant A. Stovall Savannah Press Stovall South Wilson Georgia

Grand Duke Michael punished for marriage in Russia

In St Petersburg on January 24, Grand Duke Michael brother of Emperor Nicholas was relieved as regent designate and removed from command of the Chevalier Guards. An imperial ukase established guardianship over his personal property and affairs under the emperor, with estate administration moved to the ministry of the imperial court. The actions mark the emperor’s disapproval of Michael’s recent marriage to Mme Sheremetievskaia.

St. Petersburg Michael Nicholas Chevalier Guards Imperial Court Mme, Sheremetievskaia

Final Testimony on Flax Hemp Jute Tariff Schedules

Washington Jan 25 The house Ways and Means Committee heard final testimony on the flax hemp and jute schedules of the tariff with witnesses from New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia and other cities. Discussions covered typewriter ribbons laces curtains burlaps bagging for cotton sunny cloth and related fabrics taxed at .6 cent per square yard Woolen schedule to be taken up Monday and expected to spark the sharpest tariff fights. Max Wilner urged a 35 percent ad valorem on table linen and similar articles while Peter Gould argued cotton lace makers earn less than democratic textile workers. Patrick Boyle urged free raw flax and retention of tariffs on carpets mattings and rugs.

Washington House Committee On Ways and Means New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia Max Wilner Peter Gould Union Hill N. J

Mrs Eunice Young Dies At Waterloo Home

Eunice Young aged 86 died this morning at the Waterloo old people’s home from old age. Born in New York she had lived in Waterloo for eight years. Survived only by a sister, Mrs. Sarah Haven, who is ill with pneumonia. Mrs Young had long been an invalid after a hip fracture and wheelchair confinement. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Eunice Young Old People’s Home New York Waterloo Sarah Haven George Haven

Double Wedding Celebrated in Chelsea Two Dvorak Daughters Wed

Chelsea Iowa January wedding news details twin ceremonies for Tessie Dvorak and Rose Dvorak. Tessie married Frank Chalupsky of Reinbeck while Rose wed Frank Kasal of Chelsea. Blue silk gowns with white lace, reception for about 100 guests. Newlyweds to reside near Reinbeck and Chelsea after March 1. Also notes the Naval Academy Spanish course extension from two to four years.

Chelsea Albert Dvorak Tessie Frank Chalupsky Reinbeck Rose Frank Kasal Naval Academy

City in Brief: Waterloo Happenings and Notes

Glasses from Buchanan’s advertised by B C DeVoe jeweler on Bridge Street as he travels to Chicago on business. C L Rausch hospitalized for appendicitis at Presbyterian hospital. F G Kellogg travels to Aurora Illinois for his mother’s funeral. Waterloo horse sale at Waterloo Live Stock and Commission Co. draws usual crowd. Mrs Daniel Peck of Shady Grove visiting J H Lizer. Mr and Mrs Bert Bunnell of Shady Grove visiting Waterloo. J L Brentzer from Lester township planning bids for district No 5 school house. erection expected next spring. John Alvin Goranson and Ernest Klaus to visit Chicago relatives. Diphtheria cases rise. total 5 under quarantine. new patient Miss Dorothy Ingersoll. Clinton Petrie returns from California for funeral, then back west with two elderly ladies. George F Johnson to Des Moines for county Supervisors work. J B Hammond travels to Lincoln to address charity and corrections. August Bull, Henry Scharnhorst, William Burkman, Charles Westhorst, William Scharnhorst from Waverly in Waterloo. Mike Healy US marshal arrives in Waterloo. Mrs C A Miller taken to Presbyterian hospital for appendicitis. Sheriff Shores accompanies Martin Polinsky to the reformatory. Mr and Mrs R S Brainer of Marysville visit then depart. A Greek laborer in Illinois Central shops injured but not badly. hospitalized. Mr and Mrs R B Brainer of Marysville depart after ten days in Waterloo. Buchanan warmth peaks at 41 and lows at 24. snow thawed, lawns green. J P King pioneer photographer captures panoramic view of Waterloo Savings Bank interior. King keeps up with latest photography gear.

B.C. DeVoe Bridge St Chicago C. L. Rausch Presbyterian Hospital F. G. Kellogg Aurora Ill Waterloo Live Stock and Commission Company Daniel Peck Shady Grove J. H. Lizer Bert B. Bunnell Waterloo Illinois Central Braniger Marysville W. A. Braniger Fourth Street Buchanan J. P. King Waterloo Savings Bank King

New Capitol Office Building Proposed in Iowa Senate

Des Moines Iowa January 25 A bill in the state senate calls for a new office building for state officials on the capitol grounds with a cost limit of 850000. A five member commission appointed by the governor would oversee construction if passed. Inaugural expenses for Governor Clarke totaled 38567. The session saw eighteen senate bills and fourteen in the house.

Des Moines Senate Iowa Clarke House Committee On Judiciary Whitney Boards of Supervisors

Julian Alba arraigned on illegal liquor charge today

Julian Alba, a Mexican bill maker, is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon before U S Commissioner J B Dempster. Federal authorities charge him with selling liquor illegally and the case will be prosecuted by District Attorney F F Faville of Storm Lake.

Julian Alba United States J. B. Dempster F. F. Faville Storm Lake

English Suffrage Bill May Be Withdrawn

London January 25 The general feeling in the lobbies of the House of Commons is that the government will withdraw the franchise bill in light of the speaker’s ruling. The amendments would alter its character so much that it would effectively be a new bill.

London House As Commons

Wanted Salesman for Candy Company Across Nation

Wanted salesman with entree to department store drug and grocery buyers to sell the most successful chocolate candy specials in the market 40c goods to retail at 25c. Stupendous sales in big stores nationwide. Made by the most scientific factory in America. State experience and give reference. Address Sunday Eve Candy Co 101 Cheapside Baltimore Md.

America Sunday Eve Candy Co Cheapside Baltimore

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Joe Mitchell Chapple National Magazine Mass BR. C. Thompson H. E. Kiester Town’ Criers Corn Magazine Kimball Dairy Farmer W. J. Borkowitz Borkowitz Kansas City A. G. Brown Commercial Club of Rockfort W. W. Marsh H. M. Harwood Iowa State University Iowa City Henry Knott Nichols Finn Advertising Co Edward J. Shay Advertising Club Frank Armstrong Miller Printing Co W. B. Morris Northwestern Knitting Mills Minneapolis Amos Buchares Waterville Lewis Scurlock Advertisers’ Club Galloway Albert Cumberland West Indies Prince MHS Eliza Bickley Albert Schmitt Dles Avannah Czar House Committee Patrick Boyle Paterson Myron W. Robinson E. Young Buchanan's J. L. Brentzer Lester Township Ita John and Alvin Goranson Ernest Klaus Dorothy Ingersoll Johnson Street Clinton A. Petrie California David Petrie Mrs. Vaughan Petrie George F Johnson J.B. Hammond Lincoln Neb State Association of Charities and Corrections August Bull Henry Scharnhorst William Burkman Charles Westhorst William Scharnhorst Waverly Mike Healy Cedar Rapids the Irving C. A. Miller Berth Avenue Sheriff Shores Anamosa Martin Polinsk Reformatory William Zink Brown Williston Avenue Mr. Brown The Courier Capitol Bliss Third Street J. T. Cannon Land Co Bluff St G. W. Campbell & Co Waterloo, Ia North Waterloo G. H. Cheever Care Central Savings Bank Samson Ridg East 3Rd St K. F Care Courier E. M. Storm & Co Commercial St Fails Ave West Side City Park Commercial Street Cedar Falls Arthur C. Cole West 4Th St Victory Co Pearl St Buffalo N. Y Fred Clark Anoka Rand-McNally Rand McNally & Co Clark Samilar W. G. Trueblood & Co S. la Salle St Black Hawk Bounty T. Cannon Land Co Blut St
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