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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1914
Page
1
Burlington reporters weigh a Three-I return for Oskaloosa and Clinton, with Rock Island pressing to join the Three-I and Cedar Rapids and Waterloo seeking routes home. Central directors study replacements for Monmouth and Kewanee while Muscatine buys uniforms and Burlington builds its 1914 Pathfinders plan.
An advertisement urges readers to discard glasses using Optona eye drops dissolved in warm water. It touts dramatic improvements in vision, reduced eye strain, and claims many can read fine print without glasses after 15 days. The notice emphasizes timely care to avoid permanent eye damage.
Bert Hough of Clayton Wisconsin informed Burlington officials that Clinton had accepted his offer to manage its Central Association club this season if Burlington joins the circuit. Directors to be called a meeting soon. Local backers have signed, and the streetcar company will spend up to 4200 dollars on park improvements. A 600 dollar check was sent to President Justice to secure their share of league costs.
Cedar Falls Iowa January 26 1929 Teachers College opens its Hawkeye conference schedule with a strong passing game and solid defense. Bryson returns from chickenpox boosting the lineup as Clapper Ludeman and Huston sharpen shooting. A ten game limit sparks resolve to win most games despite lineup depth and upcoming tests against St. Josephs Upper Iowa and Charles City.
In Perry Iowa a damage suit for 8000 was filed in superior court over a 44 rent chair dispute. Charley Yan a restaurant cook was arrested for allegedly taking the chair owned by G M Johnson. Johnson obtained a warrant and legal actions followed, including a replevin case that was dismissed.
Sand Jise Cal January 26 Alleged false advertising by rail road steamship and real estate firms promised Panama Pacific expo jobs to workers in California. Resolutions by the state building trades council say the labor market is already overtaxed and cities are sheltering thousands of penniless unemployed people deceived by these ads.
A large Waterloo crowd gathered in the YMCA to hear the Business Men's Temperance Association launch a campaign to keep saloons closed. Speakers alleged enforcement failings and urged votes for candidates who uphold liquor laws while noting previous city drink stats and Smoky Row concerns. A collection raised funds for the movement and next meetings were announced at several churches. Additionally Edward Beardsley faced an assault charge in Mayville court.
At the Waterloo Canning Co stockholders meeting the articles of incorporation were ratified. Directors chosen include George B Lichty F J Fowler C F Fowler F Platt L Johnson C E Pickett Worth Hillman Paul Smith George V Fowler W W Miller and W R Cole. Officers elected were George E Lichty president J Fowler vice president J Hall secretary and W W Miller treasurer. One hundred thousand dollars in stock has been subscribed and paid up.
Des Moines Iowa January 26. Women in the state and city will be admitted to the proposed home for sightless women on Thirtieth street as funds are raised. Only the needy will be taken, many blind women relying on friends or themselves. The home aims to be self-supporting through goods the residents will make and sell. State fund-raising campaign starts next week. subscriptions go to Mrs. F C Waterbury at Fifty-first and Ingersoll.
Iowa City January 26. For the first time in University of Iowa history a woman will deliver the convocation address. Miss Annai M. Klingenhagen dean of women speaks to February 9 graduates. Her subject will be announced later. She is a Wellesley graduate of 1902 and has been dean since 1908. She also teaches history and holds American Historical Association and Alpine Club of Canada memberships. Fifty eighth convocation. ten candidates for BA and one for MA. Nu-Bone-Best Corset ad follows.
Anmirew Nielsen transfers Lot 121 in Pacific addition Cedar Falls to Louis Lenz. Galloway Investment Co transfers Lot 64 Prospect Hills to Harriet M Hubbard for $1. Mason transfers Riverview additions lots in Waterloo to Osage Live Stock Co for $4. Hileman et al. to Ninal R Alford part of Lot 2 Block 28 East Waterloo for $1. Osage Live Stock Co transfers Riverview lots in Waterloo to JT D Gentaler for $1. Foo McAihinney transfers land in 38-89-13 to Estella J Hanna for $1. Ot0 F Matviek transfers Lot 8 Dinek 6 Normal addition Cedar Falls for $1. Galloway Investment Co transfers to Edith Reding Lot 816 Galloway Waterloo for $1. Catherine Talts et al to Margarey A Greels Jet 3 Joder’s subdivision of total auditor’s west side plat Waterloo for $4. Ralph B W Slippy to A A Lynn et al land in UKS7-12 for $1. John Ashe to A A Lynn land in 10-87-12 for $1,000.
Rev. Wm. Beachler told a mourning congregation at First Brethren church that a man's influence depends on character rather than opportunity. He cited St. Paul’s prison writings as proof that heroism comes from inner resolve. Epworth League day will be observed next Sunday with services and talks. A new First Brethren church on Sixth Street West nears completion and dedicatory services are set for Washington's Birthday February 22.
Linden M E church concludes a highly successful revival led by Rev W N Baker with morning and evening sermons. Nine candidates for membership. surprise visit from Rev C E Baker of Epworth College adds to services. Additional guest Rev T A Trimble and features included solos and duets. Evangelist Wednesday plans announced.
Central Christian church will observe Christian Endeavor day next Sunday with exercises. Yesterday Rev. J M Grimes spoke to two large congregations.
The Knights of Columbus at St Joseph's church have secured Father Dorothy of La Crosse to give a lecture tonight. He is billed as a notable speaker and attendance is encouraged by the parish community.
Serious catarrh yields to Hyomei at first symptoms such as frequent head colds and sniffing. The ad promises quick lasting relief without stomach dosing, with a refund if not benefited. It touts a complete outfit for $1 and urges timely use for better health.
In Wisconsin an invited lecture will be delivered this evening at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of Our Lady of Victory Academy. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees. The event underscores community engagement with local Catholic institutions.
Des Moines date line reports Iowa will send a large delegation of club women to Chicago in June for the general biennial of woman's clubs. The group will stay at the Congress hotel with the general federation board. Headquarters at the convention will be the Auditorium theatre in Chicago as the central activity site. Seals advertising the Chicago convention will be used on letters across Des Moines and Iowa, with club women urged to display them.
Ohio physician Dr. F M Edwards promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe liver tonic and laxative substitute for calomel. After 17 years of practice he claims the tablets cleanse the liver without harsh salts, castor oil, or unpleasant effects. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, 0, in boxes of 25c and 10c.
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