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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
1
During circus day several thefts were reported as a parade drew crowds away from homes. Items including a walrus leather bag cuff buttons and a travel case were taken from a house at by while the travelers were away. Scholian's Cigar Store at Fourth and Water streets was also mentioned in the notices.
An item notes a patient escape from Independence Insane Hospital and details real estate transfers in Cedar Falls Waterloo and surrounding areas. Listings include names such as Saral Sunter Fisk Frahm Nellie Strover Moon A T Curtis J K Johnson Theo G Anderson and Leland Park parcels with values cited. The report also mentions a Crystal Theatre program and an advertisement for a laxative medicine. Police custody details follow the escape incident.
A garbled column riffs on panto and bladder issues with stray phrases about salts and lemon dithin. The piece blends odd names and nonsensical lines, creating a puzzling snippet lacking clear events or persons.
The report covers injuries and events around Waverly including a motorcyclist's fall near New Unionpton causing a broken wrist, visits by families, and social gatherings. It mentions Mrs Kamypimeier’s family arrival, a Ladies Aid reception for Mr McNary and his wife, and a theater ad for Crystal today. The countyWide furnace tax goes into effect, excluding elective officers, and a hospital employee fracture incident is noted.
Overworked kidneys will fail without help and can lead to Bright's disease and serious issues. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as protection for weak or sore kidneys and bladder problems, sold by all druggists.
Waverly reports a farewell party with guests and several local figures attending. The Dunbar Singing Orchestra opened the event, with residents like Mr and Mrs Karreis and Mr and Mrs John Hirde noted among visitors. A broad roster of locals includes Elpha Spurbeck, Dr. Finley in Des Moines taking exams, and others traveling or returning from trips as part of ongoing community life.
Insurance experts rate operators of moving picture machines as the most hazardous occupation in Waterloo with a premium of 12 dollars per hundred of salary. The item notes John Bunny and Miss Tom in a Vitagraph feature at the Crystal today.
In Sioux City on July 7 1909 the Morningside College and Char Teal City College of Charles City merged. The two institutions will operate as a single body with Morningside hosting the combined work and Dr Alfred Credz named president of the new joint college. A Vitagraph feature is playing at the Crystal today and tomorrow.
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