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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
3
Waterloo Exciting Courier advertises want ads with per word charges and a seven cent minimum, listing numerous lost and found notices and casual classifieds. It notes a large batch of wanted ads for jobs, sales, and services, plus rental listings, real estate, and miscellaneous notices from Waterloo Iowa, with several personal rewards and contact details.
Tampa Florida July 6 report says Mr and Mrs B S Campbell and Mr and Mrs BW Dixon landed three prize sea turtles weighing 400 pounds and two at 200 pounds each The June turtle nesting season brings hunters who flip sea turtles and haul them home for sale or consumption.
The act authorizes Iowa to incur 22 million dollars to fund a state bonus for veterans who served April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918. It creates a Bonus Board, sets bond terms up to five percent interest, and establishes a yearly tax to cover principal and interest for twenty years. Eligibility includes residents honorably discharged or in service, with payments up to 350 dollars per claimant.
A 1918 Buick touring car license 23 1140 was stolen at Manchester and is being hunted near Waterloo by Delaware County sheriff. The Waterloo police were given a description of the man suspected. J N Searles reported a bicycle theft from his Baltimore street home last night.
A May rainfall arrives after a dry spell, with a slow gentle downpour that renews soil and vegetation in Waterloo and Black Hawk County. Residents report relief for gardens and fields as rain totals rise beyond a half inch and the government gauge records more moisture since 7 a.m. The storm brings no strong winds or lightning, just steady showers.
Miss Magnié McGinn returns from New Hampton visit over July 4. Kalispell Mont residents Iola and B F Thompson visit grandfather Frank Knapp in Oak Ridge. Lawrence Whitworth visits his brother Leslie Whitworth in Waterloo. Weather: 86 high, 54 low, 0.05 inches rain. Harry Swinbank joins Bronson Insurance after county treasurer stint. Mrs Ernest H Matthias recovering from appendectomy at St Francis. Helen De Buhr recovering after surgery at St Francis. Paris Smith and Agnes Smith travel through Fort Worth Los Angeles. Palm family leaves for Minneapolis with Mrs Mildred Rector. Rev R B Williamson new First Baptist pastor visiting F Aysquith home awaiting parsonage move. Munger family from Bayard and San Diego visiting Waterloo doctors’ cousins. N O Slunser and companions to leave Arroyo Grande after visit. Dr Shannon listed with contact info. (advertisement) Ice cream social Friday night at Mrs O W Call. Jefferson by Boctat Band. nover cement.
Ellen Marian Weatherwax daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Weatherwax of 125 Glenwood street died at her home yesterday at 3 34 pm from septicemia a poisonous condition of the blood The illness followed a needle wound to her foot and subsequent operation Doctors say several factors may have contributed to the fatal ailment She was active in church Sunday school and the local YWCA and Girl Reserves She was named to the Friendship Girls Reserve cabinet and chosen to represent her high school at the Okoboji conference Friends and classmates spoke highly of her character and vigor The obituary notes her companions are traveling from East High to attend the funeral
Cedar Falls daily notes preparations for Bethlehem church silver anniversary observance with former members arriving from Los Angeles Chicago and Des Moines for services. Pastors will deliver addresses and alumni from nearby Hampton are expected to attend.
La Porte City Indiana on July 6 two local business sites were entered after 7:30 p.m. Suspects broke the safe at the Standard Oil service station and the Kerstetter garage. About 15 dollars was taken from the Kerstetter inner drawer with around 5 dollars from the cash register. No other disturbances were noted. Local residents report no clues to the culprits.
Miss Weatherwax born February 11 1907 in Waterloo was a student at least high. Surviving relatives include Calvin Altin Gladys and Dorothy Weatherwax. Funeral from Plymouth Congregational Church Friday at 2 30 p m with Rev R W Cross officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Viewing at Petersen Bros mortuary until 9 p m today.
About sixty boys and leaders moved from the YMCA this morning as fourth period campers began departure. The Mathkod/st churches group ended their stay last night and returned today, signaling a transition to ideal camp weather.
Geneva plans to link the Rhone and Rhine by a canal passing beneath the city, enabling navigation to central Switzerland. Engineers propose building a canal under Geneva allowing large ships to pass, potentially spawning a Swiss navy.
The June police court session included a conviction for illegal possession of liquor with a $100 fine plus costs, and a $250 bond on appeal. A prior plea was withdrawn and a minor’s pool-violation fine was set at $25 and costs. Several traffic violations and a beating case were adjourned to July 24, with other matters cleared from continuances. A divinity student from Kenyon College returned home to Gambier, Ohio, for summer service at Christ Episcopal Church.
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