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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1928
Page
26
New York July 7 business men argue cities are laboratories of American politics and must adopt efficient corporate practices. They warn against growth without governance and urge active business leadership in municipal affairs to ensure liberty, safety, and effective administration.
Washington D C July public health officials report airplane dusting near Bamberg South Carolina shows 80 percent larval kill in marsh mosquitos. Navy planes disperse Paris green over breeding sites, poisoning larvae underwater and on surface to limit malaria spread. Officials anticipate near total destruction with repeated treatments over years.
The ancient Hetfield homestead built in 1666 67 at Pearl Street was largely burned in a recent blaze. Mason Kirkland and Samuel Binder own the property now held by Cities Consolidated Inc The inferno started in a one story extension as William Fair a day shift caretaker and his family escaped with help from fire crews. Authorities suspect incendiary origin and three fourths of the structure was ruined.
The James Black Dry Goods company shows Darlingtonia pitcher plants lent by J. A. Perryman staying at the Ellis hotel. Native to northern California, these meat eating plants trap insects with hair-lined cavities and digest them in fluids. They bloom in spring and propagate by runners. care is simple with ample water and occasional raw beef in the cavity for nourishment.
Frank G Knee a traveling man of gigantic build once led a fat men's club in Waterloo and ran the Allerton theatre in Independence. He died at Mercy hospital Dubuque on June 30 after falling ill on a train en route to his Colesburg home. Surviving relatives include his widow two daughters a grandson a sister and a brother. Four drown in air crash at Yokosuka during naval air maneuvers in Osaka defense drills.
Senator Brookhart and Congressman Robinson will urge President Coolidge to greet the Waterloo Y.M.C.A. boys at the White House. A tour starting July 17 draws growing interest with a waiting list for eligible boys. Stops include Hibbing to tour the ore mine and a high school, and Two Harbors for region points of interest.
Mally Lee serves Sir George Peterson’s household to care for Barbara as tensions rise over a missing Mogul diamond. Barbara’s secret drawing and Paul Craddock’s evasive responses escalate suspicion. Paul contemplates the diamond’s theft, and Sir George orders a search as the mystery deepens.
Paris officials released a report by a commission of engineers who examined the 1000 foot tall Eiffel Tower. They say the structure is solid and in good health, with no signs of dangerous aging or settling. They dismiss alarmist claims and note routine maintenance.
A large Waterloo Lions delegation led by Earl Glasson and secretary Kirk Grogs will attend the International Lions convention in Des Moines next Tuesday through Thursday. Several members will go with their wives, with many others planning to attend for one or more days.
Five swarms of bees have been removed from West Waterloo houses in recent days. Dr. H E Harvey assisted, with stings reported to Mrs. Bakker. Bees from porch pillars, an attic, and a horse stall were hived, including a 60 pound honey tree. Bees are black and Italian varieties, blamed on nearby deforestation.
A crowded Saturday slate lists diverse musical events and musical broadcasts across venues. Orchestras led by Mo Walt Wood Davenport Park Central and Ames Philharmonic perform at multiple times with hotel and theatre venues hosting choral and instrumental programs. Baseball scores and radio church services punctuate the day alongside phonograph records, marching bands, and a Gypsy serenade.
Partial OCR of Des Moines listings shows numerous program labels and times for theatre talks weather markets livestock and concerts. Items include Capitol theatre programs Kaptiol talk by Bo R.S Cedar program Shepherds orchestra and organists with various show times across the day.
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