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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
12
William A Redford offers free building advice and notes two concrete finishing methods. One uses granite facing on molds for durable ashlar-like surfaces, detailing mix ratios lime additive and layering steps for facedown and faceup block machines.
The narrative outlines a two story residence with a large reception hall a sunlit living room dining room and kitchen on the main floor a side enclosed porch pantry and a porch across the front. The second floor features two gabled bedrooms and a dormer bathroom. Concrete construction suggested to improve warmth in winter and coolness in summer.
A man named Jake Keifer resisted entering jail, muttering it was distasteful and talking little as he faced the judge. Other quick notes include a wagon driver fined for mule safety, Henry Adams pleading guilty to drunkenness, and T. J. Burns receiving five days for intoxication. A vagrancy bond was forfeited by T. H. Strongham. An ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for travelers. Includes local policing and court actions.
A country life vignette describes concrete finishing methods for monolithic walls using murietic acid wash and carborundum polishing. It then shifts to a London Tit-Bits anecdote about a neighborly dispute over rooks near a rookery, ending with a farmer’s clever reply about crops and livelihood.
The Chautauqua Bible study class meets Monday at 2 30 in the library east. The senior BPU gathers Sunday evening at 6 30 at Walnut Street Baptist for a special meeting titled Lessons From Great Lives led by J B Balcom. St Paul’s Church has no services tomorrow evening while the congregation joins First M E for dedicatory services. Earnest Bunce will deliver the morning sermon as he prepares for the ministry.
IB M Stewart of Chicago reports swift relief from hay fever and summer colds using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He notes great benefit during hot months and recommends the remedy to others with similar symptoms. J K Joder & Son. Embroideries up to 35 cents at Pan Davis Co.'s yard sale Monday.
The council will approve a resolution of necessity to pave Sixth Street from South to Street, Randolph to Mullan, South to Locust, Elmwood to Mullan, Home Park to Sullivan and Clough, Bluff from Third to Sixth. Curbing on some streets already let. Bids for sidewalks to be received. Routine business expected.
Central Labor union members received a Des Moines letter announcing three prominent speakers for a mass meeting to be held at Labor Temple Monday evening. A. L. Urick of Des Moines Iowa Federation of Labor president will attend, joined by J. H. Strief of Sioux City secretary treasurer and James Fitzgerald of Des Moines general vice president of the Electrical Workers.
Mrs. H. W. Ladage and her children Marguerite and Eugene plan a summer stay with her parents in Storm Lake while Mr. Ladage takes vacation there. Mrs. Ladage’s sister Mrs. R. E. Wheat, recently married, is recovering from chest injuries after a horse kicked her during a stay at Lake Wilson Minnesota.
The W. C. FL & N contemplates extending its belt line around the city, possibly starting this year if plans proceed. The extension would run along the southeastern part of the city, circling the area once completed, pending support from interested parties.
S M Bentley county clerk presents a yearly criminal statistics compilation to the state parole board. The report itemizes court costs and fines totaling 7246.24, notes 12 felonies and 22 misdemeanors, and lists 65 years total potential sentences for one man with combined terms for Fort Madison and Anamosa institutions.
A notice offers 20 shares of Iowa Mausoleum Company stock for sale at a sacrifice. For information contact the German Savings Bank in Manning Iowa.
Ex presidents of the State Federation of Women's clubs met at Gulf and Country club to discuss resolutions. They referred items on crippled children funding to Mrs. Berryhill and education funding to Mrs. Seerley. A work house proposal moved to Mrs. Berryhill. An advisory chairmanship was assigned to Mrs. Nash. The board will oversee a scholarship fund with Mrs. Howe and Mrs. Miller as key stewards.
Residents of Martins Ferry and Bridgeport complained of water taste for days. Last night workers drained the reservoir and found a decomposed man’s body. Investigations blamed foreigners employed in the coal mines for bathing in the reservoir.
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