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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
5
A reader questions why the term Highland Farms is used. The message notes rainfall averages as never below three inches monthly and remarks on an unprecedented Florida crop failure in the current generation.
Highland Farms are divided into tracts of 10 acres and 20 acres and up to any size you desire. You can secure a big farm or a small one based on preference and budget. How to buy a Highland Farm involves contacting the seller and arranging terms that fit your pocketbook.
Mrs. Ewart and daughter left for Colfax with plans to visit more points before returning home. Mrs. J. Rex Bryant returned from Minneapolis and St Paul visit. Miss T. Milligan of Minneapolis in Waterloo visiting friends. James N. Hanley of San Francisco to visit cousin Rev. J. J. Hanley. Mrs. M. Michaelsen of Chicago visiting Fred Gramm. Arthur Gramm of Los Angeles also at Gramm home. A. W. McFarlane and wife on two week trip to Minneapolis and northern lakes. McFarlane to attend Coal Show in Minneapolis. Dr. Wolfe of Dubuque blessing with local clergy yesterday. London suffragette procession pictured in papers. Mrs. Ricker abroad on tour. Mrs. E J Stenrud and three daughters from Yakima visiting. depart Cedar Rapids for Chicago and St Louis, return late month. Mrs. Frank Crittenden of Chicago visiting Weld and Law families. infant Elisabeth Ann born yesterday. Two court actions filed in Clerk Bentley’s office over promissory note and alleged unlawful detention of a violin. Mrs. M. Ricker touring Europe sends Waterloo copies of Daily Mirror and Deliy Graphic.
Thomas Cascaden Jr abandons plan to build a large hotel at Park avenue and Commercial street, leaving Waterloo west without a hotel this year while Waterloo east may proceed with a modern fireproof hotel at Syramore street and Park avenue. The Downing farm near Hagerman Place could be sold to fund the project if it proceeds.
Chicago on July 1. Attorney Frances J. Callahan began the closing argument for the defense in Judge Honore's court today. He argued the attack on the defendant was persecution not prosecution and that the writings in the Book of Truth were pure, with their meaning twisted to seem immoral. He claimed they would be hailed as masterpieces if issued from Harvard or Yale.
The Navy Department will establish a school of instruction in serial navigation at the Naval Academy for junior officers. Flights start next Saturday. In Washington two airmen, Harry N Atwood and Charles Ek, landed at 6:45 AM near College Park after a 40 mile flight averaging 600 feet, with no mishaps.
Paul Landy 23, youngest son of Mr and Mrs P H Landy 1002 Lafayette street died early today after a brief illness. Found at about 2 am suffering from an overdose of narcotic believed cocaine. paralysis of nerve centers caused death. Born St Paul March 12 1890 he lived in Rochester and Waterloo. He worked for Black Hawk Fruit Co. Survived by parents two brothers R H and Bh H Landy both of Waterloo. Funeral Wednesday 9 am from St Josephs Catholic church with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Chicago on July 11 reports the death of James Pettit by drowning near the Moraine hotel. Following Pettit's death the Peaver Grain company announced retirement from the Chicago commission business. The separate Peaver Elevator company remains unaffected, with an official noting about 750000 dollars involved in the failure or reorganization.
Mr and Mrs L K Miller and their three children plan an easy stage auto journey starting tomorrow. They will cross the river at Davenport, drive around Lake Michigan, pass through Michigan, and expect an enjoyable vacation with stops along the way.
A Pioneer Citizen died yesterday at 219 Lafayette Street. Funeral services are planned Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Universalist church with Rev Effie McCullom Jones presiding. Members of the Odd Fellows lodge will attend, and interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Washington July 11 The Controller Bay incident collapses into a debate over whether a railroad monopoly could arise from Alaska coal properties. Four small claims exist on the Controller Bay shore with potential lines proposed nearby. Officials will decide if public interests justify granting any claim and closing exits to coal resources.
Davenport Iowa July 11 The body of Henry Muenter brother of Claus Muenter shot and killed by his stepson Rudolph Brandenburg last winter was found face downward in his rooming house this morning Death thought due to a paralytic stroke brought on by heat Brandenburg awaits retrial on the murder charge against Henry’s brother the previous case jury disagreed
Senator Sutherland of Utah spoke to an amiable band of insurgents and soothsayers in Washington on July 11, denouncing the initiative referendum and recall provisions of the Arizona constitution. He traced all efforts in their behalf and addressed the senate in opposition to approval of the instrument.
Delegations from eastern and western Iowa arrived in Marshalltown for a business gathering to promote the river-to-river highway route through the state. Western visitors reached around 1 PM as a luncheon and smoker was planned for them at the Marshalltown Club rooms.
Walla Walla Washington July 11 The city adopted the commission form of government by a two to one vote and elected Dr J F Cropp a Democrat as mayor The voter turnout was described as very light.
Washington July 11 A motion to secure an agreement to vote on the Canadian reciprocity bill for July 19 and related measures failed in the Senate. Senator Cummins of Iowa saw his amendments defeated by large majorities, with a maximum of 14 in favor and 53 against. The defeat clears the way for nearer final passage of reciprocity.
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