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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
13
Our remodeling sale is a success and invites buyers to save 50 percent by purchasing wall paper now for this fall or next spring. Stock must be liquidated immediately to clear space for the Millinery Department on the floor. Wall papers from 2 upwards tomorrow. Come for bargains.
A local retailer announces a complete closeout of ladies ready to wear stock to make room for a new store arrangement. The message emphasizes urgency and deep discount pricing to clear inventory.
Private funeral services were held for King James Wight age 16 at the family home 211 Webster street Waterloo. Father Henry P Rohlmann led the Mass and spoke of the boy's high character and friendships. He was born March 30 1896 in Waterloo. Brother Dee survives. Pallbearers included Bert Wilford Henry Carson John Seiffert Clarence Darrah William Rethline and John Schmitz. Flowers came from classmates carrier boys and friends.
Waterloo readers note a flurry of social and civic happenings. Visitors include Mrs. Schultz from Tripoli and Mr. Bickley Jr. returning from Chicago, while Miss Mabie from New York visits relatives. A newly enlarged Cedar River park bathhouse prepares for opening with a possible Waterloo Concert band performance.
Dr FE A Hunt, long based in Waterloo, has joined Dr Charles P Franz in Burlington, focusing on diseases of the eye ear nose and throat. Mrs Hunt and children remain in Waterloo to settle property and visit Mrs Kimball in Marshalltown before joining him in Burlington in the early fall.
Chicago July 26 market news shows wheat rising on unfavorable Russian weather and tight shipments from Argentina and Australia. Prices moved up with September near 93 1 4 to 93 1 2, corn softens after rains, pork and lard futures steady to higher. cattle, hogs, and sheep markets open strong with varied receipts at St Louis.
The Conger Park owners north of Elmwood open triangular grove to the public in warm weather. A croquet ground and swings provide recreation, with large elm trees and ample shade. Small picnics may use it as a resting spot and eating area.
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