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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1915
Page
2
The Illinois Central weekly crop report notes all crops except corn in strong condition. Recent showers hinder hay making though oat and other grain harvests start. corn progress steady with potential fair yields if dry weather returns. Meantime many farmers plan to ship surplus hay, while oats and barley, rye, and wheat show good progress and expect bumper yields per acre.
Berlin reports indicate war dissension within the Social-Democratic party with multiple factions forming. The Breslau Volkswacht notes four distinct groups while the August Bebel-led bloc remains dominant, seeking peace through allied cooperation yet opposing imperialistic aims and urging unity across nations to avert a sole German peace.
In springtime forest tale, Mr Bruin plans a coming out party for Mrs Bruin. Guests sample a soup that proves too hot and unpalatable, leading to a nocturnal feast and a sleepy hosts finale. The woodpecker laughs at the scene as dawn breaks tomorrow's story hint.
Correspondent describes Belgian exiles in The Hague and elsewhere as tragic figures of the European war. Middle class families, many older, endure daily routines of reading Flemish and French papers, hoping for victory, while awaiting news from home. The piece notes Sunday disruption due to limited newspapers and outlines their quiet, tedious days in exile.
Henry B. Walthall leads in a three reel photoplay written by HL 3 Sheldon at The Crystal. The story follows a son with a violent temper, family clashes, a fatal confrontation, and a court acquittal claiming self defense. Walthall’s intense emotion drives the drama.
The Iowa Falls city council disputes whether council proceedings must be published in the official paper or may be posted publicly. Editor Stonerook argues the law requires publication when a paper exists. councils in small towns without a paper should post notices. Also noted: death of William Trickey, longtime county resident, buried at Union cemetery. he leaves a widow and six sons.
Bertin July 26 The German Red Cross urged Germans with foreign coins for postage stamps to donate to the front work. Those who donated six dollars in coins and stamps received a medal featuring the German eagle. In three months the effort drew over 50,000 contributors, with six hundred earning the medallion. The Evening Saver and Reporter is read in nearly every Waterloo home.
Paul A Townsley sustained a broken shoulder after the front fork failed, sending his motorcycle skidding for hundreds of feet on Pearth Street near Prospect Hills. He was cared for at a friend's home before being taken home to 812 Mullan Avenue West. his father J A Towns joy was away and not notified.
A West High student aims for a clerk position at Linhard Brothers this spring to support his studies. It is likely he cannot return to Lay work for about two weeks due to the move and new assignment.
Twelve offices already leased in the Johnson National Bank building, ready for occupancy next month, per Fred H. Stewart of Farmers Loan & Trust. Contracts signed include Dr. Dwar L. Rohlf, A. G. Reid, Dr. N. OH. Hough, Dr. J. C. McAlvin, Giarde & Robinson, Pickett, Swisher & Farwell, Mra. G. Woolsway, Dr. J. Brinkman, Peoples Building & Loan association, Town Life Insurance, Bradstreet, and Williams Cigar. Williams Cigar will share its ground-floor room with Cal Sharp, moving his barber shop from the Black Hawk building basement.
Vinton July 26. Company CD Wighthrown volunteer infantry held its 34th annual reunion at W. E. F. Hines home north of Vinton. The unit, raised by General Geddes in Harrison township at the Civil War start, fought at Shiloh. Of 161 members, 32 survived and nine attended this reunion. A large gathering enjoyed a program, letters from absent comrades, and a picnic. W. E. Hines was elected president and J. S. Tinkham secretary. Next year’s reunion will be at Bear Creek church.
In Clinton on an August day, eleven year old Roy Hill drowned near Hickory Street while swimming from a springboard. The current carried the body downstream to T1008 oclock that night, found by his father Gue Hill and searchers. Roy could not swim and ignored warnings from companions to stay on shore.
Missouri Valley July 26 A story notes unease among local residents as a waiter earns fortune of 1K and plans a wedding by October. The article mentions curious young women in Missouri Valley showing interest in the man. The piece reflects small town gossip and community reactions.
A waiter at the Depot Restaurant, C. J. Schluter, reports a New York law firm letter promising him $17,000 from an uncle if he marries before October 1. Schluter says he has received the letter and weighs a husband with such a windfall in mind.
The win by Chick Evans of Edgewater Golf Club Chicago over J D Standish Detroit 7 up at Cleveland secures his fourth national amateur title. Waterton golfers applaud as Evans agrees to play Sept 25 26 at Prospect Golf Club hosted by the Prospect club. Secretary Paul S Talbot calls him the most popular in western golf and a favorite for the national title.
The article notes Chick defeats Ned Sawyer of Chicago to win the western amateur championship at Cleveland. It states five members will represent the local club in the Intercity tournament series, with selections to be made tomorrow for Wednesday’s Independence Day event.
Levi Howles of Galena Kansas writes to Governor Clark asking aid in finding Andrew Bowles who disappeared after falling from a sighting in Springfield Ohio on June 24, 1015. The Quaker father believes God caused the disappearance as a test and the governor pledges assistance in the search. The Bowles family expresses deep faith and acceptance of divine will.
A fragment from Life quotes a speaker saying married life is never happy and questions divorce. The other voice counters that quarrelling with one’s husband is preferable to arguing with strangers. The text reads as a snatch of dialogue without broader context or attribution.
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