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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
4
An elderly man recalls past glory as he travels through memory and public cheers. He once fought bravely in battle and aided others, but now his fame is limited to a page in history and a faded street life. A book agent offers a cook book while a hardened woman eyes the scene with skepticism.
A humorous fragmented piece mocks the tangled railway timetables of bad systems. It parodies fare math puzzles with stations like Oopsqueh and Wibbleville, notes odd schedules, and ends with a joke about a wife and a new walk called the grectia gilde.
The article reports a California and western U S debate on whether gray squirrels threaten reforestation efforts by eating or burying seeds. Dr H H Henshaw notes past success eradicating gophers mice and ground squirrels but warns gray squirrels complicate yellow pine planting. Biologic survey considers controlled hunting to protect new stands while seeking nonlethal solutions. The piece also covers land-use friction with Flathead Indians over irrigation access near a fenced bison range on the reservation.
Jesup Iowa July 30 Special At 5 50 last evening Mrs Allhouse mother of Jacob Allhouse and sister of R Barnhaus died after an illness of but a day from neuralgia of the heart She was 60 years old and had lived here many years Funeral services will be held from the home at 1 o clock tomorrow afternoon
Secretary Knox renews warning to Mexico and General Oroszco over attacks on Americans in northern Mexico. The United States will hold Mexico to account for damages. President Madero pledges to send more troops to the north.
A French novelty features a steel cane designed to disassemble and reassemble into a sturdy stool in under half a minute. The compact device showcases clever engineering and quick transformation for portable seating.
The Republican state convention in Lincoln Nebraska opened in the Auditorium and adjourned to 3 PM to allow Taft and Roosevelt factions to seek a compromise. Hearings on contests were finished but committee decisions were withheld until an agreed settlement is reached. Leaders aim to patch differences to avoid further camp disputes.
Spring and summer arrivals feature mannish worsteds serges and mixtures in plain tailored and trimmed styles. Coats range from plain to belted with high waists. Prices anchor at 3.95 6.95 9.95 and 12.75, down from 15 to 35 dollars.
Waterloo resident Miss Hila B. Albee, blind, composes the song "Two Hearts" praised for real sentiment, proper English, and charming music. The piece, a departure from recent tunes, is set to be sung this week in an east side theater and already well received by advance readers. Waterloo friends celebrate her achievement and hope for broad popularity.
Mrs Milo Hartman recounts a four hour balloon honeymoon that rose to 8700 feet and traveled 22 miles before landing in a pig pen near Smithville Missouri. Pilot Jacobs allowed a near river drop to cool the gas then rose again, while Mrs Hartman kept calm and tossed bouquets and notes from the air. Dr Hartman wed just prior to the flight, and the event drew local attention as the national contest balloons passed Kansas City.
Missouri delegates at the Progressive party state convention in Kansas City weigh nominating a state ticket. Some want three Democrats and three Republicans on separate tickets, while others back endorsing candidates from both major parties. Police to hold target practice at John Hartman’s country place tomorrow afternoon with E A Leighton supervising. Standard American target to be used for 140 yard drills. More officers to join next week.
H. H. Yordy deputy game warden T A Wirts and others plan a Delaware county fishing trip as streams stocked with speckled trout promise good sport. Mrs. Roy Bryant recovering at home after a Pine Street hospital stay from an auto crash on Logan Avenue. Clarence De Muth 15 of La Porte City to undergo hand surgery at Pine Street Hospital after injury. Citizens Gas and Electric buys a five ton electric motor truck. Royland Taylor to drive first in Waterloo. J I Leeper and L R Leeper from Clarksville form a law partnership in Lafayette Building rooms 317-318. Dr and Mrs EB Peek and others depart for a month at Clear Lake.
The New York stock summary lists prices for Canadian Pacific to Anaconda and Am Sugar with varied figures. An accompanying medical testimonial touts Foley Kidney Pills as a rapid remedy for kidney and bladder trouble, citing John Heath of Michigan Bar Cal as relieved after starting use.
The report notes yesterday's maximum temperature reached 86 degrees at 4 PM. It compares with last year when the minimum was 76 and the maximum was 84 degrees, reflecting seasonal fluctuations.
The executive council reported Black Hawk county railroad and express company mileage and values. The W C F N railroad shows the largest mileage at 39.01, while Wells Fargo Express leads express mileage, reflecting combined routes C G W and W C F N. Rail lines listed include Rock Island, C GW southwest branch, C GW Cedar Falls, Illinois Central Mona branch, C N W, and W C F N.
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