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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
6
The piece argues for a Waterloo trading model offering $5 and $6 groceries for $4 and $5 to help working families. It targets cash buyers, promises lower living costs by shifting who pays, and claims to attack “Old KING HIGH PRICES” with big 16 inch guns, urging readers to trade at solicit, delivery and credit stores.
Trustees extend option on the Waterloo chautauqua site to August 15 with a goal of selling 1,275 more shares to raise about 12 750. George E Lichty notes no further extensions if subscriptions do not meet target. committee plans vigorous fundraising, urging prominent business leaders to lead with 1 000 share commitments to save the event.
W H Brunn was reelected secretary of the Waterloo East board of education at the regular monthly meeting. He enters his sixth year in the post as directors plan for the new school year. The board approved 100000 for running expenses, including 75000 for teachers and 23000 for the contingent fund, and ordered rapid Rose Hill ward school construction to be ready by opening day.
Eureka California July 30 An hour of deliberation ends in a verdict that former Illinois Governor Yates did not kiss Mrs Freeman and had no access to her room during a purported trip. All seven juror interrogatories favored Mrs Freeman.
Wagner drove in the winning run with a double after a man on second base. He also singled as Waterloo staged a late rally amid a dismal home slump. Weener Alt ting McAuley and Stziin hit poorly while fans turnout varied with weather as Manager Andrews prepared a four game Cedar Rapids trip and visits to Muscatine and Clinton.
W C Steele, secretary of the South Haven steamship company that owned the Eastland, is arrested as authorities investigate the catastrophe on the Chicago River. One thousand three hundred sixty two passengers died, with other company officials and boat officers implicated. The quoted remarks reflect a troubling mix of demand and personal intent.
Cedar Rapids Republican reports Fulton of the Bunnies, a first baseman, has had a sad downturn, striking out five times in recent days while also shining as a hitter in other games. Jack Herbert plans to try Muel at first base, and Fulton’s future as an outfielder or any role depends on renewed power hitting and recovery.
Pars July 30. Alarmed by the progress of the anti alcoholic movement a meeting of the Hauer traders association resolved to close all cases in France if further restrictions follow. The meeting also formed a new league to defend liquor interests injured by recent legislation. The Evening Sun and Reporter read in nearly every Waterlaa home.
Sioux City reports waiter Charlie Schluter still unwed after two weeks. If he does not marry by October 1, he forfeits a $17,000 legacy left by his uncle Charles D. Schultz of New York City. Schluter seeks guidance from inventors to tell apart skye joyo and avarice.
D M Sharer the new athletic director for West High seeks details on veteran eligibility for the football eleven this fall. He previously coached at Northwestern University and Mt Morris College, and is spending summer at Interlaken School in Rolling Prairie Indiana, with plans to be in Waterloo the week before school opens.
Berlin July 30 Ambassador James G Gerard reports that the United States State Department has asked Romatter to notify him. The request concerns diplomatic communications and pending arrangements as Gerard travels on assignment.
Fragmentary copy reports possible German submarine awareness affecting American steamers and a large strike at Becker Mining Machine plant in Roeton Massachusetts. It notes unreliable communications and questions whether cargoes reached Germany, while mass machinists and other workers walked out over wage demands and rehiring of discharged staff.
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