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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
6
The remains of Samuel Cy Walker arrived in Siloam Springs Ark. The funeral is planned for tomorrow afternoon at Grace Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
A jumble of brief items from Waterloo area society pages lists Miss Mary Lichty attending a brother's wedding in Danark and returning home, Ina Crowe visiting Mrs. George Wilson on Locust Street, James Ratchford arriving to assist at Electric Park, and several residents like Munger, Jackman siblings, Adrhen, and the Bement family making trips or plans. Also noted are travel mentions, vacation plans to Cylo rica, and post office staff changes including Jon La Barre taking vacation and W. T. Law noting postal depository status.
The piece highlights 20 years of progressive social programs in Australia and New Zealand including an eight hour day pensions postal banks life insurance and state support. It notes workers entering politics to enact favorable legislation and the rise of wage earners gaining substantial political influence through collective bargaining and strikes.
A French caravan reports a camel balking in loose desert sand. The animal toppled into a ditch and lay on its back, unable to rise for over half an hour. Multiple men used cords to lift and free the beast, while observers noted the creature’s helplessness and stubborn struggle.
George Weilein was elected captain to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Captain J J Hildebrand who moves to Company L. Weilein, youngest of the same rank in state service, is described as an efficient officer and advanced from first lieutenant.
First lieutenant to captain. Captain Weilein is the youngest captain in the Inwa National guard. He entered service as a private in February in 140) and after a year was corporal, the next year sergeant. In 1910 he was unanimously elected first lieutenant from second duty sergeant. His father is Civil War veteran and Weilein is a soldier by hereditary instinct. He has been a capable drill master and expert rifleman within twelve years of service. Chamberlains Tablets advertised at end.
Fred Austin of the Illinois Central outlines plans as 2 800 US regulars gather in Dubuque this week. A Friday parade and a sham battle precede a march to Sparta Wisconsin. Troops originate from Fort Crook Fort Sheridan Fort Snelling and Fort Wayne. Special trains expected to bring reinforcements from western forts to Dubuque this afternoon via Waterloo. Community notices urge parents to see Brady War Pictures distributed weekly by the Waterloo Evening Courier with a coupon on page 3.
Rain in Kansas and Omaha downpours pulled wheat lower while corn rose on cash buying. Prices listed for cash wheat and corn, St Louis and Minneapolis closes, and Chicago produce news with dairy and poultry steady.
The marriage of Mr. Alfred LeRoy Stone and Miss Gretchen Broville took place at a Fourth Street residence with Rev. J. A. Haehlon officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Seoville, who reside on Guiney Street.
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