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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
7
County Treasurer Ed Madigan announced a new method for taxing real estate and personal property. The change separates real estate by lot and block and uses distinct books, reducing errors from mixed records and aiding clerks in explaining the shift to taxpayers.
An assessor seeks full assessment of all parcels and personal property as of April 1 with automatic penalties for unpaid taxes. The law requires payment of all taxes due by that date to avoid penalties.
A scattered City in Brief lists several legal actions and incidents. Adam Speed wins a divorce, Allen Kruger separations noted, a vehicle collision at Franklin Street Crossing causes minor damage, and a string of court cases include larceny pleas and fines. Local residents visit family nearby as the community reports social and legal changes.
Orange Township June 5 Special The residence of Lawrence Miller seven miles from Waterloo on Blue House road was robbed Sunday morning while the family attended church. Items missing include modaks clothing and a revolver. The thieves left in haste dropping some wood. Burge Culbertson notice follows.
Paris, June 6 Edward Herriot radical leader declined to form a ministry to succeed the Poincare cabinet after President Millerand offered him the premiership. Herriot questioned the president's continuation in office, and Millerand reaffirmed his plan to serve the constitutional term.
In yesterday's Courier an error stated the cage fell two stories. The car was in the basement when a slight displacement settled it two feet into the pit. Only the operator was aboard and the incident was of no consequence. The elevator resumed service shortly after. Sister 15 Dread. Miss Clara Chadick has been caused to Wausau, Wis., by the death of a sister.
The Associated Press reports rain fell across two thirds of stations in the state breaking a spring drought. Charles D. Reed of the weather bureau calls it only the beginning of needed relief. The Southwest saw the heaviest fall at about 1.8 inches.
Bridgeport Connecticut woman describes dizziness faintness headaches and general weakness after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improvement after using the compound Blood Medicine Liver Pills and tablets and recommends the product to others. A nationwide canvass shows many users benefitted. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Reported at 7 o'clock, rains cover several crops with scattered stations noting rainfall over half an inch. Mr Reed notes fair fruit prospects despite drought, as the latest crop survey from yesterday morning indicates beneficial showers. The rain is expected to help crops and fruit in the region.
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