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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
8
Extension bulletin outlines three pest classes in orchards and gardens and practical remedies. It covers biting insects with Paris Green, sucking insects with kerosene emulsion, and fungal diseases with Bordeaux mixture, plus detailed preparation and spraying techniques and safety tips.
Washington June 15 after ten months the United States plans to answer Japan's last note on California and alien land law Secretary Bryan said the note of August 26 will be answered as soon as the matter can be reached. The reply pauses as other means of adjusting differences are discussed. The Japanese ambassador has pressed the subject to the state department to report progress to Baron Kato when Parliament assembles next month.
Mote furniture for the Board of Trade clubrooms arrives daily with the pool and two billiard tables. Chairs upholstered in Spanish leather enhance the room. Directors will meet to set an opening date and meals service amid a cafeteria conflict. Vance Salter funeral and Ladies' Aid events noted in town notices. Jewelers incorporated as Joseph Sons Co with 25000 capital. Morris Joseph president, Jacob Joseph secretary treasurer.
Butte Montana June 15 Governor Stewart leads a citywide probe into two days of unrest as 9000 miners return to work. Most day shifts resume at Speculator Black Rock and Butte Superior, while seceders linked to Industrial Workers of the World plan a large vote on whether to show Western Federation of Miners cards. Police are urged to trace a miner entrusted with 1200 dollars from the union safe, and saloon closures remain in force.
Frank Brunner reported to this office that a meteor or comet seen by several residents last Thursday evening fell near the old Sam Shullam residence by Maddle street, though he has not located it. An 11-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Steinmayer at 1721 Third Avenue West yesterday afternoon.
Waterloo Y M C A affiliated youths anticipate two weeks of outdoor pleasure in August with planned outings at Waverly and Lake Okoboji. George Cockburn, head of the boys department, said the Waverly camp opened this morning.
Aug 3 to Aug 30 schedule runs without interruption. Fifty five to sixty youths will commune with nature this week. Lake Okoboji camp runs Aug 19 to 24 for older youths. Secretary Cockburn leads both camps, preparing engaging programs. LEAVES FOR EAST George Williams of Leavitt & Johnson Trust to attend Amherst College class of 1911 reunion and then travel to Boston Providence New York City and Rochester.
In 1070 a great bronze gate inlaid with silver was presented to Hildebrand’s Gate near the Tiber, last Roman basilica, by Roman Consul Pantaleo. The gate’s armature was arranged by the archdeacon and the abbot of St Paul in Constantinople, with the agent’s name inscribed. Hildebrandus Venerabilis Monarchus let Secbidisconus. The figure later known as Pope Gregory VII was then a minor noble.
Commencing Sunday June 14 transit changes take effect with weekday loop service. Cars depart Commercial and Bridge streets at 0, 20, 40 minutes past each hour and from Chautauqua Park at 0, 20, 40 minutes past. Dane Street double track runs at 10, 30, 50 minutes past. Galloway double track at 19, 30, 50 minutes. Eastbound from City Waiting Room at 3, 23, 43 minutes past. Westbound from City Waiting Station at 17, 37, 97 minutes past. On Sundays the service operates on the listed lines.
American Vice Consul John R. Silliman reports life in a vermin infested Mexican prison cell for twenty one days. He met with Secretary Bryan and President Wilson in Washington, and the official report will not be released now to avoid stirring Huerta era tensions.
A loop service operates all day starting at 7 a.m. Cars on Lindentine will run in the bully waiting room only. The last car will cover Commercial and Bridge streets and Chautauqua Park in each direction at midnight.
The New York stock market closed with mixed results as various issues traded. notable entries include United States Steel at 62, New York Central at 92 1/2, Anaconda at 25, American Sugar at 2, and Union Pacific around 105 1/4, with several others showing small gains or losses.
Viola Cal residents report Lance Graham a stockman crushed by falling boulders in the Mt Lassen eruption. He was found alive with a broken collarbone and chest injuries, conscious again after a day. Companions Phelps and Tipple endured heavy ash as they searched and carried news to Manzanita Lake for medical help.
The Cedar River valley news reports residents in Emmett county and Cedar Rapids area illness, travel, and social notices. Local figures like H A Maine and A T Hakill are mentioned along with family visits, trips to Texas and Mexico, and a teamsters union drive. The Cedar River rose to levels not seen since heavy rains, flooding a park and threatening nearby buildings.
Bryant Paving Co foreman A. Ergington, who fell at Fort Wedge on May 23, was brought to Waterloo by Charles Radcliffe. He underwent surgery to remove crushed shoulder bone after initial fears of a broken blade. He had been treated at St Joseph's hospital, Fort Dodge, for three weeks and expects to regain use of the arm in weeks.
County Attorney W. P. Hoxie and his wife plan an extended eastern motor trip leaving tomorrow morning. They will visit Clinton Iowa Chicago South Bend Toledo Cleveland Erie Buffalo Rochester New York and central New York lake region. They may visit Cortland County relatives and the journey could extend to New York City or Beaton for four weeks or longer.
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