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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
3
Black Hawk county approved a resolution authorizing 375000 in bonds. Of this 70000 refunds unpaid bridge warrants and 305000 retires other overdrawn warrants. County auditor J Frandis presented a June 1919 property value total of 71947748 plus 9353299 in money and credits as the board cheered.
Capt Burton will pilot Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock IV in the June 1 1927 international races assisted by Mrs Burton marking the first time a woman will assist in such a contest. Refunding bonds of denomination 1000 dollars will bear interest at percent and run seven years. Waterloo bankers and other cities have inquired about sale and the county expects easy negotiation.
Sioux City Indiana June 15. T F Bevington a Sioux City attorney was adjudged insane after a two hour session of a three member insanity commission. He escaped arrest by riding away from the courthouse with deputies pursuing a warrant. He refused examination claiming a venue change entitles him to be heard in court. His petition attacked B I Salinger Jr Midland Parking Co official and others seeking to transfer records and appoint a receiver for the Midland company.
An editorial argues that infant mortality hinges on maternal knowledge and access to health services. It cites Yale and New Zealand programs, noting Plunkett’s fund and the role of nurses in baby clinics, home visits, and infant health supervision. It urges larger contributions to support babies’ welfare.
Two Waterloo shriners Henry Grout and W P Close will attend the imperial conclave in Portland Oregon from June 20 to 24. Waterloo delegates depart June 17 for Cedar Rapids then proceed to the western city. Local delegation is small because Waterloo lacks a temple. Cedar Rapids is the only Iowa temple. A shrine club is being planned in Waterloo amid 150 shriners in the city.
Mrs. Bess Koehler received a letter from an ex admirer that prompted her husband Charles H. Koehler to seek a divorce. Circuit Judge McGoorty granted the divorce after reviewing the missive in which the writer expressed longing and romantic intent. The authorship remained undisclosed.
Spanish war veterans and their wives along with Helen Gould auxiliary members depart for Dubuque tomorrow to attend the annual state encampment. The designated train departs Wichita Central at 10 a.m with some leaving at 1:35 p.m.
One party expects to motor to the convention city. Thursday will be the big day of the encampment, when the parade, and a barbecue are scheduled. Election of officers will be Friday.
Evanston school authorities announce piano instruction will be integrated into the curriculum. Flooding and storm damage hamper lines but rail and electric services largely resume. only the Postal Telegraph circuit from Waterloo to Omaha is reported broken with repairs expected by evening.
A London commission appointed by the Bishop recommends demolishing 1% of city churches, including 13 built by Sir Christopher Wren. The sites are valued at over 600000 pounds.
New York Supreme Court Justice McAvoy ruled against the executors of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt in their suit to recover 150000 on an antique insurance policy for the Lusitania sinking. The court held Vanderbilt's death was caused by war, not an accident, due to German actions.
Public records list application details for AG, Cole, at 206 Wiliston Avenue awaiting approval. Names include ROD Harrie iickiey & Spencer at 4 Williston Avenue and Boston Confeellor with remodeling work. Also mentions John Shaw of 403 adjacent street and Mrs. George Tavis at 44 Bummit Avenue with a chicken house project.
Mrs. Fred Pettit will discuss the conference from the Philadelphia rally held at the First Presbyterian church Thursday at 7 45. All Presbyterian churches in Waterloo Cedar Era Cedar Heights and La Porte City are officially represented. Rav. Scott W. Smith of Des Moines and Rev. S R Ferguson of Cedar Rapids lead speakers. Local pastors and other churchmen will contribute remarks. A social hour with refreshments will close the event.
Mr Auburn visits with parents Mr and Mrs Prank Brants. Chas Todd and family return to Ellendale Minnesota. Mrs W F Christopher Irene spend week in Nivasa visiting relatives. A daughter Helen Lavon born to Carl Dietrick Vinton. Mrs Lola Smalley prior name Smalley, first grandchild. Mrs Henry Wleeand and children return from Ohio after two weeks. Carolyn Matter leaves for Freeport. Mr and Mrs Rainville to Minneapolis then South Dakota. Geo Cleveland to oversee station. Isaac Lane with Brights disease at St Luke's Cedar Rapids. Mount Auburn chautauqua June 10 23. Leoni Hains and Maurice Wilts return from Iowa City for summer. LITTLETON notes: Ray Mattos improving. Coryden Brown slow recovery. Dinner for Mrs Masters birthday. Ladies Aid plans strawberry shortcake. Children’s Day program at Methodist Church June 27. Henry Fritke school closed Friday. dinner and program.
Community notices recount a farewell for Lucile Wooley in Shell Rock, cattle losses near Shell Rock pasture, and travels of residents to visit relatives in Maquoketa and Cedar Falls. The column also lists church events, hospital visits, school news, and upcoming social activities in nearby towns.
An advertisement explains neurasthenia as nervous exhaustion due to overwork and worry and cites nutrition and a non alcoholic tonic. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood nourishing remedy and offers mail order with a booklet on nervous system diseases.
A humorous ad urges readers to cut out the notice to ensure buying Cham berlain tablets for constipation and indigestion. It portrays the product as a reliable remedy and suggests the cutout guarantees a proper purchase.
An old advertisement invites readers to send in a coupon to Foley & Co. at 835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for backache and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness.
Mrs Mamla Bertel of Moberly Missouri praises Chamberlains Tablets as the least remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. She says she has used them off and on for two or three years and they always relieve indigestion tone up the liver and make her feel fine.
Claiming to soothe and stop itching Poslam is marketed as a highly concentrated skin remedy. It promises rapid improvement of rashes inflamed complexions and night-time redness, urging readers to try Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam for clearer healthier skin.
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