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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
5
William A. Radford offers free advice on building a compact six room cottage. The 20 by 38 foot design features built in porches, a cozy living area, a dining room, a compact stair arrangement, a light filled front room, a hall usable as a telephone booth, and a separate nook for a study or library.
At a Milwaukee hotel reception a Arctic explorer downplays loneliness describing audience reception. a stout woman insists on his hardships, but he claims wide attention this season. The piece also notes Milwaukee service customs with pink uniform waitresses and gender role observations.
The Whatchers bend to a countrywide tide of relatives visiting in Chicago. Cousins from Six Corners invade with a baby and a flood of activity, exhausting Mrs Whatcher while the men enjoy the touring car. Aunt Martha's bargain-hunting collapse follows, leaving the household in disarray and Mrs Whatcher ill and exhausted.
In New York on June 17 a trade group of 6000 Kosher butchers ordered all shops closed to protest wholesale meat prices. The move aims to cut off meat supply to over 300000 people and force price reductions. Women from committees visited stores on the Lower East Side urging closures. some shopowners faced attacks and window smashing.
Washington cable confirms General Estenoz of Cuba was killed and General La Coste captured by government forces. Officials say the revolution is likely ended though brigands may continue looting. In Santiago insurgent Julia Antomarchi warns whites to stay away from El Cobre and vows to hang anyone suggesting surrender.
The Weather Bureau issued a special forecast for convention week in Chicago predicting generally fair and cooler weather for three to four days due to a cool high from the northwest. A separate bulletin warned of excited crowds along Michigan Avenue and possible storms near the auditorium and Coliseum with low pressure and potential tornadoes.
The Taft and Roosevelt draft platforms for the Republican convention have been outlined and prepared for submission to the resolutions committee on short notice. Roosevelt’s plank draft centers on regulatory reform and public governance with a broad emphasis on popular instruments, while Taft’s focuses on tariff revision, anti monopoly, and strong national defense.
The jail meeting held yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd. Rev. P. M. Olson of Elkhart Indiana led the service using the text J Timothy 1 15. Music was by Mrs. J G Wright and Mr. Olson closed with Prodigal Joe. Mrs. J M McStay, visiting out of state, has led in this work, and the next session will be in autumn.
The body of James Wadell, a farm hand, was found this morning at Fitot near Mason City with a bullet hole through the heart. A revolver lay ten feet away as officers search Wadell's companion. Open every evening this week. The Bargain Store at 611 Commercial advertises 5 and 10 cent merchandise.
An American piano retailer declares it is not obliged to hire outside salesmen and claims to sell with a small profit. It states piano trade covers all states and foreign countries and notes several carloads of pianos on the showroom floor with more arrivals expected.
Advertises buying directly from the factory with about 160 savings versus ordinary dealers. Offers free life insurance and trial piano for 30 days. Includes three year exchange, two years of free instruction, two tunings, accessories, and optional gifts and payment plans. Also promotes choice of musical instrument and two pianos for $50.
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