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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
3
Logan Waller Page warns that poor roads drive urban migration while rural gardens struggle. He cites ward garden yields, advocates better soil care and moisture practices, and outlines premium plant rewards. He argues road improvements will revive country districts and curb city influx.
The Children's Home Gardening committee reports progress on the spring project. Nearly all gardens were inspected once and early spring conditions limited some garden success due to excess moisture and cool spells.
The advertisement extols Mother's Friend an oily external emulsion claimed to ease pregnancy discomfort and hasten recovery after childbirth. It promises a preparatory effect for the crisis and postnatal restoration, urging readers to obtain the product at drug stores and to request a free book for expectant mothers from MAADTELD REGLATOR CO in Adee, Ge.
Waterloo again risks missing state tax report deadlines as the city lags behind the county and township boards of equalization. The state board of review meets July eleventh, while Waterloo’s council acts July tenth, making timely submission unlikely. Final acceptance falls on the first Monday in August, with county auditor Rainbow needing ample lead time to prepare for inspection.
An advertisement from Manning Iowa offers 20 shares of the Towa Mausoleum Company stock for sale. Potential buyers are directed to contact the German Say ings Bank for information.
The Electric Park theatre presents Tierney and his dog, a novelty sharp shooting act, Undine Andrews the child impersonator, Hufford and Chain, and the aerial Budds with juvenile aerial wonders. Fireworks displays will headline Fourth of July plans with experts setting up a factory plant in Waterloo for the season. Electric Park grows in popularity as preparations for a record Fourth of July crowd unfold.
The city council convenes for a regular meeting to discuss bids for the Sans Souct cut-off bridge, award to the lowest bidder, approve about three miles of sidewalks, let paving contracts for Waterloo west on Randolph Wellington and Allen streets, and consider new police uniforms and public drinking fountains urged by Mayor Rector earlier.
Crowds prepare as Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace Shows head to Waterloo arriving early tomorrow from Cedar Rapids. A 10 am street parade opens the day with gilded chariots horses and trained animal acts. The vast exhibit features acrobats elephants dogs high wire acts and a large menagerie promising a premier skyline of entertainment. The report also notes a healthy lifestyle tip touting Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for digestion.
The Black Hawk Co Abstract Co records a transfer from F. W. Minkel to Charles E. Minkel of lot 442 in Pacific addition Cedar Falls for one dollar. Length of Life notes only mankind and several animals reach a century.
Enthusiastic sessions closed at Logan Avenue Evangelical church with Waterloo earning three seats in junior and senior work for five consecutive years. Rev. C. H. Stauffacher presented the silk banner. B. M. Fritzsinger responded. Delegates praised Waterloo as the convention’s largest ever with 100 attendees. A Saturday ride and Lafayette park picnic featured social activities and toasts from Rev. Wadding, Miss Lulu Auracher, Miss Ida Holland, Rev. G. E. Albright, and Rev. G. A. Stauffer.
In Vandalia Illinois on June 26 Miss Hazel Schmidt remains in improving health as her cataleptic sleep episodes grow less frequent. She was awake for about two hours yesterday before family noticed. Doctors report her mind is clear and expect a return to normal condition soon.
Dunkerton resident and stockman William Magee died suddenly at his home at 4 a.m. after falling ill at 2. He was about 43, Iowa born, survived by his wife, two sons Neill and Oscar, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Steam from the City of St Joseph exploded near President's Island, drowning six Black deck hands and injuring many aboard. The ferry Charles H Organ rescued passengers, pouring water on the blaze and tying the boats together to transfer survivors. The incident underscores riverfront dangers and roughhouse gambling as a factor in the tragedy.
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