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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1927
Page
11
A city smoke problem could be reduced without cost by smokeless combustion. Firemen should fire thinner, use long rods with plates to wash live coals, and place fresh coal centrally to burn volatile gases. One producer reports 10 percent fuel savings and less neighborhood smoke. Experts note gas as an aid and suggest better boiler design and regulation.
The passage notes the need for sufficient furnace volume and stratification control, advising air flow to maintain stratification and avoid flames near cold surfaces until volatiles burn off. It warns that crowding and improperly sized fuel cause smoke, and that small plant firemen are burdened by extra duties, often overloading boilers. It concludes smokeless combustion with bituminous coal in household furnaces is impossible despite precautions.
Oelwein Iowa March 1 The former hospital building on South Frederick Avenue will be sold to Vern Keil who plans to convert it into an apartment house. The building has stood vacant since Mercy Hospital opened. Also noted are Miss Ida Finch’s funeral service from Delwein Baptist church with burial at Hazleton. A rumor mill swirled about the Great Western sale while the stock endured volatile swings. The American Legion auxiliary donated a large flag to Sisters of Mercy for Mercy hospital use. Mrs Reyea of Des Moines was mentioned in an unrelated item.
An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver and bowels. The ad claims 90 percent of sickness stems from faulty bowels and liver and promises natural buoyancy from toning the system. Pricing lists 15c 30c and 60c.
Miss Edne Wicks of Cedar Rapids and Herman F. Schoenberg of Oelwein wed Saturday at a Cedar Rapids Presbyterian church and will reside in Oelwein at 129 Sixth Avenue SE. Edna M. Anstey and George W. Myers married at Sacred Heart church and will live in Oelwein with the groom employed by the Register. A three year old, Raymond Eden of Lamont, was injured in an auto accident and admitted to Mercy hospital. A fire at 205 Fourth Avenue NE caused about 50 dollars in damage. Mrs. FE Jahncke and family left for Detroit to join Mr. Jahncke at their new home.
New Asprey Prints and Floradora Prints offered as washable fabrics in 36 inch widths with fast colors. Pongees and various Rayon pieces are showcased, with prices around 59 cents to 39 cents per yard. Special Wednesday sale on a second floor display includes many fresh, summery fabrics from Mallinsons and Rocher.
Readable items include high grade mirrors 10x16 and 10x14 inches with white blue and pink frames, 12x16 inch round corner mirrors at 1.29 each, crystal glass and plate glass mirrors, corded attachments, mop sticks string mops and woven baskets. Discounts apply to Mexican round clothes hampers and fifth floor powders cleaners and candies with midweek specials and half price offers.
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