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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1915
Page
4
Muscatine eyes a possible 1917 state golf tournament return, with Cedar Rapids and Des Moines making bids. A July meeting in Cedar Rapids will decide if Muscatine secures the event next year, while play at the Country Club would follow last year’s format with weekly matches and a banquet for the losers.
Muscatine, La March 4. Despite rumors Hasbrook will report to Egan and join the 1915 squad. Ziggy Hasbrook has applied for a job, but work scarcity may delay his debut until practice begins April 7. Locals expect Hasbrook to improve over 1914 under Egan, hoping for more bases on balls.
Ira J. Hoover as receiver for the Mason Motor Company arranges with L. C. Erbes of St. Paul to relocate to Waterloo. The plan aims to produce a world beating automobile here using Jackson Michigan equipment and material. Erbes, previously known for the Cutting and Sh C B lines, expects to set a new speed record with a three mile per minute engine pending satisfactory performance.
Washington papers note major leagues spent large sums on baseballs. The Braves led with 4 075 dollars paid for balls, with others like New York and Cleveland noting bills over 3 000 dollars. Players and managers bought many balls after trips abroad and at home.
Keokuk dispatch confirms President Justice says Miller and Morgan were not sold to St. Louis Browns and no deal exists for Lante or Baichley. 1915 contracts for Burchley and Mor son arrived at Burlington, with Miller slated for a trial with Rickey.
Des Moines March 2 The season’s thrilling close sees Ames facing Iowa Thursday night at Ames while Drake hosts Ames Tuesday. A Drake win and Ames loss could create a four way tie among Drake Ames Iowa and Grinnell, with Grinnell looming as possible sleeper in the wrap.
West High plans its final basketball trip of the season to New Hampton next Friday evening. Coach J H Ash ley will field seven, possibly five, players. A close earlier meeting, decided by two points, lingers as a potential outcome at New Hampton. Willey of Cedar Falls may accompany West High as official.
Des Moines reports a new federal drug law requiring physicians dentists veterinarians and pharmacists in Iowa to register to dispense habit forming drugs and to keep detailed records. Registration costs rise after July 1 with penalties up to 2000 dollars or five years in prison. The law aims to curb opium and derivative distribution and aligns state regulations with federal rules.
Town falls March 2. Minors will be unable to get hair cuts in town barber shops with pool rooms. County Attorney J. F. Sharpe of Franklin county enforces state laws in the county north of the city and is arresting barbers operating pool halls.
In his county small towns struggle with a state law forbidding pool hall owners from admitting youths under legal age. Barbers who operate with partner shops face fines for minor access, forcing some to choose between pools or haircuts.
Orin Chase of Anita area was arrested by Contable Frank Bontrager on charges of enticing away a child under sixteen set for a March 2 hearing before Justice Stance. He was released on a $1900 bond for his appearance at the hearing.
Muscatine March 2 The Mississippi threatens to inundate thousands of acres as workers shore up the levee from Muscatine toward ten miles south of Wapello A break in the Island levee five miles below Wapello sparks alarm and dredges in the No 2 drainage district speed repairs to offset embankment erosion.
Flood break extended about five hundred feet forcing area families to flee as farms inundated. Livestock loss reported and food damage expected to be the worst in years with higher river stages noted in the north and a further rise anticipated locally.
Des Moines reports the War Department ordering Iowa National Guard reorganization into four cavalry troops. General Logan received offers from James Wilson and a Culver Academy graduate to recruit a volunteer troop and lead a mounted unit for summer encampment. Also noted is the death of 73 year old Wo H Sperry, Iowa native and Civil War veteran.
John Usher pled guilty to a true information for aiding a Feb 18 hold up of D. D. Baker at Marlon. He received an indeterminate penitentiary term at Fort Madison with a minimum of ten years and maximum of twenty. He hoped for Anamosa to be near his mother. He said he did not fire a shot and surrendered.
Marshalltown report describes a 60 acre Marion township farm sold for 74 dollars an acre totaling 3650 dollars. It was owned by A P Anderson and wife Lene Anderson and sold to Mary Anderson of Des Moines under a divorce court order. Referees R B Johnson and B O Tankersley handled the sale.
Dr. K W Schalk of this city wed Miss Mabel G Thompson of Des Moines in September at Luverne Minnesota. The couple arrived here and will reside with Mrs Morie at Union and River streets. Schalk is a recent Iowa State College veterinary graduate and began practice in town.
A newspaper column recalls Billy Sullivan and his rugged hand work in major league play and notes Branch Hickey, new Browns manager, challenges the team to win the pennant while predicting a first division finish rather than the flag this year.
The public will see the final episode No 23 of The Million Dollar Mystery at the Palace theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. Thanhouser cast returns for the last installment which completes the story and reveals the $10,000 prize winner along with the winner’s identity.
Wartley Manners' romantic comedy Peg of My Heart returns to the Waterloo for a second Friday showing on March 5. Doris Moore headlines as Peg with a strong supporting cast including Fred L. Bruce Tiden, Jos. Allenton, Alma Chester, Pelham Lynton, A. T. Hendon, Violet Moore and J F Irving White in a carefully selected company from five touring groups.
The Majestic announces a Thursday start for a big new musical tabloid headlined by Will M. Hough and Will B. Friedlander. The program features Geo. Moore Juggler Raymond and Bain Iro sini on accordion Copeland Draper and Co. and a thirty performer company with Frank JEllis Howard Langford and Miss Maud Baxter and a chorus of sixteen girls.
Mrs. J. P. Kops of 732 Mobile St Waterloo Iowa testifies she suffered kidney pain for a decade. After starting Dean's Kidney Pills three years ago her condition improved from the first use and she credits lasting cure. Advertisement from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes Dean's Kidney Pills.
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