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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
11
Pariners report March first draws the yearly land transfer surge as banks and real estate firms handle notes, mortgages, and leases. Lower interest rates spur borrowers to pay off old debts while investors beware, delaying new land purchases despite high farm product returns.
Washington March 2 The house adopted a conference report on the post office appropriation bill with the Reed dry amendment barring shipments of liquor into prohibition states even for personal use. The measure moves to the senate for action and then to President Wilson for approval. The report also preserves pneumatic tube service in New York Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Boston and Brooklyn.
Local items from Waterloo include visitors from Chicago and Iowa City, engagements and marriages, probate notices, court adjournments, and community events. Neighbors, business figures, and students appear in brief notes on travel, licenses, elections, and social happenings around town.
Berlin report to the Exchange Telegraph via Amsterdam says the German emperor suffers a severe chill and is confined indoors. He receives ministers and communicates daily with headquarters, with doctors urging great caution though the condition is not described as alarming.
In a report on 1916 records by Fred S. Pettit, 653 marriages and 155 divorces prompted advice: publish bans weeks before ceremonies to curb haste and appoint a court officer to pursue reconciliations. Black Hawk county’s divorce rate draws wide comment. President Wilson signed the Indian appropriation bill and the Porto Rico bill granting islanders citizenship and reorganizing government.
Police Court Clerk W A Moore filed a report showing fines totaling 575.55 collected from 149 prisoners during February. Drunkenness led with 47 arrests, followed by counts for disorderly conduct, larceny, traffic violations, vagrancy, forgery, prostitution, and other charges.
Advertisement notes a clean Voco Roma Soap offer at Stiewers Drug Co successor to Toler with a price of three for 230.
The Bryant Asphalt Company of Waterloo won a nearly $200,000 contract to pave about eight miles of streets after a lengthy secret session. The council, split between Trinidad and Stanolind asphalt options, adjourned to finalize details. Several streets and routes were slated for Trinidad paving with varying base depths and costs, while some streets were expected to be eliminated from the plan.
Rev Bonck White and ten followers including two women faced trial for allegedly desecrating the American flag by burning it with flags of other nations in the Church of the Social Revolution backyard on July 9. The misdemeanor carries up to one year in prison. White said the act aimed to symbolize international industrialism in a melting pot.
Funeral services for Guy W Campbell will be held from Petersen Bros mortuary chapel tomorrow at 10 p m with burial in Elmwood. The body may be viewed today from 2 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m. Infant Dees Jack, 14 months, son of Mr and Mrs H W Williams, died at 10 a m today at grandparents home on Chestnut Street after pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
First Brethren church members skipped the usual prayer meeting for a luncheon as plans were laid for a city wide evangelistic campaign. Rev. Beachler has led annual campaigns during seven years of his pastorate, with outside help only twice. a large chorus choir directed by Mrs. Maude Hady and an accompanying orchestra will enhance the services.
New Orleans March 2. Officers aboard the British steamer Knight Companion reported the destruction of a German submarine in the Atlantic as the vessel arrived at New Orleans.
Congress voted to take up the armed neutrality bill but debate was precluded by agreement to finish consideration of the naval bill. The naval bill was taken up with a vote planned for 4 p.m. Senator Waterson introduced a universal military service bill referred to the military committee. Debate resumed on the naval appropriation bill. The senate rejected a retirement plan for judges after ten years of service. Agreed to a senate amendment to the war risk insurance bill appropriating $15,000,000 and extending its life to September 2, 1919. Considered the general deficiency appropriation bill.
In St Louis on March 2 police search the Italian quarter for Frank Viviana eight, son of a macaroni maker, missing since he left for school. A note signed black hand demands sixty thousand dollars for the child's return. Two cousins were kidnapped in 1909 and found in Chicago after two months. Parents say they did not pay twenty five thousand in ransom.
The Ameri can steamship Rochester, arriving from New York after breaking the German submarine blockade, ran aground in fog while ascending the Gironde River. It rests 11 miles from Bordeaux in shallow sand and is expected to float with the afternoon tide.
Members of the G A L to B of L BE of the district must register with the local secretary before March 4 to attend the Fort Dodge school of instruction. Waterloo lodge No 105 A F and A M holds a called communication tomorrow night for second degree work. Ascalon commandery No 25 ET meets this evening with past commanders presenting the work and a chicken pie supper will be served at 12:20.
Washington reports show congested midwest railroad yards nearing normal as warm weather clears many cars. The note adds that New York City has more telephones than London Paris Berlin and Vienna combined, and the National Association of Attorneys urges paddle use in juvenile offender handling.
To obtain the courier up-to-date patterh of accompanying design, send the coupon to Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo, enclosing ten cents for each pattern. Orders should reach you as soon as possible but may take ten years after your order.
Four Americans from the Yarrowdale describe their capture, voyage under German convoy, and month at Neustrelitz before transfer to Karlsruhe. They recount lost papers and passports, harsh rationing, cold conditions, and meager pay, with lingering hope of release and repatriation.
Washington March 2 President Gompers and a delegation urged President Wilson to veto the bill to establish prohibition via the margin of the District of Columbia. Waverly March 12 moving household goods to Waterlon. Orrin West of York township mourned. Fred Knott hospital for appendicitis. Des Moines visit notices. Parsonage contract awarded for St Marys Church Bremer County. Harold Miller winner at 35993. Mrs. Bernard Marr dies of cancer. burial at St Pauls Lutheran.
Washburn March 1 The John Payner family plans to move to Washburn occupying the former Nugett place. Last week while hunting Georga was mentioned in the same report.
Memmer trailed what he believed to be a wolf an ante for about seven miles until it proved to be a fox and he shot the fine specimen. A village concert at Rehout Now Thursday featured Mina Millar Mina Cole readings and Mr Ibiing singing which delighted attendees. A candy social followed raising 13.00 to fund a talking machine for the adoot. Mrs N Schons visited Waterloo with her daughter Mrs Duffy. Ruth Bramhall and Lulu Michel called on Mrs Clar enema Poynor in Waterloo. Louis Bellara and wife welcomed a daughter last week Martha Baln ger will be remembered.
A list of closing prices from the New York Stock Exchange with many ticker symbols and company names such as American Sugar Refining American Car and Foundry Anaconda Copper Bethlehem Steel International Harvester and United States Steel among others. The page includes notes on real estate transfers in Black Hawk County and miscellaneous financial figures alongside price listings.
Temperature data lists nocturnal and daytime readings with scattered patterns and years 1911 through 1918. Values include midnight figures and various hourly segments, though portions appear garbled. The extract shows inconsistent sequences and partial weather figures.
In a written testimonial Julius Stammer reveals his recovery from chronic middle ear and throat issues after treatment by Drs Myers and Summers. He praises their affordable, honest approach and notes their Waterloo Iowa office at 115 Sycamore Street opposite Hills Hotel. Office hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with evening slots on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Married women must be accompanied by husbands.
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