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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
7
Judges Boem and Sager order higher bonds for minor traffic violations, warning offenders that costs rise for repeated offenses. Bond increases cover passing signals and boulevard stops, speeding, and parking near theatres and fire hydrants, while intoxicated operation remains at 100 dollars.
Danish Lutheran congregations in the Midwest discussed organizing a chartered steamship trip for several hundred members to Denmark next summer. The meeting included church leaders from Des Moines, Nysted, Neh., and Wis, with Rev. P Hy Withee among those present.
A farmhouse near Greene was destroyed by fire, with an estimated $150 damage. Local authorities reported the blaze started in an old couch, awakening occupant McCarty. Insurance officials and the fire department investigated the scene.
Des Moines March 3. Tee Coffenberger faced grand jury investigation for alleged whisky sale after the wife of a customer objected to her husband buying liquor. Mrs TLRL Kirkpatrick testified in Valley Junction justice court, presenting two small vials of alcohol and declaring she will stop her husband from drinking.
Knoxville Iowa March 3 Park King charged with cutting his cousin Charles Whitlack in a Hamilton fight was released on bond of 5000 dollars. He initially faced 19000 dollars bail which could not be posted as Whitlack’s wounds were feared fatal. After doctors said Whitlack would recover the bond was lowered.
Willan Einfelt proprietor of the Einfelt garage at 47 Commercial street faces liquor nuisance charges in municipal court. Employee K. P. Mahanna is charged with bootlegging. The five men were arrested late yesterday by Deputy Sheriff W. F. Dilworth and confined in the county jail.
Reinbeck March 3 special report says Lincoln school, shut for two weeks due to diphtheria, has resumed classes. The reopening restores normal attendance at the district facility.
Reported relief efforts save a suspension bridge linking Tia Juana Mexico to the outside world as residents in distress are aided after an incident involving beer storage leads to danger.
Chicago reports Elwood English, a shortstop recruit, signed with the Chicago Cubs for about 4000 dollars a year plus a share of a 50000 dollar purchase price paid to Toledo. He had delayed reporting until the purchase premium was paid and will join Cubs at Catalina Island for training.
Mr and Mrs L G Adams, who have spent the winter in California, returned today to their home at 418 Walnut street. Adams is vice president of the Waterloo Saddlery company.
An advertisement touts Pane’s Diapepsin as a fast digesting aid for various stomach troubles. It claims the tablet digests food, soothes the stomach, and reduces sourness and heartburn, with one or two tablets after meals or for morning nausea. It promotes a 60 cent package at any drug store.
An advertisement claims END-O-CORN clears all corn and calluses with a guarantee. If it fails, customers may obtain a refund via a nationwide bank or by writing END-O-CORN LABORATORIES at 4 Garfield Blvd Chicago. The ad cites druggists Wanegler Bros Tebert Drug Co and J Miller’s as endorsers or points of sale.
Martin Burke assistant fire chief of the Waterloo fire department marked 22 years of service today, qualifying for civil service pension. He joined as a private March 4, 1904, served two years, then became captain May 1, 1907, later rising to chief aide.
Assistant Chief A A Dunham notes Burke has avoided serious injuries through nearly a century of service. From horse drawn hoses to modern apparatus, Burke has kept pace with firefighting changes and now uses the latest techniques in attack at fires.
William Fell Homestead No. 161 of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen announces a picnic supper at 6 30 p m Friday in I O P hall. Members bring sandwiches and a covered dish. the lodge provides coffee and cream. At 3 p m a large class of new members will be initiated. A dance and musical treat for yeomen and friends is set for 9 p m.
Only one case developed and many pupils were inoculated against the disease. Miss McCleary, a teacher, was taken ill and the school closed. Precautionary measures followed including the cancellation of a masquerade dance. The dance will be held this Friday night.
S. Y. Egert, 72, veteran banker and former president of the First National Bank at Ackley Falls, fractured a hip in a fall at his home Monday. The injury was discovered during a Wednesday X-ray. he has been in frail health and is living with his daughter Mrs. R. L. Probasco. Also note appears of Santiago, Chile considering a subway similar to Buenos Aires.
An Omaha advertisement proclaims a new invention that claims autos can run 120 miles on two gallons of gas and offers instant cold weather starting, carbon removal, spark plug protection, oil savings, and motor life extension. It cites users reporting 46 to 60 miles per gallon and seeks agents with guaranteed earnings and a free sample program from White Quickstart Mfg Co. Omaha Neb.
A historic advertisement claims four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon applied at night dissolves dandruff. It asserts the treatment stops itching, improves hair appearance, and that two or three applications destroy all signs of dandruff, with arvon available at drug stores.
Cleveland Times, a morning newspaper, suspended publication with today’s edition. A front page notice signed by Samuel Scovil, president of Cleveland Commercial Publishing, said goodwill and circulation were taken over by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. A separate note mentions Chicago streetcar fares.
Mrs Black of Petersburg Virginia reports relief from severe back pain after using Foley Pills diuretic. The ad claims the product stimulates kidney secretions to rid the system of poisons and will improve health, with satisfaction guaranteed and sales everywhere.
Graceland college students at Lamoni Vai will gain self supporting opportunities through operating a large college dairy farm. The program aims to provide practical experience and additional income for students while supporting campus needs.
A 235 acre tract known as the Banta farm adjacent to the college has been acquired and will be operated by students. The move aims to provide hands on agricultural experience and education within the campus community.
A report from Fairbanks Idaho? Alaska notes 198 huskle dogs assisted in transporting witnesses to a court session. The unusual method highlighted by local officials as a logistical detail of the proceedings.
A Des Moines man Thomas Shanahan credits Nu Tone with ending years of stomach pain constipation gastritis and gas after eating onions and boiled meats. He reports renewed appetite strength and a healthier life after using three bottles and even notes his stepson and step mother improved. The ad cites Nu Tone as a vegetable tonic and lists Waterloo druggists selling bottles at 1 and six for 5.
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