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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
10
The article reports warnings from Revenue agents and officials about filing income tax returns, urging taxpayers to complete and file promptly. It notes extended evening hours starting March and explains exemptions for dependents and heads of families under the 1926 act, with examples and eligibility criteria.
A fragmented OCR passage urges avoiding poorly balanced breakfasts. It promotes a diet rich in nutrients and vitamins claiming to energize mornings, mentioning grains and a product name in a generic health-pseudoscience style without clear events or sources.
A garbled note indicates motor license deadlines ahead of the new rate for 1925. The fragment mentions a vehicle and a warning tied to March 31, but the full details and names are unreadable. It appears to warn motorists of a changes or due date associated with vehicle licensing.
Reporters gathered for the opening of Jesse Payre's trial amid claims of violating a court order to be silent. Witness testimony and ongoing proceedings were discussed as reporters faced potential jail for contempt, with several publishers noting their intent to publish the story as usual.
Merger talk centers on Western Grocery Co with warehouses in Cemur Rapids and Marshalltown and operations in Mason City Clinton Dubuque Minneapolis Albert Lea. Company officials say the move could involve millions of dollars and aims to control multiple manufacturing and milling plants. Demmon, company manager, refuses to disclose details as stockholders’ meeting is called for Marshalltown on March 1.
Cedar Falls March 4. Special. Fine of 10 dollars and costs assessed for use of an 0 foot seine against Carl Burnt at a residence three miles northeast of Janesville. Seizure executed by Waterloo deputy game warden Tom Waldron before R. E. Murray justice of the peace. Cattle to Cooney Blom. Cedar Falls March 4. Special. Forty head of cattle were to be driven to the county home in Mt. Vernon township. The cattle were bought by the supervisors on the St. Paul market for feed.
Fragmented OCR shows a vague report about an art event a city host is arranging. Mentions a quiet visit by someone named Gabe Ties Te, a pending Sunday recital, and a weeklong culinary event. Many words are garbled, but the piece hints at local cultural activities and upcoming performances.
A fragment from a historical page mentions a gunter event or trial. readable bits point to a local incident or public notice. Names and specifics are unclear, but the item hints at a regional occurrence involving authorities and community response.
Harold Pratt a former Waterloo resident is being questioned with three other men about a rural murder in St Paul tied to a bank robbery spree. Allegations involve Pratt’s possible involvement while a taxi driver, amid a police probe recalling the Oliver and peers killings in St Paul with a night of gunfire and a nearby witness report.
A report notes that Heo and Pratt along with two others were detained several days later in Wisconsin on unspecified charges. The article provides few details about their identities or the exact circumstances of the arrest.
Federal Prohibition Director Thorson reports a raid on a northern Iowa distillery seized a $40,000 plant with modern equipment and a daily capacity of 2004 gallons of 188 proof whiskey. He says warrants will be issued for many bootleggers and several well known businessmen who ran operations on a corporate basis and moved alcohol by truck to Omaha, Sioux City, and Des Moines for sale.
Ty Cobb manager of the Tigers was reported progressing nicely at Wilmer Hospital after a minor operation on his eyes early this week. The update came from Inside News Service notes on March 4.
Baptismal services will be held at Central Christian Church this evening following Rev. Rov. Tope's evangelistic sermon titled A Champion Knocked Out. The evangelist's wife and Walter Coons will offer special musical numbers. A capacity audience heard Rev. Mr. Jope's The Lodge and the Church last evening.
New York report cites Augustin Thomas claiming William Jennings Bryan before his death drafted a constitutional amendment to declare the United States a Christian nation and ban atheism free thought and Molinism as unconstitutional. Bevan was named a presidential candidate in 1908 per the source.
The West High boys glee club will be entered in the state music contest at Iowa City on May 6 7 and 8 alongside the other entries.
Miss Gail Wilbur music supervisor announced West High groups and soloists will compete at the district meet set for the third week in April at Mast High School. Participants include Olivia Enderlein pianist Violet Watters vocalist Maxine Kessley violinist and Craig Ellyson vocalist. The band and orchestra directed by Tealph Pronk will also enter the contests.
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