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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
12
Peter Radford argues farmers fund industry and pay the payroll for railroads, manufacturers, mining, banks, and merchants. He cites the national agricultural value around 12 billion dollars and urges industries to retrench to preserve wage levels, calling for elimination of waste and extravagance.
Berlin reports a Baden peasant with forces in Flanders sent a laconic letter home. He writes briefly of staying alive and asks his wife to spank the Voy in bad, a curt joke reflecting wartime austerity. His wife publicizes the note, highlighting brevity and modest humor amid service.
John McCormack may appear in Waterloo during the Iowa Music Teachers' institute in May. To secure the concert, $1,600 must be guaranteed. tickets cost $2.50 each with seven additional concerts included. Charles Sindlinger coordinates the plans and requests early ticket counts to set the working basis. Hundreds of teachers from around Iowa are expected, making it the largest gathering for the event.
A German soldier Adolph writes letters to Bertha: if the boy misbehaves spank him. he survives a wound and jokes about earning the Iron Cross when a sergeant pins it after orders to stand still. The exchange shows humor amid wartime hardships.
New York reports Willie Black burn, champion roller skater, enters the sprints on March 17 at Madison Square Garden and the 24 hour race starting at midnight. Olie Moore, 1905 Cincinnati champion, will partner Blackburn in the grind.
Norman J. Miller, 44, formerly with Mt Morris college, died in Rockyford Colorado. He was son of the late Jacob Miller of Orange township, born in the county. He taught school before health failed, moved to Colorado eight years ago. Survived by widow and two sons aged 14 and 16, plus brothers J Miller, J J Miller, and Worden Miller. Funeral planned at Rockyford.
County Attorney Wenner visits Des Moines on business. Several residents, including Miss Trose Smith and Miss Emily Porter, spend weekends with relatives in Grundy Center and La Porte City. Newborn girl at 1004 S Williston, and a nine pound son born at Maple Street. Local service and business travel, with automobilists planning a dinner at Hotel Russell Lamson and horses shipped to Europe. community updates through town chatter.
Local items report on livestock committee plots and road work near Waterloo, a May marriage announcement for Hoy Thies and Mabel Taylor, transfers and services planned in the county, a funeral procession for PL Ghelsen in Denver, and updates on residents traveling or visiting nearby towns. The county fair and farmers institute prizes are noted.
A mixed classified page lists for rent small houses and rooms in Wellington with phone contacts, sale of household furniture at 416 W 7th, a 1914 Sayon demonstrator, small safes and 50 cent fees for bartering, saddle seeking and caregiver ads, a graphophone trade for a horse, and a notice of forfeiture to Ada L. Purvis for failure to pay the balance on Lot 7 Block 3 Conger Park Addition Waterloo Iowa with 7 percent interest and costs, due in 30 days from March 8, 1975.
A Diamond Thief fled from DeVoe Jewelry store after swapping gems for $180 and escaping at 1 06. DeVoe Jewelry later recovered another diamond ring worth $200. Miller, 32, from Ta., was arrested and faces term in the pom tendury for daveeny. He admitted thefts and sold items at a restaurant for $8, aiding the church’s revival meetings led by Dr. Davies at Chit iproadve Kepview.
William Fairbatrn wins a $5 prize for best thirty care of yellow corn. An account prize pays Rt for ten cure of yellow corn. A $1 prize goes to Wurles. Henry Farriatra takes second prize for a single ear of yellow corn.
Yesterday marked a red letter day in East Park Presbyterian history as the church welcomed 12 KEW members. The event drew a record attendance, with the clergyman noting strong communal interest and future activities planned for growth.
Voters share strong interest as polls close at 7 pm. By noon 31 men and 3 women had voted on the west side with rival factions G C Jamxon and Ht B Swisher vying for leadership against incumbent director Lantson. East Waterloo marked 150 voters by noon with candidates Sage Arbuckle and Waly seeking reelection.
State Superintendent Deyoe directs all county high schools to teach agriculture manual training and domestic science starting July 1, 1915. Rural one room schools excluded. Domestic science requires kitchen and workroom with listed equipment. manual training needs tools such as saws planes chisels and measuring tools.
A large Grace church audience heard Dr. A. J. Northrup deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Waterloo Business College graduates. The service featured class colors, flowers, Miss Edyth Wyant on organ, a chorus led by Miss Patti Lindner, and a vocal solo by Miss Lindner as part of the musical program.
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