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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
3
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims relief within five minutes, preventing fermentation and digesting food, with a 50-cent case offering enough to cure most dyspepsia cases.
At the Logan Avenue Evangelical parsonage Rev. 4 G Walz was offered a unanimous call to serve as pastor for another year after two successful years. The church cites growth and goodwill among members and local business leaders who signed the petition for his return. The annual conference decides in two weeks, with a possible reassignment to another church, though Waterloo residents hope he stays.
Shell Rock Iowa March 13 Special One smallpox case remains under quarantine with officials noting the disease does not appear to be widespread locally The article contrasts Iowa's health with outbreaks cited in California Nebraska and Texas while Secretary Sumner in Des Moines confirms the singular case and overall good community health.
Voters brace for a crowded field as up to five tickets compete. Headquarters opened in Syndicate block led by W. R. French with A. H. Holt managing. Iowa delegates endorse Senator Albert B. Cummins for the Republican presidential nomination, while Taft wins in the Ninth District convention in Council Bluffs amid roiling debates between Taft and Roosevelt supporters.
Washington March 16 Attorney General Wickersham indicated a strong likelihood of a rehearing being asked of the Supreme Court in the patent monopoly case decided yesterday by a divided bench four to three. He said he had taken the matter up with the parties at issue and asked if a rehearing was desired. The government, not a party to the suit, can act only through the defeated parties. The rehearing would be asked on the ground that a full bench had not passed on the case. There are pending before the judiciary committee bills aimed at reaching the same result, inspired by the government’s suits against United Shoe Machinery Company.
Waterloo residents learn Herbert McCornack brother of Mrs Nesbit has become a millionaire from a milk separating contrivance. Formerly of Elgin Alabama native, he moved east twenty years ago at age thirty. Wealth estimated at $140000 a year with further patents ahead. He is developing more inventions with practical applications. Dr E A McCornack, his brother, lives in Elgin. His marriage to his wife occurred while he was at medical college in Chicago.
Mrs Wiegert enjoyed a visit with Mrs John Hansen of Waterloo on Tuesday. Fred Thoms celebrated his birthday with relatives and friends Wednesday evening. Elsie Freatien spent the past work with relatives at Wavgerly. Rose Neverman was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday evening when
School began with spring term teachers Florence and Raymond Riedesel. Numerous residents visited Waterloo Waverly Tripoli and Readlyn for births weddings and visits. John Hiedeman, John Sttumme, Fred Wente, and Herman Wehling acted on county seat and business matters. Mrs Koepke and Laura traveled to Riceville for a wedding while Bertha Minger and Amanda Sundermeier connected with county farms and kin.
A brief notice notes travel with relatives in Valerico over the past week, indicating a short family visit.
Gresham Ta March 12 August oehine plans to build a barn this spring. Gresham school closed last Friday. Miss Lehmalle of Waterloo will return for spring term after vacation. Mrs Arlen Steely and family visited Waterloo last week. John Albright of Waterloo visited his parents. Roy Miller of Raymond spent Sunday with relatives. J C Wildebrant and Mr and Mrs Holdiman were in Waterloo on business. Miss Coral Newsom of Dunkerton visited the Albright home. Wm Mether bought a new 12 horsepower gasoline engine. Kynett and Maurice Haehlen left for La Porte City to visit grandparents.
Iowa City Iowa March 72 In the finals for the University of Iowa debating championship the iZetagathian Literary society team defeated the Irving institute duo to win. Winners were William H Antes Waverly Melvin J Mackey Algona and George G Glick Muscatine. Irving institute reps were J H Anderson West Liberty Fred R Bisbe Williamsburg and Charles J Meloy Fort Dodge. Topic: That Monopolistic Business Combinations Being an Interstate Business Should Be Regulated by a Federal Commission Constitutionality Granted. Mackey praised for rebuttal and Blythe slated to represent Iowa in May.
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