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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
4
Moody's Magazine recounts Barney Barnato dismissing a detailed engineer Blow and choosing practical judgment over scientific reports. Barnato refuses to read the maps and plans, asking only if the venture is good business and accepting Blow’s conclusion if it isn’t viable.
The article argues American vocal students gain technique in Europe but face chauvinism and limited chances in Paris. It notes about 3000 Americans study there, with few likely to “arrive,” and outlines the Paris Conservatoire path to engagements in opera houses then sublets to provincial theaters. It contrasts Beaux Arts polishing with technology training and mentions the French preference to keep money at home. The piece closes with a quotation from Ainslee's and an unrelated tip about smoothing irons.
A local advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills by J. K. Joder & Son claiming to neutralize poisons causing backache rheumatism and nervousness and restore kidney and bladder function. The First Presbyterian Church hosts a St Patrick's festival at the church Friday evening March 17.
New York March 16 A man who lost two thirds of his brain when a broken drill pierced his head is expected to live surgeons at Fordham hospital say. The 23 year old Nicamar Marzinuk of 393 Cherry street survived dire injuries and may set a surgical record.
New York close shows Canadian Pacific 2163, Pennsylvania 1263, Reading 156, Rock Island 299, Chicago Great Western 144, Northwestern 6.26, Atchison 6.0, Union Pacific 202, Southern Pacific 1164, United States Steel 79.5 and 118.25 for preferred, Great Northern 20.12, Missouri Pacific 5.39, New York Central 2, Prairie hay 13.00, bale 14.00, and livestock prices for native and western lambs and turkeys. Data furnished by Lamson Bros. & Co.
Waterloo friends of the family are told Ralph Melendy recently elected city engineer at Dubuque is son of Mrs. E M Melendy and nephew of Dr Ida Scott He studied at Boston School of Technology and worked in Peoria and Chicago He is a Dubuque native and grandson of the late Peter Melendy of Cedar Falls Estimates of hogs cattle and sheep receipts in Chicago for today show hogs 21000 cattle 7506 and sheep 14000 The cattle market opened slow and weak with Beeves 310 to 685 Western steers 440 to 565 stockers and feeders 400 to 580 cows and heifers 260 to 590 calves 625 850 The sheep market prices and cash wheat and corn bids follow with various grades and futures. Foley’s Honey and Tar praised by J W Kuhn of Princeton Neb as a reliable cough remedy.
A report detailing fire damage to the First M.E. Church will be prepared and presented tomorrow. Officials will review losses and outline next steps for recovery and repairs.
Classified notice lists a lost gold watch between ith and Franklin and east high school with a reward left at the Courier office. Also includes rental and trade notices for rooms and properties in Waterloo area and a land trade offer on 40 Iowa acres.
Local camp of Spanish War Veterans invites eligible members Friday evening to the G A R hall on Commercial street. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided in the mess hall after the meeting.
Architect Jones from Chicago arrived to inspect the building with an export steel worker this evening. The experts will determine the loss and insurers stand ready to pay the full amount of 22,500 dollars upon their decision. Also, Mrs Pagett’s farewell surprise last night in Quincy guests sang and danced during the evening.
A dry cleaning notice highlights full service offered by a shop. It emphasizes repair work on garments and frequent customer requests for pickup and delivery services.
A late hour menu was served and carried by the queenly party. The event details indicate a refined offering prepared for a distinguished group, with emphasis on hospitality and service at an unusual hour.
Rent ad from E. M. Storm & Co. offers a 20 by 100 foot corner room on the second floor near Black Hawk Bank Building and an improved ten acre tract near the city. Includes location details and contact via the agency.
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