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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1912

Page

3

Lecture Series to Feature Archbishop Keane in Waterloo

Admission is free as Archbishop James J. Keane of Dubuque delivers four lectures at the Waterloo theatre March 27, 28, 29 and 30 under Knights of Columbus sponsorship. The series covers The Divinity of Christ The Church of Christ The Good Things of Christ and The Social Problem and its Remedy. Music directors Scott Prowell and Kenneth E. Runkel organize the orchestra and choirs with vocal selections each evening. Also on Sunday at 7:30 W B R Sandford speaks on Forces What Ruin Cities at Westminster Presbyterian.

James J. Keane Dubuque Waterloo Theatre Knights of Columbus Council K. of C. Order Waterloo Knights of Columbus Kenneth BE. Runkel

City in Brief Presents Local Notes and Business

City in brief offers a collage of local happenings from clergy to commerce. Notes cover eyewear promotions at Buchanan's, moves and visits of residents, new hires in architecture, tent contracts for Vinton chautauqua, Western Union messenger motorcycles, and minor civic updates on voter registration and quarantine cases in Waterloo.

Ohio inventor claims perfect machine to turn waste paper into wood

Ohio inventor Oliver R. Barber has perfected a machine that converts old newspapers and straw into artificial wood for building materials, railroad ties, or furniture. Early samples range from 1/8 inch thick to boards four by twelve feet, and the material can be fireproofed, waterproofed, colored, polished, and embossed.

Ohio Oliver R. Barber Canada

Health hits of household service in Austria union move

Vienna based Journal of the American Medical Association reports a newly formed Austrian union of household servants. Early findings link cramped, poorly ventilated homes and long shifts to anemia rheumatic complaints and nervous disorders. Cooks avoid gastric issues by tasting food frequently. Union aims to improve conditions to cut illness rates.

Vienna Journal of the American Medical Association Austria Austrian Union of Household Servants

Beetle Mushroom Farmer Shows Ant Like Intelligence

Scientists report a beetle Bos trychide that farms mushrooms by boring wood, filling holes with fungus to create beds. Prof J Bouverie notes the species prepares a garden bed, spawns it, and produces edible mushrooms for home use, suggesting higher insect intelligence.

Prof J. Bouverie Bouverie Ieele

Paul Davis Dry Goods Opening Tonight At Big Store

The Paul Davis Dry Goods company invites ladies and others to attend the spring opening tonight at the corner of Commercial and Fourth streets. Beautiful goods, gowns, spring suits, novelties and specialties are displayed under bright lights in an artistic arrangement. The store has been crowded as shoppers show appreciation for the season's showing. Crystal Patent Flour sells for $1.45 per sack. Also mentions a boxing boxing match between Carl Y Brown and Jesse Slaymaker. match off due to purse issues and unclear promotion. Brown or manager could not be reached for verification. Year W. B. Sanford on Forces That Ruin Cities at Westminster.

Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Davenport Rock Island Carl Y Brown Jesse’ Slaymaker Albany Illinois Theatre Tri-City Davenport Times Tri-Cities Borwn Illinois Brown George Stehock

Death Oggurred at the Hospital in Waterloo

Frank Klinefelter died at 1 45 pm after a illness with Brights disease. He had been ill since February and was native of the region with ties to Minnesota and South Dakota. He lived in Waterloo six years and worked for Klinefelter Bros livery. He was married with no children. A brother Arthur in South Dakota could not be reached. Relatives in Waterloo include TW Klinefelter and James F J W and KM Klinefelter cousins. His father and mother preceded him in death. The body was taken to Kistner undertaking parlors for funeral arrangements.

Frank Klinefelter Pital Bright Ile Devedent Minnesota South Dakota Waterloo Klineirker Bros. Livery Company Arthur TW. Klinefelter M. Klinefelter CB. Miller Charles Miller Kistner Undertaking Pariers

Calvary Evangelical Church Preaching Services Today

Pastor Hid Faust will preach at both services of Calvary Evangelical Church. Morning theme God’s Family Reena. Evening topic Seeing Christ. Cordial invitation extended to all.

Calvary Evangelical Church Hid Faust Christ

Challenge Accepted Today in Burlington Sunday Schools

The Burlington Sunday schools accepted a membership contest proposed by Weater ino. It starts Easter Sunday and ends the last Sunday in June. Points: one for each attendee and one for each Bible brought. Schools report Mondays to A G Reid, Waterloo Sunday School union secretary. J R Vaughan presides.

Burlington Weaterino Ares A. G. Reid Waterloo Sunday School Union Waterloo Sunday School J. R. Vaughan The Sunday School Union

Warrants Sworn On Serious Charge In Ford Murder Case

Des Moines reports warrants sworn today against Elmer and ftoy Schneider of Omaha charging them with the March 4 murder of Street Car Conductor Frank Ford. Robbery alleged as the motive, though Ford’s assailants were frightened away. Local police claim responsibility for the arrest.

Des Moines Elmer and Ftoy Schneider Omaha Frank Ford Ford

Street car bandits arrested in Los Angeles under names

Two men in Los Angeles were arrested last night on street car bandit charges, identified as Ray Mettle and Willis Knowles. The suspects are linked to a robbery spree, with police filing preliminary reports. Crystal Patent flour is advertised at 1.45 per sack, available through all grocers.

Los Angeles Cal Ray Mettle Willis Knowles Schneider Brothers

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