This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
6
A customer sought new eyeglass mounts but found her recent purchase uncomfortable or ill fitting. The shop fixed the mounting, showing proper adjustment and comfort. It highlights the value of experienced eye-glass adjustment over replacing parts.
William Goodfellow, resident of the Fourth ward for over two years while confined in the city jail, claims he can vote in the March 25 municipal election. He was released after a drunken sentence and intends to register to vote at the precinct. The city features multiple campaign headquarters and upcoming lectures by Archbishop James Weane and Kenneth E. Runkel with musical solos by Mrs. Runkel.
Owner may claim the gold watch by calling at the Courier office, identifying the property and paying for the ad. A five room modern house is wanted for a man and wife only, address FL, care of Leurier.
The Yetter & Waters dry goods store plans a two day spring opening tomorrow and the following day. Rich stock from Chicago and decorations highlight the event as a prime opportunity for economical buyers to find quality women’s wear at favorable prices. Every section features the season’s choicest offerings and prices aim for bargains.
W L Harding a six term Woodbury county representative announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in Sioux City on March 18. Born October 3 1877 he rose from a farm in Oscellina County to Cedar Falls Morningside College and a law practice in Sioux City where he was elected to the legislature in 1906 and has served since.
A Water on nes booster suggested a mass meeting of business, professional, and industry leaders to discuss and endorse candidates from all tickets. The aim is to avoid scratching and elect officers who truly represent the city across its diverse sections.
An appeal to Rev John G Speistien general secretary of the Towns Sunday Association urges Sunday, March 24 as Association Day. It marks the 47th annual convention of the Sunday school movement with events at Weld in Watts and Fane. Delegates are urged to participate in framing plans.
A young man just back from college tried a bike ride down a steep gradient. He lost control and fell hard on the macadam road. Two men found him lying, and he explained he had great velocity and lost central gravity. One man dismissed him as a foreigner.
A meeting in U M parlors named a 30 member board and elected officers led by President Judge Franklin D. Taft and Vice President Ben R. Lichty. The group includes Catholics and Protestants and plans to watch over youths to prevent trouble, with no financial requirements.
A telegram reports Christ Knudsen an electrician and member of local No. 280 of the union was killed in Gary Indiana. The note lists his father’s Waterloo address and states relatives are being notified. Authorities sought next of kin and issued telegrams to locate family.
Waterloo business leaders are urged to join the Town Criers club to boost civic pride and advertising efforts. The group promises banquets lectures and trips to conventions while stressing unity across city divisions to keep Waterloo progressive. Members invited to apply as soon as possible.
Noon today Frank Boyle manager of Waterloo’s baseball team and key promoter of the new league left for Dubuque and will travel to Winton to confer with the local baseball association. If concert patrons feel their money’s worth was not delivered refunds will be offered at the door of First Congregational church Tuesday night.
A notice invites readers to be in Rock Island to attend the meet scheduled for Wednesday of this week.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.