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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
1
Theodor Graham v O K Wright jury remained undecided after 21 hours of deliberation. Jurors asked for extra instructions and show no sign of compromise as they weigh a $5909 bequest alleged to have been influenced by undue influence.
Mayor Thompson confronted Oscar Hoy with a clenched fist and threats in the City Hall hallway after Hoy left a Just Government League meeting. A crowd gathered and Hoy considered taking action, but left without responding.
George Oliver, arrested on embezzlement charges, was found not guilty in Justice Knapp's court after a hearing today. The case involved $19 and stemmed from a former partnership in a restaurant. Oliver presented receipted bills to prove proper handling of business matters.
In Brandon Iowa on March 14 a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Printup was hosted at the Miller home with about five attendees. Several local notes follow including visits by Mrs. Sarah Van Skike and Elmer Winsor, a successful farm sale with a horse selling for 250 dollars, and plans for new gravel to be laid for six houses in Perk's addition.
Herbert K. Job argues for strong federal protection of migratory birds after a three month study in northwest Canada. He urges vigorous measures to safeguard breeding grounds, enforce new laws, and unite citizens, officials, and sportsmen to save critical wildfowl stocks from decline.
Mrs. Sarah Anna Bender aged 73 died shortly after 11 o clock at her home 1228 Franklin Street after a long illness from diabetes and complications since last November. She was wife of Martin Bender and survived by daughter Mrs. Mathews and son Oscar Bender. The family resided in Waterloo for nearly two years, from Iowa. Remains will be taken to Lawler for burial, departing tomorrow evening via the Chicago Great Western.
El Reno residents Mr and Mrs Frances Nugent depart for home after visiting his parents at 115 Leland and 315 Leland avenues. The American restaurant on Fourth street west opened a month ago by R E Marshall and Z Wyatt failed to open this morning. owners absent. Infant Paul Hickman died last night at 10. Burial arrangements set for 2:30 tomorrow at Fairview, Kistner mortuary handling preparations. Waterline Medical Society met at the Y M C A with Dr Clifford G Grube speaking to members at the semi monthly gathering. luncheon followed.
For sale listings include a good bicycle with coaster brake and new tires priced at 6.50 and 33 Archer Ave. Furniture priced for quick sale at 612 Oaklawn Ave. Also notice seeking a second cook and assistant pastry cook for Home cafeteria Lat Nat's Bank Blog.
The Burnett immigration bill moves to the senate with the literacy test retained. Some officials expect President Wilson to veto partly over the literacy requirement.
Snow and rain with a biting northwest wind was reported from central and west Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The snow was one of the latest on record for central Texas, with colder weather forecast for tonight raising fears for fruit trees and gardens. The article notes Christmas tree decorations made of colored sugar.
The article recounts Judge Erskine facing a cascade of circumstantial hints after his daughter is detained by police. A theft note leads Hammerstein & Co to a trap, while a hidden letter prompts a pardon for Edna MacAlpine, exposing a web of revenge and mistaken conviction. A confession then clears a sister and reveals a bank agent presence in the judge’s family.
Reinbeck on March 19 notes residents visiting relatives in Conrad Marshalltown Waterloo Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Events include a basket social by Alpha Zeba class, residents returning from Kansas City and Ackley, resignations at Reinbeck mercantile, and a meerschaum pipe reportedly owned by Visconsin Grandonico in Springfield.
Ad invites readers to use Musterole a white mustard oil ointment for relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsilitis croup stiff neck asthma rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains bruises chilblains frostbite and chest colds. Available in 25¢ and 5¢ jars plus a $2.50 hospital size. order by mail if needed with testimonials from Nurse Bleadinghizer Washington Pa.
An old fashioned advertisement touts GETS-IT as a safe fast corn remover. It pledges no painful plasters salves knives or bleeding and claims corns and calluses shrivel and come off in two seconds. Available for 25 cents at druggists or by mail from E Lawrence & Co. Waterloo retailer Wangler Bros Co carries it locally.
A historical pipe bears the date 1811 etched along its length and is tied to a lineage of ownership by the holder’s grandfather, noted as an Italian doctor. The artifact connects to early 19th century provenance and family heritage.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Myers as a permanent Waterloo specialist for chronic diseases of men women and children. It promises rapid results and a thorough exam with no charge for services, asks married ladies to be accompanied, and notes office hours at 712 Sycamore Street opposite Ellis Hotel with restricted hours on some days.
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.