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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1926
Page
4
A fragmentary account notes a chaotic scene in South Amant and nearby Sola. It mentions a hound and a pursuit but provides few verifiable details and no clear outcome or authorities.
Community gatherings focus on religious observances during Lent. Rev S24 at Paut's Methodist church preached on Christ's triumphal entry and Passion week. The Three Crosses theatre program featured Rev C W Baxelmon discussing the crosses of the penitent thief and Christ, with local pastors announcing upcoming talks at the Plaza theatre and other churches.
A scene at a breakfast restaurant unfolds as a pianist performs romantic tunes while a charming woman, rumored to teach at Emerson school, sits with her breakfast. Patrons drift into recollections of love as the music weaves through the chatter, ending with the lunch crew resuming their routines.
A grading contract in Clayton County covers 4.8 miles of primary Route No 19 from Postville to Monona with later gravel work. Jack Brown Construction Co of Lake Minn awarded the contract plus culvert work for 20 by 4 foot and related earth removal totaling about 98,821 cubic yards. Work includes hauling and placing corrugated pipe culverts and grading around other primary roads with surfacing planned later.
Bay area notes list that East High will host its annual golf tournament in April. The fragment references players such as Bill and Herbert and mentions awards and team participation, but details are incomplete and unclear.
John F. Loos died suddenly at his Nashua Iowa home at 615 a m. today after a four week illness. He was born February 12 1888 and had lived in Nashua for many years before moving to Waterloo. Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs Veronica Metcalf Greene and Mrs Cecelia Kinman Waterly a son Frank Loos Chicago four brothers Nicholas Nashua Fred Des Plaines AI Ed Chicago and one City and two sisters Mrs William Stout Oregon and Mrs Fred Ties Oregon three grandchildren. Remains at O Keefe Towne mortuary until Saturday morning then transported to Nashua for funeral services at St Michaels Cemetery.
A jury was paneled this morning in Rock Island Bridge & Iron Works vs EyIokson Construction Company. Judge TE PB Stiles presiding. Plaintiff seeks 1000 for structural steel for a Mason temple project. Defendant counters with 7500, including 3000 for alleged wrongful attachment and 2500 for failure to deliver steel in order and lost time. Indictment against Charles Webb was dismissed as he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of Wynor in municipal court.
Navy pushes to recruit 500 men per week during 1926 to replace 24,000 terms expiring in the famine period. The War Department aims to have 500 men on duty at recruiting stations nationwide by June, with Wake States noted in the effort.
Railroad officials of two roads here meet in Speeting tevaitpel to discuss a promised settlement and other matters. The gathering spot and surrounding details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but mention of Waterton and Orinda Eichmbere appears among the readable items.
A cloud hangs over American racing as bookmakers and insiders accuse figures at Hawthorne and other tracks of race fixing. Prominent jockeys and trainers face calls for action after the Kentucky racing association and the New York Jockey Club purge suspected players. One Chicagoan millionaire reportedly paid purses from his own funds to shield meetings, intensifying the uproar across the sport.
Politiken reports the former German emperor requests permission to travel to Denmark for the funeral of Dowager Queen Louise in Copenhagen on Sunday.
Harold A Clark son of Mr and Mrs Budd Clark was injured on Wednesday morning while on his way to school. Three boys were on a pony when one horse cut in front of the other, throwing Harold and the pony to the pavement. Harold was taken to a hospital and remained unconscious for a time but is expected to recover in a few days. The incident occurred on West Main Street.
An old advertisement touts Adlerika as a total internal cleanse. It claims the buckthorn bark glycerine mixture removes poisons, relieves gas, bloating, sour stomach, and nervous symptoms, with doctors endorsing its effectiveness.
The Waterloo ticket manager announces the first mass meeting for the city election at 8 o clock tonight in the Galloway club building Westfield. Mayor candidate Glenn A. Tibbitts will be the principal speaker with others to address. Tibbitts and city solicitor candidate Walter P. Jensen spoke last night at Carpenter hall as Union Labor bureau entertainment. Tibbitts urged every man and woman in Waterloo to vote on Monday March 29.
An advertisement claims Maya’s medicine cured stomach and liver troubles after five months of use. It urges readers to try a simple harmless preparation said to remove catarrhal poisons from the intestines and alter inflammation. One dose will convince or money refunded.
A prescription product Thoxine claims to stop night coughs in 15 minutes with money back guarantee. It is said to be harmless, free of chloroform or dope, suitable for children. Sold by Miller at Worth and Sycamore Drug Co and other drug stores.
City amateur basketball tournament at East High switches from Tuesday to Monday and from Wednesday to Tuesday due to a junior class play. Illinois Central Bath Packing and First Baptist will play Monday evening. winners meet Tuesday night for city title, losers for third place.
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