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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
11
A Wright County official sketches a massive 160 acre township high school to bring modern classrooms, a band room, gym, library, and outdoor sports to the countryside. He argues farm wealth can fund such schools without city money, transforming rural education and keeping students on the farm.
March 28 report from Allison notes mayoral and council results, plus elected officers including Elliott treasurer and Merill assessor. The town and surrounding area recount visits, church activities, school absences for a teachers convention, and multiple local real estate transfers. The piece also covers hospital visits, moving pictures, church services, and upcoming construction plans in nearby Jesup.
Mr and Mrs David Beardsley of Freeport Illinois arrived in Raymond toward Easter to visit relatives and attend church with the Gaston family. Mrs Beardsley, formerly Ethel Gaston, is expected to stay through Easter. Other local notes mention injuries and family visits including Chas Hintzman injuring a finger at a saw and several Raymon d residents hosting or visiting relatives in Waterloo and Waterloo area.
Denver Denyer March 27 Mr and Mrs Clarenee Ford went to Waterloo where Mrs Ford had an operation Mrs Herman Clausing did business in Waterloo Wednesday Mrs John Hoffman entertained Thimble Bee ladies on Thursday John Mooney of Waverly was a business caller Ed Meyers of Waverly was a welcome caller Sunday Carl Tins visited relatives in Waterloo Saturday John Hiedeman has a porch built Great many attended the funeral of the late Mrs Otto Wath ers in Waverly Monday Mrs F Hagerman and son Fred of Waverly attended the funeral of the late Mr C Oufreagge in Maxfield church Monday Grandmother Schumacher returned Monday from Waterloo Ernest Kehe wife and daughter
A household tip notes that hard water salts form a lime coating inside kettles. Regular washing inside and outside with hot water and Gold Dust dissolves salts, keeping the kettle smooth longer. Rinse with clear warm water and refill with cold water before heating.
In Jesup on March 20 Harry Houck visited Independence and several residents toured Waterloo. Easter programs are being prepared by churches. Mrs Doris Reed of Waterloo visits with her parents Amos and Mrs Haskins. Marjorie Place recovered from illness. Local poultry fanciers Campbell and Pardner issue a 1912 mating list printed by Place Printing. Mrs Shane visits son Tor in Watering. A Norfolk minister preached in Otterville and Rev Irvine administered communion there. Spring hopes grow as spring seems near. City election results: L Bordner elected mayor, council includes A Howey F Nunnemacker A Slatt and new members NE Young and A Emerson. E O F club marked its tenth anniversary with a four course supper at the Walker home. Toasts followed by remarks from Place, W W Jer, Dr Joynt, Mrs G OW Young, Mrs C A Marsh and Mrs A C Knowles. Mrs H A Houck served as toastmistress. The evening featured cards and a program.
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