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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1929
Page
6
Des Moines May 1 Rain soaked fields delaying oats and barley seeding and halting corn preparation except in small drier uplands. Up to 34 percent of oats remain unsown in parts of south central and northeastern counties. Early oats grow fair while wheat yellowing from moisture and fruit bloom is irregular.
Dr. John Biel will entertain the Mitchell County Medical society and their ladies at dinner at the Cleveland hotel Osage Ia Thursday evening. Guests from North Dakota include Jake Hoffman and daughter Mrs Maren Moon visiting at the C H Hoffman home Feirmont N D and brother in law Peter Graft of Fayette who is seriously ill.
Miss Clairenora Stinnes daughter of Hugo Stinnes and Soderstrom Swedish sportsman travel the world by motor beginning in Berlin in 1927. They crossed deserts mountains and bandit country, left Los Angeles April 10 aiming for New York June 1, plan to sail to Portugal then through Spain France back. They speak five languages and she plans to write and lecture later. Gargoyle Mobiloil official manager H and Dickey aids their U S journey.
In Cincinnati on May 1 Aug ust Bruck, a 34 year old bootlegger linked to Remus, was found shot in a downtown hotel room attended by a party. A pear handled revolver and two drained glasses were found. detectives say bullets struck him from behind as he moved toward the bathroom, with two women and a man leaving in a state of agitation.
In Independence Iowa May 1 a special report notes no work has begun on highway No 11 north of the city though materials are on the ground awaiting favorable weather and ground conditions. Eiderhorn ducks are protected in Teeland to safeguard the elderdown industry.
Robert W. F. Schmidt son of Prof Louis B Schmidt Ames and nephew of Eliis E Wilson serves as assistant survey chief for Curtiss Flying Service on the preliminary survey for a 430 acre airport at Glenview Illinois. After Glenview he will work in Cleveland Louisville and New Orleans. Curtiss aims a 10 year contract with China to build airports there.
Mister Jinks, racing for Stockbridge stables, took the 2000 Guineas at New Market England. Gragadour finished second and Gay Day third as the favorite paid 5 to 1, with Gragadour 4 to 1 and Gay Day 20 to 1.
Dodge Brothers March shipments show a 7 765 unit rise from February, up over 48 percent. Senior six, New six and trucks post large gains, with Senior six up 141 percent and New six up 40 percent. Sales chief Matheson cites New Bridge Brothers six models and affordable prices fueling a record spring market.
A severe hailstorm and brief deluge struck Manchester Indiana at about 5 30 Tuesday evening. The ground was covered by hailstones for a few moments. A light frost was reported Monday morning.
A Nepalese royal representative took delivery of Studebaker cars in Calcutta and faced a 38 mile raft shipment then 18 miles of driving to Khatiandu. The final 18 miles required aerial cable transport over mountains for royal vehicles. The king’s auto operation spans 32 miles of Nepal’s road network.
Samuel J. Longfellow Purchases the three story brick building at 324 Fourth Street East from Lore Alford of West Palm Beach. The upper two floors house Central Labor Union and locals, while the first floor stores Cadlings Drapery. The 20 foot frontage property was negotiated by John T. Goss Land Company. price undisclosed.
In Algiers Morocco on May 1 fast motors replace fast horses for racing as town governors and residents attend a grand prize event. Citizens travel great distances to see the Gent Grand Prix and many own cars preferring American makes.
The Waterloo Retail Merchants' association notes seventeen newcomers entering the city and twenty moving away. Newcomers include Allen Fred of 1002 Randolph, Amburn G B of 114 Greenwood, Blankenship W B of 116 Fourteenth West, Bloes J H of 137 Joder, Bond L H of 125 Butler, Eibey Fred of 530 Adams, Hills Harry of 822 Fourth East, Hull Rev B D of 200 Independence, McMullen Howard of 723 Frenkiln, Nolan Eugene of 126 Peek, Palmer E of 421 Saxon, Perkins Mrs George of 102 Madison, Schlosser Nick of 210 Thompson Lee Roy of 430 Bayard, Trebon Charles of 435 Cottage, Whannel L M of 211 Summit, Wilharm A J of 818 Barclay North.
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