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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
4
Late yesterday afternoon a car parked on Water street burst into flames after alcohol cans inside ignited. Rus Price, 22, was arrested on bootlegging and unlawful transportation charges as firemen contained the blaze. Bail was posted at 550 cash and a Saturday hearing was set.
John Ryan will be appointed acting postmaster in charge of the Des Moines office in a few days to act until a successor is named for Z. C. Thornburg who died Sunday. The notice lists multiple Iowa briefs from Shenandoah New Hampton Fort Dodge Ottumwa Tarleton Maquoketa Keokuk Perry Spirit Lake Council Bluffs and more.
Waterloo scouts plan sale of Kiwanis cabin near Elk Run donated by the Kiwanis club. Proceeds fund a new Kiwanis building at the Waverly campsite costing about 750 dollars. Final hike to Kiwanis planned for Saturday May 16 with over 150 scouts expected, meeting Lincoln Park at 9 a.m. before transport to the cabin.
Washington May 6 The Army reports riding horses bred today are superior to those of the past despite a drop in overall numbers. Quartermaster officers note strong demand for remount sires, with over 1500 applications, and describe efforts to breed using Thoroughbred Arab and Morgan stock to boost prices and quality nationwide.
Neighbors in the Franklin street area chased a wild civet cat found lamed by a car. The animal was netted and placed in a tin basket with a screen, blue ribbon tail fragment hinting it as a pet. A reporter noted the wire cage was partly off as the creature was claimed or freed.
London observers witnessed a demonstration of unbreakable spectacle glass using hammers and a shotgun. The new glass can be ground to any lens curvature and is pitched for sportsmen and football players to prevent eye injuries from shattered glass in crashes.
Uncle Harry and family discuss child health stressing sound nourishment and environment. They compare modern living unfavorably with grandparents’ rural upbringing, arguing prevention and steady development build robust futures and reduce illness.
A civic group meets in Waterloo to plan methods for achieving a complete population tally in the state census. Mayor Gnagy invites business and civic leaders, with Townsley set to address Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary clubs on enumerate challenges. Dogs trained as living hot water bottles provide warmth between tent and person.
The April financial report by City Clerk Charles C. MacKay shows depository cash of 78390.11 with 50966.56 in outstanding warrants and a net operating balance of 28323.55 as of April 30. Warrants issued total 38563.73 while cancellations reduce obligations to 54561.74. The consolidated fund holds 48465.77 with warrants of 20624.16. bond accounts hold 55951.60 for bond retirement.
English china clay is identified as the most essential import for the pottery industry, highlighting its critical role in production and supply chains.
Marshalltown Times-Republican surveys Washington gossip on Cummings senatorial succession and Dickinson candidacy, noting Bowman's rumored bid for governor and possible U S Senate run. The piece warns Bowman may face opposition from Hickelberg and questions linked to Brookhart.
Fragmentary text notes a shift in political sentiment with Cummins rising after illness and Brookhart’s fall from favor. It references La Follette, Shipstead, Bowman, and opposition groups, implying a reshaped field and diminished chances for challengers.
The passage suggests Cummins could run again to win easily if conditions allow and may be forced to race again as a safety precaution, regardless of his personal desire. The note frames his age as the main handicap and hints at an outlook favoring his another appearance.
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