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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
8
Marty Casebeer and Charles Burd left Chicago yesterday planning a long overland auto journey totaling a distance from Waterloo to Chicago. Burd intends to buy a new car. They aim to set a new endurance and speed record for the route.
The Linist choir held an afternoon rehearsal for the upcoming concert with singers Miss Blanche Gould alto Paul Davis bass Mrs Harry Sitworth soprano and Arthur Runn tenor participating in the session.
A man promoting a Chicago Great Western line extension says traffic officials are unfamiliar with the plan. He claims management will consider building along the old highway route past Hagerman and Yowning toward Cedar Falls, despite uncertain details.
The Cedar Rapids Commercial club adopts a plan for an interurban line from Urbana to Cedar Rapids. A small tax levy over two years will fund 20 percent, with 80 percent from bonds. A special election and petitions require about 2,000 signatures, with a goal of completing and operating the line by January 1, 1916, including depot proximity to the federal building.
Patents granted to Iowans include John P Quinn Lawton for automatic heat regulator David A Wolfe Turin for ship structure Hubert G Bemis Riceville for washing machine disk separators Miller E Conrad Atlantic for shoe William J Donneworth Chariton for seesaw Charles F Keables Indianola for road making machine William C Oswalt Percy Malibox John A Ammann Gefeva for automatic cut off and gas lights Albert E Beall Clinton for drainage system Orla H Watkins Clinton for worm gear driving mechanism Charles N Armfield Guthrie Center for spindle oiler Robert B Ballard Ft Dodge for explosive engine Lorwin W Garger Davenport for articulated engine.
Ten cent seats available at the Waterloo theatre starting Monday May 12 as the Al Gorrell company debuts with The Whirl pool. The special offer marks a historic entertainment bargain drawing thousands of patrons for the first three days of the week.
Contractor Charles Campbell with a force of workmen is erecting a frame residence for Harry Limbert at Third and Sullivan streets. It is two stories, half completed, and expected to cost 3500 with completion hoped by July 1. Limbert is a book keeper by occupation.
John Ritzinger and H. Beckman visited Hampton while Mrs Bateman traveled from Los Angeles and will reach Waterloo tomorrow. Beulah McDonald injured a finger at Willam Galloway Co. and was hospitalized. National Clothing owner I Lebowich bought Nick Scheuer residence at 714 Water St and plans a store there next summer. Lebowich gains 70 by 115 feet with possession August 15. A large electrical workers meeting failed to decide union recognition. Shriners travel through Waterloo en route to Dallas on a special Rock Island train. Lauritzen and Wasson win contract to erect the seven story Lyman building in Cedar Rapids. Williard Colburn marks his 80th birthday with active outdoor life.
Dysart town council met to review water pricing. Surrounding towns charge 80 to 40 cents per 1 000 gallons and after calculating pumping costs depreciation and labor the correct rate is 40 cents to cover expenses. The minimum stay at $5 remains. new customers pay $5 for 15 000 gallons.
The Y W C A announces Mrs. Anna Dulap as the new cafeteria director. She recently lived in Marshalltown and will begin work on Monday.
West Bankers defeated East players 13 to 2 in a game played last evening, securing a decisive win for the local team.
Furnished roof space for rent near car line inquire 622 West Ninth Street. Two modern furnished rentals with all improvements at 1661 Franklin Street. Wanted second hand flat top desk and chair addressed to A-8 care of Courier. Strawberries raspberries shrubs and bulbs for sale by F. O. Wildhagen Hammond Avenue phone 4807. Gas range and kitchen cabinet for sale call 1020 Wellington Street. Two large unfurnished rooms first floor rent nine dollars references required 505 Jefferson Street.
May 9 New York stock prices closed mixed with gains in United States Steel Amalgamated Copper and Northern Pacific while Illinois Central Missouri Pacific and New York Central showed modest losses. Strong activity in rails and treated industrials reflected a cautious trading day as the market absorbed early gains.
Classified notice listing an experienced typist position at Associated Mfg. Co. 64 Marsh-Place Bldg. Also for rent rooms or suite in a modern furnished house at 911 Mulberry. Includes additional ads for sale a motorcycle, a White Orpington rooster, and a nine room home for sale with hot water heat and garage near city park, price 6700 dollars.
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