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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
1
In Manilla and Council Bluffs a porter's misdelivered suitcase led Mrs. Olsen to receive twelve bottles of liquor instead of clothing. Allen Barber and Mr. Olsen reacted with shock while the rightful owner faced loss and confusion as officials tried to swap the cases.
Boone County Board of Supervisors sets a May 28 special election to fund primary roads, making Boone the first in the state to decide the issue. Black Hawk County plans a June 3 vote, Johnson County a June 23 polling date.
Sioux City voters will decide in a special election on June 16 whether to recall Mayor Wallace M. Short. The move follows a petition by E. J. Stason. the original date was June 11, amended to June 16 to allow a Tuesday vote. The candidate must file a petition signed by 1,034 voters.
Davenport, May 12. Following a capital increase for the federal system of bakeries of Oklahoma the company expands to New York City with a $1 100 065 capital. J Reed Lane, Davenport businessman, will depart for New York to manage the new City bakeries and relocate his home eastward.
Yama Ja March 12. The Tama hog market draws farmers from miles around since Cudahy Bros. opened a large buying station last winter. Up to 17 cars have been handled in a day at the Cudahy yards. Local yards were not ready to receive hogs until three weeks ago, but now teams and trucks come daily to secure top prices. Last week prices averaged about 20,835 dollars, prompting more farmers within a wide radius to truck hogs to Tama once roads are clear.
A discussion on automotive accessories argues manufacturers should supply top quality parts. It notes that some items, like cord tires and certain spark plugs, are priced for long term value rather than low upfront cost. Consumers are urged to consult dealers to choose reliable components.
Manchester High plans a 33 student graduation with two class plays at the city opera house. May 25 features a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Beatty, with May 27 and 28 presenting Mice and Mer and The Lion and the Mouse. Graduation exercises follow on March 29 with diplomas presented by Superintendent J. Howard.
Mrs. Jaeyn Erxe of Iola Kansas credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of female troubles and pain She urges others to write for confidential free advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass to aid their recovery
A county and city fundraising effort outlines subscription totals for victory bonds. Sergt Foster and other enlistees are highlighted for supporting a large quota, with reports noting over 150000 to 160000 in subscriptions and plans to hire a paid secretary for the commercial organization. May 12 message from Falls mentions recruitment and service.
Newton selects Harry Sheark, formerly of Newton and now linked with Kansas City light companies, as city manager at a salary of 3000 dollars.
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