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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
10
The advertisement showcases heavy velvet carpets in tan green brown and red with borders and stairs to match. It highlights 23 patterns medium priced and a strong selection including 15 cent Best quidity Body Brussels with 30 patterns at $1.65 grade and special offers across a large range of heavy Alaminster carpets.
Real estate transfers include Fosselmann to Water ton Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co lot 2 block 11 and Guardian Fosselman to Water tow part of same addition for 33.24. Transfers also show Briden to Galloway-Gibson Investment Co and related lots in Galloway for 1. The James Gardiner company listings note real estate rentals and insurance. A telegram reports Dr J Sedgwick’s appendicitis operation and patient Minnie Crippen recovering. family updates from Buffalo and Waterloo.
A reminiscence on Mathew Brady, the early Civil War photographer, who pioneered field photography with wet plate processes. The piece recounts his daring exploits, wartime risks, and the preservation of his negatives and panorama work for readers.
Churches across Waterloo honored mothers with white flowers and special services. Rev John Bunyan Smith of Walnut Street Baptist delivered an inspiring sermon that moved many to tears, while A M Dixon traveled to read an original poem at First Baptist. Rev W F Spry spoke on motherhood at First M E.
L A Mann of Cedar Falls reports meeting an interesting character at Spirit Lake who recounts an incredible tale of surviving the USS Maine explosion. The man, Mr Briggs, served as head nurse aboard the battleship and endured severe injuries before rescue. He describes his rescue, injuries, and ongoing recovery, praising Chamberlain's Tablets for health support.
Waterloo plans a carload of passengers for the national convention, with a special train from Waterloo to Dallas slated for Thursday morning. City cooperation and a Thursday meeting at Trussell-Lemon hall are urged to erase reservations and launch the venture.
In May 1946 Greene reports on residents Returning from Mason City and Des Moines business trips. Neighbors discuss new construction on Fourth street by A C Vernum and Henry State crew. Local births visits and deaths noted including a son born to new Greene residents. An upcoming council appointment and a bond payment for a new Austin Minnesota store are mentioned along with a funeral in Fort Atkine s and church services.
County Attorney Montgomery af Allison attended sessions for next week’s history court. Ack toy visitors Mr and Mrs R W Ward. Miss Amelia Thompson of Des Moines visiting relatives. Floyd Weffan and John Young went to Thinkerton on motorcycle. Edgar Yokam recovering after fall. The Coming of Columbus resumes at Lyric Monday and Tuesday.
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