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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
12
The final rehearsal of a 260 voice chorus will be held at First Methodist Church at 8 o clock Thursday. Ingers prepare for Ellor G Cole and Wil will also appear as part of the program for the Society of Music Fathers of town.
Tomorrow evening the First Congregational church hosts a choir directed by Prof A Fullerton with Cedar Falls and Waterloo talent including Laverne B Cowell. Mrs C W Knoop aids in organizing this distinctive chorus performance at a regional musical convention. A 3 50 recital at First Methodist features Mr and Mrs Rasseiter G Cole of deago with lectures, including Hiwat ha s coding and King Robert of Sic ke. Lucile Tewksbury closes the program with a final recital as music teachers arrive.
The regular meeting of Crescent Edge No 1 Degree of Honor will be held in Labor temple this evening followed by an entertainment by the committee in charge. St Marys Court No 1234 C O will meet in regular session tomorrow evening at 7 p m in St Marys auditorium. All members are requested to be present. There will be refreshments and a smoker after the meeting.
The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution are invited to participate in Decoration Day rites on Saturday May with the Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups. G Crabtree, commander, Robert iderson post No. 68, G. A. R.
The death of 3-year-old Marion Seeley near Fort Dodge occurred when she played on railroad tracks after sharing a kiss for bread with her mother. Train No. 13, guided by Engineer D. R. Gould of Waterloo, struck her as it passed at a low speed. The child was the daughter of TH. N. Seeley, a foreman at the Illinois Central roundhouse in Fort Dodge.
Ames May 18 The Iowa State College extension department designates the first week in June as roosters week to curb millions in egg losses caused by roosters. Campaign urges owners to remove surplus roosters or pen them for the summer to protect fertile egg quality and hens’ production.
Despatches report a revolutionary movement in Trieste with the town under siege. Even with military presence, demonstrations against Emperor Francis Joseph continue as cabinet autos are commandeered by the army except for Premise Salandra.
Berlin disputes British protest contentions in a note that critics say echoes Asquith speeches. The piece argues Germany will keep its course and US citizens must choose safer routes. Also, Officer John Farrell's shoulder injury from yesterday is not operable. he is moved from hospital to home care.
A health article claims red lips and pink cheeks signal vigor and links paleness to lack of red blood cells. It touts three Grain hypomelane tablets, saying they increase red blood cells after months of treatment, with improved nervous system and overall health. Sold by physicians and apothecary shops in sealed packages.
Pat department may be replaced as farmers press for practical stockmen leadership. Hugh Van Pelt reports from Washington that cattle breeders demand a shift to veterinarians running the bureau. The group vows changes after hoof and mouth fears and cites Chicago tests showing cured cattle remain healthy.
Mr and Mrs T B Carpenter of Harrisburg Pennsylvania aged in the seventies claim Foley Kidney Pills cured their long kidney trouble. They say they are as vigorous as thirty years ago and credit the pills with stopping sleep disturbing bladder weakness backache rheumatism and aching joints. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
More than 1500 dollars in pledges were secured this morning by the committee boosting the Waterloo Convention bureau. The drive aims to raise 10000 dollars to bring conventions to Waterloo in the next year. The total donations now exceed 5000 dollars. A setback occurred once as the committee favored new business methods for creative convention funds.
A distinguished specialist warns that acid stomachs injure stomach tissue and cause most stomach troubles. Antacids fail to remove the source. neutralizing and preventing acid is best with a teaspoon of crystallized magnesia after meals, followed by water. The remedy, sold by J W Joder and other druggists, should be kept handy.
London May 18 There are no new developments in the threatened break between Winston Churchill first lord of the admiralty and Lord Fisher admiral of the fleet and first sea lord. The matter is expected to be debated in the House of Commons. The Daily Telegraph says resignation by Lord Fisher is probable. The Times notes he has not yet resigned.
Attended the admiralty for the last two days amid rumors arising from his f hodtom between him and Mr. Churchill.
Atlanta May 18 three thousand letters from public officials and others ask Gay Slaton to commute Leo M Franks death sentence to life imprisonment. The governor now holds about seventy five thousand similar appeals.
West High athletes from the senior and junior squads head to a home meet at West High Field on at West Ninth Street and Locust tomorrow afternoon. Captains Miller and Karty lead strong teams with events including sprints hurdles jumps throws and relays. Freshmen led by McQuire and Bur ls Day join the lineup with C Miler Ferguson and Durbank among others.
Mrs. Frederick Heizer of Sioux City said the Iowa State Music Teachers Association will hold its next annual convention in Des Moines. The Des Moines commercial club secretary sent an invitation, signaling a welcome to a three day season opening in Des Moines with plans to select a large meeting.
The article notes Waterloo as an ideal site for a convention citing ample hotel facilities and population. Mrs Ucior and colleagues push enthusiasm for the event while promoting half price admission for any pupil from local high schools or grades. An array of talent has been arranged to benefit attendees.
The Department of Justice filed in the Supreme Court a petition for a writ of certiorari to review the National Cash Register cases. John H. Patterson and other officers were convicted of conspiracy to violate the anti trust law, later reversed by the circuit court of appeals. The government argues the case is among the most important anti trust prosecutions and that defendants allegedly drove out competitors and secured 5 percent of US cash register trade.
The Waterloo paper reports a daily circulation exceeding 6,500, highlighting greater reader reach for advertisements.
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