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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
10
Teddy Bear and Ticklemouse siblings scheme to steal shadows with scissors and trigger bewitched reactions. They collect four pairs of scissors and head toward Main Street. the Mayor becomes an unwitting target as the mischief unfolds.
In Doverville mischief unfolds as the Shadow Thieves steal and swap shadows including those of the Mayor and Dressmaker. The town wakes to missing shadows and a morning chase. By next night the disguises backfire with the Dressmaker wearing Johnny’s shadow and the Mayor haunted by a fat version of the Dressmaker’s shadow.
Glen dale Iowa May 20 William Horton and family face constant danger as snakes infest the Horton home and well. The two to four foot spotted blue snakes proliferate in the yard and even enter the house, forcing the family to rebuild a cistern for drinking water and keep children out of the yard. The daily battle to exterminate them continues with little hope of relief.
Omaha youths Frank Stumpf aged 12 and another boy watching a friendly sparring match were struck and killed when one stepped backward onto a passing train. The tragedy occurred as the pair, described as friends, stood near the rail line drawing attention during the sparring session. Investigators were despatched to the scene to determine exact circumstances.
Charles J. Shaughnessay, formerly with Illinois Central in a clerical role, is named stenographer in the clerk of the councils office at New Orleans. The Chicago Great Western launches pupil safety campaign in nearby schools with banners and buttons promoting "Safety first" and "Safety always."
In Council Bluffs Iowa May 20 a judge approved Leslie M Shaw's bid of 249000 for the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad and set June 2 to complete the sale. The Balkedell company acts for Shaw while Robert Abeles bid 320000 for the south end.
Waterloo Business College graduates accept roles with Eckland Lumber Manufacturing Canfield Lumber Northwestern Land Credit Guide Hall Ekfelt Litchfield Manufacturing and other firms in city and nearby areas. Mary Flarrity Ina Dresser Loma Harvey Joseph Snively Alice Waldan Margar et McGrath Charles Martin Isabella Hogan named among hires.
A rummage sale is scheduled at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday May 21. The notice invites community members to attend the church event and browse for donated items and bargains.
Reports received by the Illinois Central indicate a damaging hail and wind storm near Logan and Woodbine, about 100 miles west of Fort Dodge. By noon the full extent of damage was not determined, but reports say the storm wrought extensive damage to property.
A northeastern storm brought heavy wind rain and hail with water pooling along the Cherokee and Illinois Central lines. Trains on the Illinois Central were only modestly delayed while communications with Logan remained direct and no wires were down.
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