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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
12
A courthouse scene erupted with screams as a 14 year old girl in custody confessed to stealing about $12 from a landlady and boarders, including $5, a pocketbook, and items from pockets. She fought officers before being brought before Judge Platt and was remanded to juvenile court pending trial.
A judge paroles a girl to probation officer Mrs. Burkitt after highlighting the evils of her conduct. The girl claims this is her first serious step from honesty. The stolen money must be repaid within thirty days. An unrelated ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as effective kidney and bladder relief.
Article notes many West High School seniors plan to enroll in college or university next year with Iowa colleges favored. Names of students headed to Ames Grinnell Northwestern and Swarthmore listed along with alumni plans. An alumni banquet is discussed as a climax to commencement. An unrelated Foley Kidney Pills advertisement follows.
Rain since 7 a.m. yesterday brought 0.75 inch and May totals reach 4.61 inches, an unusual early-month amount. A east wind and a severe electrical storm accompanied soaking rain as Cedar Creek rose. Farmers fear delayed planting and weak seed vitality though small grain and grass prosper. Prof. Busby of Independence warned of a cold wet summer.
At a May 17 meeting in Oskaloosa the Business Men's Temperance Association of Iowa unanimously voted to begin a vigorous statewide education campaign to repeal the liquor law. They pledged to oppose any candidate not in favor of unrestricted prohibition and to mobilize the state for saloon removal. John H. Taft presided as president with officers elected for the next year and several Iowa cities represented.
The Gorrell Stock Company staged the four act drama The Builder of Bridges at the Waterloo to a record audience. New to Waterloo, the production features beautiful sets and strong performances with doors opening at 7 36 each night and 10 cent fares.
Prominent Waterloo homeowners want action against corner cutters who invade lawns along east and west business sections. Pedestrians increasingly use lawns, prompting homeowners to enclose areas. Officials vow fines for trespassing as excuses like hurrying to catch a train won’t shield offenders.
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