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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
10
Rainfall yesterday and last night saturated the ground and caused streams and creeks to rise. Ponds and low spots flooded. farmers fear rotting corn but report healthy small grains. Cattle graze as pastures reach four to six inches, with clear skies and higher temps hoped for to resume planting.
Iowa Falls, May 21. Fire destroyed the high school building yesterday after a lightning strike hit moments before the janitor noticed the blaze. The furnace room ignition caused a fire blamed on a lightning bolt. Loss is about 16,000 dollars with 9,000 dollars insured. The district had just approved a 75,000 dollar bond to build a new high school.
Vinton Indiana May 21 The mayor assumed control Sunday and targeted motor speeders after repeated warnings. About 15 to 20 offenders were arrested for speeding while the marshal and deputy were on duty. All pleaded guilty and paid fines plus costs. County supervisors later selected about 200 miles of road to be designated county roads under a new law.
Mia M Rommel and her young son Sidney arrived for a month with her parents in Fairbank. The Methodist church buys a new piano to enhance services. Flora Highee visits Cedar Rapids relatives. Rev C A Peddicord in Waterloo. Garfield Lockwood visits from Independence. Gypsy caravan arrives and is told to move on. Hilda Dowd of Elgin visits relatives. C H Kuenzel of Dubuque travels through.
A vintage advertisement touts Mothers Friend as a vital external aid for expectant mothers. It claims to ease nausea and pain, reduce nervousness, and promote a healthier, ideal future generation, urging readers to buy for $1 per bottle from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta and request an instructional book.
The Ticklemouse and friends patrol Dover streets after a gas factory breakdown causes darkness. Poster messengers urge lanterns and safety as Willy Wishingmouse and Uncle Tick recruit Teddy and the twins to gather fireflies for the lantern-lit night in the marsh by the creek.
In a tale set in Doverville Dorfy earns a dozen fireflies with Ticklemouse and Willy the Mouse arranging forty lamps. Their glow lights streets, prompting amused officials to note brighter lamps than usual while gas workers recover from the night’s strange event.
Fairbank news covers Kuenzel offered cashier post at Farmers State Savings Bank, church events, and social visits. Shifts in school leadership, injuries, and deaths surface alongside travels to Waterloo, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Independence. A large wedding, postmaster candidacy talk, ice cream social, and Memorial Day planning round out the items.
Memorial day events in Janesville will be held Friday under the Janesville post with W R C and Sons of Veterans assistance. Old soldiers and attendees urged to bring flowers. Procession from Masonic hall at 10 sharp, concluding at the cemetery with exercises, music, Lincoln address, and speeches by local figures.
The article remembers D. J. St. John a Civil War veteran, husband since 1865, with one surviving daughter Ina Benson of Geneva and two brothers. Funeral was at Jamin St. John’s home with burial in Janesville cemetery. Masons and W R C held ceremonies. Memorial Day plans announced. Other items include a new birth to Mr and Mrs Freeman High, bridge construction progress, a men’s church meeting, and updates from Seth Allen in Kansas City.
Readlyn reports Mayor Van derwalker and wife visiting relatives for Sunday dinner. Mrs Thrall was on the sick list last week. Mr and Mrs Berbrick traveled to Waterloo for an over Sunday visit with kin. Henry Miller hosted two college friends over Sunday. Miss Gladys Moore has been engaged to finish the term of school in the area.
The district’s Miss Bessie Uhr resigns for health reasons while Miss Ida Olrogge visits friends and family host Louetla Klemp celebrates her fifth birthday. Rev Maas absent as German school children vacation. Residents including Herman Klemp and Mayers host visits. George Vanderwalker and George Winegar assist in barn work. A ball game draws a crowd. Mr. Koshmeder, longtime resident, dies, with condolences offered.
Board of supervisors last week designated county roads for Butler County under a new highway statute. Appeals of the board’s decision will be heard after notice published by the county auditor. State highway commission must approve the final plan. Frank F B Cave named county engineer, to report to the courthouse. Various local residents visited Allison and surrounding towns. A thirteen hour Catholic devotion will be held Thursday.
Try Resinol for skin troubles as it stops itching and begins healing instantly. Resinol Soap clears eczema ringworm pimples and blackheads leaving skin clear. Doctors have prescribed it for 18 years and stores carry it nationwide. A San Francisco user reports permanent clearance after use. Write Dept 17 M Resinol Baltimore for a liberal trial by parcel post.
Mrs Roy Eck of Jesup visited here with her parents in Littleton. Mr and Mrs Orin Patton and child of Shady Grove visited the H B Patton home. Mrs Edmund Gallup of Fairbank visited with her daughter Mrs Chas Mc Glaughlin. Mr and Mrs Park Walker welcomed a son last week. Geo Fish is home recovering from a fall while doing barn carpentry. John Barclay returned home.
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