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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1911

Page

2

Tri-WeeF.Ly Courier Published for Readers and Advertisers

The Tri-Weef.Ly Courier is a multiple weekday paper with advertising rates on request and a 15 cent single copy price. It notes foreign postage services and listings for American travelers in Europe and offices in London Paris Berlin and Saint Petersburg.

Europe Waterloo London Trafalgar Northeam Terland Avenue American Extress Barmarkst Dawe's Steamship Agency Pouleverd Des Canacines Place de Onera American Express Eve Scribe Berlin Unter den Linden Petersburg Neveky Proanekt

Jowas Munificent Toad Ex Penditures

The Municipal Journal issue presents a table of 1914 state road spending, comparing how states fund and build roads. It notes Iowa’s high costs and ambitions, highlights statewide versus local road expenditures, and comments on the need for better roads despite progress and wealth.

Jowas Municipal Journal Ure Aible New York Iowa Iowa State College Roan

Noise suppression debate echoes through auto clubs

The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes interest in reducing car noise as motor clubs in America and New York trade association push for muffler use. It suggests mufflers add only 2 to 3 percent to speed, while highlighting ongoing efforts to curb unnecessary noise from vehicles.

Ciyvours Pitlsbarz Dispatch Tourcing Club of America New York Automobile Trade Association

Publicminded car noises meet law and lore clash

A citywide protest targets automobile muffler cutouts as a public nuisance. Dealers and motorists' clubs push to curb noise, arguing speed limits and terrain lessen value. Dooley reference and editorials weigh in on legal rights and social standards.

Sohody

Unclear fragments from Iowa newspaper page

Fragmentary text mentions Marshalltown and Ottumwa Courier and a council scene. No clear event or date, with garbled phrases and stray lines about rain and government.

Emersons Call for Manners Course in Schools

The author argues for teaching proper manners in schools nationwide, noting the social harm from poor etiquette over grammar. Citing Emerson, the piece asserts breeding errors can scar reputation more than linguistic slips, and urges manners education at home and in schools as essential.

Ben Hmerson Washington Emerson

Practical lessons in manners for children described as dining table method

The author suggests teaching children manners in a practical way by arranging a course dinner table to illustrate each rule. The aim is to spare embarrassment and help those lacking such skills, even if the plan seems foolish to some. The ad then promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for various ailments attributed to kidney and bladder issues.

Foley J. K. Joder & Son

Babies Safe After Runaway Team Crash In Charles City

In Charles City Louisiana on May 23 a team driven by Henry Ponto from Pleasant Grove shattered through street traffic. Mrs. Ponto and Mrs. Gedderz suffered injuries while shielding two babies. A farmer, Peter Kollman, fought a bull, was tossed by its horns, and broke three ribs but survived.

Charles City Henry Ponto Pleasant Grove Township Court House Hill Mr. Kollman

Foley Kidney Remedy Reported Fast Relief in Irondale

M. N. George of Irondale Alabama suffered kidney trouble for years before trying Foley Kidney Remedy. Within three days the back pain eased kidney action improved and he felt markedly better. He recommends the remedy.

Foley M. N. George Irondale Ala K. Joder & Son

One Killed Seven Hurt In Auto Wreck

Chicago May 22 In a collision on Washington Boulevard an automobile with seven men turned turtle crushing occupants. One victim died and two may not recover while the auto truck was overturned and driver thrown to the pavement. Only one passenger escaped injury.

Chicago Washington Boulevard

No Damage for Injury to Flirt in Iowa City Court

Judge R P Howell dismissed Emma Johnson of Bloomfield Ta saying a brakeman who struck a hammer and tossed a dynamite cap from a train caused no railway fault. The explosion blinded her and injured her eye but the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway Co was not held responsible under the circumstances.

Iowa City R. P. Howell Emma Johnson Bloomfeld, Ta Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company

Malfeasance in Office Charged Against City Electrician

A Waterloo committee led by R O Dusk accused city electrician Fred Fisher of neglecting duties and failing to obtain permits or have inspections as required. They cited uninspected wiring at homes, a factory, and a theater and urged an investigation by the fire department committee. Fisher denied the charges, blaming hostility from the electricians union and promising to prove or answer in court.

Waterloo Electrical Workers R. O. Dusk Fred Fisher Fisher Electricians’ Union Dusk Waterloo Dunkelberg Fire Department

Black man dies in incident tied to murder case

In Crawfordsville Georgia on May 22 two Black men who confessed to fatally harming Henry Googefer a wealthy farmer were taken from jail early today and died in a related incident by a mob.

Crawfordsville Jne Moore Henry Googefer

Stimson Sworn In as Secretary of War in Washington

Henry L. Stimson of New York was sworn in as secretary of war, succeeding the resigned Jacob M. Dickinson. The ceremony occurred in the secretary’s office and the oath was administered by John Randolph.

Notice of damage suit against city over fall injuries

Mrs. Anna Overton filed to recover 5000 from the city for injuries after stepping into a hole on April 17 at 112 East Fourth street. The case was referred to the city solicitor. The council also addressed traffic rules, sewer installation, sidewalk contracts, and various bonds.

Anna Overton East Fourth Street Berth Avenue Randolph Street Forest Avenue L. &. Tippey Mishler & Hauver Linwood Avenue Bryant-Ford-McLaughlin Home Park Avenue Dunkelberg Lagmen J. Wenner C. H. Chernyk West Side Ellis & Foster G. B. Ellery W.h.shirey E. F. Hartong R. R. Scribner Henry Eccleston

Flush Plumbing Co. Plumbers Earn $1000

The session adjourned at 16 20 after announcing a board of review meeting this evening.

Flush Plumbing Co Board of Review

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